Vates Partner Insights #2: Expanding horizons for our partners

Partner Nov 28, 2024

As we approach the end of 2024, we're thrilled to share some of the latest advancements from Vates, made possible by your ongoing support and constant feedback and collaboration. From Partner Portal enhancements to expanded training and certification opportunities, here are the latest updates for our partners.

⛩️Partner Portal enhancements

We've made several updates to streamline your experience:

Credit Card Payments

Invoices can now be paid directly through the Partner Portal using a credit card! Choose to pay instantly, defer payment for 30 days, or use bank/wire transfers.

Showcasing Certifications:

The Partner Locator now highlights certifications for each partner, helping customers recognize your expertise.

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Interested in becoming a Certified Vates Partner? Take a look on the "Training & Certification" section of this blogpost.

Revamped Marketing Center

Access refreshed resources like the Vates Security Hardening Guide, Vates vs. VMware comparison, and more via an updated user-friendly interface.

Improved FAQs

Our FAQ section now features an enhanced design for quick, easy access to the answers you need.

👩‍🎓 Training & Certification

Our Training & Certification program continues to thrive, with over 30 individuals trained in 7 sessions this year. To meet growing demand, we’ve added:

  • 2 additional sessions in December
  • 6 sessions planned for January–March 2025

Localized sessions for our Italian partners are also on the horizon.

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Don’t miss the opportunity to join at a 50% discount for a limited time—reach out to us at partners@vates.tech.

📈Building momentum with our Partners in 2024


This year, our Partner Program has reached exciting milestones, and we’re thrilled to continue growing with you:

  • Over 200 active partners now placing orders, driving shared success.
  • A growing customer base of more than 300 clients supported by our community.
  • A dedicated team of 60 professionals working alongside you to achieve more.

Your trust and collaboration have been the foundation of this success. If there’s anything we can do to support your business as we close out the year, don’t hesitate to contact us at partners@vates.tech.

What’s Next in 2025
We’re gearing up for even greater opportunities in the year ahead:

  • Enhanced Partner Program: We’re actively seeking your input to make it even more impactful for your growth.
  • Spotlight on Success Stories: Starting next month, we’ll highlight partners’ achievements. Let us know if you’d like to be featured!
  • 2025 Partner Program Unveiling: Stay tuned for details in an upcoming dedicated announcement.

We’ve laid a strong foundation this year, and we’re excited to build on it together. Keep an eye out for our next update, where we’ll wrap up this incredible 2024 year and look ahead to a successful year 2025!

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Marc-André Pezin

CMO at Vates since 2017, I have been at the forefront of shaping and advancing the communication strategies and business development initiatives for Vates Virtualization Management Stack.