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Source Vendors ISV SaaS Provider IaaS / PaaS Provider MSP Services Definition Input / Output from Providers Core First for Cloud Platform Service Delivery TM Contract SLA Service Definition Service Catalogue Builder Onboarding Process Webstore Brand Control Reseller Partner Integration Integration Development Procurement Portal MSP / XSP Billing and Reporting Cloud Service Management ISV / SI End User Services Profile reports in order to track their resources being used in the cloud. A diverse set of reports are available to provide specific data which can be used for planning purposes, as well as tracking and managing installed bases, helping resellers to decide on strategic initiatives which boost profitability. • In-House Services and Support With First for Cloud, resellers have access to full service and support regarding the full range of cloud reseller issues ranging from technical through to financial and operational. • Subscription Management First for Cloud enables resellers to manage the complexities associated with the lifecycle of all provisioned cloud services, easily and centrally. • Single Sign-On Access This feature allows cloud customers to simplify the management of multiple passwords from multiple vendor services, down to just one single password and access point, thus avoiding the unneccessary hassle and complexity of multi-vendor password management. Customisation and Value ENHANCEMENT One of the main features of any webstore set up through First for Cloud, is the potential for customisation. Cloud services are supplied by the First for Cloud Services Catalogue and a reseller has the ability to select which services they 09 | www.firstdistribution.co.za