Program Benefits
Platform Computing
Program Benefits
The Platform Alliance Network program benefits are structured to recognize partners’ investment in and contribution to delivering solutions that drive joint success.
The higher the partnership level, the greater the combined commitment and resources to sustain the partnership momentum. The program is also tailored by partnership type to ensure that program benefits are matched to the unique partner needs, based on the partner’s business model.
The following tables summarize the programs and benefits provided through the Platform Alliance Network program. Benefits marked with a "Yes" are included at no extra cost, while benefits marked with a "$$" symbol require additional fees. Benefits marked "Eligible" are considered "Premium Benefits", provided on the basis of a joint business plan and are administered at Platform’s discretion.
| Enablement Benefits | Select | Premier | Strategic |
|---|---|---|---|
| Membership Enrollment | By App. only | Meeting Requirements | By Invite only |
| Welcome Kit | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Partner Annual Enrollment Fee | $1995 | $1995 | _ |
| Platform Executive Sponsorship | N/A | Limited | _ |
| Platform Alliance Network Agreement | Required | Required | Required |
| Platform Alliance Network Membership Certificate | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Platform Web-Based/Self-Help Product & Sales Training | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Platform Sales & Marketing Webinars | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Platform Assigned Alliance Manager | N/A | Yes | Yes |
| Platform Connexions (Newsletter) | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Platform Alliance Network Portal | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Platform Alliance Network Center (e-mail & Phone) | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Platform Advisory Council (Future Plan) | N/A | Eligible | Yes |
| Developer Benefits | Select | Premier | Strategic |
|---|---|---|---|
| Developer License & Software Download | Limited to 2 Products | Yes | Yes |
| Platform Developer Forum | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Early Access Program (Product Roadmap & Beta Software) | Limited | Yes | Yes |
| Technical Training Classes | $$ | $$ | $$ |
| Partner Technical Consulting and Support | $$ | $$ | $$ |
| Platform Validation Program | $$ | $$ | $$ |
| Marketing Benefits | Select | Premier | Strategic |
|---|---|---|---|
| Use of Platform Alliance Network Branding & Logo's | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Partner Presence on WW Partner Web Site | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Partner Presence on Platform Intranet Sales Site (Visibility to Platform Sales) | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Access to Partner Marketing Templates | _ | Yes | Yes |
| Platform User Conference Exhibiting and Sponsorship | $$ | $$ | $$ |
| Access to Alliance Marketing Manager | N/A | Eligible | Unlimited |
| Sales & Support Benefits | Select | Premier | Strategic |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sales Lead Registration | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Channel Sales Manager (Resellers Only) | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Participation in Platform Sales Kick-off | N/A | By Invite ($$) | Eligible ($$) |
| Sales Training | $$ | Yes | Yes |
| e-Mail/Web-based Technical Support (Free 30-days) | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Technical Support (Phone Support & Maintenance) | $$ | $$ | $$ |
| Access to Online Product Documentation | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Certified Partner Status (# of Certified Professional - Sales, Products, or Support) | 2 | 2 | 2 |
