GFI Partner Program Information
Welcome to the GFI Software Partner Program
The GFI Partner Program is a global channel-wide program in the small and medium-sized enterprises (SME) arena. The program has been designed to provide our partners with the necessary sales, marketing and support tools needed to drive GFI product sales and increase their revenues.
Click here to watch a Partner Program Webinar. In this video you will learn about the GFI Partner Program, the benefits of being a GFI Partner and much more!
Our commitment to our partners is very simple: we deliver products with growth potential and excellent profitability, coupled with great support. The program offers membership for many different types and levels of partners, and is backed up by award-winning cutting-edge solutions from GFI. Our focus and flexibility on meeting the individual needs of our partners is shown through competitive pricing and substantial discounts, flexible licensing and dedicated sales and marketing resources.
Our outstanding sales and marketing programs, technical support services, training tools and sales leads will help our partners to successfully compete and win business in today’s market.
The GFI Partner Program is free of charge to join; there are no sign-up fees and no purchase commitments are required.
Click here to view the GFI Partner Program Brochure
For more information email us on partners@gfi.com
Partnership Benefits
As a valued member of the GFI Partner Program, you will have access to all the resources you need to support and sell the GFI portfolio.
Partnership Benefits - At a glance
| BENEFITS | |
 | - Dedicated GFI Channel Account Manager - High Discounts - Sales and Technical Training - 100-User Annual NFR Products (Including Support and Updates) - Partner Newsletter - Qualified Leads - Listing on GFI Website ** - Deal Registration Program - Protected Leads Program - Eligible for Beta Program - Eligibility for Membership in CEO Partner Inner Circle Forums |
 | - Shared GFI Channel Account Manager - Higher Product Discounts - Sales and Technical Training - 50-User Annual NFR Products (Including Support and Updates) - Partner Newsletter - Qualified Leads - Listing on GFI Website ** - Deal Registration Program - Protected Leads Program - Eligible for Beta Program |
 | - Sales and Technical Training - Immediate Discounts - 25-User Interim NFR Products (Including Support and Updates) - Partner Newsletter - Deal Registration Program - Qualified Leads |
** At GFI’s approval and discretion
Click here for a full list of Partner Benefits or for more information email us on partners@gfi.com
Partner Requirements
Our membership levels are determined based on the requirements outlined below. The benefits our partners receive also increase as they move through the program levels.
| APAC | EMEA | EMEA Emerging | Latin America | USA/Canada |
| Number of Qualifying Transactions | 40 | 160 | 40 | 40 | 160 |
| Sales Staff Trained | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Technical Staff Trained | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Joint Business Plan | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Forecast Reviews | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| APAC | EMEA | EMEA Emerging | Latin America | USA/Canada |
| Number of Qualifying Transactions | 20 | 80 | 20 | 20 | 80 |
| Sales Staff Trained | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Technical Staff Trained | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Joint Business Plan | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Forecast Reviews | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| APAC | EMEA | EMEA Emerging | Latin America | USA/Canada |
| Number of Qualifying Transactions | 1+ | 1+ | 1+ | 1+ | 1+ |
| Sales Staff Trained | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Partner levels are qualified on an annual basis at the beginning of each calendar year. If during a given year a partner reaches the next level of the program, we will move them to the level that they have achieved during the qualifying year in the next full calendar month. They will then be eligible for those benefits (higher discounts) for the remainder of that calendar year and the next year.
For more information email us on partners@gfi.com
¿Qué dicen nuestros partners?
Muchas organizaciones han escogido hacerse mayoristas o distribuidores de GFI Software. Esto es lo que algunos partners tienen que decir sobre nuestro programa:
Compruebe lo Que Nuestros Partners Tienen Que Decir sobre el Programa de Partners de GFI Software
Computer Revolution Africa - Nairobi, Kenya
"Debo dar crédito a GFI por tener productos brillantes, y de lejos uno de los mejores programas de distribución con los que hemos trabajado durante mucho tiempo. Los productos son fáciles de vender, ya que funcionan, tienen un precio decente y recibimos un servicio excelente del equipo GFI."
Valley Network Solutions - Fresno, Estados Unidos
"Hemos sido partners de GFI durante varios años y ha sido una gran colaboración. Como partner Gold de Microsoft y HP, somos muy selectivos a la hora de decidir con quién nos asociamos, escogiendo alinearnos sólo con los líderes de la industria en cada categoría de productos. GFI ha destacado como líder en correo, servidor de fax y gestión de seguridad durante años, de modo que era una elección natural para nuestro negocio. Durante años, han realizado un trabajo sobresaliente ayudando a apoyar nuestros esfuerzos para exponer a más clientes a la sobresaliente y rentable tecnología que proporcionan y apreciamos realmente su soporte continuado."
Sparr Electronics Ltd - India
"GFI es una empresa sólida con productos fantásticos. ¡Durante muchos años hemos disfrutado y todavía disfrutamos trabajando con GFI para vender y proporcionar soporte a sus productos aquí en India!"
CMC Networks - Suráfrica
"El software GFI tiene un precio excelente, es muy sencillo de descargar, requiere muy poco mantenimiento, proporciona un excelente soporte en directo y son "líderes del mercado" en sus productos."
Easo Informatica Vizcaya S.A. - España
"En los ?ltimos tres años vendiendo productos GFI hemos aumentado nuestro negocio en las áreas de soluciones de mensajería y seguridad. El soporte proporcionado por GFI España es muy bueno y nuestros clientes están satisfechos con los diferentes productos, principalmente con GFI MailEssentials™ anti-spam, GFI FAXmaker™ así como otros productos."
G-Square Networks Inc. - US
"Soy un distribuidor satisfecho. Los productos son de primer orden y el soporte es sobresaliente. Es impresionante ver la basura diaria que filtran diariamente GFI MailEssentials y GFI MailSecurity™. ¡Sin ellos, muchas empresas estarían quemadas!"
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Partnership Levels
With three levels of membership – Gold, Silver and Bronze – our partners rewards and benefits increase as they advance through to the higher levels of the program and ultimately reach GFI Gold Partner status.
Our highest achievement, the Gold Partner level is for partners that have superior sales and technical expertise in selling and supporting the GFI product range. GFI Gold partners benefit from the highest level of benefits and discounts and an exclusive direct relationship with GFI.
The Silver Partner level is for partners that have already made significant commitment to developing their GFI business and have a proven track record in selling and supporting GFI products. GFI Silver partners benefit from a higher level of benefits and discounts.
The Bronze Partner level gives all our remaining partners the opportunity to gain access to online sales, marketing, training and education tools so that they can start developing their GFI knowledge and business. Bronze partners are interested in taking the first steps in building their GFI business and have access to immediate discounts and benefits.
For more information email us on partners@gfi.com
GFI Partner Program FAQ
What are the GFI Partner levels?
With three levels of membership – Gold, Silver and Bronze – our partners' rewards and benefits increase as they advance through to the higher levels of the program and ultimately reach GFI Gold Partner status.
For more details on Partner Levels click here
What are the partner requirements?
Our membership levels are determined based on the requirements outlined below. The benefits our partners receive also increase as they move through the program levels.
| APAC | EMEA | EMEA Emerging | Latin America | USA/Canada |
| Number of Qualifying Transactions | 40 | 160 | 40 | 40 | 160 |
| Sales Staff Trained | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Technical Staff Trained | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Joint Business Plan | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Forecast Reviews | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| APAC | EMEA | EMEA Emerging | Latin America | USA/Canada |
| Number of Qualifying Transactions | 20 | 80 | 20 | 20 | 80 |
| Sales Staff Trained | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Technical Staff Trained | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Joint Business Plan | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Forecast Reviews | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| APAC | EMEA | EMEA Emerging | Latin America | USA/Canada |
| Number of Qualifying Transactions | 1+ | 1+ | 1+ | 1+ | 1+ |
| Sales Staff Trained | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
When do GFI qualify partner levels?
- Partner levels are qualified when partners join the partner program and on an annual basis at the beginning of each calendar year.
- If during a given year our partners reach the next level, they will be upgraded to the next level that they have achieved during the qualifying year in the next full calendar month.
- They will then be eligible for those benefits (and higher discounts!) for the remainder of that calendar year and the next year.
- Qualifying partners will be notified of any upgrade in levels within the program directly by their GFI Channel Sales Manager.
Does it cost money for partners to join?
No, the GFI Partner Program is a free-of-charge program.
How will I know that my application has been accepted?
As soon as your application is accepted, you will receive a confirmation welcome email containing your customer identification number, your level of partnership, login details to our Websites and your requested allocated GFI interim NFR software license keys. This will also contain a link to the GFI Partner Welcome Manual.
Where can a partner download the partner welcome manual?
Partners can access the new GFI Partner Welcome Manual from within the Partner area at http://partners.gfi.com/partnerpack.htm
(N.B. You will require your username and password to access this URL; these are sent to you upon joining the program.)
What is the GFI Partner Area?
GFI offers its partners secure access to a dedicated GFI Partner Area where our partners have access to key resources to help them resell GFI. In the Partner Area, our partners will find a vast selection of sales and marketing tools and resources to use, including sales tools, marketing collateral, promotional materials and campaigns and much more!
The GFI Partner Area is updated on a weekly basis. Bookmark it now and visit it regularly - and remember to check out the new items; these will always be marked as new!
Sales and marketing tools available include:
- Product brochures and datasheets
- White papers
- PowerPoint presentations
- Product webcasts
- Product adverts
- Promotional flyers
- Product mailshots & HTML templates
- Logos
- Box shots
- Online banners
- Product comparison sheets
How can I co-brand GFI promotional material with my own logo and contact information?
GFI is happy to assist our partners in producing co-branded marketing materials that they can use to promote the GFI product range. We can co-brand brochures, presentations, adverts and mailers that are available on the Partner Area with the partner company logo and contact details. It couldn’t be easier, simply email your request to cobrand@gfi.com along with your company logo and contact details and we will do the rest for you.
Click here to access the Partner Area
If you are already a GFI partner and you do not have your login details then simply contact your channel contact to request them. (N.B. Username & Password are required)
How do partners get started with GFI?
Learn everything there is to know about partnering with GFI by downloading the Partner Welcome Manual here (username and password required)
GFI Partner Resources
Aimed at new and prospective GFI Software partners, this three-minute QuickVid presents a brief but useful overview of GFI's online Partner Area, our password-protected zone that contains a wealth of materials and collateral for GFI partners to use. Click here to watch the GFI Partner Program QuickVid.
How to become a GFI Partner
Working with a new portfolio has never been easier. To sign up to become a GFI Partner today, simply apply via the quick online application form and we will process your application straight away. Your application will only take a few minutes to complete. There are no fees to join and no purchase commitment is required.
Alternatively you can contact your local GFI Sales office if you have any questions or require any further details.
Click here to find you local GFI office contact details
