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Alexander Kandzior, Alkacon Software
The Alkacon OpenCms
Partner Program
● Better quality choices for customers looking for
an implementation partner
● We at Alkacon want to concentrate on
OpenCms more core development
● We want to be your OpenCms “Workbench”
and “Fire department”
Why a new program?
● The OpenCms Solution Provider Program will
be phased out in the future
● Reasons:
● Too easy to become a “Solution Provider”
● Just 2 reference sites, one link
● No exchange or communication
● Bad quality of some (many) entries
● Time frame: 12 to 18 months
OpenCms Solution Providers?
● Web Agencies
● IT Solution Providers
● Consultant Companies
● … other OpenCms Service “Resellers”
Who can become an Alkacon partner?
● Reduced price for all Alkacon Services and
Products
● -10% on Support, OCEE & Training
● Reduced daily consulting rates (project
dependent)
● Get a free Alkacon OCEE license for your own
website and development requirements
Benefits of the Program (I)
● Direct contact person at Alkacon
● Get inside information about the next OpenCms version
● Be informed and participate in OpenCms community events
● Such as CMS Garden at CeBIT
● Sales support from Alkacon for large or promising prospects
Benefits of the Program (II)
● 100€ per year
● Plus: Some of your time
What will it cost?
● Free OpenCms Support
● Bug fixing service
● But we always take Bug reports very seriously
● Buy our support packages for this
● You will get a 10% reduced price :)
What it NOT included?
● Active use of OpenCms in projects
● 1-2 OpenCms projects per year minimum
● OpenCms is an important piece in your portfolio
● We are listed on your website among other partners
● Provide one up-to-date showcase for the new opencms.org website
● Of course with your company logo / link
Requirements of the Program (I)
● One assigned contact person
● Either from the Management or with Management attention
● Decision maker with budget responsibility
● Regular personal contact
● About two times a year
● Meet in person or phone conference
● One hour - or more if required by you
Requirements of the Program (II)
● We want to establish a personal relationship
with our partners
The Bottom Line
● Please let us know, either today or send us an
email later
● We will have a formal partner contract
● This can be cancelled by either side at any time
without special reason
● Contract will be a combination of NDA and CLA,
still to be approved by our lawyers
How to join the program?
● Any Questions?
Any Questions?
Fragen? Questions ?
Questiones?
¿Preguntas? 質問
Alexander Kandzior
Alkacon Software GmbH
http://www.alkacon.com
http://www.opencms.org
Let‘s do this together!