SCO Partner Program












SCO Premier Partner

A Premier Partner is the highest level of accreditation. Partners awarded Premier status will have demonstrated outstanding technical and sales skills and abilities, together with a proven business track record and commitment.

Core Benefits

Communications:

  • Electronic Welcome kit
  • Access to exclusive password protected areas
  • SCO Partner News
  • Regular Newsflashes
  • Invitations to Quarterly Business Briefings
  • Invitations to Quarterly Workshops and/or Teleconferences
  • Access to online Resource Library (a collection of datasheets datasheets, collateral, sales tools)

Product

  • Full set of Free SCO demonstration software and licenses*
  • * Software may be delivered from SCO via CD media kit or via download

Support:

  • Access to Partner Online, which includes:
    • Access to all technical articles and patches for all products
    • Proactive email notification of new technical articles and patches
    • Downloadable Channel Support Offerings at a reduced fee
  • Premier pricing for SCO Support offerings

Education:

  • Online web exams
  • Access to free Technical Training
  • Sales Training on New Offerings

Marketing:

  • SCO Premier Partner Certificate
  • SCO Channel Sales Manager Support, including assistance with Marketing Programs, Business Planning, Demand Generation activities
  • Listed in SCO's World Wide Partner Locator
  • Entry in SCO Solutions Directory
  • Marketing kit and use of SCO logos
  • Web advertising opportunities with SCO
  • Free "Forum" Conference pass

Incentives:

  • Eligible for Sales Lead referrals (by product accreditation)
  • Participation in Early Access Programs
  • Invitations to participate in Beta Programs

Note: Other benefits may be available in your region.

 

Requirements:

  • Must be enrolled as a Registered SCO Partner
  • Complete online Product Accreditation form
  • Must meet minimum revenue targets for your region
  • Maintain online Partner Profile on an annual basis
  • Maintain technical competency per product (UnixWare 7 NSC Master ACE)
  • One Customer reference (plus one customer reference per quarter, ongoing)
  • Channel Sales Manager approval
  • Prominent link to SCO web site

Note: these requirements may be subject to regional variances.