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New Revenue Opportunities for Resellers of Mobile Solutions
 

Develop a Business Practice Selling and Supporting the BlackBerry Solution

Position yourself as a mobility specialist and help your customers take advantage of the full BlackBerry® solution:

  • Sell BlackBerry® Professional Software, BlackBerry® Enterprise Server, Client Access Licenses (CALs) and BlackBerry® Technical Support Services
  • Sell BlackBerry® Authentic Accessories and BlackBerry smartphones
  • Provide services such as installation and set-up, training, provisioning and managed services

Become a BlackBerry Reseller

Why Become a BlackBerry Reseller?

Selling BlackBerry products and services can help you:

  • Generate revenue selling software, technical support services and accessories, earning device commissions and offering complementary services to your customers
  • Attract new customers by positioning yourself as a BlackBerry solution expert
  • Upgrade customers from BlackBerry® Internet Service to a more robust business solution such as BlackBerry® Professional Software or BlackBerry® Enterprise Server
  • Support existing BlackBerry solution customers as their technology provider and help them maximize the benefits of their BlackBerry solution

Existing Resellers

Log on to the BlackBerry Solution Provider Network Partner Portal to access product updates, sales tools, technical information and more.

Looking for a BlackBerry Reseller?

Work with a BlackBerry reseller to purchase and implement your BlackBerry solution. Contact a BlackBerry reseller

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Sign Up as a BlackBerry Reseller

Become a BlackBerry® Reseller in just 3 steps:

  1. Make sure you have an active Ingram Micro account. Research In Motion (RIM) has partnered with Ingram Micro in the US and Canada to enable IT resellers to deliver and support BlackBerry solutions for new and existing customers.

    To become an Ingram Micro reseller in the US, apply online or contact Ingram Micro, New Accounts, at 1-800-456-8000 ext. 41, between the hours of 8:30 AM and 5:30 PM, Eastern Time.

    To become an Ingram Micro reseller in Canada, apply on the Ingram website or contact NewAccounts@ingrammicro.ca for more information.

     
  2. Complete and submit the online reseller agreement: US RIM Rider or Canada RIM Rider

     
  3. Contact Ingram to get started. Ingram will be notified once you submit your completed agreement, which may take 24-48 hours to process. Work with your Ingram Micro account manager or the BlackBerry licensing specialist at each location.

For more information, email itchannelsupport@rim.com.

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The 7 BlackBerry Revenue Opportunities

 

  • BlackBerry® Technical Support Services (software maintenance): Earn a recurring revenue stream from the various BlackBerry Technical Support Services program levels and options available to sell
  • Consultation, training and support services: Offer installation, set-up, training and other services to your customers
  • Managed and hosted services:
    • Add asset provisioning and tagging, help desk services and other managed services to your line card
    • Offer Hosted BlackBerry® services for your Microsoft® Exchange customers (requires BlackBerry Alliance Program membership)
  • Third-party applications:
    • Develop your own applications or partner with an Independent Software Vendor (ISV) or developer to sell existing applications for BlackBerry smartphones
    • Build unique solutions to enhance your value or vertical market expertise
  • BlackBerry® Authentic Accessories: Source accessories through distributors such as Brightstar, Superior Communications, TESSCO and Xentris Wireless
  • BlackBerry smartphones and air-time activations:
    • Build a direct relationship with a carrier or master dealer to add BlackBerry smartphones to your product line-up
    • In the US, you can also activate BlackBerry smartphones from AT&T®, Sprint® and Verizon® through Ingram Micro, or introduce the Ingram Micro Wireless Specialist directly to your customer

For more information, email itchannelsupport@rim.com.

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FAQ

  • How can I purchase Hosted® BlackBerry services through Ingram Micro?
    To purchase Hosted BlackBerry services, you must enroll in the BlackBerry Alliance Program and meet certain program eligibility requirements including achieving specific certifications. Find out more about the BlackBerry Alliance Program
  • What is Ingram Micro?
    Ingram Micro US and Ingram Micro Canada are part of Ingram Micro Inc., the world’s largest technology distributor and a leading technology sales, marketing and logistic company.
  • How do I become an Ingram Micro Reseller of BlackBerry software and services?

    In the US
    To become an Ingram Micro reseller, apply online or contact Ingram Micro, New Accounts, at 1-800-456-8000 ext. 41, between the hours of 8:30 AM and 5:30 PM, Eastern Time.

    In Canada
    To become an Ingram Micro reseller, apply on the Ingram website or contact NewAccounts@ingrammicro.ca for more information.

For more information, email itchannelsupport@rim.com.

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1RIM/BlackBerry currently distributes through Ingram Micro US and Canada.