IBM Value Added Enhancement (VAE) - Cross Industry Technology
The VAEs include:
Software and middleware, and require implementation by highly skilled personnel
Emphasis on emerging market segments which support IBM's strategic server initiatives
The current Cross Industry Technology category VAEs in alpha order with associated VAE number that have additional certification requirements to maintain VAE approval. Select one (or more) of the Cross Industry Technology category links to obtain a detailed description of certification requirements.
Required certifications are at the firm level unless specified in the certification description.
Power servers with IBM i: Sales: IBM Certified Specialist - Power Systems Sales for IBM i Operating System
Technical: IBM Certified Specialist - Power Systems Technical Support for i
Power servers with AIX: Sales: IBM Certified Specialist - Power Systems Sales for AIX and Linux
Technical: IBM Certified Specialist - Power Systems Technical Support for AIX and Linux
Click on the above product for a listing of currently available qualifying certification tests. Test numbers are subject to change.
VAE: Yes. See each VAE statement for specific details. Test numbers are subject to change.
Special conditions
Lapse in Certification: Notify IBM within 30 days of lapse. The Business Partner has three months to meet certification requirements to maintain VAE approval. The Business Partner can continue marketing during the three months period. If there is a failure to notify IBM or a failure to comply, the Business Partner can reapply after the 12-month waiting period.
Billed Value Measurement: Yes
Face-to-face meeting: Yes
Sales location: No
The Business Partner must have marketing rights to, or will jointly market with, the ISV or the ISV's reseller — the ISV's solution offering.
Eligible products (See each VAE for applicable products)
Power servers
System i
System p
MES model/processor upgrades (applies to all VAEs unless noted in the VAE description)
