Reimagined partner program will better enable SIs to drive growth and profitability, while helping customers realize their full potential with data streaming

Confluent unveils "Accelerate with Confluent," a strategic initiative designed to elevate the role of systems integrators (SIs) in delivering robust data streaming solutions. By prioritizing excellence in Confluent Professional Services, the program aims to empower partners to drive innovation, enhance customer experiences, and capitalize on the growing demand for real-time data processing capabilities.

1. Co-Delivery Approach:

   • Facilitates collaborative engagements between Confluent and certified partners to deliver holistic solutions.
   • Integrates complementary skills to ensure the successful implementation of data streaming projects.

2. Strategic Staffing Enhancement:

   • Incorporates subject matter experts from Confluent partners into ongoing engagements to enhance project velocity.
   • Expands delivery teams and accelerates project timelines to meet customer expectations.

3. Long-Term Data Strategy Development:

   • Empowers Confluent partners to assist businesses in devising comprehensive data streaming strategies.
   • Focuses on establishing a robust framework for sustained success in navigating the evolving data landscape.

Benefits for Systems Integrators:

1. Access to Partner-Focused Opportunities:

   • SIs joining "Accelerate with Confluent" gain access to various opportunities to showcase their expertise.
   • Recent initiatives include the Confluent Migration Accelerator and Confluent Cloud for Apache Flink.

2. Enhanced Collaboration Tools:

   • The updated Confluent Partner Portal facilitates improved collaboration, sales, marketing, and technical activities.
   • Empowers partners with sales and enablement tools to drive joint go-to-market strategies effectively.

3. Early Engagement in Sales Cycle:

   • Partners benefit from Confluent's commitment to facilitating early-stage involvement in customer engagements.
   • Technical resources are made available to ensure readiness in building and delivering tailored solutions.

Testimonials from Confluent Partners:

• Doyle Leabch, North America Head of Integration, EY, highlights the growth opportunities enabled by Confluent's partner program.
• Stefanos Katsios, Division Manager Big Data & Analytics, System Vertrieb Alexander GmbH, emphasizes the value proposition and competitive edge gained through the partnership.
• Siriwat Vongjaukorn, CEO, MFEC Public Company Limited, expresses readiness to scale Confluent practice and drive customer adoption with a differentiated value proposition.

"Accelerate with Confluent" signifies a strategic commitment to empower systems integrators with the expertise and resources needed to drive innovation and deliver exceptional data streaming solutions. By fostering collaboration, enhancing capabilities, and prioritizing customer success, Confluent aims to accelerate the adoption of real-time data processing technologies and empower businesses to thrive in the digital age.