The Fastest Path To AWS Approval
AWS now provides an accelerated pathway for completing the Foundational Technical Review (FTR) for eligible workloads.
Instead of progressing through the full standard process, ISVs working with an AWS Well-Architected Partner can leverage a validated Well-Architected Framework Review (WAFR) to fast-track their submission.
What This Means For You
If your workload achieves zero High Risk Issues (HRIs) in the following pillars:
✔ Operational Excellence
✔ Security
✔ Reliability
Your FTR submission can be completed in as little as:
1–2 hours
How The Accelerated Pathway Works
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Well-Architected Review
Your workload is assessed against AWS best practices across key pillars.
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Fast-Track FTR Submission
Your validated review is used to streamline the submission process.
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Achieve Zero HRIs
Any risks are identified and resolved to meet AWS standards.
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Approval
Reduced back-and-forth with your Partner Solutions Architect (PSA).
Why AWS Allows This
A Well-Architected Review provides a deep, validated assessment of your workload’s architecture, security, and operational maturity.
When no High Risk Issues are present, AWS recognises that much of the FTR validation has already been completed, enabling a significantly faster approval process.
Why 6pillars
6pillars is an AWS Well-Architected Partner, which means we are qualified to deliver validated reviews that meet AWS standards.
We combine this with AUTOMATE+ to:
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Identify and resolve risks early
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Prepare your environment for a zero-HRI outcome
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Generate the required documentation automatically
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Guide you through the fastest possible path to approval
Standard vs Accelerated FTR
Factors | Standard Description | Accelerated Description |
|---|---|---|
CIS & documentation | Manual + time-intensive | Automated + streamlined |
Preparation time | 40–60 hours | Pre-validated via WAFR |
Submission effort | Full package required | Minimal submission |
Approval timeline | Days to weeks | As little as hours |
PSA feedback loops | Multiple rounds | Minimal |
When This Pathway Is Ideal
The accelerated pathway is best suited for:
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SaaS platforms hosted on AWS
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ISVs preparing for Marketplace or Co-Sell
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Teams with modern, well-structured architectures
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Organisations looking to reduce time-to-revenue
From weeks… to hours.