Partners

System builders

Our partners use the System Builder Track to add value to their existing product lines, grab market share and increase profits. It offers an unmatched set of services to meet your business needs, improve your product and service offering and generate additional revenue.

While some customers will request a Microsoft operating system, many do not need, or will not pay for the required licenses. With this programme every computer you ship can now include a world-class, hugely popular operating system free of charge.

In addition to an award winning distribution we offer a global support programme to help you with the technical, marketing and support parts of your business.

Profit in new market segments

With Ubuntu you can profitably add Linux and affordable computing into your business model. Many users simply want a virus-free, stable computing platform with great email, productivity and internet browsing tools. Ubuntu delivers.

In education, schools and universties around the world want stable, effective and manageble environments without the headache of managing thousands of software licenses. Ubuntu delivers this across the world.

In enterprise, more and more companies are switching to Linux and Ubuntu, both for developer workstations and servers. IDC forecast that the Linux market is growing at 30% annually due to the stability, reliability and the lower total cost of ownership of Linux. Ubuntu already delivers these benefits to companies like Palmsource, Google, Orange and many more.

Reduce costs of system configuration

Working with Ubuntu reduces your configuration and testing costs when producing new systems:

• Ubuntu offers the best out-of-box driver support of any Linux distribution in the market
• Key Intel and AMD notebook, desktop and server technologies ‘just work’
• Canonical global technical support means personalised and fast response to your configuration issues and queries

Who is the programme for?

The System Builder Track is designed for local and international original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), original device manufacturers (ODMs), system builders and integrators looking to pre-load their computers with Ubuntu. The track covers desktops, laptops and servers.

The track also offers a number of services that will facilitate the process of hardware testing and certification, pre-loading, sales, marketing and support. The number of units shipped with Ubuntu pre-installed is the key determinant of which level you will achieve.

Why join?

Upon joining the System Builder Track you will add value to your product offering and have access to a number of tools that will help you grow your business and reach business goals. The reasons that partners choose Ubuntu are:

• Ubuntu is free – you can ship fully-functional systems at new price points
• Ubuntu leads the world in large Linux education and government deployments
• Pass through technical support and volume purchases of services will create additional revenue for your business
• Marketing and sales support
• Lead referrals

As a valued partner we want to help you make the most of your marketing activities. That's why you have access to exclusive resources and campaigns that help you compete successfully and sell more.

In return for meeting the requirements of the programme you can expect: 

• Note 1:  Ubuntu compatible and Ubuntu lab certification is availble on a trial basis only in selected markets including Brazil, Russia, India, China and Taiwan.
• Note 2:  System configuration support is avialable for trial only in Brazil, Russia, India, China and Taiwan. 
• Note 3:  Trial training for Silver and Gold partners only available in Brazil, Russia, India, China and Taiwan.

To find out more about the System Builder Programme, contact us.