CHICAGO — December 22, 2025 — AHEAD, a leading provider of enterprise cloud solutions and Amazon Web Services (AWS) Premier Consulting Partner, announced it has been recognized as a finalist for the 2025 Geography and Global AWS Partner Award, recognizing leaders around the globe that are playing key roles in helping their customers drive innovation and build solutions on Amazon Web Services (AWS). AHEAD has been named a finalist for the Public Sector Migration and Modernization Global Partner of the Year Award.

The Public Sector Migration and Modernization Consulting Partner of the Year category recognizes top AWS Partners who have delivered innovative Migration and Modernization wins for Public Sector customers.

AHEAD helps academic medical centers and healthcare providers to modernize their electronic health record systems, including Epic on AWS, to unlock better patient outcomes through data and AI services. Additionally, it serves a variety of State agencies in modernizing infrastructure using AWS, enhancing value back to their citizens.

“When public sector teams modernize, the impact is immediate. Students get better digital access, clinicians get clearer data and agencies serve residents faster,” said Mike O’Brien, vice president of strategic cloud partnerships at AHEAD. “This recognition reflects the real work happening every day and the critical role AWS plays in helping our clients deliver services that truly matter.”

This is AHEAD’s second consecutive year as an honoree within the Geography and Global AWS Partner Awards. The company was recognized as the AWS 2024 Global Partner of the Year within the Healthcare & Life Sciences category.

About AHEAD

We engineer digital platforms that power the most successful organizations in the world. Our consultative approach, technical expertise, and innovative solutions combine to accelerate the business impact of technology in every client we serve. For more information, visit ahead.com.