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Akamai puts channel partners in the driver's seat with new Partner Program
Akamai enables channel partners to deliver more value to their customers CAMBRIDGE, Mass., Jan. 11, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Akamai Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ:
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[{"type":"text","content":"Akamai enables channel partners to deliver more value to their customers\n\n\nCAMBRIDGE, Mass., Jan. 11, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Akamai Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: AKAM), the intelligent edge platform for securing and delivering digital experiences, today announces a new Akamai Partner Program that significantly expands and supports channel partners' ability to deliver high-value services to their customers. Partners will migrate into the new program over a 6-month transition period. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \nAkamai Partner Program expands and supports channel partners' ability to deliver high-value services to their customers.\"We recognize the crucial role our channel partners play in Akamai's growth and success,\" said Dr. Tom Leighton, co-founder and chief executive officer, Akamai Technologies. \"The new Akamai Partner Program unleashes our partners' potential, enabling them to build highly rewarding businesses around our intelligent edge products, while delivering great value to their customers.\" \nThe new Akamai Partner Program builds upon and expands the company's existing channel partner program, providing greater flexibility, support, and financial incentives. At its core is a new enablement program that offers partners the training, certifications and support to independently sell and service Akamai products successfully.\nPartners can now choose Basic or Advanced Certification levels, with additional training options and pricing incentives for Advanced Partners. Role-based mentoring by Akamai experts gives Advanced Partners the know-how to build a robust practice around Akamai solutions. The new, robust Certification Program is designed to help partner organizations and professionals enhance their market recognition and competitive advantage. \nThe new Partner Program also expands the options for engagement with Akamai: as a solution provider, a fulfillment partner, or a global systems integrator. This allows organizations to align their Akamai partnership with their own business models. Solution providers now have the ability to serve all of their customers' Akamai product needs independently—from sales to service and support. They can serve as a single, trusted, \"go-to\" resource, strengthening customer relationships and improving their business outcomes.\nFinancial incentives have also been realigned to emphasize ...