Harold said the program also offers a dedicated partner portal, streamlined one-page deal registration with simplified approval process, easy to understand program requirements with a single point of contact, and planned MDF and lead-generation tools and services.

Longtime HPE and Aruba partner Chad Williams, vice president of research and education at Matrix Integration, a Jasper Ind.-based solution provider ranked No. 294 on CRN’s Solution Provider 500, said the program will allow solution providers to better leverage their HPE-Aruba businesses.

“Bringing these partner programs together should absolutely enhance the consistency and efficiency we get in working with each of them … by offering a single, streamlined approach to certification requirements, deal registration processes, and encompassing growth and rebate attainment goals,” said Williams.