SaaS ISV Enabling Programs
Are you an Independent Software Vendor (ISV) that is ready to expand and grow revenue by offering your application through a world-wide channel?
By working with Parallels in the Software as a Service (SaaS) delivery model you will:
- gain access to our 10,000+ Service Provider Channel, a new big channel for you, and approximately 10,000,000 Small and Medium Businesses (SMBs) behind that,
- utilize our open SaaS platform to extend the reach of your existing application(s), with no rewriting code and seamless integration into the service provider infrastructure, and
- leverage Parallels' Sales, Marketing, Technical Staff and Infrastructure to get visibility for your application.
To help you get started, Parallels has free enabling as well as three optional fee based levels of enabling to get your application ready for SaaS deployment through our channel of service providers:
- SaaS: Basic
Free, get support at PTN and download our SaaS Development Kit, then get Certified at APSstandard.com
- SaaS: FastTrack Standard
$ Fee, good for those who have one application they need assistance with and want more visibility for their offering. Typical turnaround time is 30 days or less.
- SaaS: FastTrack Premium
$$ Fee, great for those with one or more applications and want rapid Time To Market, promotions and connections with C-level execs in the service provider channel. Also, there are even more benefits (see below). Typical turnaround time is 30 days or less.
- SaaS: FastTrack Ultimate
- $$$ Fee, for those that want rapid Time To Market, promotions and connections with C-level execs in the service provider channel but also are new to SaaS and want to learn the unique aspects of the Service Provider Industry, i.e. “what makes them tick” and could benefit from learning more about the business models as well. Also, there are even more benefits (see below). Typical turnaround time is 30 days or less.
SaaS: Basic
Our standard level of service is free and consists of technical support through our Parallels Developer Network (PTN) and a Parallels SaaS Development Kit to help you along the way. Once you have your package ready for certification, go to www.apsstandard.com and request certification. We will help you through the process of entering your application in the Catalog.
SaaS: FastTrack Programs
Want to get on the Fast Track to getting your application enabled with SaaS? There are three levels; Standard, Premium and Ultimate. To sign up for any one of the three programs, click here.
For all the details; read on...
SaaS: FastTrack Standard
- Key Benefits to get you started
- Parallels will help you package 1 version of your application*
- Support you with technical experts at SWDN
- Promotional Activities to utilize our Marketing and Sales Team
- Your SaaS Application Catalog entry will be highlighted for 1 month
- Entry noted in the monthly Service Provider Newsletter
- Opportunities for Exhibition and Sponsorship
- Access to our 10,000+ Service Provider Channel with 10M+ SMBs
- Matchmaking with Key Industry Players
- Discounted Invitation to network & meet with the biggest Hosting Providers in the world
- Requirements
- Term: 12 months from initial listing on the APS Application Catalog at www.apsstandard.com
- Fee: $999.
SaaS: FastTrack Premium
- Key Benefits to get you started
- Parallels will help you package up to 3 versions of applications*
- A dedicated Technical Contact will be assigned for 3 months
- Co-Marketing Promotional Activities with our Marketing and Sales Team
- Your SaaS Application Catalog entry will be highlighted and featured for 1 month
- Entry highlighted in the monthly Service Provider Newsletter
- Opportunity for Case Study, Whitepaper, Press Release, and/or Event Showcase
- Discount Opportunities for Exhibition and Sponsorship Opportunities
- Access to our 10,000+ Service Provider Channel with 10M+ SMBs
- Matchmaking with Key Industry Players
- Introduction to 2 C-level execs from hosting companies for pricing model and reselling opportunity discussions
- Free Invitation to network and meet with the biggest Hosting Providers in the world
- Requirements
- Term: 12 months from initial listing on the APS Application Catalog at www.apsstandard.com
- Fee: $4999.
SaaS: FastTrack Ultimate
- Key Benefits to get you started
- Parallels will help you package up to 3 versions of applications*
- A dedicated Technical Contact will be assigned for 3 months with priority support
- Co-Marketing Promotional Activities with our Marketing and Sales Team
- Your SaaS Application Catalog entry will be highlighted and featured for 1 month
- Entry highlighted in the monthly Service Provider Newsletter
- Opportunity for Case Study, Whitepaper, Press Release, and/or Event Showcase
- Discount Opportunities for Exhibition and Sponsorship Opportunities
- Access to our 10,000+ Service Provider Channel with 10M+ SMBs
- Matchmaking with Key Industry Players
- Introduction up to 5 C-level execs from hosting companies for pricing model and reselling opportunity discussions
- Program tailored for you business goals and Brand
- Help to learn unique aspects of the Service Provider Industry – “what makes them tick”
- Visibility & promotion in Parallels Service Provider Alliance Program
- Free Invitation to network and meet with the biggest Hosting Providers in the world
- Requirements
- Term: 12 months from initial listing on the APS Application Catalog at www.apsstandard.com
- Fee: $9999.
* Note: Assuming that we can package your Application with reasonable effort and diligence and we do not encounter any unforeseen complications.
To Sign Up to either FastTrack Program click here.
