Hardware partners

Targeted at independent Hardware Vendors ( IHVs ) who manufacture components and peripherals. The Hardware Partner Track supports efforts to certify hardware.

As a valued partner we want to help you make the most of your marketing activities. That's why you have access to exclusive resources and campaigns that help you compete successfully and sell more.

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In return for meeting the requirements of the programme you can expect:

 

Meetings Gold Partner Silver Partner Affiliate Partner
Executive planning meetings

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Product planning meetings

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Invitation to Canonical business meetings, such as Ubuntu Live

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Invitation to Ubuntu meetings, such as developer summit

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Marketing resources

Marketing planning sessions

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Joint funded advertising

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Press releases announcing major wins

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Joint market development activities, such as events

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Shared stand with Canonical at major events

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Access to market development funds

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Ubuntu marketing materials, such as brochures and success stories

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Marketing and advertising templates and artwork

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Canonical partner newsletter

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Use of official logos

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Communications

Welcome pack which includes listing on Canonical website, templates, logos

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Entry on Partner page on Canonical website

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Monthly conference call with key departments in Canonical

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Own page on Canonical website

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Joint webinars

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Quarterly status conference calls

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Sales

Lead sharing and management

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Pre-sales support for large bids

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Certification

Access to hardware self certification

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Official Canonical hardware certification

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Discount on official Canonical hardware certification

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Training

Attendance at official Ubuntu training courses

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Discount on attendance at official Ubuntu training courses

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Support

Access to Canonical technical support

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Discounted on Canonical technical support

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Technical

Direct input into product development cycle

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Access to Canonical technical architects

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