eVault Partner Program Checklist

eVault, a subsidiary of Seagate, offers data backup solutions as well as other data security offerings. This checklist provides an overview of eVault's partner program, geared towards value-added resellers, systems integrators and managed service providers who wish to offer backup storage solutions. Note: For eVault's managed service provider partners, the products are not eVault-branded. Visit SearchITChannel.com's Technology Vendors/OEMs topic center to compare eVault's partner program with other vendors'. Or peruse our Partner Program Directories to learn about vendor partner programs by technology.

Benefit	Reseller			Managed Service Provider
	Platinum	Gold	Silver
General Communications
Partner advisory council participation/briefing sessions
Monthly partner newsletter
Partner portal
Other: Opportunity registration
Marketing and Communications
Listed in partner Web locator/database
Partner webcasts
Market development funds
Press release support
Joint marketing campaigns
Online price information system
Other: Full circle marketing (automated marketing through lead tracking)
Technical Resources
24x7 phone technical support
Web-based support
Free dedicated technical support facility
Fee-based dedicated technical support facility
Packaged services available to resell
Other
Demand Generation
Business planning resources
Competitive price assistance
Qualified lead distribution
Sales cycle assistance
Not for resale demo software/hardware
For sale demo software/hardware
Partner leads system
Corporate account manager
Other
Training/Certification
Opportunity to participate in beta testing
Free Web-based sales training
Free participation in sales workshops
Onsite sales training
Product certification
Discounted conference attendance
Other