The Opportunity is Now
Grow your customer base while delivering best-in-class virtualization solutions by joining the VIP Partner Program. Increase your addressable market, offer cutting edge virtualization technology to your customers, provide superior IT solutions to your existing customers and prospects.
Join the VIP Partner Program Today!
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| Access to VMware product through VMware Distribution |
Workstation, ACE, Fusion, and VI3 Starter Edition VI3 Standard and Enterprise available with VSP Sales Accreditation |
Full VMware Product Line |
| Access to VMware Partner Central |
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| Demonstration Software (Not for Resale Licenses) | |
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| Discounted Internal Use Software | |
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| Pre-sales Technical Support | |
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| Free On-line Training | |
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| Technical Training Courses/Certification Discounts | |
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| Technical Solutions Exchange Invitation | |
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| Knowledgebase Access |
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| Sales and Marketing Tools and Programs | |
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| VIP Partner Logo Usage | Professional Partner Logo | Enterprise Partner Logo |
| Demand Generation Programs | |
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| Membership Communications | |
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| VMware Partner Locator Listing | |
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| Partner Day/ VMworld Invitation | |
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| Seminar Tool Kits | |
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| Account Management | Assigned | Dedicated |
| Business Planning | |
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| Market Development Funds - Proposal-based funding | |
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| Access to Promotional Offerings | |
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| Volume Purchase Program (VPP) | |
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| VMware's Advantage + (Opportunity Registration) | |
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| Program Requirements * | Professional | Enterprise |
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| Application Approval |
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| Partner Agreement |
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| Partner Profile | |
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| Compliance Review | |
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| Sales Accreditation | 1 | 2 |
| VMware Sales Champion | Recommended | |
| VMware-focused Marketing Initiatives | |
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| Technical Certification | |
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| Annual Program Fee $1,000 USD |
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*Regional differences may apply.