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The IBM Self-Service Alliance Program provides participating independent software vendors, enclosure or mount integrators, and solution providers with enablement, marketing and sales benefits for IBM Self-Service platforms. The program highlights IBM AnyPlace Kiosk and IBM Self check-out solutions for clients in many industries or countries:
The program supports IBM Business Partners from various business models such as:
- Independent Software Vendors (ISVs)
ISVs are commercial software developers whose primary business is developing and delivering software solutions to the marketplace.
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Enclosure and Mount providers, and Integrators
These hardware integrators build and market special-purpose enclosures and mounts for IBM AnyPlace Kiosk or IBM Self-checkout systems.
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Kiosk Solution Providers
These IBM Business Partners are hardware resellers that offer a kiosk solution.
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Business Partners authorized for the IBM Self-Checkout system
Hardware and software vendors that join the Self-Service Alliance Program can leverage IBM's experience and extensive technology relationships.
The Self-Service Alliance Program is designed to complement other IBM programs, including:
- IBM 'Ready for Kiosk' program of Partnerworld Retail Industry Networks
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- Product and technical education/webinars exclusively for Alliance members
- Free subscription toTech Support articles/tips
- Porting assistance at IBM's Research Triangle Park's Superlab
- Visibility of your solution to customers, IBM reps, and resellers
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- Your solution will have visibility outside your home country
- Promotion of and access to IBM Business Partners' customer reference case studies
- Easy-to-find directory of firms seeking partnerships with other firms
- Increased promotional opportunities through IBM marketing communications efforts
- Opportunity for IBM executive quote in partner press releases
Other benefits are available selectively or for a fee, based on criteria determined solely by IBM.
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