D-Link today announced additions to its Value in Partnership+ (VIP+) incentive program, designed to reward and empower D-Link channel partners. Enhancements include D-Link’s new, no cost VPN Router Certification Program and Case Study Bounty Program.The D-Link VIP+ program offers solutions, training, tools, and support to help value-added resellers (VARs) accelerate growth.
“D-Link’s Value in Partnership+ program continues to empower our channel partners to evolve their business models,” said Kerry Mertz, field marketing programs manager, D-Link Systems, Inc. “D-Link is committed to providing channel partners the resources they need to deliver complete solutions that meet the needs of today’s customers”, he added.
The new VIP+ Certifications for D-Link’s DSS-VPN and DCS-VPN Routers enable partners to understand and address their customers’ technical and business requirements – leading to increased sales, revenues and profit. The comprehensive Certification Program provides online, downloadable sales materials and technical training courses, as well as on-demand exams for specific technologies. Certifications qualify partners for additional benefits and support, including advanced levels of the VIP+ program and increased market exposure.
In addition, D-Link is now offering a Case Study Bounty program to VIP+ partners. VARs can showcase personal success stories through real-life examples to illustrate how their business satisfied a customer’s IT needs. Case studies offer exposure for partners, allowing them to demonstrate success through their D-Link partnership. Case studies can be submitted through D-Link’s Case Study Submission portal now.
D-Link provides channel partners with access to a wide range of essential marketing resources, and as with all aspects of the VIP+ program, is a free service for partners. Benefits for all members include:
– Upfront discounts on business class products
– Quarterly VIR rebate eligibility
– 24/7 priority tech support on business-class products
– Lead sharing and Marketing Development Funds (MDF)
– Free, on-demand and online VIP+ certifications
– Access to D-Link’s award-winning product and services portfolio