Programme at a glance
- Category
- Email Security
- Programme type
- Tiered global partner programme (Proofpoint Partner Network) for resellers and distributors, plus a separate four-level MSP programme
- Margin model
- Resellers earn discounts that rise with technical certification and deal registration, plus incentives for new customers and renewals and sales rep incentive programmes. MSPs get partner-exclusive pricing, with improved purchasing conditions from Silver. Percentages are not published.
- Partner tiers
- Reseller programme: Select, Elite and Elite+; middle and top-tier partners get licences for hands-on learning and demos. MSP programme: Bronze, Silver, Gold and Platinum (invitation only). Tier requirements are not published.
- Best for
- Distributors, MSPs and VARs adding Proofpoint email and human-risk security, with a separate programme for MSPs delivering Microsoft 365 security
- Deal registration notes
- Registered deals earn higher discounts. The Partner Network adds protection for partner-sourced and co-sell opportunities and incumbency protection at renewal. Window and discount level aren't published.
- Protection window
- Not published by vendor
- MDF
- Yes
- MDF gating
- Funds are for approved co-marketing activities. The Partner Network also names demand generation funds and a Data Security Investment Fund. Amounts and claim rules aren't published. Gold MSPs get results-based co-marketing funds.
- Partner requirements
- Light - Joining requirements are not published by vendor; reseller tiers are said to reflect partner investment and performance. MSP Platinum is by invitation only.
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How to read the charts
- Charted entries have been checked and scored by indyrct, and show when we last verified them. Sighted entries are compiled from public sources and aren't scored yet.
- The Value Radar scores a programme out of 10 on four things: Propensity, Profitability, Priority and Presence. A bigger shape means a stronger programme for partners. The total is out of 40.
- Partner requirements are what a partner has to meet to join or keep its status, such as revenue targets, certifications, requalification or credit checks. We rate them Light, Moderate or Demanding.
- A dashed, empty radar means we haven't charted that programme yet. 'Not published by vendor' means the vendor doesn't say publicly - not that the programme lacks it.
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FAQ
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Sources
- Programme type
- https://www.proofpoint.com/au/channel-partners-and-distributors https://www.proofpoint.com/us/newsroom/press-releases/proofpoint-launches-proofpoint-partner-network https://www.proofpoint.com/au/partners/msp
- Margin model
- https://www.proofpoint.com/au/partners https://www.proofpoint.com/us/newsroom/press-releases/proofpoint-launches-proofpoint-partner-network https://www.proofpoint.com/au/partners/msp
- Partner tiers
- https://www.proofpoint.com/us/newsroom/press-releases/proofpoint-launches-proofpoint-partner-network https://securitybrief.com.au/story/proofpoint-revamps-global-channel-with-new-partner-network https://www.proofpoint.com/au/partners/msp
- Deal registration
- https://www.proofpoint.com/au/partners https://www.proofpoint.com/us/newsroom/press-releases/proofpoint-launches-proofpoint-partner-network