Managed Services Speciality

Overview

Managed Services Specialists are proven partners that have demonstrated deep experience in implementing Intel®-based solutions. Specialists have access to a number of value-added benefits from Intel that differentiate them from competitors and help them create better solutions for you.

Managed Services Speciality benefits include:

  • Focused co-marketing and MDF support
  • Managed Services Specialist branding
  • Promotion on the Intel® Solutions Marketplace
  • Featured article on insight.tech
  • Priority invitation to training and events
  • Access to Partner University
  • Inclusion in analyst studies

Intel® Partner Alliance Managed Services Pro Competency

Achieving the Intel® Partner Alliance Managed Services pro competency is the first step in becoming a specialist. Once an individual has completed the required training, they will also receive the Intel partner technical pro Client Managed Services competency badge. This badge is for the individual to promote their technology expertise.

How Do I Qualify?

To qualify, partners must first meet the following criteria:

Register as an IPA Partner

You must be an Intel® Partner Alliance partner to become an AI Specialist.

Sales Requirements

Annual1 purchases of over 2500 units of Intel vPro® platform product and/or base client systems.

Meet Training Criteria

Training two employees to complete the Intel vPro® platform pro competency (six courses).

Competency

Evidence of more than 250 Active Management Technology (AMT) client activations.2

Sales Report

The Managed Services Specialist must submit quarterly subscription sales report data to Intel (at registration, required for points allocation).

Apply to Become a Managed Service Specialist

Apply here

Get the Tools You Need to Take Your Business to the Next Level


Managed Services rewards Intel partners who have the deepest expertise in designing and deploying Managed Services. As a specialist, Intel has exclusive resources available to you to help you plan, implement and deliver your solutions, opening the door to another level of engagement with Managed Services.

Join the Intel® Partner Alliance


Gain expertise, take advantage of special promotions, marketing tools and other valuable benefits of being a member.

Product and Performance Information

1Last calendar year or last four quarters. Billings and/or consumption sales eligible.
2May add additional T&Cs in Website/Partner Guide, e.g. no purchase at the end of term.