wonderware system integrator program guide
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Wonderware System Integrator Program GuidePartner Ecosystem
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The Value of Partnering with Schneider Electric
We have the Experience.
Schneider Electric Software business more than 100
years of experience in real-time measurement and
production operations management with superior life-
cycle support and a long track record of forward product
migration. In addition, our support programs continue to
be honored with Support Center Certified Practice awards
over the past several years. Schneider Electric offerings
include measurements, instruments, systems, software,
applications, and services that enable operations excellence
across a wide range of manufacturing and infrastructure
industries. For more information on our industry solutions
capabilities, visit us software.invensys.com.
We have the Expertise.
Our unified software platform and system serves enterprises
with a single application environment for a range of
functions—automation, supervisory, mobile operations,
Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES), Enterprise
Manufacturing Intelligence (EMI), connecting to ERP—all to
save customers the expense and difficulty of integrating,
operating and maintaining multiple systems. For more
information on our capabilities,
visit us software.invensys.com.
We Collaborate.
Collaboration with a strong partner network means
Schneider Electric never stops innovating. From the latest
evolution of Wonderware InTouch® HMI to the next evolution
of our MES and EMI software; from a cutting-edge energy
management application to advanced SimSci process
optimization solutions, and for off-the-shelf applications for
specific challenges like packaging line efficiency,
Schneider Electric and our Software Ecosystem Partners
enable end users to quickly deploy to take advantage of
savings and improvements in their operations. For more
information on recent product advances,
visit us software.invensys.com.
The Value of the Wonderware System Integrator Partner Program We Provide the Platform to Engage
The purpose of the Wonderware System Integrator Partner
Program is to attract, support and retain skilled System
Integrator (SI) partners to deliver highly productive solutions
to end-users, utilizing the market-leading Wonderware
software solutions.
The Wonderware SI Partner Program is a multi-tier support
system that recognizes participants by their level of
experience and certifications with Wonderware products,
delivery capabilities, and industry-related expertise.
In addition, SI partner organizations have access to a
robust methodology to nurture the skills and expertise of
employees that provides a competitive edge in delivering
successful projects and retaining high-quality employees.
Our goal is to provide our mutual customers with expertise
close-at-hand, no matter where they are in the world.
We Validate Partner Expertise
The Competency Program provides training and certification
opportunities for our SI partners, and we encourage
end-users to require that their preferred partners gain the
highest levels of delivery expertise and product certification.
SIs that are certified by the program have experience with a
wide range of technologies—from instrumentation to valves,
from single-loop control to distributed and supervisory
control, from manufacturing execution systems to supply-
chain planning and enterprise management systems.
We Collaborate with Partners
Schneider Electric recognizes that our community of
fully-vetted System Integrators is the key to delivering
our technologies. Maintaining collaborative business
relationships with our ecosystem of partners worldwide
facilitates customer access to an SI community with
exceptional vertical industry focus to deliver the business
results that our customers’ needs.
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Wonderware System Integrator Partner Program Benefits
We are committed to supporting our SI Partners’ investment
in business and skills growth through a comprehensive
program of benefits at the company and individual
employee level.
Platform to Grow and Differentiate Your Business
Our Partner Program offers three distinct levels —
Registered, Certified and Endorsed — in recognition of the
range of business performance and technical capabilities
of our System Integrator community. The premier delivery
partners in the SI Partner Program are Endorsed System
Integrators. This is an invitation only level for companies
who have validated technical excellence, multiple years
of certification and project management experience with
Wonderware solutions, combined with high levels of
customer service.
These authorization levels combined with Wonderware
brand provide a key differentiator for our SI community in
the market. We actively promote our SI Partner community
through our online Solutions Partner Directory and individual
SI Partner profile pages, regional campaigns, automation
industry events, publications and associations. Endorsed
SI Partners are also provided with the opportunity for
presenting, networking and knowledge building at key
partner and customer events that we host each year – at
the global and regional level.
Platform for Reward
With the Wonderware SI Partner program the more you
invest in your Wonderware practice the more opportunities
your company has to move up to the higher levels and gain
higher rewards. The type of rewards you are eligible for
are based on your Wonderware SI Partner Program levels
Reference the table to the right for benefits specific to each
authorized SI Partner level.
Benefits of Joining this Community
Partner-Focused Programs
• Lead allocation through our authorized Distributor network (varies by region)
• Free and fee based online training and certification for both sales and technical staff
• Outstanding instructor-led classroom training (for a fee)
• Industry-recognized call center, email and online technical support included in the SI Consignment Program.
• Comprehensive sales and marketing tools and support programs to drive leads and close business
• Access to dedicated account management for those partners authorized at the Endorsed SI Partner level.
Customer FIRST for PartnersTechnical and Training Support Program
• Leverage our expertise providing solutions that meet the business and operational needs of key industrial sectors to complement your company’s design, integration and delivery expertise with industries in your region
• Capitalize on our customer satisfaction and loyalty rates – the highest of any industrial automation vendor today
Drive Demand and Market Reach
• Leveraging our market leading industry presence backed by over 600,000 software licenses in approximately 125,000 plants worldwide, which is about 36 percent of the world’s 350,000 plants with 20 or more employees.
• Participate in promotional opportunities to expand industry awareness and footprint.
• Gain access to new opportunities as you grow and expand your advanced solutions capabilities and industry skills
• Be at the forefront of innovation in the industry. Subject to eligibility participate in product beta programs and feedback forums to contribute to product development prior to release
Collaborate on Opportunities
• Collaborate with an established leader in the industrial automation space delivering Advanced Application solutions in MES and Enterprise Control Systems to expand your industrial automation offerings and service capabilities
• Collaborate with a global community of Distributors, System Integrators, Solutions Providers, OEM, Product Partners and Global Technology Alliances to drive new and repeat business.
Marketing Support
SI Partner Program Logo: Permission to use appropriate program tier and certification logo on SI Company’s sales and marketing materials ♦ ♦ ♦
Shared promotional event participation ♦ ♦
Website Listing: Software Ecosystem Partner Directory ♦ ♦ ♦
Website Listing: Priority Ecosystem Partner Directory Listing ♦
Publish applications on website ♦ ♦
Endorsed SI company page on Wonderware Developers Network (WDN) ♦
Marketing Development Fund (MDF) Program to support targeted go-to-market campaigns ♦
Special invitations to our events and training sessions ♦
Sales Support
Consignment Service and Support: reduced rates for software and support. ♦ ♦ ♦
Pre- and Post-Sales Support: qualified lead generation and collaborative sales plan-development and execution, market development, and dedicated account team with support through local field representatives. ♦ ♦
Comprehensive Product Support: before, during and after the sale — to promote consistency across territories regardless of customer location. ♦ ♦
Corporate Endorsed SI Manager Support ♦
Participate in business planning with regional Invensys Team. ♦
Participate in collaborative delivery services program. ♦
Technical and Training Support
Customer FIRST for Partners — Technical and Training SupportThe Program provides four support purchase options: Base (Single User) and Standard, Premium and Elite which are aligned with a company’s SI Partner authorization level
Technical Support and Services
Business Hours Technical Support (normal local business hours) Standard Premium Elite
Online Case Management & Knowledgebase Standard Premium Elite
Discount on Consulting Services Premium Elite
Level 2 Direct/Advanced Technical Support Premium Elite
Designated Elite Technical Account Management Elite
Emergency 24 Hour Technical Support (24/7/365) Elite
Support Usage and Summary Reports Elite
Dedicated Partner Portal for Technical Support Elite
Technical Account Management Team Access Elite †
Block of Consulting Services included Elite †
Planning and Technical Advisement Elite †
Software Maintenance and Utilities
Consignment Software maintenance releases, service packs, patches and updates Standard Premium Elite
Consignment Software version upgrades and revisions** Standard Premium Elite
Software Asset Manager (Consignment version) Elite
Enterprise Consignment Licensing Elite †
Training Elements
Online Training Seminars Standard Premium Elite †
Discounts on Corporate Training Standard Premium Elite †
Block of Corporate Training Seats (on-line & classroom) Elite †
Wonderware SI Partner Program Benefits Registered Certified (Multiple Levels)
Endorsed
† Partner Specific Agreement RequiredNote: For Premium Customer FIRST for Partners members to upgrade to Elite, they must have purchased 2 consignment support subscriptions
Endorsed SI Partner
The Endorsed SI Partner level of the Wonderware System Integrator Program is designed for those Partners who have demonstrated the greatest commitment to building a strong Wonderware software practice within their business. Endorsed SI Partners are among the best-in-class in providing our mutual customers with comprehensive software solutions that increase customer efficiency, reduce costs and maximize customer profits.
Invitation Only
The Endorsed SI level is by invitation and requires sponsorship by the Regional Schneider Electric software channel team. Only companies with the following capabilities are open for consideration:
• Multiple years of certification and project management experience on our platform products.
• An exclusive relationship with the Wonderware software business practice teams
• Met target criteria in a range of business, operational and delivery performance areas
Dedicated Account Management
All Endorsed SI Partners are provided with dedicated account support. As a result Endorsed SI Partners are most heavily engaged in joint-business planning activities with Schneider Electric software regional sales and distribution teams.
This relationship also provides Endorsed SIs with knowledge about existing products, upcoming product releases, technical support updates and other information that is critical to the successful delivery of customer projects.
Our close collaboration with the Endorsed SI Partner community drives towards consistent global service standards and achieve high levels of competitive success.
Wonderware Certified Developer Program
For an SI to achieve the various levels of certification in the Wonderware System Integrator Partner Program, the company must have multiple Certified Developers on staff. The certification process is governed by our Certified Developer Program, which provides examinations on a broad array of products ranging from Wonderware InTouch HMI to Wonderware Operations and Wonderware Performance, as well as Toolkits, Industry Applications and other software offering brands. Exams are designed to challenge developers and to measure their mastery of the technology area being evaluated.
Applying for Certified Developer Certification
Prospective Certified Developers must apply for exams through their local distributor of Wonderware products. Certified Developer exams are online technical exams. Certified Developer exams are available at the System Integrator Resource Center along with other technical resources.
Once a registrant has obtained a Certified Developer User ID from their sponsoring Wonderware Distributor, the developer will have access to all product exams and will receive their results immediately. Upon passing the exam, the Developer will receive a Certified Developer I.D. card by mail listing all certifications, and will be able to gain access to our support knowledgebase and, unique to this program, have access to Level 2 technical support from Schneider Electric Global Customer Support senior support engineers.
Partner Classifications
Within the wide network of of Ecosystem partners, we recognize that SIs play a critical role in delivering, integrating and maintaining Wonderware solutions. As such, Invensys certifies SIs according to a tiered system, based on experience with specific products, proven industry expertise, and markets served. Only those SIs with proven technical excellence, customer service and integrity participate in our Certified and Endorsed SI Partner program levels, and we maintain strong relationships with them so that they are knowledgeable about upcoming product releases, support updates and other information critical to the mutual success of customer projects. With this extensive support, we ensure that these SIs are able to provide customers with the highest quality service. SIs can enter the program at a range of levels.
Registered SI Partner
The entry level to the program, the Registered SI tier, fits organizations that simply need to have access to a development system and the basic resources to deliver a successful project. To participate, SIs should contact their local Wonderware Distributor, who in turn sponsors the SI and application to join the Wonderware SI Partner Program. As part of the local on-boarding process the SI may attend product training through their sponsoring Authorized Wonderware Distributor.
A Registered Partner has:
• Received distributor sponsorship
• Completed enrollment into the Wonderware SI program
• Purchased annual consignment subscription and support
• Completed product-specific training (local requirements vary)
Certified SI Partner (multiple levels)
For those companies who want to fully-leverage the benefits of the Wonderware System Integrator Partner Program, the program certifies SIs who have proven project delivery using certain products, integrating solutions on our System Platform, or with particular vertical industry applications or technology toolkits.
A Certified Partner has:
• Validated technical proficiency in one or more product categories (multiple certifications are available)
• Multiple fully-trained and Certified Developers for at least two products
• Demonstrated multiple successful implementations of current Wonderware products in the first year, with continuing implementations annually
SI Partner Site Certifications
The SI Partner Program recognizes certification in multiple product areas. Certifications are based on a stepped-system.
An SI Partner starts with the Wonderware InTouch Software Certified Partner Level. With more experience a Partner can move on to Wonderware System Platform Certification, and fully engage with Schneider Electric on MES opportunities through system certification as a Wonderware Operations Software and/or Wonderware Performance Software Certified Partner.
Our web listing for certified SIs reflects the total number of Certified Developers for each product area. Customers will therefore see the depth of resources offered by an SI.
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Joining The Program
Partner Policies and Responsibilities
System Integrators enroll in the program through sponsorship by an authorized Wonderware Distributor. Regardless of where a Partner is located worldwide, the program will be administered using a common set of protocols by a Distributor that is local to the SI Partner.
Authorized Wonderware Distributors will engage with a local Schneider Electric software regional sales manager to refer potential SIs, and will jointly be responsible for ensuring SIs enroll properly, participate, and abide by program policies and procedures.
Registered SIs will be encouraged to seek certifications for the products with which they most often work.
Further InformationFor more information about the Wonderware System Integrator Partner Program, please visit http://software.invensys.com/partners/delivery-and-solutions-partners/system-integrator-partners/
Wonderware Software Consignments All Partners are required to purchase product consignment upon initial registration as a Registered SI Partner.
To the right are samples of software consignments packages and consignment policies
Consignment Policies
SI Partners must be registered to purchase consignments, and those consignments must be purchased from the local Authorized Wonderware Distributor. Consignments must be complemented by a Support Agreement. The Consignments and Support Agreements are subscriptions that must be maintained, renewed and paid annually. Consignment subscription license files expire after twelve months and must be replaced annually by renewing the consignment and support.
Software Consignment and Support Packages
There are a range of consignments available to ensure the highest level of program flexibility. Some examples follow for your reference. Please work with your local Authorized Wonderware Distributor to determine how to customize a plan that best meets your needs. To locate a Wonderware Distributor in your region go to http://software.invensys.com/partners/authorized-distributors/
1. Wonderware InTouch Consignment Consignment with standard developer support package includes:
• InTouch software, InTouch software for System Platform Client
2. Wonderware Development Studio Demo Consignment Consignment subscription with standard developer support package includes:
• IDE (Integrated Development Environment), plus Dev I/O Platform for Application Server
• Wonderware InTouch software, InTouch software for System Platform Client
• Wonderware InControl
• Wonderware Historian Server Standard Edition
• IO Servers
• Terminal Services for Wonderware InTouch software
• Wonderware Historian Clients (per device) (formerly ActiveFactory)
• Wonderware QI Analyst™ (Workstation and Controller)
• Wonderware SCADAlarm
• Wonderware Information Server (Web Content Server/Portal and Advanced Client licenses)
• Wonderware InBatch™ FlexFormula,
• Microsoft SQL Server
• Wonderware Client Access License
3. Advanced Demo Consignment Subscription
This is an expanded capability provided as a convenience to Partners who create and support applications that include Wonderware MES Operations and Performance Toolkits.
Advanced Demo Consignment Subscription and Support includes:
• Wonderware Development Studio Demo
• Consignment, plus MES Consignment
• Wonderware QI Analyst
• Wonderware Operations and Performance
• Wonderware InBatch Server
• Toolkit Package Consignment (All Toolkits include new ArchestrA Object Toolkit.)
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