Google Rolls Out Reseller Program For Google Apps

By Mike Sachoff
Staff Writer
Article Date: 2009-01-16

Google has introduced a Google Apps authorized reseller program that will allow authorized resellers to sell and customize its apps.

"Google Apps has reached a level of maturity where it is useful and valuable for almost any business" said Dave Girouard, President of Enterprise, Google.

"This program gives IT solution providers an easy way to introduce cloud computing to their service offerings, while helping more businesses make the transition to this new era of technology."

Google will provide resellers with training, support, and tools for sales and marketing, as well as access to tools for integrating Google Apps into their customer's business operations.

Resellers will bill their customers directly, allowing them to maintain a close relationship with customers. Resellers can also bundle additional services and support with Google Apps.

The reseller program will include:

a portal with a rich set of business and technical information, and online discussion groups

sales training, technical training, and customer marketing materials
reseller tools for setting up business customers, provisioning end users, management, and reporting

integration APIs (REST-based) for directory synchronization, migration, reporting, and single sign-on

The Google Apps reseller program is now open for applications. Potential resellers will be evaluated based on relevant experience and credit worthiness.

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