AOpen products are utilized through a network of value added channel partners. In 2011 AOpen will launch its AOpen Channel Partner Program. The program will be launched for all AOpen resellers to get connected to AOpen and enjoy the benefits of AOpen service offerings and sales support to increase business effectiveness.

AOpen will introduce three levels of Membership:

General Membership
Gold Membership
Platinum Membership

Each membership will have a minimum entry level and will include benefits based on the level of membership. Connect directly to the manufacturer and unlock exclusive resources for business vitality. AOpen provides its partners with go‐to‐market tools and sales insights that can empower business growth and sustain business continuity. Our online partner tool kit gives partners easy access to sales and research materials including press releases, kits, flyers, photos, specs, roadmaps and more. AOpen partners enjoy improved control of lifecycle management and streamlined CTO processes. They also stay current with AOpen’s products, services and activities with hot market trends.

Gold and Platinum Membership Verifications

Gold and Platinum Memberships are built and verified based on POS reporting provided by the dedicated distributor. If you are buying through other channels and would like us to verify your sales, please contact aoe_sales@aopen.com and submit your past six months of relevant POS records. Please feel free to send us any questions or requests for Permission and Confidentiality Agreements regarding your POS records that will be obtained upon your application for membership upgrades by AOpen through your distributors or via self‐submission.

Note: The AOpen® Partner Membership guidelines are subject to change without notice and may result in changes to a partner’s membership level. Gold and Platinum Membership accounts that are inactive or negligibly active for prolonged periods may be downgraded by AOpen® to General Memberships at any time without prior notice.

General Membership benefits include:

• Subscription to AOpen newsletter
• Access to Press releases and media kits
• Access to sales kits: logo’s, web banners, flyers, graphics, product documentation etc.
• Invitation to AOpen events

(Minimum Sales Levels for Qualification)

Gold Membership benefits include:

• All General Membership Benefits PLUS…
• Pre- and Post-Sales Support
• In house product training by AOpen Technical Specialists
• AOpen Webinar training series
• Target bonus program
• Marketing support
• Participation Case Study program
• List -partner logo on AOpen homepage in the ‘Where to buy’ section

(Minimum Sales Levels for Qualification)

Platinum Membership benefits include:

• All General and Gold Membership Benefits PLUS…
• Dedicated AOpen Sales contact
• Event Sponsorship possibilities
• Co-Marketing funding and close cooperation with AOpen Sales & Marketing for planning and execution
• Possibility to make use of the AOpen Demo room
• First look: New product evaluation possibilities
• Free demo units