Partner Programs

Blue Coat Systems' Partner Programs are a customized set of programs dedicated to the development and promotion of partner solutions and services. We offer programs for both Channel Partners and Technology Alliance Partners. All of our Partners benefit from collaborative activities including co-marketing initiatives, education, technical tools, and cooperative sales planning. Our flexible Partner Programs and resources allow you to choose the style of commitment with that best suits your business needs.

Blue Coat Channel Advantage Program

The Blue Coat Channel Advantage Program is a global network of world-class solution providers, including value added resellers, system integrators, and distributors. The primary objective of the Channel Advantage Program is to foster joint success by providing compelling top- and bottom-line growth opportunities to Blue Coat partners.

Blue Coat Technology Integration Partner Program

Blue Coat has partnered with best in class technology companies focused on solving real customer problems related to Application Delivery with Visibility, WAN Optimization, and Security solutions. Blue Coat’s Technology Integration Partner Program allows customers to select best of breed products to build their Application Delivery Network, while being assured that Partner and Blue Coat solutions operate seamlessly and share information to create reliable, scalable, and efficient Application Delivery to any user anywhere.

BlueTouch™ Support Partner Program

The BlueTouch Support Partner Program enables partners to achieve greater profitability while providing outstanding service quality to the end customer. This select program (available to Blue Coat Channel Advantage Elite and Premier partners, major service providers as well as select global systems integrators) allows Blue Coat-certified organizations to market, sell, and deliver their branded service offerings backed by Blue Coat Support. BlueTouch Certified Partners provide first- and second- line technical support to the end customer and will have the ability to attain incremental price reduction and rebates towards Blue Coat services while enhancing the end customer relationship. Read our solution brief to find out more about this program.