Embedded OEM

As an OEM partner, you can embed selected VMware products as an integrated component of your overall software, hardware or appliance design. VMware enables embedded OEMs in a variety of industries, including manufacturing, video surveillance, communications, gaming, financial services, energy, healthcare, storage and networking.

VMware works with you to validate design, align go-to-market strategies and provide access to roadmaps and early software releases.

Embedded OEM Datasheet 

Increase your competitiveness and enter new markets. Becoming an Embedded OEM partner lets you:

• Deliver virtualization and end-user computing products with your solutions and sell them worldwide
• Enable new business models using VMware solutions for hybrid cloud or managed services deployments
• Decrease solution costs and time-to-revenue by leveraging the Compatibility Guide with hundreds of hardware devices
• Eliminate downtime with ready-to-deploy features for availability
• Receive technical guidance on OEM solutions
• Engage in regular roadmap reviews
• Access free licenses for OEM solution development
• Obtain operations resources to help manage your OEM relationship

Embedded OEM partners must:

• Be a Technology Alliance Partner in good standing
• Embed and sublicense VMware products as part of the solution
• Provide L1 and L2 support
• Provide periodic VMware product updates and upgrades to end users
• Ensure that VMware Certified Professionals are on staff
• Meet minimum royalty thresholds