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Power to the PartnersBoost your business with the Windows Embedded Partner Program
Maximum power for your embedded businessThe Windows Embedded Partner Program (WEPP) is a strategic worldwide program that powers your business with increased visibility, credibility, resources, and networking opportunities. It’s a competitive advantage that helps you identify and generate new business opportunities.
Take advantage of an array of marketing and sales opportunities, and enhance your go-to-market efforts, by joining the program that has supported Windows Embedded Partners for more than ten years.
The program delivers a suite of powerful benefits, including early access to launch previews, technical briefings, and product roadmaps. Your Partner Profile on the Microsoft® Web site will provide valuable exposure, and your message will reach thousands of Windows Embedded customers worldwide via the InfoBlast Newsletter. You can even receive special invitations to network with Microsoft executives and other Windows Embedded Partners at Summits, Briefings, and other events.
A vibrant ecosystem for all types of partnersThe Windows Embedded Partner Program connects you with Microsoft, device manufacturers, and other partners in a thriving community of Windows Embedded expertise. The program helps device manufacturers to find partners of every type, all around the world, at every phase of the development cycle. Types of partners include:
• Original Device Manufacturers ODM
• Design Houses DH
• Independent Software Vendors ISV
• System Integrators SI
• Training Partners TP
• Independent Hardware Vendors IHV
• Distributors DIST
• Silicon Vendors SV
• Internet Service Providers ISP
• Online Service Providers OSP
• Original Equipment Manufacturers OEM
• User eXperience Designers UXD
• Solution Providers SP
• Solution Resellers SR
“We appreciate the direct access to Microsoft we enjoy as a Windows Embedded Partner, as well as the market intelligence and sales and marketing support.”
Cherry Rance Business Development Director 1st Touch
Independent Software Vendor
“The Partner Program proves our credibility with Microsoft Embedded solutions, and helps us win new customers and partners both in Russia and abroad.”
Valery Drobyshevsky Sales DirectorQuarta Technologies
Authorized Distributor, System Integrator, and Training partner
“Gold Partner status has yielded time-to-market advantages, connected us with talented people, and helped us achieve success in challenging markets.”
Werner Ressle Director Software & Software Services Kontron AG
Independent Hardware Vendor
Early access to product betas and roadmaps for speed to market
Go-to-market with Microsoft in targeted industry campaigns
broaden your opportunities
Display your solutions on Microsoft.comto gain valuable exposure
Exclusive invitations to VIP eventsfor networking opportunities
Market guidance regarding key target industriesfor a more effective launch
A dedicated Windows Embedded Partner Managerto maximize your benefits
Exclusive access to training and technical materialsto build a better product
Case Studies developed with Microsoft experts to promote your solutions
Preferential access to the Partner Resource Center to support your development
Valuable benefits and a competitive edge
and so many more
Innovate with the very latest Windows Embedded technology
Reduce development time and accelerate time to market
Stay current and connected with the Windows Embedded team
Partner Benefits
Specialized Partner Benefits
at every stage of the product development cycle
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★ Silver Level Partner Benefit* Silver Level Partners receive these benefits in addition to all other benefits.
★ Gold Level Partner Benefit* Gold Level Partners receive these benefits in addition to all other benefits, including Silver Level.
* Additional requirements to qualify
Training Access introductory Windows Embedded tutorials for your sales, marketing, and technical staff
Evaluation Toolkits Download trial copies of Windows Embedded platform toolkits for evaluation purposes
Early Access to New Product Information Ensure your teams are among the first to find out about upcoming products via LiveMeeting sessions
Early Access to Betas Be among the first to get product access and get the opportunity to provide feedback
Early Access to Product Roadmaps A confidential look at new product direction
Regional Summits and Briefings Network with members of the product team and others in the partner community (not accessible to OEM and Solutions Provider partners)
Product Training development training to get you started
Technical White Papers technical insight into developing on our platforms
Reference Guides technical guidance on our technologies
Technical Briefings LiveMeeting sessions about upcoming products
MSDN Subscription one yearly MSDN Premium Subscription with all of the Microsoft platforms and Windows Embedded technologies you need for your customer projects
Premium Source Code Access get additional code access for successful Windows Embedded CE integration projects (System Integrators in select countries only)
Promote Your Partnership by Displaying the WEPP Logos (shown at left)
POSReady Catalog Showcase your retail and hospitality peripherals and applications
Partner Directory Your Partner Profile will be viewed by thousands of Windows Embedded customers
InfoBlast Newsletter Announce your latest products, services and training offerings in the official Windows Embedded newsletter
Presentations and Sales Tools Make use of official Windows Embedded presentations, datasheets and marketing resources
Event Traffic Drive traffic to your booth at industry conferences and trade shows
Campaign Integration Go-To-Market with Microsoft in official Windows Embedded marketing campaigns
Preferred Placement in the Partner Directory Your Partner Profile will be viewed by thousands of Windows Embedded customers
Preferred Placement in InfoBlast Announce your latest products and services in the official Windows Embedded newsletter
Excellence Awards Show your expertise through the annual Windows Embedded Excellence Awards
Best Placement in the Partner Directory Your Partner Profile will be viewed by thousands of Windows Embedded customers
Partner Directory Spotlight You will be spotlighted on the WEPP home page and Partner Directory
Industry Conferences and Trade Shows Receive invitations to join the Microsoft booth at selected events
Partner Resource Center Access Windows Embedded product information, training, and program resources
Partner Membership Center Manage your Partner Profile
Partner Update Newsletter Get the latest Microsoft Windows Embedded and WEPP program news
Partner Manager Your marketing contact on the Windows Embedded team
Access to the Partner Resource Center Access Windows Embedded product information, training, and program resources
Networking Opportunities get to know the product team and other partners
Market Benefits for Hardware/Board Vendors:
Supported Drivers List Provides a location for you to promote your available Windows Embedded Compact drivers
Market Benefits for Training Partners:
Training Finder Promote your training classes on the Windows Embedded Classroom Training webpage
Market Benefits for Software Partners:
Compatible Applications Software partners with applications running on Windows Embedded Standard 7 may be included in the Windows Embedded Standard Compatible Applications List.
Market Benefits for Solution Provider and OEM Partners:
Powered by Windows Embedded Logo (shown at left) Set your solution apart
Device Catalog Display your devices on the Windows Embedded website
Handheld Catalog Features enterprise handheld devices that run on Windows Embedded
Case Studies Promote your Windows Embedded solutions in official Microsoft case studies
Market Development Funds We match your investment
Customer Sales Calls We help you close deals.
Support Benefits for Training Partners:
Official Training Courseware Access to free, quality training materials for the most popular Windows Embedded platforms
Raise the visibility of your solutions with enterprise customers
Market
“We appreciate the direct access to Microsoft we enjoy as a Windows Embedded Partner, as well as the market intelligence and sales and marketing support.”
Cherry Rance Business Development Director 1st Touch
Independent Software Vendor
“The Partner Program proves our credibility with Microsoft Embedded solutions, and helps us win new customers and partners both in Russia and abroad.”
Valery Drobyshevsky Sales DirectorQuarta Technologies
Authorized Distributor, System Integrator, and Training partner
“Gold Partner status has yielded time-to-market advantages, connected us with talented people, and helped us achieve success in challenging markets.”
Werner Ressle Director Software & Software Services Kontron AG
Independent Hardware Vendor
Early access to product betas and roadmaps for speed to market
Go-to-market with Microsoft in targeted industry campaigns
broaden your opportunities
Display your solutions on Microsoft.comto gain valuable exposure
Exclusive invitations to VIP eventsfor networking opportunities
Market guidance regarding key target industriesfor a more effective launch
A dedicated Windows Embedded Partner Managerto maximize your benefits
Exclusive access to training and technical materialsto build a better product
Case Studies developed with Microsoft experts to promote your solutions
Preferential access to the Partner Resource Center to support your development
Valuable benefits and a competitive edge
and so many more
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The Windows EmbeddedPartner Program Logos:
The Powered byWindows Embedded Logo:
CategoriesSolution Provider & OEM Partners
Other Partners Solution Provider & OEM Partners
Other Partners
Partner Level Silver Level Partner Gold Level Partner
Offerings Windows Embedded-based products or solutions Full Windows Embedded Solution*
Windows Embedded-based products or solutions
Impact
To learn the actual revenue target in your region, please contact [email protected]
One of the following:• Meet Silver level revenue
requirement• Earn 500 “Partner Points”• Have a direct
License Agreement
Earn 500 “Partner Points” One of the following:• Meet the Gold level
revenue requirement• Earn 1,500
“Partner Points”
Earn 1,500 “Partner Points”
Technical Expertise
One of the following:• Employ 1 or more
Microsoft Certified Professionals
• Relationship with a WEPP Gold partner
Employ 1–2 Microsoft Certified Professionals
One of the following:• Employ 2 or more
Microsoft Certified Professionals
• Relationship with a WEPP Gold partner
Employ 2– 4 Microsoft Certified Professionals
Customer Satisfaction
One of the following:• 2 Customer References• 1 Case Study
2 Customer References One of the following:• 5 Customer References• 1 Case Study
5 Customer References
Commitment Pre-requisite activities such as WEPP logo usage, completed readiness training, signing a Non-Disclosure Agreement, and participation in the WEPP annual survey.
Learn more about the Windows Embedded Partner Program:www.WindowsEmbeddedPartners.com Contact us: [email protected]
Windows Embedded Partner Program Silver and Gold Level Requirements
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* A full Windows Embedded solution involves one or more Windows Embedded technologies, includes hardware, software, and services, and interoperates with one or more Microsoft stack technologies such as Windows Server, SQL Server, Azure, SharePoint, or System Center Configuration Manager.
