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FUTURE TECHNOLOGY qualification requirements for the programme and has yet to achieve measurable activity or certifications. New service provider coverage model and partner programmes The company has implemented specific programmes that support each level of specialisation and go-to-market strategies. This includes providing visibility into ServiceNow’s product roadmap. These programmes will help partners build ServiceNow technology practices and managed services offerings that are powered by the Now Platform and workflows. ServiceNow has created a dedicated business development team to support the top global and regional service providers. It also has launched a new programme for service providers who innovate on ServiceNow’s workflow products or INTELLIGENT TECH CHANNELS INTELLIGENT TECH CHANNELS Issue 25 platform. A new ServiceNow reference design validation process encourages service providers to build their own offerings powered by the Now Platform. In order to better address the unique needs of partners who serve public sector customers operating in a highly regulated environment, ServiceNow has established a new programme to help its partners more effectively respond to public sector customer opportunities. Initially, the programme will focus on partners serving U.S. Federal customers; over time, the programme will expand to include state, local and education and will be extended to partners in Europe and Asia as well. As the foundation of the global partner ecosystem transformation, ServiceNow has established a new global-regional joint engagement framework to enhance joint go-to-market consistency and predictability, a new next-generation deal registration process and a global Partner Concierge Service Center (5x24) to simplify the way partners engage with ServiceNow and ensure that they have the support they need to be successful. The global partner organisation also has put in place a new, joint go-to-market governance model, unified enablement and progressive training programmes to lower the cost of training and accelerate time to certification across the global partner ecosystem. “The announcement represents a strategic pivot to engage with our global and regional partner community in a world-class manner. Our goal is to enable our partners to be successful as they grow their ServiceNow practices and managed services offerings. At ServiceNow, we are committed to making partner success synonymous with customer success,” Parsons continued. ˜ 35