New Revenue Opportunities for Resellers of Mobile Solutions!
For those companies interested in reselling BlackBerry® software and services, Research In Motion (RIM) has partnered with Ingram Micro in the US to facilitate this initiative*. For US Value Added Resellers (VARs) who have an established relationship with Ingram, you can visit the Ingram website to start ordering BlackBerry software and services today for your customers. BlackBerry product offerings available at Ingram include BlackBerry® Enterprise Server, Client Access Licenses (CALs) and BlackBerry Technical Support Services.

Please continue to visit this page to find out more details on the opportunity to resell BlackBerry software and services.

To assist your understanding of available options regarding reselling BlackBerry solutions via Ingram Micro US, please see the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) section below.

FAQ:

• What BlackBerry solution offerings can be purchased through Ingram Micro?
  

  BlackBerry® Enterprise Solution
  Client Access Licenses (CALs)
  BlackBerry Technical Support Services*

• I am a member of the BlackBerry Alliance Program and have an Ingram Micro account. Can I purchase BlackBerry solutions, Client Access Licenses and BlackBerry Technical Support Services through Ingram Micro?
  

  As a member of the BlackBerry Alliance Program and an Ingram Micro reseller you can purchase BlackBerry solutions, Client Access Licenses, BlackBerry Technical Support Services and Hosted BlackBerry® Enterprise Server services** through this channel***. To qualify for reselling BlackBerry solutions you must either have signed the appropriate schedules in the Master Alliance Agreement or approve our Rider.

• I am an Ingram Micro Reseller but I am not a BlackBerry Alliance Member. Can I purchase my BlackBerry solutions through Ingram Micro?
  

  You can purchase BlackBerry solutions, Client Access Licenses (CALs) and BlackBerry Technical Support Services* after agreeing to our Rider.

  In order to qualify to resell Hosted BlackBerry® Enterprise Server services you must be a member of our BlackBerry Alliance Solution Provider or System Integrator Programs with the appropriate certification designation. Find out more details about these programs.

• How can I purchase Hosted BlackBerry Enterprise Server services through Ingram Micro?
  

  To purchase Hosted BlackBerry® Enterprise Server services through Ingram Micro you must enroll in the BlackBerry Alliance Solution Provider or System Integrator Program and receive a specific BlackBerry certification designation.

  Get more information regarding the BlackBerry Alliance Program

• How can I become a member of the BlackBerry Alliance Program?
  

  The BlackBerry Alliance Program offers independent software vendors, solution providers and system integrators exclusive and extensive access to industry-leading resources in development, marketing, sales and technical support for BlackBerry solutions.

  Find the BlackBerry Alliance Program that best suits your needs and join a comprehensive program that gives you support and benefits to help you be successful and grow your business.

  Get more information regarding the BlackBerry Alliance Program

• What is Ingram Micro?
  

  Ingram Micro is the world’s largest technology distributor and a leading technology sales, marketing and logistics company.

• How do I become an Ingram Micro Reseller?
  

  If you are not an Ingram Micro reseller but would like to be, you can apply online or contact Ingram Micro, New Accounts, at 1(800) 456-8000 ext. 41, between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m., Eastern Time.

For more information, please email your questions to itchannelsupport@rim.com.

*RIM/BlackBerry currently distributes through Ingram Micro U.S. only.
**RIM requires resellers to be part of our BlackBerry Alliance SP or SI-Gold, Silver or Bronze Programs and have appropriate BlackBerry certification designations to resell Hosted BlackBerry Enterprise Server services.
***For hardware contact your carrier or affiliated dealer.