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Classmethod Launches Entry Plan with Technical Support for “opswitch” on AWS Marketplace

Classmethod, Inc. is now offering an Entry Plan with technical support for its AWS operations automation service, opswitch, on AWS Marketplace. This new plan enables customers outside the Classmethod Members program to access support services for the first time.

■ Background and Details

Previously, customers who were not Classmethod Members were limited to using opswitch without technical support. With this update, customers can now select the plan that best aligns with their operational needs, regardless of membership status. 

The Entry Plan is designed for non-member customers who require assistance with operations and configuration. Customers can deploy the service in just a few clicks through AWS Marketplace, with charges automatically consolidated into their existing AWS billing. This enables immediate use without complex contracting procedures.

Customers who do not need support can continue using the Free Plan at no cost. Classmethod Members will receive full access to all features under the Standard Plan as part of their membership benefits.

■ About opswitch

opswitch is a cloud-based service that automates routine AWS operational tasks. Users can manage their environments by connecting their AWS accounts and configuring jobs through a web interface, eliminating the need for custom scripts.

The platform supports a wide range of operational tasks, including starting and stopping Amazon EC2 and Amazon RDS instances, creating backups, copying resources across regions, and identifying unused resources. Key features include centralized management across multiple AWS accounts, flexible scheduling options, tag-based resource selection, detailed execution logs, and email notifications. 

Built in accordance with AWS best practices, opswitch combines reliability and ease of use to help organizations improve operational efficiency.

Entry Plan Overview

  • Pricing: $20.00 USD per month (excluding taxes)
  • Target Audience: Businesses and independent operators
  • Supported Cloud: AWS
  • Main Features: Job execution, online documentation, and technical support
  • Details: https://classmethod.jp/aws/services/opswitch/

■ About AWS Marketplace

AWS Marketplace is a digital catalog where customers can find, purchase, and deploy software and services that run on AWS. Customers can implement services using their existing AWS accounts, with billing integrated into AWS usage charges.

opswitch AWS Marketplace Page:
https://aws.amazon.com/marketplace/pp/prodview-33hgqfjhkb52i

About Classmethod, Inc.

Classmethod, Inc. is a technical partner that supports corporate digital transformation (DX) with a focus on cloud-native technology areas, including Amazon Web Services (AWS), data analysis, mobile, IoT, and AI/machine learning. In terms of AWS support, Classmethod has been recognized as a top-tier partner continuously since 2015 and has won the “AWS Consulting Partner of the Year” (awarded to the top partner in Japan) five times. In 2022, it received the global accolade of “SI Partner of the Year,” and was named a finalist again the following year in 2023, establishing its position as a world-class AWS partner in both name and substance.

To date, Classmethod has supported approximately 5,600 companies and managed/built a cumulative total of over 40,000 AWS accounts. The company also heavily emphasizes a culture of technical knowledge sharing among its engineers, having published over 60,000 technical articles on its owned media “DevelopersIO.” Additionally, it operates “Zenn,” a knowledge-sharing platform for engineers, contributing further to the development of the tech community. Guided by the philosophy of “continuously contributing to the creative activities of all people,” Classmethod proposes optimal technologies that enhance its customers’ business value.

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