Become an IFS Partner
IFS offers a structured approach to partnering that delivers value and choice
We believe in building strong, collaborative relationships that connect our partners with new opportunities and deliver outstanding value. IFS is dedicated to the success of our partners, and the IFS Partner Program can assist you by offering best of breed solutions and providing first-class training to give you all the tools needed for success.
When you partner with IFS, you’ll partner with a company that:
- Is easy to do business with
- Globally recognized
- Enables high revenue potential
- Believes in partner-first commitment to channels
- Provides best-in-class enablement and support programs
Whether your focus is on selling and delivering enterprise software solutions, developing innovative infrastructure or servicing customers to help them realize their full potential, our award-winning partner program is for you.
IFS Partner Program Guide
Find out more about what makes the IFS Partner Program different, the benefits of being an IFS partner and everything else you need to know about the program.
IFS Partner Ecosystem – increasing business value for our customers
Hear from our partner ecosystem the value they’ve received from partnering with IFS and their favorite aspects of the IFS Partner Program.
A structured approach to partnering
Types of IFS Partners
Our partnerships are built on an ecosystem of companies that consist of four different partner types:
CHANNEL PARTNERS
Distributors, vendors, consultants, systems integrators (SI), technology deployment consultancies and value-added resellers (VARs) and other such organizations.
SERVICES PARTNERS
Management consultancies, system integrators, consulting houses: Enhance or expand the ability to deliver complex IT and managed services projects.
SOLUTIONS PARTNERS
Independent software vendor (ISV), technology, infrastructure organization, or IoT. Provide infrastructure and/or software, complement the software capabilities offered by IFS and allow for network connectivity.
REFERRAL PARTNERS
All ‘types’ of partners can become resellers of IFS Applications (subject to agreement). To enable IFS and our partners to deliver a customer project effectively and fully, IFS partners with third-party software and technology companies and may act as a reseller of their software or technology. Learn more about our Lead Referral Program.
Levels of Relationship with IFS
There are four tiers of relationships, which are categorized by the level of commitments and deliverables between the companies.
AUTHORIZED
This is the entry point for building the foundation for a long-lasting business relationship. IFS will recommend best practices to help your organization increase sales opportunities. You will have access to training, marketing and sales resources as well as the opportunity to refer customers to IFS. Over time, we want to develop Authorized Partners into experts who sell complete IFS solutions.
SILVER
Silver Partners have the opportunity to immerse themselves in the IFS Partner Program to determine how IFS will complement their company’s strengths. At this tier, your expertise will come into play as you start to align with the IFS sales organization on a deeper level. Silver Partners receive all the Authorized level benefits plus guidance and support from the IFS Partner Office to maximize your investment. You’ll also have access to IFS tools and collateral to increase demand generation and speed up implementations to generate more profitable business. In addition, Silver Partners are eligible to participate in the IFS Marketing Development Fund program, plus receive discounted IFS event sponsorships, reseller margins on IFS software and allowed to run your business on IFS Applications.
GOLD
A Gold partnership represents a deep and significant relationship between IFS and the partner. The Gold Partner level is a collaborative alliance with expertise in specific industries or solutions. You’ll receive all the Silver level benefits with increased usage of tools and increased number of users to run you business on IFS Applications, while experiencing greater visibility within the IFS sales organization. You will receive increased support from IFS, including an expanded IFS.com profile, and collaborative marketing support.
PLATINUM
Platinum partners have demonstrated proficiency in delivering customer value with a clear focus on selling complex solutions. Except from increased Gold Partner Level benefits, you will receive dedicated support from IFS, including top priority within our internal organization, exclusive co-sponsored events, concierge marketing services and business and executive reviews demonstrate the mutual commitment to continued success.
A Partner Program That Delivers Value To Increase Your Profitability
As a partner you gain immediate access to training and certification tracks for your resources and collaborative marketing opportunities to grow your business, plus chances to connect directly with IFS and our customers through events and the IFS Community.
Our dedicated IFS resources will work with you to develop a strategic business plan, which will strengthen the mutual commitment and investment between your organization and IFS.
Additional benefits include access to the IFS Partner Portal, a business profile in our global directory, demo environments, business development support and more.
Types of IFS Partners
Our partnerships are built on an ecosystem of companies that consist of four different partner types:
CHANNEL PARTNERS
Distributors, vendors, consultants, systems integrators (SI), technology deployment consultancies and value-added resellers (VARs) and other such organizations.
SERVICES PARTNERS
Management consultancies, system integrators, consulting houses: Enhance or expand the ability to deliver complex IT and managed services projects.
SOLUTIONS PARTNERS
Independent software vendor (ISV), technology, infrastructure organization, or IoT. Provide infrastructure and/or software, complement the software capabilities offered by IFS and allow for network connectivity.
REFERRAL PARTNERS
All ‘types’ of partners can become resellers of IFS Applications (subject to agreement). To enable IFS and our partners to deliver a customer project effectively and fully, IFS partners with third-party software and technology companies and may act as a reseller of their software or technology. Learn more about our Lead Referral Program.
Levels of Relationship with IFS
There are four tiers of relationships, which are categorized by the level of commitments and deliverables between the companies.
AUTHORIZED
This is the entry point for building the foundation for a long-lasting business relationship. IFS will recommend best practices to help your organization increase sales opportunities. You will have access to training, marketing and sales resources as well as the opportunity to refer customers to IFS. Over time, we want to develop Authorized Partners into experts who sell complete IFS solutions.
SILVER
Silver Partners have the opportunity to immerse themselves in the IFS Partner Program to determine how IFS will complement their company’s strengths. At this tier, your expertise will come into play as you start to align with the IFS sales organization on a deeper level. Silver Partners receive all the Authorized level benefits plus guidance and support from the IFS Partner Office to maximize your investment. You’ll also have access to IFS tools and collateral to increase demand generation and speed up implementations to generate more profitable business. In addition, Silver Partners are eligible to participate in the IFS Marketing Development Fund program, plus receive discounted IFS event sponsorships, reseller margins on IFS software and allowed to run your business on IFS Applications.
GOLD
A Gold partnership represents a deep and significant relationship between IFS and the partner. The Gold Partner level is a collaborative alliance with expertise in specific industries or solutions. You’ll receive all the Silver level benefits with increased usage of tools and increased number of users to run you business on IFS Applications, while experiencing greater visibility within the IFS sales organization. You will receive increased support from IFS, including an expanded IFS.com profile, and collaborative marketing support.
PLATINUM
Platinum partners have demonstrated proficiency in delivering customer value with a clear focus on selling complex solutions. Except from increased Gold Partner Level benefits, you will receive dedicated support from IFS, including top priority within our internal organization, exclusive co-sponsored events, concierge marketing services and business and executive reviews demonstrate the mutual commitment to continued success.
A Partner Program That Delivers Value To Increase Your Profitability
As a partner you gain immediate access to training and certification tracks for your resources and collaborative marketing opportunities to grow your business, plus chances to connect directly with IFS and our customers through events and the IFS Community.
Our dedicated IFS resources will work with you to develop a strategic business plan, which will strengthen the mutual commitment and investment between your organization and IFS.
Additional benefits include access to the IFS Partner Portal, a business profile in our global directory, demo environments, business development support and more.
IFS Referral Partner Program
Earn supplemental income by participating in our Lead Referral Program. Our referral program makes it easy for companies to submit leads to IFS as a Referral Partner and is ideal for those companies whose capabilities do not extend to selling IFS.
IFS is a Recognized Leader
In addition to having an award-winning partner program, IFS has been recognized as a leader in ERP, EAM and Field Service Management by industry experts for years and continues to be acknowledged for user-friendly, agile and industry specific business software that enhances productivity and increases ROI.
Interested in Becoming a Partner?
Contact the IFS Partner team to begin the conversation on how IFS may connect you to your next big opportunity.
