Beta program
The IBM Spectrum Control Beta is a continuous program. It gives you a first look at upcoming features, a chance to influence design, an opportunity to test the new features in your own environment, and a direct voice into the product development process.
There are many reasons why new and existing customers, IBM® Business Partners, and even current members of IBM become part of the Beta program as a tester.
Customer quote: Bob Oesterlin, Sr. Principal Storage Engineer at Nuance: "If you’re a IBM
Spectrum Control user, definitely participate in IBM’s Beta program. It gives you access to the latest features early on, direct access to developers and a great community of other early adopters. I’ve been a part of the IBM
Spectrum Control Beta program for years, and the IBM team has been fantastic and responsive."
Benefits
Some benefits of IBM's Beta program include:
- Gain access to early code and evaluate new product features and enhancements
- You get access to the Beta code before general availability of the product release to determine whether the new features and enhancements are a good fit for your business organization. Once the code is downloaded, you are able to validate and test the new software directly in your environment. You can then identify and then fix any concerns before the code is available saving you precious time and preventing any production issues later on. When the code is made available, you are ready for installation, implementation and to take advantage of the new capabilities.
- Interact with design and development
- The product designers, architects, developers, and testers are integrated into the Beta program to help support the participants. They can assist you with any issues that you might encounter. You can also request an advocate to work with you during the process and post questions on the Beta forum.
- Collaborate with other Beta customers
- The Beta program includes group meetings that provide you with an opportunity to interact with other program participants about your configuration and testing experiences with the beta features. Participants are encouraged to share their experiences with the development team.
- Participate in product education
- The Beta program provides the participants with education on the new features and functions that are available in a Beta. The education is usually done in presentation form on a web conference where you can get a head start in learning about the capabilities.
- Become an IBM reference customer
- After your positive Beta experience, IBM invites you to participate in the reference program. The IBM Marketing team helps you craft a message to let other potential Beta testers know about your success when you adopt and use beta features.
Get enrolled!
To enroll in the Beta program, complete the IBM Spectrum® Control Beta Sign up form.