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Red Hat ISV Partner Program

Benefits of Partnership

The Red Hat ISV Partner Program offers software vendors the opportunity to easily access the tools and resources necessary to develop and test their applications on Red Hat technologies including Red Hat Enterprise Linux family as well as the JBoss family of products.

Marketing Benefits

  • Exposure - Applications are included in our searchable, online database, the
    Red Hat Software Catalog
  • Co-branding - Partners are able to market applications that support Red Hat technologies like Red Hat Enterprise Linux or JBoss Application Platform with our Red Hat Ready partner logo. Approved partners may access logos through the ISV Resource Center
    ISV Resource Center.
  • Press Releases - Red Hat will review press releases announcing Red Hat technology support. Approved vendors can request press release review by emailing isvpartners@redhat.com
  • Partner Newsletter - Once they join the program, partners receive up to date information regarding marketing opportunities, Software Catalog tips and tricks, technical data and other ISV specific news via our partner newsletter, The ISV Insider.
  • Red Hat sponsored events - Partners receive information via The ISV Insider and the ISV Resource Center regarding events such as the Red Hat Summit. Opportunities may include booth sponsorship, speaking engagemens, or co-marketing initiatives.
  • Co-Marketing Opportunities - Red Hat invites partners to participate in various co-marketing initiatives as they become available. Information on these initiatives can be found in The ISV Insider and ISV Resource Center.
  • Visibility - Want access to our global community? The ISV Resource Center can tell you how to participate in our Featured Partner Program. This program provides visibility to partners through one of our Red Hat specific media outlets including our sales team newsletter, Red Hat customer newsletter, Red Hat Magazine or a partner spotlight on the redhat.com.
  • Joint Customer Success Story - Partners have the opportunity to gain worldwide exposure by participating in a joint customer success story with Red Hat. Our experienced Corporate Communications team writes and publishes the success story for you! Partners can learn more and apply to participate in this program via the
    ISV Resource Center.
  • Insight - Demand and Internal Guidance, allows partners to view and track customer demand for their applications, as noted by the Red Hat sales team.

Technical Benefits

Software partners enjoy exclusive access to the ISV Resource Center which provides tools and information designed for ISV developers. The following list of technical benefits can be accessed by partners via the ISV Resource Center.

  • Tools - Each partner is qualified to receive a complimentary Red Hat Developer Suite subscriptions providing access to all of Red Hat's technology including Red Hat Enterprise Linux Advanced Platform, JBoss Application Platform, Red Hat Global File System, and others for development, testing, and quality assurance purposes.
  • Early Access - Beta programs and exclusive pre-release access to upcoming versions of Red Hat technologies equip and empower ISV partners to test applications prior to general availability.
  • Test Centers - Red Hat software partners can take advantage of certification test centers sponsored by Red Hat hardware partners.
  • Information - FAQs, How to's, and more. Find information that can help you trouble shoot and easily test and certify your applications on Red Hat technologies.
  • Sales Training - The Sales College has already provided sales and revenue benefits to partners. View this video from a Red Hat partner to find out more.

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  • Training Discounts - Red Hat partners are eligible to receive exclusive discounts on all Red Hat training classes.

Other technical benefits: