Alkacon Software is offering a new partnership program for solution providers that make regular use of OpenCms in their projects. In this round table discussion Alexander will present the benefits of this partnership program. This session is targeted at representatives of OpenCms service resellers interested in the Alkacon OpenCms partnership program. Therefore it is primarily of interest for web agencies, IT solution providers and consulting companies offering OpenCms related services to the end customer.

1. Alexander Kandzior, Alkacon Software
The Alkacon OpenCms
Partner Program

2. ● 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?

3. ● 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?

4. ● Web Agencies
● IT Solution Providers
● Consultant Companies
● … other OpenCms Service “Resellers”
Who can become an Alkacon partner?

5. ● 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)

6. ● 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)

7. ● 100€ per year
● Plus: Some of your time
What will it cost?

8. ● 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?

9. ● 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)

10. ● 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)

11. ● We want to establish a personal relationship
with our partners
The Bottom Line

12. ● 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?

13. ● Any Questions?
Any Questions?
Fragen?
Questions ?
Questiones?
¿Preguntas?質問

14. Alexander Kandzior
Alkacon Software GmbH
http://www.alkacon.com
http://www.opencms.org
Let‘s do this together!