Why this assessment exists

AWS EDPs and PPAs are multi-year commit-and-discount agreements that shape cloud economics for the entire term. Customers who enter without a defensible spend forecast, commit-shape modelling, marketplace posture, and alternative-vendor leverage typically pay 5–20% more than necessary — compounded over 3–5 years.

This assessment maps your readiness against every lever that matters at an EDP / PPA negotiation: spend discipline, commit shape, discount benchmarks, marketplace planning, contract discipline, and advisory. Built on 90+ AWS commit negotiations since 2019.

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Question 1 of 8

How credible is your AWS spend forecast over the proposed commit term (3–5 years)?

Commit terms are priced on the forecast. Weak forecasts lead to over-commit (shelfware) or under-commit (missed discount) — both material costs.

Question 2 of 8

Is your commit shape (ramped, flat, front-loaded) modelled against realistic burn curves?

Ramped commits protect against early-term overshoot; flat / front-loaded can be wasted if growth stalls. Modelling prevents both.

Question 3 of 8

Do you have independent discount-rate benchmarks for your spend band and workload profile?

EDP / PPA discount bands vary by spend tier, workload mix, and commit duration. Independent benchmarks establish a defensible floor.

Question 4 of 8

Have you modelled marketplace / ISV spend inside the commit (AWS Marketplace Private Offers, PPAs for ISVs)?

Marketplace spend can count toward EDP commit and offer ISV discount stacking — but only with planning.

Question 5 of 8

Has the EDP / PPA agreement been reviewed for restrictive clauses (true-up mechanics, shortfall penalties, termination rights)?

EDP terms often contain asymmetric true-up and shortfall mechanics that shape mid-term leverage materially.

Question 6 of 8

Is Savings Plan / Reserved Instance coverage strategy coordinated with the commit (not competing with it)?

SP / RI coverage reduces on-demand spend that counts toward EDP. Uncoordinated SP / RI and EDP strategies leave discount on the table.

Question 7 of 8

Is the commit business case aligned across Engineering, Finance, IT, and Procurement?

AWS sellers exploit buyer-side mis-alignment. A single internal position with named executive owner eliminates that surface.

Question 8 of 8

Do you have independent AWS-specialist advisory for this commit?

Independent AWS-specialist advice typically delivers 5–15% improvement on EDP / PPA outcomes. Fee is small relative to commit TCV.

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