In a significant development for the global cloud computing and artificial intelligence (AI) sector, phData Inc., a Minneapolis-based data and AI services firm, has been officially recognized by Amazon Web Services (AWS) as a Managed Service Provider (MSP). The designation places phData among a select group of global partners trusted to manage mission-critical workloads on AWS platforms.
The AWS MSP Program is known for its stringent qualification process. To earn the designation, partners must undergo a rigorous third-party audit that evaluates business health, operational maturity, security protocols, technical capabilities, and customer success metrics. phData successfully met all criteria, demonstrating its ability to deliver end-to-end managed services for data and AI platforms built on AWS.
“Earning the AWS MSP Program designation validates our relentless focus on helping customers maximize the return on their cloud investments,” said Sam Mehlhaff, Senior Vice President of Partnerships and Marketing at phData. “We have built an approach that combines advanced AWS expertise with industry-leading automation and managed services. This enables organizations not only to innovate faster but also to operate more efficiently while ensuring that their systems are both secure and sustainable.”
The recognition comes at a time when enterprises worldwide are under increasing pressure to modernize infrastructure, enhance cybersecurity, and extract greater value from their data. As AI adoption accelerates, companies are turning to specialized partners like phData to guide them through complex digital transformations.
phData’s service model spans the entire cloud lifecycle—from initial planning and architecture design to migration, deployment, monitoring, and ongoing optimization. Its flagship offering, AWS Elastic Platform Operations, provides automated cost management tools that can deliver annual savings of 10–15% through intelligent resource allocation. Clients also benefit from 24×7 access to AWS-certified experts, robust governance frameworks, compliance monitoring, and proprietary automation tools developed under the phData Toolkit.
These services are aligned with AWS’s Operational Maturity Framework, ensuring that customers receive best-in-class support that adheres to industry standards. According to a Canalys Special Report, 60% of customers cite specialization as a top factor when selecting cloud partners, while 74% regularly review certifications to validate ongoing expertise. phData’s MSP designation directly addresses both concerns, reinforcing its credibility in a competitive market.
Customer feedback has been positive. Christopher Smith, Director of Data & Analytics at Securian Financial Group Inc., shared his experience: “The phData team demonstrated strong expertise in AWS and managed services, making our onboarding process incredibly smooth. The knowledge transfer was seamless, and their implementation was both timely and well-executed. We’re off to a promising start and look forward to expanding our managed support capabilities with such a capable partner.”
The MSP designation builds on phData’s existing credentials within the AWS Partner Network. The company has previously earned AWS Competencies in Generative AI and Migration and Modernization, and is recognized as an AWS Advanced Tier Services Partner. These achievements highlight phData’s broad expertise across AI/ML technologies, modern data platforms, and next-generation managed services.
Looking ahead, phData plans to leverage its MSP status to expand its global footprint and deepen its impact. By helping organizations adopt, modernize, and scale their AWS environments, the company aims to empower businesses to unlock the transformative potential of AI-driven solutions.
For more information, visit phdata.io.
