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. The IFS Partner Program is designed to give our partners all the tools needed for success.
Why partner with IFS?
When you partner with IFS, you’ll partner with a company that:
- Is easy to do business with
- Is 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 is a global leader
IFS has been recognized as a leader in ERP, EAM and Field Service Management by industry experts for years. We continue to be acknowledged for user-friendly, agile and industry specific business software that enhances productivity and increases ROI.
Increasing business value for our customers
Learn more about the IFS Partner Program from some of our partners. Watch the video to hear about the value they’ve received from partnering with IFS and their favorite aspects of the IFS Partner Program.
Get to know our partner program
Find out what makes the IFS Partner Program different, the benefits of being an IFS partner and discover why joining the program can accelerate your company's success and increase the value your customers receive.
A structured approach to partnering
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Partner Types
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Partner Tiers
Types of IFS Partners
Our partnerships are built on an ecosystem of companies that consist of three different partner types:
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Commercial
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Services
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Technology
Channel Value Added Reseller (VAR): A Channel VAR Partner is an entity that re-sells IFS products. These may be distributors, managed service providers (MSPs), technology consultancies, and other such organizations. Channel VARs have dedicated IFS partner managers and focus on net new revenue, taking on the following implementation and services if they wish to.
Global System Integrator: Global systems integrators are managed and act on a global level, covering 2 or more regions with support services and sales efforts. They predominantly work in the key and strategic accounts with a co-selling motion on jointly agreed account focus between partner and IFS.
Regional Systems Integrator: Regional systems integrators are managed and act on a regional level, covering a minimum of 2 market units in a region with support services and sales efforts. They predominantly work in the upper enterprise accounts with a co-selling motion on jointly agreed account focus between partner and IFS but may also resell in the lower enterprise space.
Service partners:
Partners who exclusively focus on implementations and deliver Services to IFS customers. Enhances or expands the ability to deliver complex IT and managed services projects.
Technology Alliance Partners:
These businesses are independent software vendors (ISVs), outsourcing and infrastructure organizations, or technology companies. They may also be IoT and connected enterprise product providers. In general, they provide infrastructure and/or software that are deemed complementary to the software capabilities offered by IFS.
There are four tiers of relationships, which are categorized by the level of commitments and deliverables between the companies.
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Authorized
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Silver
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Gold
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Platinum
Entry-level tier for new partners, lower program requirements focused on foundational knowledge and building a strong relationship with IFS.
- All the Authorized level benefits
- Guidance and support from the IFS Partner Office to maximize your investment
- Access to IFS tools and collateral to increase demand generation and speed up implementations to generate more profitable business
- Eligibility to participate in the IFS Marketing Development Fund program
- Discounted IFS event sponsorships
- Discounted reseller margins on IFS software
- Eligibility & discount to run your business on IFS Applications.
Mid-level tier for established partners with a track record of success. Increased program requirements focusing on continued growth and IFS practice development.
- All the Silver level benefits
- Increased usage of tools
- Increased number of users to run you business on IFS Application
- Greater visibility within the IFS sales organization
- Increased support from IFS
- Expanded IFS.com profile
- Collaborative marketing support.
Top tier for strategic partners demonstrating exceptional commitment and performance. High program requirements with a focus on ongoing partnership growth.This relationship implies comprehensive cooperation, broad geographical reach and/or extensive product and service portfolio cooperation.
- Gold Partner Level benefits,
- Extra dedicated support from IFS, including top priority within our internal organization
- Exclusive co-sponsored events
- Concierge marketing services
- Business and executive reviews demonstrate the mutual commitment to continued success
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.
