CloudBlue APS certification process delivers value to everyone in the APS Ecosystem and should be an integral part of any APS development. More than just a test of the package functionality, the process allows anyone creating an APS package access to CloudBlue considerable platform and APS expertise while ensuring that every package that carries the coveted Certified for CloudBlue stamp meets the highest standards from both a technical and business standpoint.
For those reasons, and the reasons listed below, CloudBlue strongly recommends that all APS packages go through this new Certification process.
Core advantages of certifying all APS packages with CloudBlue:
Independent Software Vendors (ISV):
Faster and more efficient packaging through advice and validating from CloudBlue technical and business SMEs (subject matter experts) at each critical milestone in the development process.
Packages better suited to the Service Provider (SP) market, from both a technical and a business standpoint, thus increasing potential of sales through the SP channel.
CloudBlue quality stamp will increase confidence in the SP channel that your package is safe to deploy and will deliver a great experience to the SP and their customers.
When using a System Integrator for packaging, the certification process is a great way to ensure the development was done in the best way possible.
System Integrators:
Faster and more efficient packaging by getting advice and validating from CloudBlue technical and business SMEs at each critical milestone in the development process.
CloudBlue Quality stamp to prove to new and existing customers that work meets the highest quality standards.
Service Providers:
For packages from external ISVs, the certification is the best way to ensure that packages are safe to install and use, have necessary documentation and provide a great experience for your customers.
For internal packaging, the certification is a superior way to get access to CloudBlue business and technical experts at crucial points in the development to avoid expensive setbacks and mistakes.
For a Service Provider, it is also worth noting that if an uncertified package causes issues in your CloudBlue system, Ingram Micro reserves the right to charge fees if those problems are outside the scope of normal support boundaries.