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Before you sign an AWS EDP, make these 10 CPO moves

The ten moves every CIO, CFO, and Chief Procurement Officer should make before signing an AWS Enterprise Discount Program. Commit sizing, ramp shape, marketplace pass through, shortfall defense, true forward protection, support tier economics.

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Read Time 20 Minutes
Last Updated June 30, 2025
What you will take away
  • How to build the consumption forecast that anchors every EDP commitment quote
  • The EDP, PPA, or pay as you go decision, with the cost math behind each path
  • How to shape the annual ramp across one, three, and five year term lengths
  • The seven contract clauses that decide whether your EDP flexes with the estate or locks you to a frozen commit
  • Discount benchmarks across EDP commit tiers and the supported AWS service families, drawn from active engagements
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