Why Engage a Partner?

Specialists and Citrix Partner Types Demystified

Why Do I Need a Citrix Partner?

In most cases, you need a Citrix Partner to buy licenses or get help with implementing Citrix solutions.

What Kind of Partner Do I Need?

First, You Need to Ask Yourself – Do I Need a Specialist?
You don’t go to your general doctor when you need a specialist, right?

Partners who achieve a Specialist distinction have been rigorously vetted to join an elite group of best-of-breed partners with demonstrated success in real-world customer projects.

Specialists can provide:

  • Faster time to value, resulting in enhanced business growth and development for your company
  • Expert guidance, new technologies, faster ROI and successful implementation
  • Expansion of your existing Citrix implementations with additional solutions and services
  • Demonstrated technical competency, end-to-end sales capability and service delivery

Specialists are available for:

  • Virtualization
  • Mobility Management
  • Networking for Datacenter
  • Networking for Apps & Mobile Security

*Currently only Platinum and Authorized Citrix Fusion Resell Partners can be Specialists. Learn more about the different partner types below.

Identify Your Need – Identify Your Partner Type

I Need An Enterprise Level Implementation

Do you need to engage an IT services company that specializes in enterprise solutions? Then a Citrix Fusion Reseller -Platinum may be the right partner type for you.

Citrix Fusion Reseller - Platinum (Citrix Fusion Resller-Platinum)
These partners demonstrate the highest level of expertise and commitment to the entire Citrix portfolio of products as a core part of their business, have a well-established Citrix practice, and work closely with Citrix on sales, implementation and consulting engagements. They serve as trusted advisors in virtualization, networking and cloud strategies.

I Need to Buy Licenses or Get Help Designing and Implementing a Citrix Solution

Do you need to buy Citrix licenses, engage in IT services company to help you design or implement an on-premises solution or buy a support agreement? If so, a Citrix Fusion Reseller is right for you.

Citrix Fusion Resell 
This partner type serves as a trusted advisor in virtualization, networking and cloud strategies, helping customers acquire licenses and software, build out solutions, and support implementations and users. A Citrix Fusion Reseller may be a reseller or consultant who influences and/or resells Citrix products as part of their solution portfolio.

There are three Citrix Fusion Reseller program levels:

Citrix Fusion Resell Partner- Platinum - Partners who demonstrate the highest level of expertise and commitment to the entire Citrix portfolio of products as a core part of their business, have a well-established Citrix practice, and work closely with Citrix on sales, implementation and consulting engagements.

Citrix Fusion Resell Partner-Silver - Partners who have built a core business offering on virtualization, networking, and/or cloud and have demonstrated expertise on Citrix products to deliver a set of solutions to customers.

Citrix Fusion Resell Partner-Authorized - Partners who supplement their business offerings by adding Citrix products to their portfolio of solutions.

Note: Citrix Fusion Resllers may also be Specialists. Look for their “Specialist In” distinction in the search results and on their company profile page.

I Need a Hosted Desktop-as-a-Service Solution

Would you rather outsource your mobile workspace needs on a rental or subscription basis? Then a Citrix Service Provider may be right for you.

Citrix Fusion Service Provider 
These partners provide Citrix mobile workspace solutions, including hosted desktops and applications, on a rental, subscription or services basis. You won’t need an entire implementation or team to support on-premises infrastructure with this solution.

I Need a Customized Software Solution

Do you need custom software created just for you, that’s combined with a Citrix virtualization or mobility solution? An Independent Software Vendor partner is probably your best bet.

Independent Software Vendor 
Independent Software Vendors offer custom software solutions to customers by selling and/or hosting applications. Independent Software Vendors who partner with Citrix influence and/or resell Citrix products in order to deliver these solutions.