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PARTNER GUIDE

Wonderware System
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Welcome Guide
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Wonderware System Integrator Partners Welcome Guide

Welcome to the AVEVA Backed by the AVEVA Software Partner


team of industrial automation and channel
Software Partner Community partnering specialists you can be assured
We are delighted that you have chosen to become that we will continue to develop and enhance
an AVEVA Wonderware System Integrator Partner. the partner support programs available
As an authorized SI Partner you are now able to our Software Partner community.
to offer your customers the very best industrial
automation software solutions available – and more
profitably and predictably than any other vendor
in the industrial automation marketplace today.

Getting Started
This guide is designed to provide you with the
information on how to effectively engage and
work with the AVEVA Partner team, regional
Channel Sales and Marketing teams and your
authorized Wonderware Distribution sponsor in
developing your business practice. Information
is provided to optimize how you get started
working with as an SI Partner through to the
ongoing support tools, programs and information
available to you to grow your business.

The Software Partner Community


AVEVA recognizes the integral role that our
partners play in the success of our Company. As
an authorized System Integrator Partner you are
now part of an exclusive community of over 3500
Wonderware System Integrator professionals
worldwide. Your company is also a key participant
in an extended community of Distributors,
Alliance Partners, Specialist Solutions Partners,
OEM and Product Partners. This community
is part of an active and growing network of
AVEVA, Partners and industry leaders working in
collaboration to drive market growth and develop
innovative and productive real-time solutions
and services for industry sectors worldwide.

This Partner community is based on a shared


interest in maximizing knowledge, developing
solutions and services and optimizing
efficiencies in how we conduct business
that best serves our mutual customers.

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The Value of the Software


Partner Community
The Software Partner Community Working with our network of worldwide Partners
enables our company to address performance
Our Software Partner Community is comprised
improvements in a wide range of operational
of Strategic Technology Alliances, Authorized
areas such as quality, throughput, regulatory and
Regional Distributors, Solution Providers, Systems
environmental compliance across many industry
Integrators, Software and Hardware developers and
sectors. More than 16,000 customers at over
Original Equipment Manufacturers, that together
100,000 sites worldwide have come to rely on
create one of the largest value-add partner networks
our Partner community to help execute on their
in the industrial automation industry today.
company’s manufacturing operational vision.

Software Partner Community

Delivery
Global Consulting Alliances

Sales Consulting Alliance Partner


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System Integrator Partners Strategic Consulting Alliance Partners

As a system integrator your company will be part of Strategic consulting partners are comprised of
a community of experienced, skilled professionals large, global IT consulting firms who collaborate
in the delivery of projects and services aligned with with on GTM activities in order to help sell, deliver
industry domain expertise. System Integrators are and support advanced applications and Enterprise
located around the globe. Software certification Control System projects. These alliances are
programs for the Wonderware® brand further driven by the pursuit of operational excellence.
differentiates your technical and service delivery View Strategic Consulting Alliance Partners
expertise. View AVEVA System Integrator Partners
Strategic Technology Alliance Partners
Specialist Solution Provider Partners
Our strategic alliance partners provide thought
Specialist Solutions Provider (SSP) Partners are leadership on technologies that facilitate
a select group of Partners with validated in-depth seamless business process integration. These
experience and expertise in the sales, delivery alliances are driven by the pursuit of operational
and support of advanced application industrial excellence. View Strategic Technology Alliance
automation and business process solutions for the
Wonderware or the Avantis solutions portfolio. In Partners Product Partners
addition, Wonderware SSP Partners are identified Product partners provide a wide variety of hardware
as specialists in key industry sectors. For example, and software products that add functionality to
Oil & Gas, Metals & Mining or Food & Beverage. solutions, extending productivity and efficiencies.
View Specialist Solution Provider Partners View Software Partners and View Hardware Partners

Distributor Partners Industry Solution Provider Partners


We have more than 150 Wonderware distributors Industry solutions partners are specialists
and sales offices located worldwide to assist you in provide customers qualified industry
with product demonstrations, pricing information, applications and equipment solutions that
product training and product support in your local are integrated with Advanced Applications
language. View Global Distributor Network software. View Industry Solution Partners

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Wonderware SI Partner
Program Overview
The Wonderware SI Partner Program Partner-Focused Programs
Our goal with the SI Partner Program is to develop yy Lead allocation through our authorized
a community of skilled System Integrator partners Distributor network (varies by region)
that deliver high quality, productive solutions yy Free and fee based online training and
utilizing our market-leading advanced applications certification for both sales and technical staff
software solutions to customers worldwide. yy Outstanding instructor-led
Your active participation in this Program provides classroom training (for a fee)
you with the opportunity to establish and yy Industry-recognized call center, email
expand your Wonderware business practice. and online technical support included
in the SI Consignment Program
We believe strongly in delivering on our
commitment to support your business investment yy Comprehensive sales and marketing
tools and support programs to drive
and growth. The more you invest in your practice
leads and close business
the more you have the opportunity to move up
to the higher levels and gain higher rewards. yy Support from Distributor account
The type of rewards you are eligible for are management team to drive business
based on your SI Partner Program level. opportunities in your Region
yy Access to dedicated account management
Here are just some of the is for those partners authorized at
the Endorsed SI Partner level
benefits you can leverage as
a Wonderware SI Partner: Opportunities
yy Collaboration with an established leader in
Strong Company And Robust Products
the industrial automation space delivering
yy Build your practice around our Advanced Application solutions in MES
comprehensive line of award-winning and Enterprise Control System to enable
industrial automation software solutions you to expand your industrial automation
yy Access our highly acclaimed 24/7 business offerings and services capabilities
customer support through Customer yy Access to new customer opportunities
FIRST program for our customers as you grow and expand your advanced
yy Leverage’ expertise providing solutions that solutions and industry skills
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
yy Capitalize on customer satisfaction
and loyalty rates – the highest of any
industrial automation vendor today

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SI Partner Participation Levels Registered Partner

The Wonderware System Integrator Partner This is the entry level into the SI Partner Program.
Program is a multi-tier support system that The Registered SI Partner Program level is
recognizes participants by their level of experience suitable for organizations that need to have
and certifications with our brands, market focus access to a development system and the basic
and industryrelated expertise. The goal is to keep resources to deliver a successful project.
expertise close-at-hand to each customer, no A Registered Partner has:
matter where they are in the world. SIs that are
certified by the program have experience with a yy Received distributor sponsorship
wide range of technologies – from instrumentation yy Completed enrollment in the
to valves, to drives and robots, from single-loop Wonderware SI program
control to distributed and supervisory control, from yy Purchased annual consignment
manufacturing execution systems to supply chain subscription and support
planning and enterprise management systems.
yy Completed product-specific training
The SI Partner Program is a tiered system based (regional requirements may vary)
on experience with specific products, proven yy Purchased annual consignment
industry expertise and markets served. Each subscription and support
SI may be certified at different levels for each
yy Completed product-specific training
offering brand and product. This provides your (regional requirements may vary)
company with the flexibility to build specialization
on product platforms and to expand and grow your Certified Partner (Site Certification)
business practice by migrating to higher partner
levels as you gain experience and expertise. For those companies who want to fully-leverage the
benefits of the Wonderware SI Partner Program,
System Integrators can participate in the program we certify SIs who have proven project delivery
at a range of levels dependent on meeting the experience using certain products, integrating
requirement specific to each level. Only those solutions on our System Platform, or with particular
System Integrators with proven technical excellence, vertical industry applications or technology toolkits.
customer service and business integrity participate
in our Certified and Endorsed program levels. A Certified Partner has:
yy Validated technical proficiency on one
We maintain strong relationships with our partner or more product categories (multiple
community so that they are knowledgeable about certifications are available)
upcoming product releases, support updates and
yy Multiple fully-trained and Certified
other information critical to the mutual success of
Developers for at least two products
customer projects. Providing this extensive support
structure ensures that System Integrators provide yy Demonstrated multiple successful
customers with the highest quality of service. implementations of current Wonderware
products in the first year, with continuing
implementations annually

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Endorsed System Integrator (ESI) Level Wonderware Certified


The Endorsed SI Partner level of the Wonderware Developer Program
System Integrator Program is designed for those
For an SI to achieve the various levels of certification
Partners who have demonstrated the greatest
in the Wonderware System Integrator Partner
commitment to building a strong Wonderware
Program, it must have multiple Certified Developers
software practice within their business. Endorsed SI
on staff. The web listing for Certified SIs reflects
Partners are among the best-in-class in providing
the total number of Certified Developers for each
our mutual customers with comprehensive software
product area. This provides Customers with the
solutions that increase customer efficiency,
opportunity to see the depth of resources offered by
reduce costs and maximize customer profits.
an SI across multiple industrial market segments.
The Endorsed SI level is by Invitation
For an SI to achieve the various levels of
only and only SIs with the following
certification in the System Integrator Partner
capabilities are open for consideration:
Program, it must have multiple Certified Developers
yy Multiple years of certification and project on staff. The web listing for Certified SIs reflects
management experience on our platform products the total number of Certified Developers for each
yy An exclusive relationship with the Wonderware product area. This provides Customers with the
software business practice teams opportunity to see the depth of resources offered by
an SI across multiple industrial market segments.
yy Met target criteria in a range of business,
operational and delivery performance areas The certification process is governed by the
Wonderware Certified Developer Program. This
Dedicated Account Management
Program provides examinations on a broad
All Endorsed SI Partners are provided with array of products ranging from InTouch HMI
dedicated account support. As a result Endorsed to Operations and Performance, as well as
SI Partners are most heavily engaged in joint- Toolkits, Industry Applications and other brands.
business planning activities with AVEVA Exams are designed to challenge developers
software regional sales and distribution teams. and measure their mastery of the technology
area being evaluated. Further details about the
This relationship also provides Endorsed certification process are detailed in the Certification
SIs with knowledge about existing products, Developer Support section of this guide.
upcoming product releases, technical support
updates and other information that is critical to
the successful delivery of customer projects.

These strong relationships are maintained to


ensure that Endorsed SI Partners continue to
meet consistent global service standards and
achieve high levels of competitive success.

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Getting Started
Six First Steps
Getting Started Step 2: Register Your Company
For Access To TEAM
This section is designed for newly authorized
System Integrator Partners at the Registered level As a Wonderware Registered System Integrator you
or new employees at an authorized Wonderware are now entitled to access the extensive resources
SI Partner Company. Outlined below are six critical located on TEAM . With TEAM are key source of
first steps we recommend all new SI Partners information and materials to support your SI Partner
take. They are designed to provide you with the business practice. To access TEAM you will need to
foundation from which to build your business request personalized credentials by registering at:
practice and develop relationships with the program https://om.aveva.com/softwarewebID/
and support teams and Partner community.
For further information about login access and
Step 1: Create Your Online Company generating ID numbers for individual employees
Profile And Logo Usage please refer to the FAQ section in this Guide.

Your Company Profile is extracted from the Step 3: Review Information on TEAM
information that you provide as part of your
System Integrator Partner online enrollment. Your Review the information located on the
completed profile will be used by the Software following websites located on TEAM:
Partner Group team to promote your organization yy TEAM provides access to sales, marketing,
internally to sales and support groups and technical and training information for
externally to the industry and potential customers. the Wonderware brand and more
yy The Partner Community area provides access
As your company completes the company
to resources, information updates and programs
level certification requirements and your
specific to your Software Partner Community
individual technical employees become
certified on Wonderware products this yy TEAM is the central point to access
recognition is updated for you within your Technical and Training information and the
master company profile. Updates to this profile Customer FIRST Support Program
are also part of the annual renewal process.
Step 1 Step 2 Step 3
You are also entitled to display the Wonderware
Registered System Integrator logo on your Register to Review
company website and in related promotional Access Materials
Team Portals on Team
materials. For information on logo usage guidelines
and for artwork, please contact the SI Program
Administrator at: software.siprogram@aveva.com

Step 4 Step 5 Step 6


Educate your Build Keep Informed
Sales and Relationships to Grow and
Technical within the Expand your
Teams Community Business

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Step 4: Educate Your Technical And Sales Teams How to Schedule Training Classes:
AVEVA Global Learning Services and To ensure that you get the appropriate training
authorized Wonderware Training Centers discount for your authorized SI Partner level do NOT
across the regions provide you with access book your training online in the Global Learning
to a Training and Certification Program Services website. Use the course and schedule
for your sales and technical teams. information listed there for information only.
As an SI Partner it is highly recommended that To verify the discount available for your SI Partner
the relevant employees take these courses to level of authorization please contact the Partner
ensure that they have the necessary knowledge to group who will assist you in validating the discount
deliver and support solutions with your customers. level applicable and providing guidance on how to
We also promote the value of Certification by schedule the appropriate classes for your company.
encouraging our customers to require their preferred
partners to gain the highest levels of Wonderware For further information on the training
product certification for their engineers. available in your region please contact:

The Wonderware SI Partner program recognizes Global Learning Services:


certifications in multiple product areas. These Phone: 866-998-7246 (in the U.S. and Canada)
certifications span a range of products. 949-639-8508 direct Fax: 949-639-1847
yy Entry level Certification: Wonderware InTouch Email: software.training@aveva.com
yy Mid level Certification: Wonderware Partner Program Team:
System Platform Email: software.siprogram@aveva.com
yy Advanced Level Certification: Wonderware Step 5: Develop Relationships
Operations Software Certified or
with Our Support Teams
Wonderware Performance Software to
provide your engineers with the expertise We promote active collaboration with AVEVA
to fully engage on MES opportunities. software sales teams and through our authorized
Wonderware product training provides your Wonderware Distributor network worldwide. It is
company with key market differentiators: highly recommended that you build and maintain
close relationships with your regional sponsoring
yy Provides your organization with a concrete Distributor’s sales and support teams.
methodology to nurture the skills and
expertise of your employees and provide Through the Software Partner Community there
ongoing support and training to ensure are additional opportunities to collaborate with
you retain these high-value employees synergistic partners in driving sales opportunities
yy Enables access to tried and tested service and delivering high quality industry solutions
delivery methodologies to enable an to meet your customer’s expectations.
objective validation of your skills, experience
and capabilities for customers’ projects Further Information and to locate the
appropriate contact for your region:
yy Builds the skills and expertise in delivering
successful projects to meet your customer’s yy Distributor contacts by regions is located
demands which significantly increases your at: https://sw.aveva.com/distributors
competitive advantage and opportunities for yy Contact Sales at
repeat business with your customer base https://sw.aveva.com/contact/sales
yy Who to contact in the regions is listed
in the Appendix or send email to
software.siprogram@aveva.com
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Step 6: Expand Your Wonderware Business Practice


The more you invest the more access your
company has to a comprehensive portfolio of
business benefits designed to help you optimize
your operations and grow your business practice.
Further information on the support available
to your company as you move to higher levels
within the Wonderware SI Partner Program is
detailed in the next section of this guide.

How to Access SI Partner


Program Benefits
This section is designed to provide additional
insight into the support programs available to your
company and employees specific to your SI Partner
authorization level in the SI Partner Program.

Sales & Marketing Support Benefits

Certified
Wonderware SI Partner Program Benefits Registered (Multiple Endorsed
Levels)

SI Partner Program Logo: Permission to use appropriate program tier and certification logo on
SI Company’s sales and marketing materials X X X

Shared promotional event participation X X


Website Listing: Software Partner Directory X X X
Marketing Website Listing: Priority Partner Directory Listing* X
Support
Publish applications on website X X
Endorsed SI company page on Knowledge Center X
Marketing Development Fund (MDF) Program to support targeted go-to-market campaigns X
Special invitations to our events and training sessions X
Consignment Service and Support: reduced rates for software and support. X X X
Pre- and Post-Sales Support: qualified lead generation and collaborative sales plan-
development and execution, market development, and dedicated account team with support X X
through local field representatives.

Sales Comprehensive Product Support: before, during and after the sale — to promote consistency
across territories regardless of customer location. X X
Support
Corporate Endorsed SI Manager Support X
Participate in business planning with regional AVEVA Team. X
Participate in collaborative delivery services program. X

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Certified
Wonderware SI Partner Program Benefits Registered (Multiple Endorsed
Levels)

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

Technical Dedicated Partner Portal for Technical Support Elite


and Training
Support 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 †

Marketing Support
The SI Partner Program provides access yy Marketing Development Fund (MDF)
to marketing programs and tools designed Program to support Endorsed SI
to support your goto- market activities in Partner’s GTM campaign activities
driving demand for Wonderware solutions. yy Marketing tools and materials for demand
Based on your SI Partner Program generation campaigns (varies by region)
authorization level this support may include: yy Event support for attendance at events or
Partner run events (varies by region)
yy SI Partner authorization level logo
yy Endorsed SI Partner dedicated page in Global
yy SI Partner Listing in the online Partner
Customer Support sharepoint website
Directory on the public portal
yy Dedicated account manager for Endorsed
yy Publication and promotion of
SI Partners (varies by Region)
Partner Success Stories

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Product And Partner Logo Usage yy Every authorized SI Partner also has an individual
company profile that is linked to from the Software
The Program provides permission to authorized Partner Directory. A sample of an individual
SI partners to use the appropriate program profile page is here https://softwareom2.
level and product certification logo in your wonderware.com/si-directory-ww/SI/search/
Company sales, marketing and promotional PartnersSIDetail.asp?CompID=5821%20
materials. This is subject to compliance with
yy Registered, Certified and Endorsed SI Partners
AVEVA published brand guidelines. are listed in the online Software Partner
The AVEVA brand guidelines are published on Directory located at http://global.wonderware.
TEAM in the Partner Community center located at com/custom/pages/si-directory.aspx

yy Website: yy On the Partner Spotlight section of


https://team.aveva.com/Pages/ the AVEVA Software portal located
PartnerEcosystem.aspx at https://sw.aveva.com/partners

yy Contact: yy To submit an updated company profile send


software.siprogram@aveva.com an email to software.siprogram@aveva.com

TEAM Website Webinar Updates


Access to TEAM is through a login and password The TEAM portal also provides you with access
unique to each individual in your company. Each to a wide range of webinar recordings including
individual who needs to have access to TEAM those Partner specific events including the
will need to register with Technical Support at Product Partner Spotlight Webinar series featuring
this link https://om.aveva.com/softwarewebID/ solutions from our community of Technology
Instructions on how to access TEAM is Product Partners. These solutions complement the
located in the FAQ section of this Guide. AVEVA Software portfolio and videos of customer
For further information: success stories. Access may vary by region.

yy Website: For further information contact:


https://team.aveva.com yy AVEVA Software Partner at
yy Contact: software.siprogram@aveva.com
software.siprogram@aveva.com yy Your local Distributor
https://sw.aveva.com/distributors
Partner Profile Listing And
Partner Locator Directory
All partners have the opportunity to have a
directory listing on the Software Partner section
on the public website. The information for the
listing is based on the company profile data
you provided when completing the online
registration form as part of your application to
be authorized as an Wonderware SI Partner.

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Event Support Eligibility to create a jointly branded success story or


case study is determined on a case by- case basis.
The Program provides you with access to AVEVA
sponsored industry and partner events attended For further information contact your Regional
by key customers in our target industries. Channel Sales Manager or email the Partner
team at software.siprogram@aveva.com
This provides your company with the opportunity
to network with key executives, attend product and Marketing Development Fund (MDF) Program
industry sessions and subject to availability have
presence on the expo trade floor. The Many event We are committed to supporting our Partners
is regionally held so if you have presence in more in driving market demand and the generation
than one region you have additional opportunities of sales opportunities for AVEVA software
to leverage these events for business development solutions and services. The Software Partner
and networking opportunities. Contact your regional Marketing Development Fund (MDF) Program
Distributor to verify events specific to your region. is designed to assist qualifying Endorsed
SI Partners conduct joint go-to-market lead
For further information send an email to: generation activities to promote their Wonderware
software.siprogram@aveva.com solutions business practice and support
services into key industry sectors worldwide.
AVEVA Marketing Materials
MDF Campaign Collaboration:
Brochures, datasheets, customer success stories
and presentations are available on the TEAM site. The MDF Program is designed as a collaborative
If you require original printed versions of these venture in executing joint demand generation
materials for events or customer meetings, they are campaigns with matching investments from
available upon approval from the Regional Channel and the participating Endorsed SI Partner.
Sales and Marketing teams for your region.
The joint Marketing Development Funds can be
How To Access Materials: used on activities and programs like advertising,
yy Endorsed SI Partners have access direct marketing, trade shows and seminars, user
to resources and materials provided group conferences, training, promotional literature
through the Software Partner Group. and more. Qualifying partners will be eligible for
reimbursement of expenses for approved and
yy Registered and Certified SI Partners need
to contact their authorized Distributor to to successfully executed lead generation activities.
define resources available in their region. MDF Campaign Support:
For further information on the process send Eligible Endorsed SI Partners will have access
an email to: software.siprogram@aveva.com to a range of support tools and materials.
Promotion Of Customer Reference Sites Some regions may also provide support from a
Regional Field or Channel Marketing Manager
AVEVA supports the development of joint and Regional Sales Account Manager.
customer’s success stories or case studies
with Partners as a vehicle to promote a Further Information:
business value proposition or solution to Questions concerning the eligibility of planned
prospective or existing customers. activities and application and reimbursement
process should be submitted by email to
software.siprogram@aveva.com

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Demand Generation Support


The AVEVA Software team is committed
to supporting our Partners who undertake
market demand generation activities
to drive sales opportunities for AVEVA
software solutions and services.

AVEVA and Wonderware Distributor


Marketing Support

If you are considering executing a demand


generation campaign to drive market awareness
for your company and solutions portfolio your
authorized Wonderware Distributor sponsor and
the AVEVA regional sales and marketing team can
provide you with assistance in the following areas:
yy Advice on the most effective type of campaign
e.g. event, direct mail, tradeshow etc
yy Advice on the development of
messaging and copy writing
yy Guidance on sourcing appropriate
prospect lists for your market
yy Collateral files and/or templates with Partner logos
yy Tradeshow booth graphics, handouts, giveaways
yy Case study templates
yy Email template, postcard/letter template
Support varies by region so check with
your regional Authorized Distributor on
support available for your region.

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Key Steps to Consider in Developing a Marketing Campaign

Any Wonderware demand generation campaign that you decide to execute is most successful when it
is narrowly targeted to a specific audience and includes both compelling customer value propositions
and a time limited offer. For further assistance and guidance on building an effective campaign for
AVEVA target market contact your Regional Channel Sales or Channel Marketing Manager.

The typical steps in planning, executing and follow up are illustrated in the diagram below:

Demand Generation Key Phases


CAMPAIGN CAMPAIGN CAMPAIGN
PLANNING EXECUTION MEASUREMENT

IDENTIFY AUDIENCE REQUEST ASSISTANCE FOR DIRECT MAIL,WEB AND QUANTITY


Define Target Customer Request Partner Community EMAIL-BASED CAMPAIGNS 1.Sales Outreach Campaign
Segment, E.g. Food & and Regional Channel Sales by phone or in-person visit
1.Send Offer to each registered lead
Beverage, Source Target team, Assistance.
2.Direct contact outreach 2.Validate level of interest
Prospects Lists. For Example: e.g. Personalized letter, 3.Record in Lead
• MDF Funds telemarketing campaign Management System
• Speakers
• Campaign Content
DEFINE “VALUE”
• Campaign Planning and
Develop compelling FOR EVENT-BASED
Design Templates
business value propositions CAMPAIGNS MANAGE
• Copy writing
and messaging to attract 1.Leverage your own AVEVA
Partner Community Partners
target audience e.g. Optimize 1.Book venue Lead Management System
need to use the AVEVA
F&B production processes 2.Secure speakers 2.Enter all leads
Campaign Planning Template
3.Confirm agenda 3.Enter call actions pre-and
4.Send invitations to target post-event
audience 4.Enter Prospects’ level of
5.Outreach follow-up to Interest in AVEVA solutions
DEFINE “WHY” Priority A,B,C)) and
Develop compelling Call to validate interest and potential
attendance opportunity timeline
action e.g. Time-Limited
Offer, 30-day evaluation

1.Finalize materials: - Speaker


presentations -Printed
DEFINE “HOW” material (handouts) MEASURE
Develop Campaign Theme, 2.Confirm venue logistics, Review campaign Results
Execution, Timeline and including travel, F&B, IT and against campaign goals and
Metrics media equipment materials with your Regional
3.Secure speakers Distributor and your AVEVA
4.Confirm agenda Channel Sales Manager
5.Send invitations to target
audience
6.Outreach follow-up to
validate interest and potential
target audience

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Sales Support
Based on your level of partner authorization For further information, email:
you have access to the following programs software.siprogram@aveva.com
to support your sales efforts in selling and
Annual Renewal Process – Membership
supporting Wonderware software solutions:
And Consignment Licenses
Annual Membership Renewal Support Each year all System Integrator Partners at all levels
yy Lead allocation from your authorized Distributor are required to renew their membership and annual
yy Collaborative sales plan-development and consignment licenses. The SI online renewal tool
execution for Endorsed SI Partners makes this simple and easy for you to complete
this process. Your Regional Wonderware Distributor
yy Dedicated Endorsed SI account
will support you through the renewal process to
manager (varies by Region)
ensure your company remains in compliance.
Software Consignment Services
And Support Packages
There are a range of consignment licenses
available to provide you with the highest level of
program flexibility. You need to work with your
Wonderware Authorized Distributor sponsor
to determine how to customize a plan that
best meets your specific business needs.
Initiate Renew License
Contract for SI Partner

Approve/Deny
Request
Authorized
Distributor

Partner Community
Administrator

SI Partner
Renew License
Contract
CSI Exam
Results

Complete
CSI Exam

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Online Renewal Tool Features and Process: For further information on the support
yy Utilizes email to notify you and your available for your region and level of
distributor sponsor of any expiring authorization please contact:
consignments. This then links back to the yy Your Authorized Distributor located at
Renewals system to process the renewal https://sw.aveva.com/distributors
yy Uses the TEAM security infrastructure to yy Email the Software Partner Group at
ensure that you and your Distributor sponsor’s software.siprogram@aveva.com
security is protected with secure links
yy You can accept the on-line terms and
Dedicated Account Management For
conditions with a click of the mouse
Endorsed SI Partner Support
yy You can update your profile on-line
As part of the reward for continued investment
yy You and your Distributor sponsor will receive
in the relationship all Endorsed SI Partners have
email updates during the Renewals process
access to support from the Global Software
yy When the renewals registration process is Partner Group and in region sales & marketing
completed you will be asked to complete a support to optimize the growth of the partner’s
Customer Satisfaction survey. You will be sent investment in Wonderware products and services
all related program documents electronically
growth of their Wonderware business practice.
For further information:
Benefits of this support includes:
yy Email:
yy Close working relationship with AVEVA
software.siprogram@aveva.com
yy Exclusive quarterly meeting with Software Partner
Sales Leads Group representative and Regional Manager

AVEVA in collaboration with our network of yy Product insights and roadmap visibility
Regional Wonderware Distributors execute regular yy Participation in ESI focused working
sales and marketing programs, such as seminars groups building best practices in IP
and email campaigns, to help drive demand and delivery methodologies
and generate leads for our industrial automation yy Priority Level 2 technical support
solutions. The lead allocation policy varies by
yy Access to select product Alpha and Beta
region. To verify the lead allocation policy for your
Programs For further information contact the
region please contact your authorized Distributor
Director, Global Strategic Delivery Partners at
sponsor. Distributors for your region can be software.siprogram@aveva.com
located at https://sw.aveva.com/distributors
Collaborative Business Planning, Development
Regional Sales Support And Execution For Endorsed SI Partners
Your sponsoring Distributor account personnel The partnership between AVEVA and our Endorsed
are available to help you with sales opportunities SI partners is based on both organizations’
in your region. Dependent on your authorization interest in mutual success. Endorsed SI Partners
level this provides you with access to Channel are required to complete a business plan in
Sales Managers (CSMs), Technical Sales Engineers collaboration with their dedicated Endorsed
Experts (TSEs) and Product Subject Experts (PSEs) SI Account Manager. If you are an Endorsed
on a case by case basis for assistance in sales SI Partner the Business Plan Template will be
pursuits and project installation and delivery support. sent to you as part of the planning process.

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Wonderware Endorsed Partner Joint Business Plan focus and investments of your practice.
The joint business plan outlines the set of The framework of the joint business plan is:
objectives, critical success factors, commitments to verify if your company is required to complete a
and activities both organizations agree to do business plan with contact the Partner Support the
throughout the term of the plan and should Director, Global Strategic Delivery Partners at
augment any ongoing plans established with your software.siprogram@aveva.com
Distributor. It is a vehicle to define the alignment,

Basis for Partnership

Business Objectives

Critical Success
Factors

Joint Commitments

Business Activities

Measurement

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Technical and Training Support

Certified
Wonderware SI Partner Program Benefits Registered Endorsed
(Multiple Levels)

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


Standard Premium Elite
updates

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 †

Comprehensive customer-focused Support and


Services from Wonderware specialists put you
on the fast track to success and accelerate your
pursuit of real-time operational excellence.

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Benefits available to you include: yy Protects critical investments by effectively


maintaining hardware and software systems
yy Consulting services to bring additional
expertise to your technical engineering yy Maximizes asset performance by reducing
and services delivery teams downtime and maximizing performance levels
yy Online resources to help you at every yy Reduces Total Cost of Ownership through
stage of your services support activities innovative discounts and flexible funding options
yy Wonderware Certified Trainers, Application
Customer FIRST For Partners Program
Consultants and Certified Support Providers
are ready to help you achieve the very best Customer FIRST for Partners is a unique set of
return on your software solution investments, services that provides our Wonderware System
throughout the life of your projects Integrator Partners with a comprehensive suite
yy Wonderware Technical Support is powered of technical support offerings for delivering
by a global team of rigorously qualified and supporting solutions built on Wonderware
Certified Support Providers. Our world-class products. These services along with Customer
reputation for Customer Support excellence FIRST coverage for underlying products provide
is widely acknowledged. We have a history our SI Partners and their end customers with
of customer acclaim and have successfully comprehensive product support coverage.
achieved the prestigious Service Capability and
Performance (SCP) Certification for many years How it Works:
yy Certified Application Developers gain access to Wonderware SI Partners are provided support
Level 2 technical support staff for the products at the local level from their distributor plus
in which they are certified. This varies by level of
access to a range of advanced technical support
SI authorization and region. All technical support
available through Global Customer Support.
employees have completed indepth rigorous
technical training and have advanced technical SI Partners participating at the Premium and
expertise to help you with your support issues Elite Support levels access support through
Further information and to verify the level the Global Customer Support infrastructure
of technical support available for your anytime; 365 days a year, 24 hours a day. This
Partner Level by company site and region: provides access for reporting issues through
phone, email and web; access to globally placed
yy Website:
support resources and a case management
https://sw.aveva.com/support/customer-first/
system to record and track progress of issues.
yy Customer Support Contact Information
https://sw.aveva.com/support
yy Call: 800-966-3371 (U.S. and Canada)
or 949-639-8500 outside the U.S.
(7am to 5pm Pacific Time)

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Value Add for Partners and Their Customers: Instructor Led Training

To meet specific customer business requirements, yy Attend courses held at the AVEVA Global
a complete solution often requires the Learning Services’ state-of-the-art training
integration of Software with complex hardware facility in Lake Forest, California or at
several regional offices around the world
and other vendors’ software packages by
Wonderware Software Delivery Partners. yy Attend training courses at our Certified Training
Provider centers with locations worldwide
The Customer FIRST for Partners purchase policy
yy Learn from highly qualified and
aligns your SI Partner Program status with the level
certified instructors
of site support, rewarding your commitment to
Wonderware technology with a closer relationship yy Arrange on-site customer training
with the Global Customer Support team. programs at your location

The program provides two upper tier support On Demand Training


offerings: Premium and Elite. Partners can A number of training classes are only available on
qualify for the higher levels of support as demand. These are listed on the GLS website.
authorized Certified or Endorsed SI Partners.
Certified Partners may purchase the higher How to Schedule Training Classes:
level of support for a nominal fee. To ensure that you get the appropriate training
For further information Email: discount for your authorized SI Partner level
software.siprogram@aveva.com do NOT book your training online in the Global
Learning Services website. Use the course and
Learning Services schedule information listed there for information
only. To verify the discount available to your
Global Learning Services (GLS) provides training company based on your SI Partner level of
services and has a curriculum of more than 200 authorization please contact the Partner Program
courses and learning solutions to maximize the team at software.siprogram@aveva.com. The
effectiveness of your workforce. Our learning team will assist you in validating the discount level
solutions are designed to maximize plant applicable and providing guidance on how to
availability and utilization through the following: schedule the appropriate classes for your company.
1. Establishing consistency of Further information:
methods and applications
For further information on the training available
2. Managing risks through reducing incorrect in your region please contact Global Learning
methods, applications and design Services or the Partner SI Program team
3. Maximizing revenue and margins using the contact information below.
through improved performance yy Global Learning Services: Email:
software.training@aveva.com 866-998-
Wonderware Training 7246 (in the U.S. and Canada) 949-639-
8508 direct Fax: 949-639-1847
We provide the training solution you need
with comprehensive, world-class training yy Partner Program Team: Email:
courses that matches the power and software.siprogram@aveva.com
excellence of the Wonderware software.

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Technical Webinars Certified Application Developer


Certification Support
Access live and recorded online seminars on
specialized product topics from Global Learning This program provides your company with a
Services. Available anytime and anywhere meaningful credential to celebrate an important
to augment your learning with interactive technical milestone for control systems and
simulations of Wonderware software. automation engineers and developers. We
continue to develop and enhance the Wonderware
yy Online Seminars: A collection of feature specific
recorded lectures and software demonstrations. Certification Program. This provides you with an
opportunity to learn and gain accreditations that
yy Recorded Instructor Led Training: Recorded enhance your skills and expertise with products.
versions of our traditional instructor-
also promotes the value of Certification by
led training, segmented into 1-2 hour
encouraging customers to require their preferred
sessions with downloadable labs to
practice concepts and procedures. partners to gain the highest levels of certification
which in turn provides your company with a key
yy Learning Tools: These tools are a combination of market differentiator to leverage in discussions
Quick Reference Guides to help answer “how-to” with current and prospect customers.
questions and introductory product tutorials which
help you understand the basic building blocks
and features of Wonderware software products.
For further information:
yy Website:
https://sw.aveva.com/training
yy Email:
software.siprogram@aveva.com

Company Training Discounts


A System Integrator Partner is eligible for a discount
on Wonderware product training at the Corporate
Training Center in Lake Forest, California USA
or Global Learning courses taken online through
Global Learning Services e-learning classes.

Training discounts can ONLY be used if you attend


scheduled training courses held at Lake Forest
campus, California USA. They are NOT eligible
for use at authorized Distributor or any other
Authorized Training Centers locations worldwide.

For further information and to verify the


applicable discount for your level of SI Partner
authorization contact the Global Learning
Services: Email: software.training@aveva.com
866-998-7246 (in the U.S. and Canada) 949-
639-8508 direct Fax: 949-639-1847

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Certified Application Developer Recommended Training Path


The flow chart below is an example of a training path an engineer would take to
become certified on the Wonderware System Platform. Your authorized Wonderware
Distributor will work with you to develop a plan specific to your team’s needs.

SYSTEM PLATFORM
STAND ALONE
TECHNICAL LEARNING PATH

Historian Application
Clients Server

Historian InTouch Equipment


IntelaTrac Mobile Server for ArchestrA for System
Operator Rounds Intelligence Operations
System Object Toolkit Platform
Platform Part 1 Module

InTouch
DAServer Corporate
Historian for System MES MES MES Batch
Toolkit Workflow Energy
Clients Platform Operations Performance Quality Management Management
Part 2

LEGEND HMI DEO SCADA MES / EMI

INTOUCH
STAND
TECHNICAL LEARNING PATH
ALONE
Historian InTouch
Clients Part 1

IntelaTrac Mobile SCADA Alarm Historian Server InTouch Batch MES Foundation
QI Analyst
Operator Rounds Software for InTouch Part 2 Management & Modeling

DAServer Historian MES


Toolkit Clients Developer

LEGEND HMI DEO SCADA MES / EMI

Certified Application Developer Program course(s) is not necessarily a prerequisite for


Developer Requirements application, but it is highly recommended that this
training is considered. Training combined with
An individual may apply to be a Certified Application
practical hands on experience with the Wonderware
Developer at any time by submitting the application
products provides the necessary knowledge
form found on TEAM or through your Wonderware
and skill set to successfully pass the exams.
Distributor sponsor. Accepted applicants then take
the appropriate online Certification exam. These
exams are designed to challenge and reliably
measure the individuals’ mastery of the Wonderware
technology area being evaluated. Attendance at
the corresponding Wonderware product training
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Developer Responsibilities 3. Upon passing the exam, your Developer


certified engineers will receive
To remain a Certified Application Developer,
each individual is responsible for the following: yy Certified Developer ID card by
mail listing all certifications
yy Notifying AVEVA Software Partner team of
employer status changes. Noncompliance yy Gain access to support knowledgebase
could result in de-certification. Your yy Access to Level 2 technical support from
company needs to contact your local senior support engineers. This support level
authorized Wonderware distributor or access is unique to the Developer Program and
email software.siprogram@aveva.com Certified Application Developer community
yy Staying current and complying with the
SI Program policies and procedures Certified Application Developer Re-Certification
and any other Program policies/ Individuals are required to re-certify 90 days
guidelines that exist from time to time
following the release of new Certified Application
yy Remaining certified in the current version Developer Wonderware product tests. The end
of new Wonderware products date of the grace period will be sent to all Certified
yy Representing AVEVA and its software Application Developers and their Managers via email
in a professional manner upon release of a new product/version. This grace
period is to allow time for developers to learn the
Applying for Certified Developer Certification
new product before taking the re-certification test.
The certification process is governed by our
Note: Interim Wonderware Product component
Certified Developer Program, which provides
updates and component feature enhancements
examinations on a broad array of Wonderware
(service releases) will not require recertification.
products, industry applications and other offering
brands. Exams are designed to challenge For further information about Certified
developers and to measure their mastery Application Developer re-certification
of the technology area being evaluated. email software.siprogram@aveva.com

The following steps need to be taken:

1. Each of your engineers must apply for exams


through your 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

2. Once an individual has registered and


obtained their Certified Developer User ID
from the sponsoring Wonderware Distributor,
each will have access to all product exams
and will receive their results immediately

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Frequently Asked Questions 1. Upon approval of the application to become


an authorized SI Partner, the primary contact
This section is designed for companies who will receive an assigned Company ID number
are recently authorized as a Registered SI and personal User ID and Password
Partner and have additional questions and
2. The Partner ID number is a unique company
for Certified and Endorsed SI Partners who
ID which needs to be referenced when placing
simply need to know where to go for help
orders through an authorized distributor
and how to access specific information.
3. The primary contact is also responsible
SYSTEM INTEGRATOR PARTNER PROGRAM for providing the SI Partner Program
APPLICATION APPROVAL PROCESS team with any company profile changes
Q1: Which partner level should I apply for? or updates. These changes will not be
accepted without this contact’s approval
A: Companies who have no existing authorized
partner relationship with AVEVA need to apply for Q4: How do I know if someone from
authorization at the Registered SI Partner level. my company has already submitted
It is highly recommended that all applicants read an application for the company?
the SI Partner level requirements first to evaluate A: Contact your local distributor to see if your
their fit for the program and compliance with SI company already has an assigned System
Program requirements by level before applying. Integrator Partner ID number. If your company
Q2: Who is the right person in my company to does not have an ID number you need to
complete the application to become a SI Partner? work directly with your Wonderware authorized
distributor sponsor who will assist you in getting
A: In the first instance contact an authorized your company set up as a new System Integrator
Wonderware Distributor who will act as your SI company with the Software Partner team.
Partner application sponsor. The Distributor will work
with you to complete an online application which Q5: How do I change the SI application profile
the Distributor then submits to the Wonderware SI including changing my company’s SI Partner
Partner Program Team for review and approval. profile information after I have completed
Note that all information should be completed by and submitted the application form?
one designated company representative who has A: Once your System Integrator Partner
the authority to accept the terms and conditions application is approved you can change your
of the Wonderware SI Partner Program. company’s System Integrator Partner profile
Q3: What is the role of the primary using the online System Integrator application
contact identified in the SI Partner tool that allows you to update your information
Program company profile? directly into the system. You can also contact
your local distributor or e-mail the Partner team
A: The primary contact provides the Wonderware directly at software.siprogram@aveva.com
SI Partner Program team with the name of the
person who completed the SI Partner Program
application form and is authorized to accept
Wonderware SI Partner Program agreement and
other related program terms and conditions.

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Q6: I started the SI Partner Application form Q9: How will I be notified of my
but didn’t have time to finish it. Is it possible to acceptance or denial?
retrieve the form or do I need to start again?
A: You will be notified by email. Those applicants
A: Yes, as long as you have the Reference ID # who are denied approval as an SI Partner will be
and the e-mail address that you entered as the provided with the specific reasons for the denial
contact you can access the SI Partner Application together with the option to reapply. Those applicants
Form. If you do not have your Reference ID who are approved will be sent additional information
number please contact your distributor and to help your company get started in building your
they can provide you with that ID number. business practice. This includes the following:

Q7: I I have completed my SI Partner yy Company’s SI Partner ID number


registration but have not received an yy Welcome Guide for SI Partners
email confirmation. What do I do?
yy Authorized Wonderware System
A: Once you have completed the online registration, Integrator Partner Registered logo
your distributor takes the next step and submits yy Value of Certification whitepaper
an approval to the Partner Team on your behalf.
yy Access to the SI Partner community area on
Once the has the approval from the distributor, your the TEAM portal which provides you with
application is reviewed together with your signed access to sales, marketing, technical and
addendums. The Partner Team Administrator training information and other materials to
will process the registration once everything is build your Wonderware business practice
in order. If you know your application has been
processed and have not received a ‘Congratulations’ NEW SYSTEM INTEGRATOR PARTNER
email notification take the following steps. First, APPLICATION ACTIVATION PROCESS
check your SPAM folder to ensure that this email
Q10: I have received the SI Partner Welcome Kit.
notification did not get put into a junk email folder.
How do I request additional copies for colleagues?
Second, email your Distributor to check the status.
A: To request additional kits send an email request
Q8: How soon will my application be approved?
with your contact information and region to the
A: The average turnaround time for the application Partner Program team at software.siprogram@
assessment is approximately 48 hours from aveva.com. Please provide your Partner ID#, contact
the time that the completed application and information and names and title of the colleague
the signed addendums are submitted to the you wish to have the Welcome Kit emailed to.
SI Partner Program Administrator. If you have Alternatively you can download the key documents
not received a response within 48 hours of from the Partner Community section on TEAM.
submission, please contact your local distributor.

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Q11: What is a SI Partner identification Q15: How will other employees in


number and how do I get one? my company get registered and gain
access to the TEAM website?
A: An SI partner identification (ID) number is
your unique ID with our company. This will be A: Since each login and password is unique
tied to your consignment licenses and support to each individual. Each person will need to
activity. This number will also be used when any register with Technical Support at the following
of your developers choose to take exams for link: https://om.aveva.com/softwarewebID/
certifications. How do you get one? An SI Partner Once your SI Partner application is approved
ID number is assigned following successful your employees who need access can set up
completion of your application as an SI Partner. an individual user account by clicking on this
link and following the online instructions.
Q12: What ID do I use to gain
access to the TEAM Portal? Q16: Is the Partner ID number, login and
password specific to me or the whole
A: To access TEAM AVEVA you need to use
company? If just for me, how do I request
the login and password you used when signing
additional IDs for my colleagues?
up for Technical support. Upon registration
with Technical Support they will process your PRODUCT PURCHASE PROCESS
registration and provide you with the appropriate THROUGH DISTRIBUTION
access level to TEAM AVEVA. Once your SI
Partner application is approved, employees can Q17: Can I purchase Wonderware
set up their individual user account by requesting products for my customers immediately
an ID from the SI Partner Program Administrator. following approval as a Partner?
You will be provided with a unique ID for each A: You can immediately purchase approved
individual who requests access. Send an email with products from an authorized Wonderware
your request to software.siprogram@aveva.com Distributor. Please note: Some products
Q13: I have received our approved SI require specific certification accreditations to
Partner identification number. When be in place at your company to be eligible for
do I need to use this ID number? these products to be purchased from your
Distributor. For further information contact
A: You will need to use and reference your your authorized Wonderware Distributor.
approved partner ID number in all primary Note: For questions on applying for certification
communications with AVEVA software team and please review the next section of this FAQ.
with the authorized Wonderware distributor that
you work with. This will ensure that your requests Q18: How do I buy Wonderware products?
and communications are dealt with promptly by A: All products are purchased through your
flagging your status as an approved SI Partner authorized Wonderware distributor. For the location
and your company’s level of authorization. of a distributor nearest to you please review the
Q14: I have received our new SI Partner list located at https://sw.aveva.com/distributors
user account but the ID# and password Please Note: All new Registered SI
won’t let me in. What do I do next? Partners are required to place orders
A: Contact the TechMaster via e-mail, they will noting their assigned Partner ID with their
assist you with resetting your password. Techmaster sponsoring authorized Distributor.
can be reached at techmaster@aveva.com

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Q19: Do I have to purchase products Q23: Do I have to attend training in order to apply
from an authorized Distributor? for the Certified Application Developer program?

A: Yes. Only Wonderware distributors are authorized A: No. It is not required for prospective Certified
to sell Wonderware products worldwide. For the Application Developers to attend Wonderware
location of a distributor near you please review the product training. However, the certification exams
list located at https://sw.aveva.com/distributors are quite comprehensive and in depth,. It is
highly recommended that you consider taking
Q20: How do I find authorized Wonderware
the product training courses since the curriculum
distributors for my region?
has been designed to provide the depth of
A: For the location of a distributor nearest to your knowledge and background in technology and
office location and region please review the list implementation that will be measured on the exams.
located list of authorized Wonderware Distributors In addition to attending training classes hands-
located at https://sw.aveva.com/distributors on experience using products is critical to being
successful in passing the Certification exams.
PRODUCT CERTIFICATION PROCESS
THROUGH DISTRIBUTION For further information first review the training
schedules and information on the Global Learning
The following section provides answers to Services website at https://sw.aveva.com/training
several frequently asked questions about the Contact the Partner SI Certification team by
Certified Application Developer Program. sending an email to software.siprogram@aveva.
Q21: Is there a cost associated with com and the team will provide you with guidance
applying for the program? on the best training path to consider based on
your current level of Wonderware experience
A: No. There are no enrollment fees associated with and technical skills set and provide you with
Certified Application Developer Program testing. information on local training that may be available
Q22: If I become a Certified Application at Certified Training Centers in your region.
Developer and cease employment with Q24: If I successfully become a Wonderware
my Certified System Integrator employer, Certified Application Developer does
does my certification remain valid? that mean my company is a Wonderware
A: Yes. If you are changing employers to go Certified System Integrator?
to another Wonderware authorized system A: No. The Wonderware Certified Authorization
integrator organization your certification will level is specific to each Partner’s site location.
remain valid. If your new employer is not yet Partners need to meet the site certification
an authorized Wonderware System integrator requirements for each site. In order for a company
perhaps they should consider applying so that to be considered a Wonderware Certified site,
they can leverage the advantages of being an a Wonderware authorized site they must meet
SI Partner and your Certification status. the requirements on a site by site basis. A
Note: Individuals are responsible for notifying company company must have a minimum of
the Wonderware System Integrator Program two (2) individuals on staff that have passed a
Administrator and their distributor of any required certification exams associated with the
change of employee status. Update your certification your firm desires AND submit two
Wonderware distributor and email software. successful project references, among other things.
siprogram@aveva.com with your changes.

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CUSTOMER FIRST FOR PARTNERS PROGRAM Q29: Do we still contact our local Wonderware
Distributor for Technical Support?
Q25: What is the Customer FIRST
for Partners Program? A: Yes, as an SI Partner you will continue to
receive support at the local level from your local
A: Customer FIRST for Partners is a unique set
distributor and will now have access to a range
of services that provides our Wonderware System
of advanced technical support available through
Integrator Partners with a comprehensive suite
AVEVA Software Global Customer Support via the
of technical support offerings for delivering and
Customer FIRST for Partners Program offerings.
supporting solutions built on Wonderware products.
Q30: I’m a Registered SI and have a major
Q26: How does this new program differ
project coming up, I want access to corporate
from the old SI Consignment program?
support, and how can I access the Customer
A: The Consignment software packages are FIRST for Partners Premium Support?
unchanged. However the support offerings have
A: The best way for Registered SIs to access
expanded. The distributor remains our partners’
Premium support is to become a Certified
primary point of contact for support. In the past,
SI. For more information on becoming a
it was only possible to have direct access to
Certified SI Partner review our White Paper on
Global Customer Support via being a Certified
the Value of Certification at https://sw.aveva.
or Endorsed delivery partner. Customer FIRST
com/partners/join-our-partner-ecosystem
for Partners program offers the options to
Certified SI companies will receive access to
purchase an upgrade for consignment support
Customer FIRST for Partners Premium level
in addition to earning Premium or Elite support
which enables direct access to Wonderware
through achieving Certified or Endorsed status.
Support. Certified SIs automatically receive
Q27: Where can I get additional access Customer FIRST for Partners Premium
information and support material on Support when they purchase Standard Support.
Customer FIRST for Partners?
Q31: How do I upgrade to Elite level?
A: More information and collateral is located
A: Endorsed Partners are automatically assigned
on the TEAM website:
to the Elite level. Only Certified Partners are
https://team.aveva.com/Pages/SIProgram
eligible to upgrade to the Elite level from Premium
Q28: How will my company level. For Premium Customer FIRST for Partners
get technical support? participants to upgrade to Elite level they must have
purchased two consignment support subscriptions
A: Wonderware Consignments are supported by
and at the same time purchase Customer FIRST
the AVEVA Software Global Customer Support
for Partners Elite level. Note that this is a flat
organization and Wonderware Distributors.
annual fee for the Elite upgrade with terms in
Product training is available from the AVEVA
alignment with Consignment Support policy.
Software Global Learning Center and authorized
The cost of the update will NOT be pro-rated.
Wonderware Distributors. Details on the support
contact information can be found here: software.
https://sw.aveva.com/support/customer-first/

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Q32: I work for a Registered SI as CONSIGNMENT LICENSE POLICY:


a Certified Developer. Can I access
Q36: I have purchased a Consignment
Wonderware Support directly?
Subscription and Site support; can I make
A: No. The policy has changed. Premium access is copies of my consignment license for use
now provided for Certified or Endorsed companies in additional PC’s or virtual machines?
only. The Certified or Endorsed company must
A: No, not under any circumstance. Site
be Certified for the products for which they are
Consignment Subscriptions are intended to
calling. Your company can become certified.
provide you with as many official licenses as
Q33: I’m a Registered SI and have a major needed for your site and employees. These
project coming up, I want access to Corporate licenses are a single user license, no copying or
Support, and how can I access the Customer concurrent users are permitted. Consignments
FIRST for Partners Premium Support? are for exclusive use of employees of the delivery
partner and as such may not be loaned, re-sold,
A: To be eligible to purchase Customer FIRST assigned or transferred to any other party.
for Partners Premium support a Registered SI
company needs to become authorized as a Certified You should note that Run-time support is not
SI Partner. Certified SIs are automatically granted included in Consignment Support. Consignment
access to Customer FIRST for Partners Premium product support is ONLY available to the delivery
Support when they purchase Standard Support. partner during the development of an application.
Once the development application is commissioned
Q34: I am a Certified SI and have a major (enters production phase) the end user must
project coming up. How can I access Customer purchase their own Customer FIRST subscription
FIRST for Partners Elite Support? to cover runtime support for the products involved.
A: Contact your local authorized Wonderware Q37: We are a small company and need only
Distributor and purchase an upgrade to one consignment license. What does the SI
Elite Support level. As a benefit of being Partner Program offer for small companies?
an Endorsed SI (ESI) Partner, our ESIs
automatically receive access to Elite Support. A: If you need only one Consignment
License package you should order the Single
Q35: I am an Endorsed SI, do I have access to user Consignment License package with
Customer FIRST for Partners Elite Support? Single User Support. These are available
A: As a benefit of being an Endorsed SI (ESI) for InTouch and the Standard Development
Partner, you automatically receive access Software Consignment Packages.
to Elite Support at no extra charge. Q38: Where do I go for help?

A: Please contact your authorized Regional


Distributor, Regional Channel Sales Account
manager for sales support with Partner
Consignments, or contact the SI Partner Program
team at https://sw.aveva.com/partners

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Q39: If I have additional questions yy Prices, discounts and other terms of sale
who do I direct them to? as may be set forth or referenced in this
Wonderware System Integrator Program Guide
A: SI Program: For questions about your are suggested only relative to sales or services
participation as an SI Partner contact the Partner with an authorized Wonderware Distributor
team at software.siprogram@aveva.com
yy All purchases by an authorized SI Partner
A: General Questions: For general questions about Program participant are subject to separate
program support contact your AVEVA Regional negotiations between the SI Partner
Channel Sales Manager or Distributor sponsor. Program participant and the authorized
Wonderware Distributor in whose assigned
To locate the Distributor in your region territory the SI Partner is located
visit: https://sw.aveva.com/distributors yy Each SI Partner Program participant will be
Send an email request noting your company responsible for the compliance of all company
employees with the terms of the SI Partner
name, SI unique ID# and geographic location
Program, SI Partner authorization level and
to software.siprogram@aveva.com
other guidelines as detailed in the SI Partner
A: Sales and Purchase Questions: For all orders Program Welcome Guide and associated SI
or general sales and technical support questions Partner Program policies and processes
please contact your authorized Distributor sponsor. yy AVEVA reserves the right to administer
the Wonderware System Integrator Partner
Wonderware Distributors: Program at its discretion. Systems, Inc. may
wonderware.com/contact-sales make any of the benefits in the System
Integrator Program available to and/or withhold
Important — Please Read any benefits from any Program participant
without obligation to offer or withhold such
System Integrator Relationship benefits to or from any other participant
Wonderware SI Partner Program
yy Participation in the Wonderware System Integrator
Partner Program is available only in conjunction
with sponsorship by an authorized Wonderware
Distributor company that is authorized to resell the
products referenced in the SI Partner Program

About AVEVA
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industries. The company’s engineering, planning and operations, asset performance, and monitoring and control solutions deliver proven results to over 16,000
customers across the globe. Its customers are supported by the largest industrial software ecosystem, including 4,200 partners and 5,700 certified developers.
AVEVA is headquartered in Cambridge, UK, with over 4,400 employees at 80 locations in over 40 countries.
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