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
What do our Partners say?
Many organizations have chosen to become GFI Software distributors or reseller partners. This is what a few of our partners have to say about our partner program and partnering with GFI:
Check out what our Partners have to say about the GFI Software Partner Program
Coolcat Inc. – Florida, USA
“I am personally involved with evaluating new technology that we offer. I personally tested and trialed the GFI products and found them to be of real value and very functional. Nothing is comparable with their feature sets at that price point”
“Their support is jaw dropping. I would be hard pressed to tell you about another relationship that is as warm, personal and profitable”
Read More: GFI plays major role in partner winning project for NASA Kennedy Space Centre
M & S Technologies – Texas, USA
“We knew that we would get awesome support. GFI products are so easy to use and GFI is effortless to work with. We offer GFI software instead of other products fundamentally because we prefer it. We never receive any complaints, customers love it, and it is not as expensive as competitor products.”
“They do everything well in our eyes, including the provision of loads of leads! Their technical team will happily visit customers, and their support is fantastic. Someone is always on hand for us - ready if there is a problem and they are quick to get on the phone and help.”
GMA – London, UK
“Our partnership with GFI has allowed us to open the doors to clients and organisations that we wouldn’t have had without having them in our portfolio. One particular project we did well with GFI consisted of £10k worth of GFI licenses, £10k hardware and £15k services, which led to another £15k worth of services the following year. Without GFI we would not have got this project.”
“They're accessible. We have good access to our account manager and a good relationship with senior members of their team too. This gives us a good insight into where they're going and communication flows both ways in terms of providing day to day comments and suggestions.”
Read More: GFI enables IT experts to open more doors and win a new project worth £50k
Infosystems – Leicestershire, UK
“GFI are very easy to deal with and offer less expensive solutions than their competitors, which is critical for our SMB customers. The products are simple to use too.”
“We have gained hundreds of new customers as a result of our partnership with GFI. We have subsequently been able to offer these customers our wide range of other services, such as IT support or web development. Many of our GFI customers end up coming back for other GFI products too.”
Read More: Independent IT reseller gains hundreds of customers by partnering with GFI
More Partner Quotes;
Computer Revolution Africa - Nairobi, Kenya
"I must give credit to GFI for having brilliant products, and by far one of the best reseller programs we have worked with in a very long time. The products are easy to sell, as they simply work, are decently priced, and we get excellent service from the GFI team."
Valley Network Solutions - Fresno, US
"We have been a GFI partner for several years and it's been a great partnership. As a Microsoft and HP Gold partner, we are very selective about who we partner with, choosing to align ourselves with only the industry leaders in each product category. GFI has stood out as the leader in email, fax server and security management for years, so they were a natural match for our business. Over the years, they've done an outstanding job of helping to support our efforts to expose more customers to the outstanding technology that they provide on a very cost-effective basis and we truly appreciate their ongoing support."
CMC Networks - South Africa
"GFI software is excellently priced, very easy to download, very little maintenance required, excellent live support plus they are 'market leaders' in their products."
Easo Informatica Vizcaya S.A. - Spain
"In our last three years selling GFI products we have increased our business in the messaging and security solutions area. The support given by GFI Spain is very good and our clients are satisfied with the different products, mainly with anti-spam GFI MailEssentials™, GFI FAXmaker™ as well as other products."
If you are a GFI partner and would like to submit a testimonial, please click here.
Are you interested in becoming a GFI Partner? To become part of GFI’s exclusive partner family and to start to benefit immediately, click here and sign up today!
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
