Software Partner Track
Independent software vendors (ISVs) whose applications support Ubuntu are invited to join the Software Partner Track. Software partners have access to technical support, partner logos and co-marketing opportunities with Canonical.
To join you will have tested and certified your application on Ubuntu and can officially support customers who deploy your product on Ubuntu.
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Software partner programme requirements
To join the software partner programme you must meet the following criteria:
Requirements
|
Bronze Partner |
Silver Partner |
| Signed partner agreement |
Yes | Yes |
| Adhere to agreements and addendums |
Yes | Yes |
| Certify application on current Ubuntu release |
Compatible | Certified |
| Keep catalogue data up to date yearly |
Yes | Yes |
| Submit one case study per year | No | Yes |
Software compatible
Software is self-certified to run on Ubuntu by the software vendor and is supported by the software vendor.
Software certified
Software is packaged and certified to run on Ubuntu by Canonical. For more information on cerifying your software on Ubuntu, please click here.
Partners who wish to participate in the programme need to have a completed and signed a Partner agreement with Canonical. To get started, sign up here.
To advance in the Software Partner Programme, partners can:
- Submit an application requesting status upgrade
- Agree to additional addendums or agreements based on the programme requirements
- Maintain status as a partner in good standing
All applications will be reviewed for upgrade eligibility and approved on a case by case basis.
Software partner benefits
In return for meeting the requirements of the software partner programme you can expect to receive the following benefits.
