Forterro partners with AWS to enhance cloud ERP solutions

European software provider Forterro has announced a strategic partnership with Amazon Web Services (AWS), enhancing its cloud solutions by offering them on AWS. This collaboration allows Forterro's customers to benefit from AWS's reliability, security, and scalability in deploying cloud ERP solutions.

Forterro has observed a notable rise in the adoption of cloud technologies among its midmarket industrial clientele. The strengthened relationship with AWS aims to support this shift by granting Forterro direct access to AWS experts, improved technical support, and enhanced opportunities for product modernisation.

Sébastien Weill, Vice President of Product Management at Forterro, stated, "As our cloud transformation accelerated, we wanted a stronger and more direct relationship with AWS. This strengthened partnership gives us closer access to AWS experts, enabling us to enhance our cloud offerings, provide even better customer support, and innovate faster, particularly in AI."

Weill also highlighted the significance of scalability for Forterro's clients: "For our customers, the ability to scale is vital and it's a reason that many of our on-premise customers are moving to the cloud. AWS is inherently scalable and provides customers with the reassurance that they scale up or down according to current requirements."

The collaboration is in line with an industry-wide trend of increasing cloud adoption, especially among midmarket industrial companies transitioning from traditional on-premise solutions. Forterro's cloud sales have grown by 177% year-on-year, underscoring the shift towards cloud-based strategies.

Miguel Álava, General Manager of AWS for Software Companies in EMEA, commented on the partnership's potential impact: "At AWS, we believe that strong partnerships drive successful cloud transformations. By deepening our collaboration with Forterro, we are bringing our teams closer together to provide customers with a seamless, scalable, and future-ready ERP experience—one that combines AWS's cloud expertise with Forterro's deep industry knowledge."

Forterro previously engaged with AWS through a partner; however, the new agreement aims to enhance service delivery with immediate access to AWS's technical capabilities, ensuring customers experience seamless and continuous access to Forterro's cloud ERP solutions.

Johan Broman, Head of Solutions Architect at AWS for Software Companies in EMEA, outlined AWS's commitment to the partnership: "Our Solutions Architects for software vendors, supported by a team of specialists, will leverage their expertise to help Forterro maximise the potential of cloud technology. Through this strengthened partnership, we will enable Forterro's customers to experience secure, scalable, and high-performing ERP solutions, while transforming their software using AWS's most advanced services."

As Forterro enhances its focus on cloud solutions, the company is exploring avenues to bolster its AWS presence. This includes participating in AWS-led events and innovation initiatives.

Marcus Pannier, President of Forterro, remarked on the strategic importance of the collaboration: "This partnership is a natural next step for Forterro as we continue to support our customers' cloud transformations. By working directly with AWS, we are strengthening our commitment to providing future-proof, secure, and high-performance cloud ERP solutions."