Frequently Asked Questions

The program identifies three categories of channel customer: Premier members, Associate members and Registered members. Each level has benefits associated with it that are tailored to meet the varying needs of our channel customers, whatever their size and focus. The top tier, Premier members, get the most technical and marketing support, while the other two levels get help in growing their business and hopefully moving up the ladder toward the Premier category.

The criteria for the different membership levels is more clearly spelled out which makes the program even more transparent to it’s members - so they know exactly what they need to do to grow their business and grow their relationship with Intel. We hope that by defining the membership criteria more specifically we will encourage integrators to move up the ladder, growing their business.

Any member may apply to move up one level. You must meet the new program's criteria for the level you desire. Acceptance at the new level is not automatic.

As an Intel® Channel Partner Program Registered Member, you have demonstrated your interest in building innovative systems based on Intel technology. Entry level to the program.

As an Intel® Channel Partner Program Associate Member, you have distinguished yourself by your commitment to Intel-based solutions. Your status qualifies you for significant benefits, including a wide range of tools and resources, as well as personalised attention.

As an Intel® Channel Partner Program Premier Member, you are among the top performers in our reseller channel worldwide. You have demonstrated strength in developing and deploying Intel-based systems and solutions, and you qualify for the highest level of program benefits - many of them exclusive to Premiers.

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Meet the relevant purchase criteria* (see qualification matrix above) Annual renewal of your membership by updating your profile data & accepting program Terms & Conditions, Channel Trademark License Agreement & Logo Licence Agreement (Associate & Premier only)

* Includes any combination of Intel® Boxed Products: processors, motherboards, RAID controllers, adapters and wireless products.

The sales-out report from the Intel® Authorised Distributor will be used for determining the quantity purchased* by program members.

* Includes any combination of Intel® Boxed Products: processors, motherboards, RAID controllers, adapters and wireless products.

Processors - Any Intel® desktop, mobile, server or workstation processor.
Motherboards - Any Intel desktop or server motherboard.
Components - Any Intel server components (RAID controller, chassis, adapter or server system); networking components (Intel networking cards and Intel VoIP card).

The new program's qualifications will be available on the Intel Reseller Channel website. You may also contact your Account Manager.

There are three simple steps to fulfil in order to become an
Intel® Channel Partner Program Associate Member:

1. Become an active Intel® Channel Partner Program Registered Member.
2. Purchase 50 or more Intel® Boxed Products from Intel® Authorized Distributors in any 12 month period. See also "There are purchases missing from Statement of Account" or queries related to reported purchases.
3. Apply online for Associate Membership by clicking here.

Applications are processed on the first Monday of the month, and you will be notified by email once the request has been reviewed.

If you have any questions or issues, please click here to contact Channel Support.

If you are unable to log in then you can request a reminder of your login ID or password here.

Alternatively you can speak with our login issues chat team here.

Full details about benefits will be available on the Intel Reseller Channel website. You may also contact your Account Manager.

Benefits are not transferable, nor can they be swapped for other benefits.

Program membership is annual

Downgrade - From 2007 onwards the annual renewal process commences in Q4. This looks at the member’s previous 12 month purchase history of qualifying products from Intel Authorised Distribution to determine if the required purchase criteria has been fulfilled . Downgrade would occur in January & you would be advised by email.

Upgrade – Upgrade is via application process to both Associate and Premier programs with associated criteria. Customers will receive automatic notification of the success or failure of their upgrade application.

• Visit www.intel.com/reseller/
• Watch for messages in your inbox on the Intel Reseller Centre. (You must be logged in to receive these messages.)
• Watch your email and newsletters for updates
• Talk to your Intel Account Manager