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Whether you’re looking to develop apps for the BlackBerry® platform, sell BlackBerry products, incorporate BlackBerry content into your curriculum or access development, marketing and training resources, Research In Motion (RIM) offers a program to help you succeed.
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Sales and marketing partnerships
If you’re an Independent Software Vendor (ISV), Content Provider, System Integrator, Hoster or Professional Service Provider, RIM can provide a number of resources to help you promote your solution, build revenue and increase sales.
BlackBerry Alliance Program
Become part of the BlackBerry Alliance Program and access the scope and support of a global leader. With the BlackBerry Alliance Program, your company can gain access to industry-leading resources in technical development, training, distribution and marketing of your apps/solutions to help you expand your business opportunities and realize your full potential.
- Learn more about the BlackBerry Alliance Program
- View the BlackBerry Alliance Program Guide
- Visit the BlackBerry Alliance Partner Directory
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Development resources
The BlackBerry® Developer Zone provides a centralized place to find self-study resources and download development tools to help you develop apps for BlackBerry smartphones or the BlackBerry® PlayBook™ tablet.
If you're looking for access to BlackBerry devices for development and testing purposes, join the BlackBerry Alliance Program.
BlackBerry Developer Zone
Visit the BlackBerry Developer Zone to learn about development approaches for the BlackBerry platform and download free development tools. Learn about services to help you sell digital goods within your apps, incorporate in-app advertising or analyze the performance of your apps. You can also find product documentation, sample code and simulators.
- Visit the BlackBerry Developer Zone
- Read the Inside BlackBerry Developer’s Blog
- Connect with other developers in the support forums
BlackBerry Alliance Program
Join the BlackBerry Alliance Program to access development, marketing and sales resources. Benefit from the BlackBerry Loaner Device and BlackBerry Discount Device Purchase Programs.
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Reselling and distribution
Become a BlackBerry reseller if you’re a technology or mobile solutions reseller who wants to sell BlackBerry products and services.
BlackBerry resellers
As a BlackBerry reseller, you can generate revenue by selling BlackBerry® Technical Support Services contracts, BlackBerry® PlayBook™ tablets, BlackBerry® Authentic Accessories for smartphones and tablets, and BlackBerry software such as the BlackBerry® Enterprise Server and BlackBerry® Mobile Voice System.
To help grow your business and reach new customers, you’ll also have access to marketing support and incentive programs, sales and technical support representatives, and online sales and technical training curriculum.
- Find out more about becoming a BlackBerry reseller
- Register to become a BlackBerry reseller
- Learn how to get listed in the North American VAR Locator
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Resources for academic institutions
Get access to educational resources to use in your classroom with the free BlackBerry Academic Program. Integrate BlackBerry solutions into your curriculum to help your students learn more about BlackBerry technology.
BlackBerry Academic Program
Register for the BlackBerry Academic Program to receive BlackBerry devices and software, and provide your students with a hands-on learning experience. Assist your students in learning how to develop apps and manage BlackBerry devices and software with curriculum resources in tablet development, mobile application development, BlackBerry administration and BlackBerry support.
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