Fairwinds Achieves AWS Managed Service Provider (MSP) Designation

Fairwinds earns rigorous third-party validation for end-to-end AWS operational excellence, Kubernetes governance, and deep Amazon EKS expertise

BOSTON, MA, UNITED STATES, October 27, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ — Fairwinds Ops, Inc., a leading provider of Kubernetes managed services and cloud infrastructure solutions, today announced that it has achieved the Amazon Web Services (AWS) Managed Service Provider (MSP) designation.

The AWS MSP Program recognizes leading AWS Partner Network (APN) members that possess deep AWS knowledge, robust operational practices, and a proven track record of delivering end-to-end cloud solutions across migration, architecture design, 24/7 proactive monitoring, automation, and ongoing optimization. To achieve the designation, Fairwinds completed a rigorous third-party validation audit assessing technical capabilities, customer satisfaction, governance frameworks, and service delivery excellence.

This recognition highlights Fairwinds’ continuous commitment to helping organizations accelerate their cloud journeys, streamline operations, and minimize operational toil on Amazon Elastic Kubernetes Service (Amazon EKS). Backed by a 100% U.S.-based Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) team, holding 100% AWS Solutions Architect certifications with an average of over eight years of Kubernetes experience, Fairwinds delivers comprehensive managed services for Amazon EKS customers. Fairwinds launched in 2015 and has focused on Kubernetes since its inception. The company is SOC 2 Type II compliant and a CNCF Kubernetes Certified Service Provider.

Fairwinds’ managed services for Amazon EKS include:

* 24/7 monitoring and incident response
* Kubernetes, node group, and add-on upgrades
* Container security and policy-as-code governance
* Continuous cost optimization

One healthtech software customer now enjoys >99.9% uptime and a >90% reduction in tickets related to outdated add-ons. “Achieving the AWS MSP designation is a tremendous validation of our team’s technical rigor and customer-first approach,” said Mary Henry, CEO of Fairwinds. “This designation underscores our capability to deliver reliable, secure, and cost-efficient cloud solutions, freeing our customers to focus entirely on driving product innovation.”

For AI/machine learning (ML) workloads, Fairwinds builds and runs Amazon EKS environments with GPU-enabled node groups, cost-aware scheduling, and visibility into cluster and workload health. “Earning AWS MSP status reflects our deep-rooted focus on operational excellence, automation, and cloud native best practices,” said Andy Suderman, CTO of Fairwinds. “Building and running enterprise-grade Amazon EKS environments demands strict governance, robust security postures, and proactive management. As customers scale Kubernetes and begin supporting more demanding workloads, including AI, we can help them build and operate the secure, reliable foundation they need without adding more operational complexity.”

With the AWS MSP designation, Fairwinds continues to enhance its suite of managed service offerings for enterprises across industries, with deep experience in healthcare, life sciences, retail, and SaaS. Fairwinds helps customers navigate complex cloud migrations, modernize workloads, and optimize spend on AWS.

For more information about Fairwinds managed services for Amazon EKS, visit https://fairwinds.com/fairwinds-your-amazon-eks-managed-service-provider.

About Fairwinds

Fairwinds provides Managed Kubernetes‑as‑a‑Service, combining expert SRE talent and advanced software to help enterprises build secure, reliable, and cost‑optimized Kubernetes platforms across AWS and other major cloud providers. Organizations of all sizes rely on Fairwinds to standardize infrastructure, improve operational efficiency, and accelerate innovation across cloud‑native and AI‑driven workloads. Learn more at fairwinds.com.

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