Integrator Program Guide
Partner Ecosystem
Technical Support Experience Sales Support Expertise Training Collaboration
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.
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 Partners
Technical 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 Support
The 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)