The Cisco Authorized Digital Media System Partner Program is designed for partners with a successful network design and deployment practice who can rapidly adopt new Cisco technologies, and develop new business practices. (Completion of the Express Foundation Specialization is highly recommended.) Ideal partners would have proven success selling and supporting Digital Media Systems, and a business focus on digital media and video solutions.
By completing program requirements, partners demonstrate their competency in deploying this solution, and receive program benefits that include (but are not limited to):
Market differentiation as a recognized Cisco Authorized Digital Media System Partner on the Cisco Partner Locator
Approved access to Cisco Partner Space
Special access to the Emerging Technology Partner Resource Center and the DMS Practice Accelerator Kit
Software license approval
Remote Test-Lab access
ET Discount Approval: Gold Equivalent Discount on DMS Product Suite
The Cisco Authorized Digital Media System Partner Program requires training and exams for only the Cisco DMS Solution.
Cisco Authorized Digital Media System Partner Program Requirements
To attain Cisco Authorized Digital Media System Partner status, partners must undergo the required training program and pass its mandatory exams.
The Cisco Authorized DMS Partner classification is available to partners in the following defined job roles:
Account Manager
Systems Engineer
Field Engineer
Please note: Role sharing is not permitted within this program.
Program requirements are as follows:
Account Manager
Responsible for Cisco DMS sales methodology and customer engagement
For the DMS Program, this Lab Requirement has been bundled into a DMS Practice Accelerator Kit. For information on how to order the DMS Practice Accelerator Kit, please contact your DMS Theater Business Development Manager for details.
Cisco Authorized Digital Media System Partner Program Lab Requirements
Product/SKU
Description
DMP-4400G-5.1-K9
Digital Media Player 4400 HW, 4GB SD Card and Acc. Kit, Global
DMP-SW5.1-K9
Digital Media Player V5.1 Perptl. SW Lic., Full Node
DMP-4305G-5.1-K9
Digital Media Player 4305 HW, 2GB SD Card and Acc. Kit, Global
DMP-RM-K9=
Cisco Digital Media Player Remote Control, Spare
MCS-7835-H2-IPC2
HW Only MCS-7835-H2 with 2GB RAM and Two 146GB SAS HD
DMM-NFR5.1-K9
Digital Media Mgr Base V5.1 Perptl SW Lic., DMM Digital Signage Module V5.1 Perptl. SW Lic., DMM Enterprise TV Module V5.1 Perptl. SW Lic.
DMP Feature License for Up To 10 DMPs, DMM Video Portal Module V5.1 Perptl. SW Lic.DMM VPM Live Event Module V5.1Perptl. SW Lic.
Digital Media Manager Ver. 5.1 SNMP Module Perptl. SW Lic
VP5-NFR5.1-K9
Cisco Video Portal V5.1 Perptl. SW Lic. For 500 Concurrent users
Cisco Video Portal Reports V5.1 Perptl. SW Lic.
DMS-DME-1100
Cisco Encoder w/ Single Input, Single Processor, Portable
Cisco Authorized Digital Media Partner Program Application Process
To apply for the program:
Work with your Cisco sponsor (channel account manager or systems engineer) to determine your eligibility for the program, identify your requirement gaps, and create a development plan.
Apply for the program through the Certification and Specialization Application tool. After logging into the tool:
a. Choose Access Program Application.
b. Find and click the Specialization Application tab.
c. Choose Cisco Authorized Digital Media System Program.
Satisfy program requirements to become eligible for participation.
Process for Validating Lab/Demo
To validate the DMS Lab List:
Partner: Work with your Cisco Sponsor (System Engineer, CAM, etc.) to complete the lab list.
Cisco Sponsor:
a. Review the lab list and verify implementation at partner location.
b. Validate any questions on equivalents or substitutes through a Cisco subject matter expert in the field.
c. When validated, the Cisco sponsor can upload the list into the Certification and Specialization Application tool
Please Note: Lab list MUST be uploaded by Cisco Sponsor.
To upload the DMS Lab List (to be completed by Cisco Sponsor):
Additional benefits to partners who achieve the program requirements for specific Authorized Partner (AP) programs or Authorized Technology Provider (ATP) programs. These programs include:
Authorized Digital Media System Partner Program
IP Interoperability and Collaboration System (IPICS) ATP
The Cisco Authorized Digital Media System Partner Program is designed for partners with a successful network design and deployment practice who can rapidly adopt new Cisco technologies, and develop new business practices. (Completion of the Express Foundation Specialization is highly recommended.) Ideal partners would have proven success selling and supporting Digital Media Systems, and a business focus on digital media and video solutions.