VMware SD-WAN by VeloCloud standard SKUs will be available (along with ELAs and SPFs) in VMware Partner Connect starting June 1, 2020. VMware SD-WAN SKUs will no longer be available for MSPs and Resellers through the VeloCloud Partner Program starting on June 1, 2020. Partners must have hardware terms & conditions in their contract in order to transact hardware in Partner Connect – be sure to sign the updated Partner Connect Program agreement to ensure hardware eligibility.
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Reminder –> VMware EMPOWER Online Americas is May 27
Don’t forget to join us tomorrow from 8AM -3PM PT (11AM – 6PM ET) for the latest tech, sales, and marketing enablement content, tailored specifically for you, our partners.
Go here to register and be sure to view the content catalog to pre-plan the sessions you want to attend. Make use of the calendar download feature so you won’t miss a beat.
VMware Skyline – Proactive Support to Keep Customers Out of Harm’s Way
VMware Skyline is included – at no additional charge – with customers’ Production and Premier Support contracts. Visit our new page to learn how to articulate the value of VMware Skyline proactive support for their environments and download the new resources and enablement toolkit. Become their hero by helping them learn how to avoid technical problems and have less downtime – register them (and yourself) for upcoming Skyline webinars today.
VMware Announces Intent to Acquire Octarine to Extend VMware’s Intrinsic Security Capabilities for Containers and Kubernetes
We continue to beat the drum of intrinsic security as showcased in our announcement of intent to acquire Octarine, a SaaS security platform for protecting containers and Kubernetes.
After the deal closes, Octarine will enable VMware Carbon Black Cloud to secure applications running in Kubernetes. VMware has invested heavily in helping our mutual customers build new modern applications, as well as modernize existing applications with our acquisitions of Pivotal, Bitnami and Heptio in recent years. As important as it is to help your customers increase developer productivity, security and operations still matter. Our acquisition of Octarine will help our mutual customers to further protect their modern apps from build to run. Read more.
Special Offer! Complimentary Access to the VLZ Premium Subscription
Due to these challenging times, we are offering our partners complimentary access to the VMware Learning Zone (VLZ) Premium Subscription for the next six months! VLZ is your single source for digital learning from VMware and it will enable you to grow you skills and better face current IT challenges. Learn more.
Keeping You Informed on Partner Connect Program & Portal
THIS JUST IN… Partner Connect Program Earns 5 out of 5 Stars from CRN! The program was recently featured in CRN’s Partner Program Guide announcement where they commended the advancements in our program that recognizes the importance of technical service capabilities, citing one partner who reinforced the importance of Master Services Competencies (MSCs) to help differentiate his business.
UPDATED! Partner Connect Program Guide – quarterly update includes content clarifications and updated product hierarchy.
NEW Resources & Partner Showcases!
- Product Hierarchy Mapping file – includes the ability to quickly locate a SKU and shows how a product SKU is mapped to the Strategic IT Priority, Program Pathways, and earned tier credits.
- Principal Partner Benefits Page – outlines benefits for attaining mastery and demonstrating top-tier sales performance.
- Top Trending Questions resource located on the home page.
- Virtual ‘coffee chat’ series on Power of Partnership blog – first up, Yves Sandfort, President & Founder of comdivision in Germany, reveals how remote working is impacting business and how comdivision is helping businesses adapt.
QUESTIONS? Reach out to your Partner Business Manager or contact the Partner Connect team.
vSphere 7.0 Upgrades – Essential for Modern Cloud Infrastructure
Learn more more about the vSphere 7.0 upgrade and Assessment Tool. Conducting hardware compatibility assessments using the vSphere Assessment Tool will translate into hardware refresh sales opportunities, consulting services projects, and profits from new license sales. Access this vSphere 7.0 Playbook to find out how you can earn thousands in Sales Assessment Rewards.
VMware Announced the End of Availability (EOA) of vSphere Platinum, Cloud Foundation Platinum, and vCloud Suite Platinum Product Editions
Last month (effective April 2, 2020) VMware announced that the Platinum portfolio is no longer available for purchase. VMware will continue to support the components of the above bundles through their respective published support periods. For more information – including additional details on the newest vSphere release – visit vSphere 7, vCloud Suite, and VMware Cloud Foundation pages.
Enabling Remote Workers with Modern VDI – Half-Day Summit – April 28
Register now and learn from multiple Cloud, VDI and application security experts from across VMware, VeloCloud, and Microsoft in this half-day summit on April 28.
Introducing Partner Connect Business Continuity Support
In recognition of the business challenges across the partner ecosystem, we are providing additional support to our partners and distributors.
- Extending the life of Common Development Funds.
- Providing a one-time 50% discount on all Partner Connect program fees.
- Expanding the availability of online delivery and developing new innovative ways to enable your teams.
- New availability of remote proctored exams.
Our intent with these changes is to make it easier for partners to work with their customers to help them survive, and when this is all over, thrive. Please refer to our Business Continuity Partner Page to learn more about the offers and programs we have in place to support your conversations with customers.
Should you have any questions about the above changes, please reach out to partnerconnect@vmware.com.