IBM launches IBM Partner Plus

ARMONK — IBM announced IBM Partner Plus, a program designed to fuel growth for new and existing partners, including resellers, hyperscalers, technology providers, independent software vendors and systems integrators, by putting them in control of their earning potential.

IBM Partner Plus stems from the company’s Hybrid Cloud and AI strategy and aims to enable partners to help clients automate, secure and modernize their businesses.

By growing technical skills and demonstrating sales success, participants can progress to three tiers – Silver, Gold and Platinum – which unlock financial, go-to-market support and education benefits. In the program, badging will become the standardized measure of skills and validated solutions will demonstrate expertise. The IBM Partner Portal consolidates and tracks all expertise, revenue and deals globally, offering each partner a clear line-of-site into their progression through the program.

“IBM Partner Plus introduces a new way for IBM to deliver value to new and existing partners by helping them gain skills, grow faster and earn more,” said Kate Woolley, General Manager, IBM Ecosystem. “We’ve heard from partners that they want a simplified experience that helps them win with clients. I’m confident these changes and our continued investment in our ecosystem will make IBM the partner of choice across the industry, and together we can drive growth for partners, clients, and IBM.”