Software Partner Levels

The Intel® Developer Zone recognizes your commitment to Intel® Architecture through three different Software Partner Levels:

Registered Partner
All members begin at this level, which grants immediate access to premium web content.

Premier Partner
Actively engage to upgrade to Premier Membership and unlock premium business and marketing resources to distinguish yourself–such as the collateral builder and Exclusive content.

Premier Elite Partner
Members dedicated to unlocking the power of the Intel platform can earn our greatest distinction through engagement and successful completion of Software Assessments or application validations (when applicable). At this level, you have enhanced resource access as well as your own Intel Account Manager to help you get the most visibility and value from your relationship with Intel.

Each time you upgrade your Software Partner Level, you will unlock additional Intel resources for your entire organization.

You can upgrade your Software Partner Level at any time through active participation and by earning the necessary Qualifying Points within your annual Membership Period.

• Registered Partner: Earn less than 30 Qualifying Points.
• Premier Partner: Earn at least 30 Qualifying Points.
• Premier Elite Partner: Earn at least 100 Qualifying Points and complete at least either one Software Assessment with a result that meets or exceeds suggested values or an application validation (when applicable).

NOTE: Points earned for completing a Software Assessment Tool or application validation can count toward your Qualifying Points.

See which resources unlock ›

How To Earn Points

Eligible Activities: In general, your organization earns points each time one of the activities below is completed by anyone in your organization. Items marked with an asterisk (*) can only earn points once during a Software Partner Membership Period.

Category Maximums: Activities are grouped into different Categories, which set a maximum number of points that can be used to upgrade or renew your organization’s Software Partner Level.

Learn more about upgrading or renewing Software Partner Levels ›

Bonus Points: Occasionally, we will run promotions that assign additional bonus points to select activities.

¹ Earned once per organization per membership lifetime
² Earned once per contact per membership period
³ Earned once per organization per membership period
⁴ Earned once per Software Profile per membership period
⁵ Unlimited per organization per membership lifetime
* Earned points are automatically given upon upgrade or renewal

Resource Availability

As a Software Partner you are provided a range of valuable resources to help you effectively develop, optimize, and market applications optimized for Intel technologies.

As you upgrade your Membership Level, you unlock new resources for your company. Some resources have access requirements in addition to their associated Membership Level.

You can view all resources and their associated Membership Level on this page.

How do I become an Intel® Software Partner?
I have a question about my Account Coverage. Who do I contact?
What are the different Intel® Software Partner Levels?
What resources can my organization access at different Intel® Software Partner Levels?
How does my organization become a Premier Partner or Premier Elite Partner?
What are Qualifying Points?
What are Lifetime Points?
How do I access resources that my organization has unlocked?
Are there any other ways to earn points?
How do I find out about Bonus Point opportunities?
How do Point Categories and Category Maximums work?
What happens if my Organization earns points above a Category Maximum?
What happens to my Organization’s Qualifying Points when I upgrade?
How do you determine which Qualifying Points are carried forward following an upgrade?
Can any additional Qualifying Points be carried forward after Intel® Software Partner Level renewal?
How do I check how many Qualifying Points and Lifetime Points my organization has accumulated?
My organization has earned 100 Qualifying Points, why am I not a Premier Elite Partner?
How long does my Intel® Software Partner Level last?
How do I renew my Intel® Software Partner Level?
What happens if my organization does not earn enough Qualifying Points to renew our current Intel® Software Partner Level?

How do I become an Intel® Software Partner?
Join the Intel® Developer Zone. Register as an Intel® Software Partner, complete the online enrollment and accept the Intel® Software Partner Terms and Conditions. New members will join as Registered Partners, and are able to upgrade to Premier Partner or Premier Elite Partner status by meeting the required membership criteria. Membership is free.

I have a question about my Account Coverage. Who do I contact?
You should first reach out to your assigned Account Manager. You can find his or her contact information the Profile Status module of your Dashboard or Account page.

What are the different Intel® Software Partner Levels?
The Intel® Developer Zone recognizes your commitment to Intel® technology through three different Intel® Software Partner Levels:

Registered Partner
Premier Partner
Premier Elite Partner

Each time you upgrade your Intel® Software Partner Level, you will unlock additional Intel resources for your entire organization.

Learn about upgrading your Intel® Software Partner Level ›

What resources can my organization access at different Intel® Software Partner Levels?
There are a range of valuable resources to help Intel® Software Partners develop, enable and market applications enabled for Intel Architecture.

As you upgrade your Intel® Software Partner Level, you unlock new resources for your organization. Some resources have access requirements in addition to their associated Intel® Software Partner Level.

You can view all resources and their associated Intel® Software Partner Level here.

How does my organization become a Premier Partner or Premier Elite Partner?
You can upgrade your Intel® Software Partner Level at any time by meeting the requirements below within your annual Membership Period. Upgrade takes effect immediately, and lasts for four full quarters.

Learn more about how long Intel® Software Partner Levels last ›

Premier Partner: Earn at least 30 Qualifying Points.

Premier Elite Partner: Earn at least 100 Qualifying Points and complete at least one application validation (either through Software Assessment with a result that meets or exceeds suggested values or other Intel-approved application validation process). NOTE: Points earned for completing a Software Assessment Tool or application validation can count toward your Intel® Software Partner Level upgrade.

• See which activities earn points ›
• Learn more about Software Assessment Tools ›
• Learn more about Membership Periods ›

What are Qualifying Points?
Qualifying Points are the number of earned points (including Bonus Points) that count toward upgrading or renewing your Intel® Software Partner Level. When your level changes due to upgrade or renewal, these points will be “redeemed” based on a when they were earned through a first-in/first-out system.

Any remaining Qualifying Points remaining after an upgrade will carry forward and can be used for future upgrades or renewals. At the end of your Intel® Software Partner Membership Period (four full quarters), any Qualifying Points remaining after processing your potential renewal will expire.

Qualifying Points cannot be earned in any category that has reached the Category Maximum.

What are Lifetime Points?
All Intel® Software Partner points your organization has earned during your membership are tracked. This total, which is only visible to members of your organization, can be seen at any time in the Point Management section of your dashboard. This total never goes down and is not affected by Category Maximums used to manage your Software Partner Level upgrades and renewals.

How do I access resources that my organization has unlocked?
All resources your organization has access to are listed in the Unlocked Resources section of your dashboard. You can also view all resources at any time through the Resource Library.

Are there any other ways to earn points?
The Points Earning Matrix details the full range of normal activities that earn your organization points. From time to time, you will be able to earn additional Bonus Points for select activities to help you upgrade your membership sooner. You can see current Bonus Points opportunities on our Promotions Page.

Bonus Points may be earned in addition to points available for activities detailed on the Points Earning Matrix. Bonus Points may also become temporarily available for additional activities not detailed on the Points Earning Matrix.

How do I find out about Bonus Point opportunities?
You can find current Bonus Points opportunities in the monthly newsletter and through e-mails.

How do Point Categories and Category Maximums work?

As your organization earns points, Qualifying Points are tracked against five categories:
   • Profile
   • Software Development
   • Marketing
   • Engagement
   • Community Leadership

When you reach a Category Maximum, any additional points earned in that category will not count towards the Qualifying Points you need for Intel® Software Partner Level upgrades or renewal.

When you upgrade your Membership Level, you redeem Qualifying Points based on when they were earned in a first-in/first-out system. This will adjust the points you have the in each category, so categories that have reached their maximum may be reopened to earning more points for your next upgrade or renewal.

There are two times when your Category Maximums reset to zero:

• Immediately when you become a Premier Elite Partner. To renew your Premier Elite Partner status, you must earn a full 100 Qualifying Points within your new Intel® Software Partner Membership Period.
• When you reach the end of your current Membership Period. At the end of your Membership Period, Qualifying Points are first redeemed to renew or adjust your Intel® Software Partner Level. Any remaining Qualifying Points expire.

What happens if my Organization earns points above a Category Maximum?
Any points earned beyond a Category Maximum do not count toward your Intel® Software Partner Level upgrade or renewal. We still track all the points your Organization earns from the date you registeredas Lifetime Points– which may be used to unlock premium resources once you reach Premier Elite membership status.

What happens to my Organizations’s Qualifying Points when I upgrade?
Once you earn enough Qualifying Points to upgrade your Intel® Software Partner Level, the required Qualifying Points will be “redeemed,” and the new point total will be reflected in your Point Categories.

Any Qualifying Points your organization has earned but not redeemed for an upgrade will be automatically carried forward to your next Intel® Software Partner Membership Period. These Qualifying Points can be used towards a subsequent upgrade or renewal. The only exception to this rule is the first time you become a Premier Elite Partner, when all your Qualifying Points reset to zero.

How do you determine which Qualifying Points are carried forward following an upgrade?
Qualifying Points are redeemed based on when they were earned using a first-in/first-out system. After redeeming points, categories that may have reached their maximum may be reopened to earn more points. Any remaining Qualifying Points will be carried forward in the same category in which they were originally earned. The only exception to this rule is the first time you become a Premier Elite Partner, when all your Qualifying Points reset to zero.

Can any additional Qualifying Points be carried forward after Intel® Software Partner Level renewal?
No, all unused Qualifying Points will reset at the time of Membership Level renewal.

How do I check how many Qualifying Points and Lifetime Points my organization has accumulated?
There are three places where you can easily check how many points your organization has:

In your Dashboard: The Points Management section displays how many points you need to upgrade and/or renew your Intel® Software Partner Level. Expand the section to see:
   • Your Qualifying Points
   • Which Points Categories can still be used to upgrade or renew your Intel® Software Partner Level
   • The total Lifetime Points earned by your organization

In the header tab at the top of the page: Rollover the text showing your current Intel® Software Partner Level to see how many points you need to upgrade or renew your Intel® Software Partner Level.

In the Organization section of Account Management: The Organization tab shows your points information in the right hand column.

My organization has earned 100 Qualifying Points, why am I not a Premier Elite Partner?
In addition to earning 100 Qualifying Points, you must complete at least one Software Assessment with a result that meets suggested values or one software validation (when applicable) to reach Premier Elite status. The suggested value varies depending on which Software Assessment Tool you use.

Visit the Software Assessment Center ›

How long does my Intel® Software Partner Level last?
Your Intel® Software Partner Level lasts throughout your Membership Period, which takes effect the moment you register, upgrade, or renew and lasts a full four quarters. Depending on when your Intel® Software Partner Membership Period starts, it may last more than a full calendar year, but never less.

Our quarterly schedule runs:
   Q1: January 1–March 31
   Q2: April 1–June 30
   Q3: July 1–September 30
   Q4:October 1–December 31

For example: If you upgrade from Registered Partner to Premier Partner on May 1, you are in the middle of Q2. You immediately have access to all Premier Partner resources, and to ensure you have a full four quarters as a Premier Partner, we count the start of your Intel® Software Partner Membership Period as July 1. This technically guarantees you 14 months as a Premier Partner, regardless of any additional activity with the Intel® Developer Zone.

If you upgrade again to Premier Elite Partner, your Intel® Software Partner Membership Period resets again and is extended for four full quarters from the time of upgrade.

• Learn about upgrading your Intel® Software Partner Level ›
• Learn about renewing your Intel® Software Partner Level ›

How do I renew my Intel® Software Partner Level?
To renew your Intel® Software Partner Level, your organization must earn at least the minimum Qualifying Points required during the current Membership Period.

Qualifying Point Requirements for each Intel® Software Partner Level are:

• Registered Partner: No Qualifying Points required. Complete the annual survey to renew Intel® Software Partner Level.
• Premier Partner: Earn at least 30 Qualifying Points.
• Premier Elite Partner: Earn at least 100 Qualifying Points and complete either at least one Software Assessment Tool with a result that meets or exceeds suggested values or an application validation (when applicable). Qualifying Points earned for completing a Software Assessment can count toward your Intel® Software Partner Level upgrade.

What happens if my organization does not earn enough Qualifying Points to renew our current Intel® Software Partner Level?
If by the end of your Intel® Software Partner Membership Period you have not earned the required Qualifying Points and, for Premier Elite Partners, completed at least one Software Assessment with a result that meets suggested values or an application validation (when applicable), your Intel® Software Partner Level will adjust to Registered Partner or Premier Partner based on what requirements have been met.

Here are the renewal scenarios for each Intel® Software Partner Level:

• Registered Partner:
  • No points required. Complete the annual survey to renew Intel® Software Partner Level.
• Premier Partner:
  • If you have earned fewer than 30 Qualifying Points in your Membership Period, your Intel® Software Partner Level will adjust to Registered Partner.
  • If you have earned more than 30 but less than 100 Qualifying Points, you will renew as a Premier Partner.
• Premier Elite Partner:
  • If you have earned fewer than 30 Qualifying Points in your Membership Period, your Intel® Software Partner Level will adjust to Registered Partner.
  • If you have earned more than 30 but fewer than 100 Qualifying Points, your Intel® Software Partner Level will adjust to Premier Partner.
  • If you have earned more than 100 Qualifying Points, but have not completed at least one Software Assessment with a result that meets suggested values or have not completed at least one application validation (when applicable), your Intel® Software Partner Level will adjust to Premier Partner.
  • If you have earned 100 or more Qualifying Points and completed at least one Software Assessment with a result that meets suggested values, you will renew as a Premier Elite Partner.

The length of your Intel® Software Partner Membership Period is tied to Intel’s quarterly schedule–expiring after your full four quarters have passed.

Our quarterly schedule runs:
   Q1: January 1–March 31
   Q2: April 1–June 30
   Q3: July 1–September 30
   Q4:October 1–December 31

For example: If you upgrade from Registered Partner to Premier Partner on May 1, you are in the middle of Q2. You will immediately have access to all Premier Partner resources, and to ensure you have a full four quarters as a Premier Partner, we will count the start of your Membership Period as July 1. This technically guarantees you 14 months as a Premier Partner, regardless of any additional activity with the Intel® Developer Zone.

Intel® Software Partners

What is the Intel® Developer Zone (Intel® DZ)?
What happened to the Intel® Software Partner Program and the Intel Software Network?
Who should join the Intel® Developer Zone as an Intel® Software Partner?
Why should my organization become an Intel® Software Partner in the Intel® Developer Zone?

Account Setup and Enrollment

Member Account Information

My organization is already a member. How do I join this existing membership?
How can I add a participant to our existing Intel® Software Partner membership?
What is the role of an administrator?
What is my personal profile and why should I complete this information?

Intel® Software Partner Entitlement

How do I become an Intel® Software Partner in the Intel® Developer Zone?
How much does it cost to register?
Will I be required to sign any legal documents to enroll?
Will I be able to request a Corporate Non-Disclosure Agreement (CNDA) between Intel and my organization before providing any data?
I already have an Intel log in ID. Can I use my existing username and password for your program?
I'd like to review the information I provided when I enrolled. Where can I find it?
What will Intel do with the information I provide in my enrollment form?
How do I find out if my organization is already an Intel® Software Partner?

Enable Software and Development

Member Software Profiles and Projects

What is the first step in order to enable my software for Intel technologies?
What happened to my "projects"?
What is a software profile?
Do all members have to create a software profile?
How do I keep track of my participation?
Where can I see all resources available to my organization?
Can I use the Intel® Software Partner logo beside our own logo?

Technical Support

Web and Login Support

How do I reset my password and login information?
What are the supported browsers for the Intel Developer Zone site?
I am getting an error during login after receiving a new password. What should I do?
I am getting web browser Security pop-up messages when navigating the site. Why is this happening?

Intel® Developer Zone (Intel® DZ)

What is the Intel® Developer Zone (Intel® DZ)?
Intel® DZ is a new online destination where individuals and software professionals can look to embrace today's software paradigm shifts and collaborate with Intel to innovate, develop and create solutions on one of the world's leading edge architectures.  When you register as an Intel® Software Partner you begin to get access to a portfolio of resources and tools that support your unique software business needs.

What happened to the Intel® Software Partner Program and the Intel Software Network?
The Intel Software Partner Program and the Intel Software Network merged to create the Intel® Developer Zone. All of your account information including applicable NDAs, projects, assessments, points and contributions has been maintained.

Who should join the Intel® Developer Zone as an Intel® Software Partner?
Registration is open to all organizations and individuals developing software applications on the Intel® Architecture. We offer a wide variety of software resources, networking and business opportunities for development, management and marketing.

Why should my organization become an Intel® Software Partner in the Intel® Developer Zone?
By enrolling and becoming an Intel® Software Partner, you gain access to a broad selection of business, technology and marketing and sales tools that are intended to help you drive to greater business success.

Account Setup and Enrollment

Member Account Information

My organization is already a member. How do I join this existing membership?
You search and then select from a list of existing companies. If your organization does not exist, you can create a new organization. How can I add a participant to our existing organization membership? The organization administrator during enrollment has the ability to invite others via email address. These individuals will receive an invitation. Non-administrators can invite others from the organization profile.

How can I add a participant to our existing Intel® Software Partner membership?
The organization administrator during enrollment has the ability to invite others via e-mail address. These individuals will receive an invitation. Non-adminstrators can invite others from the organization profile.

What is the role of an administrator?
The administrator is the first person to enroll and has the ability to edit your organization profile, manage legal documents, manage participants within your organization membership, approve or decline invitations of participants within your organization membership. The administrator can extend program administration responsibilities to another participant within your organization by visiting your organization dashboard to make this change.

What is my personal profile and why should I complete this information?
Completing the organization profile allows us to provide accurate recommendations to support your enablement activities.

Intel® Software Partner Entitlement

How do I become an Intel® Software Partner in the Intel® Developer Zone?
Click on the "Join the Intel® Developer Zone" or “Register” links found throughout the site to start the registration process.

How much does it cost to register?
There are no fees to register for the Intel® Developer Zone or to become an Intel® Software Partner.

Will I be required to sign any legal documents to enroll?
The organization administrator will need to click to accept the Intel® Developer Zone and Intel® Software Partner Agreements during enrollment.

Will I be able to request a Corporate Non-Disclosure Agreement (CNDA) between Intel and my organization before providing any data?
A Corporate Non-Disclosure Agreement (CNDA) is not required for this program or any of the resources attached. However if you would like to have one in place, Intel does provide a standard agreement which you can request by visiting our Contact Us page.

I already have an Intel log in ID. Can I use my existing username and password for your program?
Yes. During enrollment, you will be asked if you are a member of another Intel program. If you are, you can use your existing username and password to automatically populate the enrollment form. You will need to complete the registration process and provide additional user & organization information.

I'd like to review the information I provided when I enrolled. Where can I find it?
Click on the account link in your dashboard to review your organization account information. Organization administrators can modify organization account information.

What will Intel do with the information I provide in my enrollment form?
Intel has very strict privacy policies that we adhere to. Please view details at www.intel.com/privacy.

How do I find out if my organization is already an Intel® Software Partner?
There is a search field on the site where you can look up and see if your organization is already enrolled in the program.

Enable Software and Development

Member Software Profiles and Projects

What is the first step in order to enable my software for Intel technologies?
The first step is to become familiar with the current Intel technologies. Next follow the custom recommendations in your dashboard. These recommendations will give you the actions required to begin enablement.

What happened to my "projects"?
Project Plans are now Software Profiles. To streamline the enabling process we have also eliminated the Project Completion Report (PCR). All project data were converted to software profiles. These are "containers" to manage related activity and data such as Software Assessment results and associated resources. You can access these through your dashboard.

What is a software profile?
Software Profiles are used to manage related activity and data such as Software Assessment results and associated resources. The data you provide is used to produce development, business strategy and marketing recommendations unique to your product profile. Create a software profile through your dashboard or the software section of your account management page. Every software profile is unique. It is a combination of product name and version.

Do all members have to create a software profile?
It is not a requirement that you share your development with us, but we want to provide you all the support we have available for you to make the most out of our technology. By telling us about your project, you gain access to additional resources designed to support you in delivering your specific solution to market.

How do I keep track of my participation?
Visit your dashboard to view your organization activities within the Intel® Developer Zone.

Where can I see all resources available to my organization?
You can view all available program resources in the Resource Library. Access your dashboard to view locked and unlocked organization resources.

Can I use the Intel® Software Partner logo beside our own logo?
All eligible Intel® Software Partners will be required to adhere to specific usage guidelines for this resource. Guidelines for Logo Usage and required license agreement are accessible when a member is logged into the program and accessing the logo benefit.

Technical Support

Web and Login Support

How do I reset my password and login information?
You will have the option to reset your username and password on any login screen.

What are the supported browsers for the Intel® Developer Zone site?
The Intel® Developer Zone website supports the following browsers: Internet Explorer 8.0 & 9.0; Firefox/Mozilla 3.5x and above; Chrome, Opera 10, Safari 5 and above. Please set your browser settings to accept cookies from this site to avoid any issues. For best results, please use Adobe Flash Player 10.0.

I am getting an error during login after receiving a new password. What should I do?
When you receive a new password it will be a temporary password. You should use that to log into the site. The resulting screen will ask you to reset it by entering the old password (Use the temporary password you received for the first field) and enter your New desired password in the two other fields. (strong password is required - click on the “?” for help with password rules). Once you receive a message that your password was successfully changed you can log into the site with the 'New' password you created. If you have issues with this process contact support by scrolling to the bottom of the IDZ site and clicking on the Contact link in the footer.

I am getting web browser Security pop-up messages when navigating the site. Why is this happening?
These messages will generally appear when moving from a secure part of the site, such as enrollment and login, to non-secure parts of the site. This is normal as Intel uses secure pages to collect any sensitive information. Click continue, but validate that you are on an Intel site. You may be seeing more of these messages if you have upgraded recently, because higher security settings were made the default in later versions of some browsers.