Intel unveils partner programs

[intelpartneralliance.intel.com/us-en-launch]Intel Partner Alliance program benefits include:

• Expanded partner types catered to, such as cloud service providers, solution integrators, and software vendors.
• An increased focus on solutions and partner collaboration.
• Improved training curriculum with specialized paths.
• A unified, singular program with new value and an enhanced, streamlined experience.

What the New Intel Partner University Includes: Driving innovative data-centric solutions requires knowledgeable partners, particularly those who have subject matter specialization in key advanced technologies. Intel Partner University will be a key capability to enabling growth through the new program. The new training platform is now available, ahead of the Intel Partner Alliance launch, and offers cutting-edge curriculum for Intel products with specialized learning paths and course recommendations.

Intel Partner University offers a variety of digital training formats, including live and on-demand trainings. Key benefits include:

• Personalized recommendations: Intel Partner University delivers customized, relevant curriculum based on topics of interest and other previously-taken trainings.
• Competencies and badges:  Competencies are curriculums that enable partners to build expertise in desired areas. Partners can complete competencies and earn digital badges to help customers recognize their “Pro” status due to the additional training.
• Enhanced user experience: Intel Partner University has a streamlined design that makes browsing easy and intuitive. Optimized for mobile, the platform offers a variety of digital training formats, including live and on-demand trainings that can be accessed anytime, anywhere.

How These Programs Are Unique: The Intel Partner Alliance will connect Intel’s partner ecosystem that is unparalleled in reach with a global network of system manufacturers, integrators, solution providers, OEMs, resellers, retailers, FPGA designers and distributors in 170 countries, across all industries. The Intel® Partner University is one of the most in-depth partner training programs in the world, with more than 200 hours of online training available in multiple languages.

What’s Next: Recognizing partners need to work with others in the industry to deliver increasingly complex end-customer solutions, Intel will launch [intelpartneralliance.intel.com/us-en-partner-marketplace]Intel® Solutions Marketplace, an innovative platform to facilitate real-time collaboration with experts across our global ecosystem. The Intel Solutions Marketplace is expected to launch in November 2019.