Becoming validated with Informix software can help you demonstrate your commitment to quality in the IT industry and show your customers your solution meets key IBM integration standards for the Informix data server software. The "Ready for IBM IDS data server software" mark program allows vendors who have undergone the validation process to display the brand mark with their products.

• Designed for Independent Software Vendors (ISV's), Global and Regional Solution integrators.
• Validation of their software solutions for compatibility with IBM for Informix data server software

Value for IBM Business Partners:

• Leverage IBM and Informix Dynamic Server brand equity.
• Product differentiation and broader customer reach.
• Greater customer interest and consideration through assurance.
• Business Partner Connection Portal.
• IBM quote in partner press release.

Value for Customers:

• Authenticated compatibility and high standards of testing for integration with Informix Dynamic Server
• Easy integration of the validated solution with Informix Dynamic Server
• Lower development cost to integrate Informix Dynamic Server with the validated solution.
• Greater value and return of the investment.

The Validation Process Provides:

• No-cost self-validation by partner.
• Worldwide technical support to assist in validation.
• Pointers for obtaining data server software education and training at no charge.
• Handover to Informix technology, marketing and alliance management teams to assist with IBM-BP joint initiatives.
• Sales enablement materials.

For information on becoming a validated Cheetah partner, email the validate team at: validate@ca.ibm.com or visit the validation page.

• Register with PartnerWorld®
• List your solution in the Global Solutions Directory and self-nominate your application for validation.
• Within 3 business days, you will be contacted, provided with details about the program and given information regarding next steps.
• The validation team offers technical support through the entire validation process.
• When the verification process is complete with successful results to the steps assigned by the IDS Validation Team, you will be notified.
• After signing the mark agreement your application will be licensed and entitled to access the Ready for IBM Informix Dynamic Server data server software mark.
• Questions? Contact the IDS Validation Team: validate@ca.ibm.com
• or visit the validation page.