New programs and tools help partners seize opportunity

Enhancements to the HP PartnerOne program—available later this year—include:

·    Expanding the program to include service providers, system and original equipment manufacturer integrators, independent software vendors and distributors.

·    Launching HP PartnerOne for Cloud to help partners meet customer demand for hybrid cloud solutions spanning private, public and managed deployments.

·    Adding HP PartnerOne Cloud Reseller Specialization to support HP partners who resell HP Public Cloud in the United States, HP Managed CloudSystem Matrix and cloud services from HP PartnerOne Service Providers.

·    Enhancing support for international deals by centralizing special pricing requests and extending certain HP PartnerOne benefits into satellite countries.

·    Opening HP’s full portfolio of support services to partners, enabling them to co-sell HP Datacenter Services, HP Flexible Capacity Services and HP Proactive Care Services and renew their installed base using the enhanced HP Services360 Pro application.

New training, sales tools and HP SMB Flex-Bundles for the New Style of IT including:

·    A new learning management tool to simplify the process of identifying HP ExpertOne certifications needed for HP PartnerOne specializations. Geared toward education managers within partner organizations, the tool automates training assignments.

·    Direct VIP access to an experienced HP engineer for HP ExpertOne Master-certified professionals, enabling faster, 24/7, unlimited calls for break/fix service support resolution spanning HP solutions.

·    New HP Sales Plays that help partners open more doors and close deals faster. Platinum, Gold and Silver partners now receive the same training as HP sales staff, including sales play cards, white boards, videos and role-playing dialogue on topics related to hybrid cloud, IT modernization and workforce productivity.
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