The BladeCenter® Alliance program provides participating independent software and hardware vendors with enablement, marketing and sales benefits that are specific to the IBM BladeCenter platform.
Our focus is on:
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Infrastructure solutions
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Business Solutions
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Industry-focused solutions
The BladeCenter Alliance Program benefits support two industry recognized business models:
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Independent Software Vendors (ISVs)
ISVs are commercial software developers whose primary business is developing and delivering solutions to the market place.
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Independent Hardware Vendors (IHVs)
The program focuses on hardware vendors who build and market special purpose blades, daughter cards, or switches for IBM BladeCenter.
Hardware and software vendors that join the BladeCenter Alliance Program can leverage IBM's experience and extensive technology relationships. IBM has engaged with companies from a wide range of disciplines who believe our architecture will add value to their clients' solutions.
The BladeCenter Alliance Program is designed to complement other programs, including:
