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1 Partners Rev. 01
CustomerCustomer
PowerPowerSpecialistsSpecialists
CorporateCorporateResellerReseller
High PowerHigh PowerPartnersPartners
OEMOEM OEMOEM
PeerPeer
NovellNovellMicrosoftMicrosoft
““Surround the Customer”Surround the Customer”
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Global End-to-End SolutionsGlobal End-to-End Solutions
100 % Channel Strategy100 % Channel StrategyAPC is committed to a 100% indirect sales model
Global PlayerGlobal PlayerAPC is the only UPS manufacturer having a world widecoverage through a network of competent partners.
End-to-End UPS SolutionsEnd-to-End UPS SolutionsThe market leading product lines of APC cover the range from 0 to 16 kVA including surge protection and integrated UPS solutions for PC, server, hubs and data center.The APC High-End division on Silcon technology leading enterprise UPS systems from 10 to 480 kVA.
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Back-UPS
Smart-UPS
Matrix-UPS
Silcon DP300E < 40 kVA
Symmetry Power Array
Silcon DP300E > 40 kVA
Product Line VA/ kVA range Comment
Corporate Data centerEntire Building(External batteries)
Data centerHigh AvailabilityData center (Internal batteries)
Server and mini
Server/Hub/Router
PC / Workstations
Product positioningProduct positioning
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END USER
Power Specialist
Distributor
Reseller
APC
0-40 kVA 0-480 kVA 0-480 kVA
0-16 kVAHigh Power
Partner OEM
APC Channel Strategy EMEAAPC Channel Strategy EMEA
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Indirect Channel PartnersIndirect Channel Partners
Power Specialists” (0 or 10 to 40 kVA)Power Specialists” (0 or 10 to 40 kVA)
•Commitment Level of > $500k per Year•Minimum (1) Dedicated Salesman•Showroom with Demo Equipment, Brochures, & Binders•Provides Monthly Forecast to APC•Provides Sales In and Sales Out Reports Monthly•Committed to “Closed Loop Lead” Process•Must Complete and Become Authorized through a
Training Program to be held in Country•Not necessarily its own service organization
Partner profile...
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APC channel partner for 0 or 16 - 480 kVAAPC channel partner for 0 or 16 - 480 kVA
Requiring a lot...Requiring a lot...
• Commitment level of > USD 1 Mio. per year UPS and service
• Minimum 4 dedicated outside salesman• Provides monthly forecast to APC• Provides monthly sales reports (in/ out)
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Channel strategyChannel strategy
Strategic Partners:Strategic Partners:
• Formerly Known as OEM Channel within APC
• IBM, HP, SNI, Dell, Unisys, etc.
• Must Complete “Power Academy” Training Program
• Offer in Country Training to the organization
• Provide Service where Needed
Partner profile...
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- other Partner criteria:- other Partner criteria:
• Responsible for a defined market (segments or geographical area)
• Established customer base and sales channels
• Dedicated sales force• Service organization with UPS competence
• Not representing other 3-phase vendors when signing
• Financial strength and good reputation
• Commitment to partnership and marketing plan
Partner ConceptPartner Concept
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Tools Tools - market evaluation sheet
Market Evaluation Sheet
Market:
Score: 1 = Bad, 2 = Poor, 3 = Medium, 4 = Good, 5 = Excellent
Topic ScoreSteady politicalconditionsGrowth in GNP
No trade barriers/import tax
High cost of electricalenergyConcerns/penalty of mainspolutionStandard voltages and frequency
Steady power supply
Compliance with local rules, no extraapprovalsGood infrastructure (airport, telephonelines,fax)Total score (max. 45 points)
Size of UPS Market:
1 phase 3 phase
Competition:
Pricing:
Comments:
Market Evaluation Sheet
Market:
Score: 1 = Bad, 2 = Poor, 3 = Medium, 4 = Good, 5 = Excellent
Topic ScoreSteady politicalconditionsGrowth in GNP
No trade barriers/import tax
High cost of electricalenergyConcerns/penalty of mainspolutionStandard voltages and frequency
Steady power supply
Compliance with local rules, no extraapprovalsGood infrastructure (airport, telephonelines,fax)Total score (max. 45 points)
Size of UPS Market:
1 phase 3 phase
Competition:
Pricing:
Comments:
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Tools Tools - partner evaluation sheet
Partner Evaluation Sheet
Partner:
Score: 1 = Bad, 2 = Poor, 3 = Medium, 4 = Good, 5 = Excellent
Topic Score
Access to potential customers(Banks, Insurance Companies etc., direct or indirect)Experience within Sales and Marketing of UPS-systems
Serviceorganization with UPS-experience
Good coverage of local market
Good reputation
Financial strength
UPS as a strategic product
Growth in UPS Sales
Dedicated resources
Marketing "Silcon"-logo
English Communication Skills
Total score (max. 55 points)
Organization chart:
Comments:
Filled by: Date:
Partner Evaluation Sheet
Partner:
Score: 1 = Bad, 2 = Poor, 3 = Medium, 4 = Good, 5 = Excellent
Topic Score
Access to potential customers(Banks, Insurance Companies etc., direct or indirect)Experience within Sales and Marketing of UPS-systems
Serviceorganization with UPS-experience
Good coverage of local market
Good reputation
Financial strength
UPS as a strategic product
Growth in UPS Sales
Dedicated resources
Marketing "Silcon"-logo
English Communication Skills
Total score (max. 55 points)
Organization chart:
Comments:
Filled by: Date:
Partners Rev. 01
• Enable selected channels to sell end-to-end Power Insurance solutions from APC
• Support the channel strategy for high power UPS business
• Develop competent and competitive channel partners through certification to sell 10 - 480 kVA
solutions
• Training of APC staff
POWER ACADEMY ObjectivesPOWER ACADEMY Objectives
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POWER ACADEMY...
- will differentiate ourselves against
competition in the high power and end-to-end
power protection solutions market
POWER ACADEMY qualifies...POWER ACADEMY qualifies...
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Who will attend the
POWER ACADEMY ?
• Power Specialist sales and technical staff
• High Power Partner sales and technical staff
• APC employees: Sales, service, marketing, enterprise specialists, customer support and tech support
• Service partners
• Consulting Engineers
POWER ACADEMY attend...POWER ACADEMY attend...
Partners Rev. 01
Basic APC TrainingS
ales
Ser
vice
Sof
twar
e
POWER ACADEMY ModulsPOWER ACADEMY Moduls
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Training Module:Training Module:
• APC vision and company presentation
• Basic power protection knowledge
• Channel strategy
• APC support and service organisation
• Sales tools and marketing communications
• Product overview
Basic APC Training ModuleBasic APC Training Module
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Sales Sales TrainingTraining Moduls: Moduls:• Sales and argumentation techniques
• Basic electrical understanding
• UPS technologies
• Symmetry product training
• Silcon DP300E product training
• Software and power management solutions
• Service packages
• Key selling points, positioning and differentiation
Basic APC Training Module -SalesBasic APC Training Module -Sales
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Service Training Modules:Service Training Modules:• APC service policies and procedures
• APC service products overview
• UPS technologies
• Functional description of Delta-Conversion systems
• Trouble-shooting and repair service
• Exchanging modules
• Preventive maintenance, repair service and testing
• Power and Site Audits and remote monitoring / diagnostics
Basic APC Training Module -ServiceBasic APC Training Module -Service
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Software Training Modules:Software Training Modules:• UPS and power management products overview
• Selling software and enterprise solutions
• Configuration of UPS with software solutions
• Communications on various platforms
• Installation and up-grading procedures
• Trouble-shooting and corrective actions
• Remote monitoring and diagnostics
Basic APC Training Module -SoftwareBasic APC Training Module -Software
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Standard Training Courses...Standard Training Courses...
• 5 day High Power Partner Certification - Sales Training
• 2 day Power Specialist Certification - Sales Training
• 5 day Silcon DP300E Field Service Training
Standard APC Training ModuleStandard APC Training Module
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POWER ACADEMY POWER ACADEMY
Schedule & RegistrationSchedule & Registration
• Training modules dates available as notes database from beginning of October for internal APC use including registration of participants
• Training course schedule on partner pages on the web
• Power Academy training course dates in Power Academy brochure
• Registration via fax forms, e-mail forms and web
Schedule & RegistrationSchedule & Registration
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POWER ACADEMY POWER ACADEMY Facilities...Facilities...
• Facilities in Kolding for EMEA and East Providence for NAM
• 2 day Power Specialist training both local and at APC
• Demo room with PCs, network, Symmetra and Silcon DP300E installations with Service Bypass Panels
• Conference rooms with overhead projector, video project, flip-over, white board and PC
• Training binders and technical documentation
• Accommodation and entertainment facilities
POWER ACADEMY FacilitiesPOWER ACADEMY Facilities
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• Power Academy is organized by SPE and DCS SDDs in cooperation with all MAGs
• Silcon has taken the initial lead to support launch of Silcon DP300E products worldwide
• EMEA MAG uses Power Academy facilities in Kolding, Denmark
• NAM and LAM MAGs uses Power Academy facilities in East Providence, Rhode Island
• Power Academy coordinator in Kolding, Denmark: Anette Lauszus
• Trainers from a formal network of product managers, tech support people, sales manager etc.
• Common training material platform
• Common “Train-the-trainer” sessions
POWER ACADEMY OrganisationPOWER ACADEMY Organisation
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APC support to Channel partners• Customer reference system (database)
• Relationship building to major accounts
• Promotion of world-wide solutions
• Power Academy training
• Leads to channel partners
• Co-visits to major accounts in partners local market
• Info up-dates on major account activities
APC support to Channel partnersAPC support to Channel partners
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• Annual review of Activity & Marketing Plan
• Product up-date seminars
• Co-visits to local customers
• Combined marketing activities
• Support on local exhibitions
APC support, Local Marketing ActivitiesAPC support, Local Marketing Activities
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• Design and lay-out proposals
• Demo equipment at reduced prices
• Posters and presentation material
• Brochure stand
•Video and various sales tools
Local ShowroomLocal Showroom
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• Brochures and data sheets
• Power Binder (UPS sales guide)
• Newsletter
• User guides, installations guides, service manuals,specification guide etc.
• Silcon presentation video
Sales MaterialsSales Materials
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• Press releases
• Direct mail and advertising
• Power binders
• Exhibition equipment and planning tool
• Internet homepage
• Internet sales configurator
• APC general marketing activities (surround the customer)
Marketing MaterialMarketing Material
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• Customer reference system (database)
• Relationship building to major accounts
• Promotion of world-wide solutions
• Power Academy training
• Leads to channel partners
• Co-visits to major accounts in partners local market
• Info up-dates on major account activities
APC support to Channel partnersAPC support to Channel partners
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Partner AgreementPartner Agreement
• Scope and defined market
• Sales target
• Terms of delivery and payments
• Price agreement
• Authorization certificate
Partner ConceptPartner Concept
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Partner ConceptPartner Concept
Requirements to Channel Partners...Requirements to Channel Partners...
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