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Become Part of the Solution with TAP

Designed for commercial software, hardware and storage vendors, the Technology Alliance Partner (TAP) program gives you the VMware resources and expertise you need to deliver enhanced value to shared customers. Leverage the industry’s fastest growing platform and partner with the global leader in virtualization, with more than 150,000 customers worldwide. Read below to learn more about the benefits and requirements of each program level or apply today to become a TAP member.

Benefits

(Greyed items not available for Premier Level)

Premier Partners

Partners joining at this program level wish to expand their business capabilities by delivering virtual infrastructure solutions and have already committed extensive resources to the VMware Infrastructure platform and have made this a core element of their business model.

Premier level partners receive large quantities of software for validation and integration, pre-sales development, technical support and subscription service and additional marketing benefits to promote their virtual solution to customers and prospects. Development of specific go-to-market planning and execution is included at this level.

 

Requirements Summary *

(In addition to Select level requirements)
VMware Certified Professional (VCP): 2 per region
VMware Technical Sales Professional (VTSP) 2 per region
VMware Sales Professional (VSP) 1 per region
Joint go-to-market track record
Catalog Entry All relevant products
Joint Marketing Plan
Leader in strategic market segment
Minimum time as TAP member 1+ year
Customer-validated joint value proposition
Annual Program Fee: $10,000