The IBM Z On-premises Development Program lowers the cost of development and expands market reach for ISVs who collaborate with IBM to drive the success of the IBM Z and LinuxONE platform.
IBM Z and LinuxONE On-premises Development Program
Overview
Testimonials
“The IBM On-premises Development Program has
accelerated our partnership to new, more productive levels. The
ability to work together has helped Capgemini to move faster and
deliver even more value to the IBM Z Ecosystem.”
- Ronnie Maffa, Vice President, Head of Engineering, Americas and APAC, Capgemini Engineering
- Ronnie Maffa, Vice President, Head of Engineering, Americas and APAC, Capgemini Engineering
"...we have worked on several successful
projects, from the first episode on z/Action! channel, to posting
content on the value of IBM Z, to hosting multiple customers on IBM Z
Day. This relationship has brought tremendous value to us, and I can't
wait to explore a zillion other ideas we have to do more together in
future!”
- Mac Gupta, Head of Global Partner Marketing, Rocket Software
- Mac Gupta, Head of Global Partner Marketing, Rocket Software
“Kudos to the IBM ISV Ecosystem team for
working tirelessly with all the IBM Partners and HCL Software. It
gives HCL Software a great opportunity to collaborate with the IBM Z
team... This also has been a great access to the worldwide mainframe
community and gives us the opportunity to showcase our product
strength...”
- Jennifer Bean, Global Director, Mainframe Portfolio, HCL Software
- Jennifer Bean, Global Director, Mainframe Portfolio, HCL Software
Program Benefits
Program participants earn discounts on IBM Z software and system capacity consistent with their level of engagement. Benefits and criteria vary depending on the type and purchased capacity of the development systems enrolled.
Ready Tier
- Criteria
- Comply with published program requirements
- Sign formal program terms and conditions
- Maintain hardware currency of at least N-1
- Join ISV Ecosystem User Group
- Complete 1 skills specialization annually
- Earn 2 IBM Z Advocacy Badges per calendar year
- Benefits
- 50% discount on eligible IBM software products
Advanced Tier
- Criteria
- Fulfill Ready tier criteria
- Complete 1 additional skills specializations (2 total) annually
- Publish at least 1 customer reference annually highlighting customer's positive experience with IBM Z platform
- Earn 2 IBM Z Advocacy Badges per calendar quarter including at least 1 Influencer badge per calendar year
- Maintain dedicated landing page on company website highlighting IBM Z solutions
- Exhibit high strategic and relationship fitness
- Benefits
- 100% discount on eligible IBM software products
- Loaned hardware capacity at a buy-one-MSU-get-one-MSU rate on all new system purchases as well as vertical upgrades
- 5 specialty engines loaned with each new system purchase with option for additional buy-one-get-one engine loans
Ready Tier
- Criteria
- Comply with published program requirements
- Sign formal program terms and conditions
- Maintain hardware currency of at least N-1
- Join ISV Ecosystem User Group
- Complete 1 skills specialization annually
- Earn 2 IBM Z Advocacy Badges per calendar year
- Benefits
- 50% discount on eligible IBM software products
Advanced Tier
- Criteria
- Fulfill Ready tier criteria
- Complete 1 additional skills specialization (2 total) annually
- Publish at least 1 customer reference annually highlighting customer's positive experience with IBM Z platform
- Earn 2 IBM Z Advocacy Badges per calendar quarter including at least 1 Influencer badge per calendar year
- Maintain dedicated landing page on company website highlighting IBM Z solutions
- Exhibit high strategic and relationship fitness
- Demonstrate IBM Z revenue contribution
- Benefits
- 75% discount on eligible IBM software products
- Loaned hardware capacity at a buy-one-MSU-get-one-MSU rate on all new system purchases as well as vertical upgrades
- 5 specialty engines loaned with each new system purchase with option for additional buy-one-get-one engine loans
Premier Tier
- Criteria
- Fulfill Advanced tier criteria
- Publish at least 1 additional customer reference (2 total) annually highlighting customer's positive experience with IBM Z platform
- Earn 4 IBM Z Advocacy Badges per calendar quarter including at least 2 Influencer badges per calendar year
- Provide evidence of ongoing currency and modernization efforts
- Demonstrate growth initiatives for the IBM Z platform
- Create and execute formal plan for ongoing IBM Z advocacy activities
- Benefits
- 100% discount on eligible IBM software products
- Loaned hardware capacity at a buy-one-MSU-get-two-MSUs rate on all new system purchases as well as vertical upgrades
- 10 specialty engines loaned with each new system purchase with option for additional buy-one-get-one engine loans
Ready tier
- Criteria
- Comply with published program requirements
- Sign formal program terms and conditions
- Maintain hardware currency of at least N-1
- Join ISV Ecosystem User Group
- Complete 1 skills specialization annually
- Earn 2 IBM Z Advocacy Badges per calendar year
- Benefits
- 50% discount on eligible IBM software products
- 3 IFLs loaned with each new system purchase
Advanced tier
- Criteria
- Fulfill Ready tier criteria
- Complete 1 additional skills specializations (2 total) annually
- Publish at least 1 customer reference annually highlighting customer's positive experience with LinuxONE platform
- Earn 2 IBM Z Advocacy Badges per calendar quarter including at least 1 Influencer badge per calendar year
- Maintain dedicated landing page on company website highlighting IBM LinuxONE solutions
- Exhibit high strategic and relationship fitness
- Demonstrate IBM LinuxONE revenue contribution
- Create and execute formal plan for ongoing IBM LinuxONE advocacy activities
- Benefits
- 100% discount on eligible IBM software products
- Loaned hardware capacity at a buy-one-IFL-get-one-IFL rate on all new system purchases as well as vertical upgrades
- 5 bonus IFLs loaned with each new system purchase
- Criteria
- Comply with published program requirements
- Sign formal program terms and conditions
- Join ISV Ecosystem User Group
- Benefits
- Access to Application Developer Controlled Distribution software bundle (annual subscription fee applies)
- 100% discount on select IBM software products
Enrollment
The IBM Z On-premises Development Program is
open to qualifying independent software vendors as determined by IBM
in its sole discretion. Participants must be actively developing commercially available solutions for IBM Z or LinuxONE.
Interested vendors must apply to be considered for admission. Prospective participants are encouraged to read all program information provided on this site prior to applying.
IBM assesses each program participant upon admission to assign a benefit tier consistent with the participant's level of platform engagement. After the initial assessment, program participants have an annual opportunity to unlock additional benefits by fulfilling the criteria of higher tiers. Visit the Assessments page to learn more about the assessment process.
All participants, regardless of development system type, are subject to annual certification to ensure continued compliance with program requirements.
Interested vendors must apply to be considered for admission. Prospective participants are encouraged to read all program information provided on this site prior to applying.
IBM assesses each program participant upon admission to assign a benefit tier consistent with the participant's level of platform engagement. After the initial assessment, program participants have an annual opportunity to unlock additional benefits by fulfilling the criteria of higher tiers. Visit the Assessments page to learn more about the assessment process.
All participants, regardless of development system type, are subject to annual certification to ensure continued compliance with program requirements.