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.
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