Thank you for your interest in the Sharp Mobile Solution Reseller program. Sharp’s Mobile Solutions Reseller program is designated for a select few resellers that deserve special treatment, rewards and benefits for their efforts in selling, promoting and creating enterprise solutions for the Sharp Zaurus. Our carefully designed program includes all the benefits of sales, marketing and support in order for you to successfully sell your solution.

To become a part of this exclusive group, you must be able to meet the program requirements. This will insure that we give maximum exposure to partners that are serious about being successful partnering with Sharp. The program qualifications are listed below.

To be considered for the reseller program, please read the information on this site and fill out the on-line application form. Your application will be processed by our executive committee, to insure only the best and most committed partners are accepted into this program.

Our goal is to build world-class alliances with top-tier partners.
Our mission is to meet the complete mobile computing needs of our corporate customers.
Our vision is to bring comprehensive, turn-key solutions to market.

Once you have reviewed the detailed information on our Reseller Program, we hope you will agree that we provide the support and incentives required by our solution partners and demanded by our customers.

Sharp Mobile Solutions Reseller Program
Sharp’s Mobile Solutions Reseller program is about partnering and bringing Enterprise Customers together with Mobile Solutions. Our goal, with your support, is to deliver complete end to end solutions to our corporate customers. The Sharp Mobile Solutions Reseller Program is for resellers and integrators that are committed to developing, marketing and selling their solutions together with the Sharp Zaurus. In return, we have designed the program to help you in all these areas. Some of the benefits of the Sharp Mobile Solutions Reseller Program include a Volume Incentive Rebate program, Sales Engineering Support, Marketing and Lead Referral. To find out more about the benefits to the Mobile Solutions Reseller program, click here.

Sharp Mobile Solutions Resellers will also have the opportunity to resell Sharp’s turn-key e-mail solution, Sharp Mobile Services. Sharp Mobile Services, unwired by Aether, is an end to end, secure e-mail solution for corporate customers. It offers connectivity to both Microsoft Exchange servers and Lotus Domino. Unlike other wireless e-mail solutions, it offers attachment handling and access to network user information. As a qualified Sharp Mobile Solutions reseller you will be able to resell Sharp Mobile Services for the Zaurus PDA. To find out more about Sharp Mobile Services, unwired by Aether, click here.

To apply for either program, click here for the on-line application form.

Overview of Program Benefits
Sharp provides service and support in the following areas:

Marketing Support
Sharp offers a variety of marketing and lead generation activities to help drive awareness for your company’s solution. Activities include website promotion, event support and collaboration, joint press releases, and marketing development funds to support direct mailings, joint advertising, and solution literature.

Sales Support
Partners will receive the tools and training they need to sell our joint solutions. Sales leads will be provided directly to the business partner in warranted situations and the Sharp Corporate Sales Team will be available for joint sales calls. Partners are also eligible for discounts on Zaurus evaluation hardware and accessories.

Technical Support
Partners will have access to our partner hotline, dedicated to serving you Monday to Friday, 9 AM to 5 PM EST. Technical support is also available through our website.

For a complete listing of benefits click here.

Why Partner with Sharp?
Sharp is a global company with sales and offices worldwide. We provide our partners with valuable services and support to help you reach new customers and explore new opportunities. Together, we believe we can create and deliver a powerful, mobile solution for the enterprise market.

Here are a few reasons why Sharp is a key mobile solutions partner:

Experience in the PDA Market
Sharp is experienced in the PDA market. Not only did we pioneer PDAs in the US with the introduction of the Wizard, but Zaurus is currently the #1 PDA in Japan.

Commitment to PDA Category
Sharp has an extensive product roadmap and dedicated resources to drive enterprise application development. In addition to enhancing the current Zaurus SL-5500, our future plans include new form factors targeting various PDA markets.

Comprehensive Solutions Provider
Sharp is more than a hardware company - we are a solutions provider. We are aggressively forming key strategic alliances with carriers, enterprise software vendors and System Integrators. We invite you to join the Partner Program and become a part of the Sharp Mobile Solutions family.

Who is Eligible to Join the Partner Program?
This program targets companies who, together with Sharp, can provide a turn-key solution for the corporate marketplace. The following solution providers are eligible to become partners:

Strategic alignment: The Mobile Solution Partner must have a mobile solution, strategy or add significant value to Sharp’s mobile strategy.
Customer Base: The Mobile Solution Partner must identify a customer or customers that are willing to deploy a mobile solution.
Program Commitment: The Mobile Solution Partner must meet the annual minimum product commitment.
Solutions Support Capability: The Mobile Solution Partner must be able to support their solution to their customers.

How do I join the Sharp Mobile Solutions Reseller Program?
To become a Sharp Mobile Solutions Partner, please complete the Mobile Solutions Reseller Application Form.