Technology Alliance Partner (TAP) Program

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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 120,000 customers worldwide. Read below to learn more about the benefits and requirements of each program level or apply today to become a TAP member.

• VMware Ready
  Simplified Management, Integrated Solutions, and Interoperability.
• Explore Co-Development Opportunities
  Integrate with VMware Platforms and create Differentiated Solutions
• Distribute Your Virtual Appliance
  Become a provider of production-ready application solutions to IT organizations worldwide.
• Certify Your Hardware
  Partners profit by providing mutual customers with certified VMware ESX hardware products.

Access Partners

Giving partners entry-level access to the TAP program, the Access level is designed for companies looking to establish a basic technology relationship with VMware.

Examples of Access-level partners include independent software vendors who validate their products working in a virtual machine. Access level partners also include organizations that simply want to access to one of the other offerings within the TAP program such as the co-development or virtual appliance offerings.

Requirements Summary * TAP Program Agreement: Support Statement: Joint Customer Support: TSAnet VMware Certified Professional (VCP): None Technical Contact Marketing Contact None Annual Program Fee: FREE

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