Dynamic Infrastructure specialty

The Dynamic Infrastructure specialty helps clients find and understand the capabilities of both hardware and software companies that support IBM's vision of delivering end-to-end solutions designed to transform data centers. Beginning in January 2010, complete these steps to indicate your adherence to the criteria for technology partners and to apply for the Dynamic Infrastructure specialty. Once complete, your qualifications will be reviewed by IBM and upon approval you will receive an e-mail instructing you how to proceed.

1. Join the Dynamic Infrastructure community.
   The community is designed to support collaboration among Business Partners and IBM around Dynamic Infrastructure solutions.
   
   
2. Review the specialty criteria.
   Technology partners who wish to qualify for the Dynamic Infrastructure specialty must meet a base set of criteria.
   
   
3. Create a Global Solutions Directory listing.
   Sign in to the Global Solutions Directory using your IBM ID, select Manage solutions, and create a listing for each solution you wish to use as a basis for qualifying for the specialty. If your solution is already listed in the Global Solutions Directory, you're ready to proceed.
   
   
4. Apply for the specialty. (Available January 2010)
   Once your solution is listed in the Global Solutions Directory, sign in again and select Manage solutions. Go to Nominate your solution for an IBM technical validation or specialty and complete the application form indicating your company's adherence to the previously listed criteria. Your qualifications will be reviewed by IBM and upon approval you will receive an e-mail instructing you how to proceed.
   
   
5. Sign the required trademark license supplement. (Available January 2010)
   The IBM PartnerWorld Agreement International Supplement for the Use of IBM Trademarks Accredited for Dynamic Infrastructure outlines the legal terms and conditions for use of the Dynamic Infrastructure specialty mark in your marketing materials. The supplement is accessible only by the Authorized Profile Administrator (APA) of your company after you have successfully met all qualification criteria. If you do not know who your APA is contact PartnerWorld Contact Services.
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6. Download your licensed mark. (Available January 2010)
   After you have successfully met all qualification criteria and signed the required trademark license supplement, you may download the Accredited for Dynamic Infrastructure Specialty mark that you can use in the packaging and marketing materials of your qualified offerings.