About the Program

The Parallels Service Provider Partner Program is a global program to support providers that utilize Parallels virtualization and automation products to power their hosting, communications, and managed services offerings. The Program is broken into tiers based on growth projections, revenue, and commitment levels. Specific programs exist for each partner class to support the different stages of the providers’ lifecycle. We are committed to helping our partners practice optimized computing through the use of Parallels virtualization and automation technologies.

Our Partners

Our service provider partners represent a wide variety of hosting, communications, and managed services providers. With over 500 service provider partners worldwide using Parallels products, our partners include the most prestigious hosting providers as well as innovative start-up companies. Our program also includes small, start-up companies that commit to Parallels’ Optimized Computing philosophy and use Parallels products as the platform for their business. No matter the size, all of our partners have recognized the value that Parallels virtualization and automation products bring them in terms of infrastructure and management savings, as well as a platform for revenue-generating service lines.

Service Provider Partner Classes

• Registered Partners
  Any company that offers hosting, managed services, or communication services to individuals or businesses may apply for the status of "Registered Partner" which provides additional information and promotions not available to the general public. This category is appropriate for providers who are interested in learning more about Parallels, but are not yet ready to make a commitment to Parallels software.

• Silver Partners
  Silver partners are identified as service providers who are serious about growing their business. Providers of this partner class typically are new to the provider market, are still early in their business lifecycle, or are adding services that extend their brand into new customer markets. Silver partners need specific support to help them to establish themselves and cope with the inevitable changes and challenges faced by a high-growth company.

• Gold Partners
  Gold partners are service providers that typcially serve a national or regional customer base and often own their own datacenters. Partners of this type generally have made significant investments in their infrastructure and use automation to streamline their business processes. Typically, Gold partners have been in business for over 5 years and have grown into the Gold level through working with Parallels Channel Account Managers that provide advice on their go-to-market strategy, marketing, and service plans.

• Platinum Partners
  The highest level of partnership, Platinum Partners receive the utmost in care and attention from Parallels. Typically, Platinum partners are large national or international providers that run either their total virtual infrastructure or a large majority on Parallels virtualization and automation products and offer Parallels products in their service plans.

Becoming a Partner

To learn more about becoming a partner, please fill out our Partner Inquiry Form to open a dialogue with a channel executive in the Parallels Service Provider Division.

Benefits of Partnership

Partner Benefits	Registered	Silver	Gold	Platinum
Technical Education & Support
Access to Parallels Technology Network
Application Packaging Standard (APS) Certification
Parallels Engineer Certification Program
Phone Support
Email Support
Access to 24x7 License Generation Tool
Access to Test Licenses
Dedicated Support Mechanisms
Sales & Marketing	Registered	Silver	Gold	Platinum
PartnerNet Partner Portal
Flexible Licensing Models
Preferential Pricing
Discounts to Annual Parallels Partner Summit
Listing in Global Partner Directory
Eligibility for President's Excellence Awards
PR Opportunities
Sales Training
Dedicated Account Manager
Sales Promotion and Incentive Programs
Parallels Executive Sponsorship
Product Development	Registered	Silver	Gold	Platinum
Product Roadmaps
Early Invitation to Beta Programs
Product Development Feature Advisory Committee
Access to Product Development Teams
Feature Development Priority
Partner Commitments	Registered	Silver	Gold	Platinum
Annual Profile Update
Parallels Logo on Website
Partner Registration
Monthly Revenue Growth Commitment
Deposit