Brocade has optimized the Brocade Alliance Partner Network (APN) to prepare and reward partners who invest in developing knowledge-rich practices to address new technology trends such as virtualization, network convergence and cloud computing. Along with these new updates, Brocade has also introduced a full set of intelligent, customizable tools that enhance the "quality in partnership" to enable the channel to fully maximize its potential as a Brocade business partner.
Brocade has updated the APN program to better support the needs of partners as they help their customers make the transition towards network convergence.
To level the playing field and reward partners for acquiring deep networking expertise, Brocade APN partnership levels will be more focussed on skills and expertise, rather than strict revenue requirements. Under these new guidelines, partners will be able to increase their level of partnership and receive benefits by achieving certifications and accreditations, as well as by demonstrating convergence-based technology expertise. To further strengthen the APN program, Brocade is introducing several new initiatives to channel partners.
