Welcome to ×2 Connect Bosch Video Partner Program
Time to connect
Connecting with the right partners is key to unlocking business success. Bosch helps system integrators like you grow your business, embrace sustainability, and support predictive solutions. We invite you to register for the new ×2 Connect Bosch Video Partner Program.
×2 Connect is a tiered program: Silver, Gold and Platinum. Each level gives you access to exclusive pricing and benefits based on your annual purchases of Bosch video products. The higher your level, the more benefits you earn.
Exclusive benefits for system integrators
×2 Connect is built to connect you with the sales tools, education and practical business support that will help you build your business today and create new business in the future. With the program, you can benefit from tiered offerings of value-added sales and marketing and product support, according to your membership level including benefits like:
- Exclusive pricing discounts based on partner levels
- Special project registration opportunities
- Advanced Replacement of products to ensure business continuity
| Partner benefit | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Partner benefit Sales support | Description | Silver | Gold | Platinum |
| Partner benefit Recommended discount from DI | Bosch provides a recommended DI pricing indication for different partner levels. | ✔ | ✔✔ | ✔✔✔ |
| Partner benefit Project registration and pricing | Register your Bosch project through our portal to take advantage of additional support. Bosch offers project discount to the distributor for registered projects. | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Partner benefit Product and sales tools | Tools, such as our System Builder and Lens Calculator, make it easier to design Bosch systems. Through our Partner Portal partners get easy acces to all tools availalble. | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Partner benefit Access to demo products | Take advantage of easy acces to demo goods. Higher partner levels get even more discount on demo products. | ✔ | ✔✔ | ✔✔✔ |
| Partner benefit Access to Bosch demo facilities | Reserve access to Bosch demo facilities for private meetings with your customers | - | ✔ | ✔ |
| Partner benefit Lead referrals | Generate new business with end user lead referrals | - | ✔ | ✔ |
| Partner benefit Dedicated Bosch account manager | Direct support from one of our specialized account managers | - | ✔ | ✔ |
| Partner benefit Technical support | Description | Silver | Gold | Platinum |
| Partner benefit Direct phone contact for technical questions | Reach our technical experts directly to support you on technical questions. | - | ✔ | ✔ |
| Partner benefit Email response times | Indication of e-mail response times by Bosch technical support team. | < 4 working days | < 3 working days | < 2 working days |
| Partner benefit Advanced replacement of products direct | Benefit from our advanced replacement service for cameras* to ensure business continuity for your customers. | - | ✔ | ✔ |
| Partner benefit Remote support services: Standard/Emergency 1. Commissioning 2. Troubleshooting 3. Gathering files/information | Services to enhance troubleshooting process or configuration/installation support limited to Bosch portfolio only. Planning required. | - | Charged | Charged |
| Partner benefit Onsite support | Onsite support visit from expert based on agreed planning. Does not include emergency support. Planning required. | - | Charged | Discounted charge |
| Partner benefit Marketing support | Description | Silver | Gold | Platinum |
| Partner benefit Use of Bosch Video Partner Program logo | Make use of Bosch Video Partner Program signifiers to complement your marketing activities | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Partner benefit Joint announcement | Partner can officially announce his entry into the Bosch x2 connect partner program. | - | - | ✔ Joint announcement |
| Partner benefit Listing on Dealer Locator | Boost sales through a listing on our Where to Buy online tool that connects end users with local dealers, national system integrators, and government authorized resellers | - | ✔ | ✔ |
| Partner benefit Recognition plaque | Promote your partnership to customers with a Bosch Video Partner Program plaque | - | ✔ | ✔ |
| Partner benefit Dedicated webpage on Bosch website | Strengthen your brand by promoting your company on the Bosch website | - | - | ✔ |
| Partner benefit Demand generation activities | Co-create a joint marketing strategy (e.g. make shared leaflets). | - | - | ✔ 2 actions per year |
| Partner benefit Training | Description | Silver | Gold | Platinum |
| Partner benefit Bosch Building Technologies Academy online training courses | Build your knowledge with a variety of online training courses on our Video Systems portfolio | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Partner benefit Bosch Building Technologies Academy private training courses | Train multiple employees at once with a private instructor-led training course | - | fee | discounted fee |
| Partner benefit Events | Description | Silver | Gold | Platinum |
| Partner benefit Time to Connect Virtual Partner Event | Join this virtual event for advanced information on new product introductions and new technologies | - | ✔ | ✔ |
| Partner benefit Time to Connect VIP Partner Event | Join this annual event for advanced information on new product introductions and new technologies, and to meet with product specialists and executives | - | - | ✔ |
| Partner benefit Partner Commitments | Description | Silver | Gold | Platinum |
| Partner benefit Partner agreement - accept terms and conditions | Agree to the terms and conditions to become a partner | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Partner benefit Annual sales commitment for Bosch Video Systems (REUP) | Partner levels determined by annual sales volume based on REUP | <100k EUR | >100k EUR | >750k EUR |
| Partner benefit Required training level | Training requirements follow the individual, not the company Cameras | If applicable: Divar IP & BVM | Gold training module | Platinum training module |
| Partner benefit Shared business plan | Work closely with your Bosch account manager to determine project / product targets to maintain partner status | - | ✔ | ✔ |
| Partner benefit Joint marketing of reference cases within target verticals | Joint marketing of shared interesting projects to be communicated on the Bosch website. We will help you to market your projects | - | ✔ | ✔ |
| Partner benefit Voice of the customer | Bosch would like to stay in touch and plans regular sessions to discuss feedback on product launches, marketing initiatives, market developments other exciting topics | | | On demand |
Benefits Key
✔ Available to partner level, multiple checks signifies accelerating benefits compared to other partner levels
- Not available to partner level
* Depends on distributor offering and availability
Access Bosch Video Partner Program
If you would like to take advantage of our ×2 Connect benefits, register by clicking the button below. If you already enjoy our partner advantages, you can directly sign-in to your account here.