Partner Programme Tracks

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Programme Tracks

Targeted at independent Hardware Vendors ( IHVs ) who manufacture components and peripherals. The Hardware Partner Track supports your efforts to certify your hardware on Ubuntu by providing Kernel development support, and early access to Ubuntu releases for testing and support. As a result, customers have the confidence of knowing this certified hardware is supported by the Hardware Partner, or by Canonical when running Ubuntu.

Requirements:

As the manufacturer of storage adaptors, network cards, video cards or peripherals such as printers or hard drives, Hardware Partners should have drivers and support available for Ubuntu.

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Independent Software Vendors (ISVs) whose applications support Ubuntu are invited to join the ISV Partner Track. ISV Partners have access to technical support, partner logos, and co-marketing opportunities with Canonical.

Requirements:

You have tested and certified your application on Ubuntu and officially support customers who deploy your product on Ubuntu.

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Designed to help resellers of hardware and software, as well as consultants and support providers, the Solution Provider Track is designed to help with sales and marketing of complete solutions-based on and around Ubuntu.

Requirements:

Solution Providers should be able to demonstrate that they have significant experience with selling, installing and supporting Ubuntu-based solutions.

Requirements:

System Builder Partners agree to ship non-Windows PCs with the Ubuntu Desktop Edition and offer Ubuntu Server Edition and have the skills to support customers running Ubuntu on these systems.

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With the skills and experience to provide in depth education to other businesses and individuals using Ubuntu systems, the Training Partner Track is designed to equip you with in depth skills as welll as the authority to deliver education in your chosen market.