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The Program Program General Glossary Activities Information VMware Development Funds Program Guide FY2023 Effective February 7, 2022 VMWARE CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION | VMware Development Funds Program Guide FY’23 (Effective Jan 29, 2022) | Page 0 of 45
The Program Program General Glossary Activities Information Table of Contents 01 | PROGRAM OVERVIEW • Program Overview • Common Development Funds Eligibility • Development Fund Types • Development Funds Payment Models • In-House Services • Eligible Activity Expenses • Ineligible Activity Expenses • Prior Approval Submission Process • Claim Submission Process • Activities-at-a-Glance 02 | PROGRAM ACTIVITIES • Demand Generation • Enablement • Funded Professionals • Sales Incentives 03 | GENERAL INFORMATION • Business Courtesies and Ethics & Compliance Approval • Administration and Support • General Terms and Conditions 04 | RESOURCES • Glossary VMWARE CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION | VMware Development Funds Program Guide FY’23 (Effective Feb 7, 2022) | Page 1 of 45
The Program Program General Glossary Activities Information The Program VMWARE DEVELOPMENT FUNDS Program Overview PROGRAM GUIDE Common Development This VMware Development Funds Program Guide (Guide) provides information and terms governing use Funds Eligibility of Development Funds provided to VMware partners under the “VMware Development Funds Program” Development Fund Types described in this Guide. Any initially capitalized terms used in this Guide not defined when first used or in the Glossary Section below will have the meaning provided in the Partner Connect Program Guide or a Development Fund partner’s Partner Connect Agreement or other applicable partner program agreement with VMware. Payment Models VMware will reimburse a partner for all or part of the approved costs the partner incurs, or will award In-House Services payment to the partner for attaining goals as part of a Pay-for-Performance activity, up to the amount of Eligible Activity VMware’s allocated Development Funds for a given activity, subject to the terms of this Guide and where Expense Examples applicable any additional incentive program terms & conditions or separate terms agreed by partner and Ineligible Activity VMware to govern the activity. This Guide defines the VMware partner “Routes-to Market” (RTM) and Expense Examples activities eligible for Development Funds. Funding for Eligible Activities (see “Activities at a Glance” page Prior Approval (PA) below) is not guaranteed and is subject to approval ONLY via the Partner Rewards Portal. Use of Submission Process Development Funds under the VMware Development Funds Program and any other VMware partner Claim Submission incentives program are subject to the terms of partner’s applicable partner program agreement with Process VMware, the Partner Connect Program Guide, this Guide, any applicable partner incentives program Activities-at- guide and/or terms & conditions, and any applicable activity/event specific terms. a-Glance DRIVES SUPPORTS marketing activities to benefit both external marketing campaigns, VMware and authorized partners enablement & sales initiatives that generate demand for VMware products DELIVERS REWARDS a return on investment (ROI) greater partners for executing incremental than either party could achieve activities and is not intended to pay independently for a partner’s operating expenses VMware Development Funds Program Development Fund MODELS: Reimbursement and Pay-for- ENROLLED AUTHORIZED For Performance PARTNERS of VMware Payment to non-eligible partners or third-party vendors are not a permitted use of Development Funds. Development Funds are reimbursable to the requesting partner only and must not be forwarded to a third-party or ineligible partner. Specifically, DF activities must be delivered or performed by partner or the vendor that the partner identifies on its DF Claim request (in other words, activities should not be performed by a person or entity other than the one listed on a Claim submission, as such activity would constitute forwarding funds.) VMWARE CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION | VMware Development Funds Program Guide FY’23 (Effective Feb 7, 2022) | Page 2 of 45
The Program Program General Glossary Activities Information The Program Development Funds Eligibility Program Overview Partners meeting the following criteria may participate in this VMware Development Funds Program: Common Development 1 | Be a partner in Good Standing with VMware; Funds Eligibility 2 | Have undergone VMware’s “Partner Due Diligence” process and been approved by VMware Partner Compliance prior to participation in the VMware Development Funds Program (referred to in this Guide also as the “Development Development Funds Program”, the “DF Program” or the “Program”); Fund Types 3 | Be a Transacting Partner with VMware1; and Development Fund Payment Models 4 | Achieve one of the following approved eligibility partner levels / types2: In-House Services Partner Eligibility Tier 3 & 4 Eligible Activity Enrolled Authorized Partner Advanced Principal Expense Examples Ineligible Activity X Expense Examples X If enrolled in the VMware “Ignite Program”, Advanced ✓ ✓ level minimum is waived. Partner-level may be eligible Prior Approval (PA) to VMware’s “Ignite Incentive Program” access with an Submission Process approved Partner Due Diligence (or “DDQ”) Claim Submission Process Eligible Non-Tiered Partner Types3 Activities-at- a-Glance “VMware authorized distributors” & “VMware authorized aggregators” ✓ “VMware Authorized Training Center” (VATC) partners ✓ Additional Criteria for Select Funds3 “Cloud Provider Fund” Be at the Advanced or Principal tier in the “Partner Connect Cloud Provider” track “Hyperscaler Fund” Be at the Advanced or Principal tier in the Partner Connect Cloud Provider track Ignite Fund Must be actively enrolled in the “Ignite Program” “Renewals Fund” Have a minimum of $2M USD in incumbent “Subscription and Support” (SnS) in the incentive quarter Have a signed “Appliance Amendment” to an existing VMware OEM Agreement. 50% co-investment is “Project Market Maker Fund” required to participate if the partner meets the market launch requirement. “OPEX DF Fund” Must meet requirements outlined in the OPEX Funded Lifecycle Incentive Program T&Cs. Please Note: • Footnotes appear below. All partners must follow the requirements and DF Program Terms & Conditions as set forth in this Guide and the VMware Partner Code of Conduct. • A partner will have access to Development Funds for up to one year, depending on when it gains access to the DF Program. Requirements set forth in this Guide and gross bookings will be verified by VMware at the start of every VMware fiscal year, looking 12 months back, to confirm earnings eligibility for that period. If a partner joins mid-year, the 12-month look back will be completed at that point instead. To request participation in the Development Funds program or to check eligibility, contact partner’s “VMware Partner Representative” or partnerconnect@vmware.com. 1 Excludes the OPEX DF fund, which allows for non-transacting partners. 2 Eligibility does not guarantee funding. 3 Partner levels are as per the definitions in the Partner Connect Program Guide. 4 Partners that are participating in the Two-tier Development Funds Execution Model, will have access to Development Funds through their distributor or aggregator. Restrictions apply for partners accessing Development Funds through their distributor or aggregator. As a Development Funds eligible partner, you may consult your distributor on how certain activities may be reimbursable through the distributor’s own access to the Partner Rewards Portal. Note: Receiving Prior Approval from VMware before an activity can start and meeting all Proof of Execution requirements remains mandatory (PoE must be provided to the partner’s distributor for its Claim to VMware). VMWARE CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION | VMware Development Funds Program Guide FY’23 (Effective Feb 7, 2022) | Page 3 of 45
The Program Program General Glossary Activities Information The Program Development Fund Types Program Overview “Common Development Funds” are proposal based and allocated quarterly. These Common Development Funds Eligibility funds are requested by, and may be distributed to, an enrolled, eligible Partner who transacts with VMware. Development Fund Types Common Development Funds are assigned based on strategic business and marketing Development Fund plans. Prior to requesting funds, Partners should be clear about the objective, purpose Payment Models and goals of the proposed activity. In-House Services Eligible Activity Expense Examples Ineligible Activity Have a lifespan of six months Can be invested for any Eligible Must follow the Claim requirements Expense Examples from the beginning of the Activity listed in this Guide, and applicable DF Program Terms funding period unless restricted by Partner Type & Conditions set forth below in this Prior Approval (PA) or Funding Type, see pg. 3 for Guide Submission Process restrictions. Claim Submission Process Program eligibility does not guarantee funding. Partners should speak with their VMWare Partner Representative or email partnerconnect@vmware.com to be assigned a partner contact Activities-at- to discuss investment planning. a-Glance “Contractual Development Funds” are accrued as stipulated for certain global alliance and business partners (“Global Business Partners and Alliances”) in their VMware partner program agreements (new or legacy agreements amended to adopt the Partner Connect Agreement and referred to in this Guide as the parties’ “Master Services Agreement” or “MSA”) and are available to drive marketing activity that benefits overall joint global business opportunities and alliances. Accordingly, Contractual Development Funds develop marketing initiatives and sales campaigns that generate demand for both VMware and our Global Partners and Alliances. Quarterly fund Partners can submit Must follow the Claim Limited for use by the amount and lifespan PAs to deploy requirements process partner for which the of the funds as Contractual in this Guide and Contractual DF has defined in the parties’ Development Funds adhere to the DF been accrued pursuant MSA for any Eligible Program Terms & to the partner’s MSA Activities listed in Conditions as set forth with VMware this Guide below in this Guide VMWARE CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION | VMware Development Funds Program Guide FY’23 (Effective Feb 7, 2022) | Page 4 of 45
Program General The Program Glossary Activities Information The Program Development Fund Payment Models Program Overview Common Development Funds Eligibility The Development Funds Program offers two payment models: Development Reimbursement Fund Types For expenses incurred by an eligible claiming partner Development Fund Payment Models A proposal-based program to generate demand for VMware products, to benefit both VMware and the partner, and deliver a return on investment (ROI) greater than either In-House Services party could achieve independently. VMware reimburses partners for approved and Eligible Activity costs that the claiming partner has incurred for: Eligible Activity • Demand Generation; Expense Examples • Enablement; or • VMware Funded Professionals (vFPs), when applicable Ineligible Activity Expense Examples Funding for Eligible Activities is not guaranteed, and partner proposals are subject to Prior Approval (PA) Prior Approval by partner’s VMware Partner Representative (as/where applicable Submission Process partner’s Partner Business Manager (PBM) or Partner Marketing Manager (PMM)). Claim Submission Email VMware at partnerconnect@vmware.com to be assigned a partner contact Process (references to “Partner Representative” in this Guide refer to VMware assigned partner Activities-at- contacts for those without designated representatives). a-Glance Pay-For-Performance For pre-established goals and milestones The Pay-for-Performance Development Fund model incentivizes a partner’s achievement of negotiated goals during a program quarter. Sales Incentives Quarterly Pay-for-Performance sales incentives reward partners for achieving specified behavioral activity-based goals for the defined program quarter. Pay-for-Performance sales incentives must comply with VMware guidelines and policies applicable to sales incentives as well as the DF Program Terms & Conditions set forth in this Guide and applicable laws. Payment to non-eligible partners or third-party vendors are not a permitted use of Development Funds. Development Funds are reimbursable to the requesting partner with an approved PA only and must not be transferred to a third-party or ineligible partner. Specifically, development fund activities must be delivered or performed by the vendor that the partner submits on the reimbursement Claim (in other words, activities should not be performed by a person or entity listed other than the one stated on the Claim submission, as such activity would constitute forwarding funds). VMWARE CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION | VMware Development Funds Program Guide FY’23 (Effective Feb 7, 2022) | Page 5 of 45
Program General The Program Glossary Activities Information The Program In-House Services Program Overview In-House Services (IHS) are Demand Generation and Enablement services (see “Activities at a Common Development Glance” page below) performed by a qualified authorized partner using its internal resources. Funds Eligibility VMware pre-approval is required for partners to participate in the IHS process. Development Only pre-approved IHS partners may submit an In-House Services claim for the Eligible Activities Fund Types shown in the IHS Activity Matrix table below. Invoices should be raised to the applicable VMware Development Fund entity (VMware, Inc. for U.S. and VMware International Unlimited Company for non-US). Payment Models Fair Market Value (FMV) is the value VMware is willing to reimburse for IHS activity costs of Eligible Activities pursuant to the FMV Matrix which is available on Partner Connect. FMV is In-House Services not for total aggregate costs of an Eligible Activity but applies to the portion of activity costs Eligible Activity that are a partner’s IHS. FMV is a “not to exceed” capped amount, with no exceptions. IHS Expense Examples can only be used for items listed in the IHS Activity Matrix below. Ineligible Activity For a partner’s activities to qualify for IHS eligibility, the partner’s internal marketing resources Expense Examples must meet the following criteria: Prior Approval (PA) 1. Partner must meet Development Funds Program eligibility Submission Process 2. Partner must have completed VMware’s annual VMware Brand Training and have been Claim Submission approved by the VMware Brand Team to create customer-facing marketing collateral Process that meets VMware standards. Activities-at- a-Glance 3. Have IHS "at scale" and the ability to deliver proposed marketing services. Partner capability is supported by partner’s completed VMware “In-House Services questionnaire” and includes the following (which constitutes IHS “at scale”): a. five or more dedicated full-time equivalent (FTE) partner employee marketing resources; b. 10+ marketing projects per quarter; c. Meets four or more capabilities / services listed on the questionnaire; d. IHS questionnaire will be available by request to the VMware Partner Marketing Manager or Representative; e. VMware applicable GEO Marketing Director(s) has/have approved; and f. All approved IHS partners and VMware Marketing Managers / approvers are required to take the IHS oriented “VMware Brand Training” course. Applications to use IHS are accepted and reviewed in Q4 of each VMware fiscal year with IHS status becoming effective in Q1 of the next fiscal year (ergo, applications for FY23 are no longer being considered). Consult your VMware Partner Representative for additional info. Important: vFP and Pay-for-Performance activities are excluded from the In-House Services process and program requirements. VMWARE CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION | VMware Development Funds Program Guide FY’23 (Effective Feb 7, 2022) | Page 6 of 45
Program General The Program Glossary Activities Information The Program Eligible Activity Expense Examples Program Overview Third-party booth / exhibit rental costs: Development Includes booth properties; carpet / flooring, Funds Eligibility furniture & accessories, graphics / signage Common Development Fund Types Third-party venue costs: Room rental, décor, tents, staging, linens, Development Fund table covers, non-refundable security Payment Models deposits In-House Services VMware promotional merchandise: All promotional merchandise must contain a VMware brand Eligible Activity logo. Maximum cost (USD) per item (inclusive of tax, shipping Expense Examples and other related costs): - $25:India and SEAK countries (excluding Singapore) and Public Sector employees in the U.S. Ineligible Activity - $50: All other countries (including Singapore and commercial/ Expense Examples private sector employees in the U.S.) Prior Approval (PA) *See VMware Branding Guidelines and VMware Co-Branding Guidelines Submission Process Rental of audio / visual: Claim Submission Microphones, screens, projectors, iPad or Process Authorized equipment, electrical, Internet, lead retrieval associated with an Eligible Activity Activities-at- expenditures to be a-Glance incurred by the Business courtesies as part of an event: claiming Partner Business dinners, networking events, or other non-charitable activities associated with the business activity. The event must be for a legitimate purpose to demonstrate or promote VMware products and services. The social / leisure portion of the overall business activity cannot exceed 25% of the total activity duration or cost. VMware Business and Courtesy spending limits and approvals apply. Business courtesies involving customers VMware Ethics & Compliance (E&C) approval should be obtained in compliance with page 31 of this Guide, specifically for attendees of Public Sector Entities whose costs exceed thresholds as indicated in the Development Funds Program Activity Special Instructions. Contact your VMware Partner Representative for assistance complying with VMware E&C requirements. Marketing & production: Event planning / management, print and design work, advertisements, invitations; includes third- party agency costs associated with work produced Catering: Food, refreshments and / or beverages Development Funds Pre-Funding Policy Claims for prefunding of activity costs will not be approved except for third-party tradeshows and non-refundable event deposits. Non-refundable event reservation expenses incurred may be claimed before the event date with proper PoE as indicated in the Program Activity details. The funding source can be from the quarter in which the event takes place or the date the sponsorship or event deposit was paid. Third-party event deposits cannot be claimed prior to the event unless the deposit is non-refundable and supported by proof of the event cancellation refund policy. VMWARE CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION | VMware Development Funds Program Guide FY’23 (Effective Feb 7, 2022) | Page 7 of 45
Program General The Program Glossary Activities Information The Program Ineligible Activity Expense Examples Program Overview Alcoholic Beverages Common Development Alcoholic beverages cannot be purchased separately; they must be part of the overall restaurant / Funds Eligibility catering service or part of the overall event bill. Common Development Consulting/Lobbying Expenses Fund Types Consulting services that do not generate direct and verifiable joint financial benefit for the partner and Development Fund VMware. Lobbying (legislative or procurement) or lobbying for Public Sector Entities or Public Sector Payment Models Employees (unless pre-approved by VMware’s Government Relations Office). Entertainment Activities In-House Services Development Funds cannot be used for social events or entertainment requiring an admission fee. Eligible Activity Examples include, but are not limited to tickets to sporting events, concerts, shows, theater and similar Expense Examples activities, and illegal or inappropriate entertainment. Ineligible Activity Gift Cards/Gift Vouchers, Raffles/Sweepstakes/Contests/Lucky Draw, and Non-VMware Logo Expense Examples Giveaways Prior Approval (PA) Non-refundable event cancellation fees Submission Process VMware will not reimburse non-refundable event cancellations fees that partners have incurred due to Claim Submission non-execution of the activity where VMware was not at fault. Process Partner Operating Expenses & Facilities (Infrastructure) Activities-at- Development Funds cannot be used for the reimbursement of wages (excludes contracted vFPs and a-Glance Big Bet and Emerging Partner Incentive Program acceleration resources), general maintenance and repair costs, administrative fees or day-to-day operating expenses (including selling, general & administrative (SG&A)). Payments to third-parties on behalf of VMware Development Funds may not be used for the payment of goods or services not ordered by or for the benefit of the partner. Partners are required to report concerns related to potential misconduct to the VMware Ethics Helpline. Reports can be made anonymously through VMware’s ETICA Site Personal Incidental Expenses Personal incidental expenses are not eligible for Development Funds reimbursement. Examples include: snacks, hotel movies, in-flight internet access fees, airline lounge fees, personal excursions, or side trips. Platform Development VMware will not reimburse for platform development costs which include development costs of a system or web- based platform / framework including development costs, charges for server usage, hardware or software required for implementation (i.e., Eloqua or Marketo). Non-eligible capital expenses include: machinery and equipment or other hardware or software purchases, leasing fees, annual subscription or licensing fees. Political / Charitable Activities and Contributions Funding of political or charitable activities or contributions are not allowed. Examples include; fund raisers, and charitable components of an event, i.e., sponsorship of a charity golf tournament, sponsoring prizes and giveaways. Reclaimable Taxes Underlying taxes incurred by a partner are an ineligible expense and should be excluded from the reimbursement Claim. VMWARE CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION | VMware Development Funds Program Guide FY’23 (Effective Feb 7, 2022) | Page 8 of 45
Program General The Program Glossary Activities Information The Program Ineligible Activity Expense Examples Program Overview Travel and Lodging Common Development Any travel and associated travel expenses such as hotel, transit (e.g., rental car), etc., except for the Funds Eligibility reasonable and customary expenses for (a) end user customer travel associated with VMware executive briefings at an approved facility and (b) travel related to vFP services as specified in a “vFP Development Fund Types Addendum” to a partner program agreement. Travel is reimbursable only when noted in the Development Funds activity. Development Fund Payment Models Tradeshow Booth Purchase or Construction Development Funds cannot be used for the purchase and construction, including warehouse storage In-House Services fees of a tradeshow booth that goes above and beyond the items which are included in the sponsorship package (if package says booth area with x number of tables and chairs that is acceptable, Eligible Activity but DF cannot be used for upgrading the area with a different booth). Expense Examples VMware Products & Services Ineligible Activity Expense Examples Development Funds cannot be used to purchase any VMware Products or Services that are purchased directly from VMware or a third party. Prior Approval (PA) Submission Process VMware Attendee Registration Fees or Attendance Cost Development Funds cannot be used for a VMware employee to attend or register at an event or cover Claim Submission a VMware employee’s attendance costs. Process VMware Sponsorship of a Partner Self-Hosted Event Activities-at- a-Glance Development Funds cannot be used for sponsorship packages in a partner’s own tradeshow, conference, summit or other event, where VMware pays a pre-set fee to the partner in exchange for VMware’s participation in the partner’s event. A sponsorship prospectus of activities offered to VMware for a flat fee would be considered a VMware operating expense (OPEX). VMware Training Credits and Certification Exam Vouchers VMware Event Attendance Passes VMware attendance passes for events, such as but not limited to VMworld, vFORUM, and EMPOWER, are ineligible Development Funds expenses. VMware Event Sponsorship Sponsorship cost of VMware events, such as but not limited to VMworld, vFORUM, and EMPOWER, are ineligible Development Funds expenses. VMWARE CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION | VMware Development Funds Program Guide FY’23 (Effective Feb 7, 2022) | Page 9 of 45
The Program Program General Glossary Activities Information The Program Prior Approval Submission Process Program Overview Common Development Funds Eligibility FUND Development PRIOR APPROVAL (PA) Fund Types Development Fund Payment Models Submit Prior Approval requests via An approved PA reserves funds Partners can cancel both START OF ACTIVITY Partner Rewards Portal. All requests for an activity approved and unapproved PA will be assigned a unique PA. The PA activity start and end dates requests before a Claim is A PA must be approved in the Partner must fall within the 6-moth lifespan of submitted through the Partner In-House Services the Development Fund selected for Rewards Portal Rewards Portal prior to start an activity that activity. Activities and expenses otherwise it will be denied by VMware If cancelled or denied, funds are must occur within the activity start returned to the fund controlled by auditors. Minimum amount for a PA and end dates on the approved PA submission is US$500 across all Geos. It form. The original PA approval date the applicable PMM to be reallocated. A PA request cannot Eligible Activity is recommended that a partner submit a PA at least 7 days (or 2 weeks if E&C can only be taken into consideration be edited once a Claim is made Expense Examples for Sales Incentive activities where against it. approval is required) before the ONLY the amount is reduced or when expected activity start date or partner VMware changes the fund the will run the risk of the PA request not being approved. partner selected. Ineligible Activity Expense Examples Prior Approval (PA) Partner will enter activities for the A PA must be approved by VMware An approved activity All activity, partner spend, and Submission Process upcoming quarter on to its plans using within the Partner Rewards Portal must be executed PoE dates MUST align within the the “Partner Investment Planner inside” A partner can edit a PA at any point prior to before the fund expiry DF fund life selected on the PA on the Partner Rewards Portal submitting a Claim. However, if a PA is date Partners must submit Claims within If a partner does not use the “Investment edited it will re-route for review and the new approval date will be used when 60 days of the activity end date or Claim Submission Planner”, it cannot create a Prior Approval before the last day of the fund life, request. Only exception is for Ignite determining if the Claim can be paid out, as whichever comes first. Process Program and Renewals Program PAs which activities must be approved by VMware will not go through the Investment Planner. prior to the partner starting the activity. Activities-at- a-Glance Prior Approval Details • Partners must use the Investment Planner option in the Partner Rewards Portal to submit their plans for upcoming quarters to autogenerate their PAs when funds become available. The only exception will be for the Renewals Program and Ignite Program, partners in these Program will need to create their PAs directly in the Partner Rewards Portal. • All partners must create a PA request and obtain PA approval to participate in Development Funds activities. • Submitted activity requests are approved in VMware’s discretion based on VMware’s strategic objectives, the ability to generate demand for VMware products, and deliver the expected Return on Investment (ROI). • Costs associated with activities undertaken without an approved Prior Approval will NOT be reimbursed. PAs must be obtained prior to execution, and the PA start date needs to be post VMware’s PA approval date. • Activities, Prior Approvals, and Claims must be submitted / completed during the corresponding fund life. The FY23 Common Development Fund lives are shown in the table below (Contractual Development Fund lives are a function of applicable MSA and program terms): VMware – DF FY23 Funding Periods Fiscal Year Quarter Quarter Start Quarter End Fund End Date Q1 29-JAN-22 29-APRIL-22 29-JULY-22 Q2 30-APRIL-22 29-JULY-22 28-OCT-22 FY23 Q3 30-JULY-22 28-OCT-22 03-FEB-23 Q4 29-OCT-22 27-JAN-23 5-MAY-23 VMWARE CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION | VMware Development Funds Program Guide FY’23 (Effective Feb 7, 2022) | Page 10 of 45
The Program Program General Glossary Activities Information The Program Claim Submission Process Program Overview Common Development Funds Eligibility FUND Development CLAIM Fund Types END OF ACTIVITY Claims must be submitted and Development Fund approved within 60 days after Payment Models the activity end date or before the fund expires, whichever The Claim will be routed for All Claims must be submitted comes first approval by the audit team before the end of the fund life. The audit team will review all elements Any Claim which has not been In-House Services of the Claim within 2 business days of submitted AND approved by the end submission to ensure it meets all activity of the fund life will be denied requirements, including E&C approval, before providing approval. Eligible Activity Expense Examples Common and Contractual Development Funds participants will provide proof Ineligible Activity against the claimed activity as defined in Expense Examples this Guide and must provide information regarding the ROI. Claims will either be approved and A partner should submit a Claim as early as paid out within 30 business days, Prior Approval (PA) possible and include: denied, or placed on hold. Submission Process • Reimbursement Activities will require PoE that If a Claim goes on hold, a partner must get proves claiming partner’s incurred expenses. all PoE submitted and Claim approved • Pay-for-Performance Activities will require PoE before the PA expiry date, which is Claim Submission that proves performance achievement. calculated 60 days from activity end date. Process Activities-at- a-Glance Claim Details • Partners may claim funds at any time throughout the funding period. All required Proof of Execution must be submitted with the Claim, as the Claim can only be submitted once. If all PoE is not provided, the Claim will be audited based on provided PoE and actioned on accordingly. • The required PoE must accompany Claims for reimbursement. Claims must be submitted and approved within 60 days after the activity end date as PAs expire 60 days after the activity end date and cannot be claimed thereafter. • Minimum Claim pay-out is $500 USD. Claims for less than $500 USD will be denied. • Claiming partner must be listed as the bill-to on third-party invoices or claiming partner must be an approved In-House Services partner by VMware to submit its invoice for eligible In-House Services activities and subject to Fair Market Value. • Funds expire if the PA is not claimed, or the Claim is not validated prior to the PA expiration date. If a Claim is not submitted within 60 days after the activity end date, with all required documentation, the PA will automatically close and NOT be paid. • The final eligible reimbursable amount will be reflected in the approved PA request. VMware will pay no more than the reimbursable amount listed on the approved PA. If the PoE submitted is less than the approved PA, the Claim will be paid out at the lesser Claim amount. Reimbursement for approved Claims will be paid within 30 business days of Claim being approved for payment. • A Claim being raised by one partner cannot be split and paid out to multiple partner entities or multiple entities within the claiming partner. The partner that raises the Claim is the partner that will be entitled to receive DF. If more than one partner benefits from an activity, a PA must be raised by each partner splitting the total cost. VMware will not directly reimburse any third-party vendor on behalf of a partner. This is the partner’s sole responsibility. • Activities, Prior Approvals and Claims must be submitted / completed during the corresponding fund life. The FY23 fund lives are shown in the table below: VMware – DF FY23 Funding Periods Fiscal Year Quarter Quarter Start Quarter End Fund End Date Q1 29-JAN-22 29-APRIL-22 29-JULY-21 Q2 30-APRIL-22 29-JULY-22 28-OCT-21 FY23 Q3 30-JULY-22 28-OCT-22 03-FEB-22 Q4 29-OCT-22 27-JAN-23 5-MAY-22 VMWARE CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION | VMware Development Funds Program Guide FY’23 (Effective Feb 7, 2022) | Page 11 of 45
The Program Program General Glossary Activities Information The Program Activities-at-a-Glance Program Overview All Development Funds must be used for the below “Eligible Activities”, with accompanying Common Development PoE, focusing on VMware products and services. Failure to meet the criteria will result in Funds Eligibility denied PA requests or Claims for reimbursement. The following is an overview of the Development activities that Development Funds can be used for (activity detail is included in the “Program Fund Types Activities” section of this Guide): Development Fund Payment Models Demand Generation Enablement In-House Services Business Intelligence & Web Analytics (Behavioral Partner Readiness Events Marketing) Eligible Activity Partner Sales Tool Development Expense Examples VMware Customer Case Study Ineligible Activity Expense Examples VMware Certification Training: Tele Sales & Appointment Setting VMware Authorized Training Prior Approval (PA) Delivered Submission Process Digital Marketing Claim Submission Process Delivery of VMware Certification Training or VSP / VTSP Activities-at- Print Marketing Accreditation (VATC Only) a-Glance Integrated Marketing Campaign Funded Professionals Paid Search Engine & Social Media Ad Placement VMware Funded Professionals (vFP) VMware Promotional Merchandise Sales Incentives VMware Executing Briefing VMUG & Industry Events: Sponsorship Sales Incentives VMware Concierge Campaign Customer / Partner Event: Demand Focused VMware reserves the right to change program qualification, participation requirements and Eligible Activities as required. Partners should always refer to this Guide (published on Partner Connect) to reference the latest version, inclusive of the latest updates. The English language version of this Guide is the binding version; translations are provided as a courtesy and are not binding. VMWARE CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION | VMware Development Funds Program Guide FY’23 (Effective Feb 7, 2022) | Page 12 of 45
The Program Program General Glossary Activities Information Activities-At-A-Glance Demand Funded Enablement Professionals Sales Incentives Generation Business Intelligence & Web Analytics (Behavioral Marketing) The aggregation and analysis of customer / prospect online data for the purpose of transforming that data into usable and actionable information to improve VMware products / services / solutions and Customer / prospect target marketing to increase sales. Business Courtesies IHS ROI PoE Requirements Ineligible Expenses Allowed Eligible Estimated VMware • Third-party itemized invoice • List subscriptions product/service (Partner Operating pipeline • Readout of analysis: Report of Expenses and results (KPIs) with Facilities recommended actions to be No No (Infrastructure) taken as a result of the analysis • Consulting Expenses • Travel and Lodging Expenses Examples of Eligible Expenses • Datamining • Data analysis • Data cleansing • Website session monitoring • Use of web tracking tools to track and analyze user behavior • End-user customer profiling • Non-subscription-based list purchase • Non-contractual user access to third-party platform and / or data tools • BI reporting surveys Special Instructions • Business intelligence (BI) results should be used to make data driven informed decisions around VMware / partner business planning and go to market strategies, improve opportunities for the potential of increased sales and better customer engagement across social or other online platforms. • Third-party created assets that represent positioning or performance of VMware products require VMware approval. VMWARE CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION | VMware Development Funds Program Guide FY’23 (Effective Feb 7, 2022) | Page 13 of 45
Program General The Program Glossary Activities Information Activities-At-A-Glance Demand Funded Enablement Professionals Sales Incentives Generation VMware Customer Case Study Development of a print or digital case study that details an end user customer’s positive experience with VMware. Must highlight how a VMware product or service solved an end user customer’s business problem, benefit received by customer, and customer’s endorsement of VMware. Business Courtesies IHS ROI PoE Requirements Ineligible Expenses Allowed Eligible • Third-party itemized invoice or receipt with an item N/A description, date of service, and total amount • Travel and Lodging • Final version of VMware Case Study in digital format (.pdf, Expenses video link, or other accepted formats, as applicable) with VMware name or logo visible No No • VMware Authorized • If the creation of the case study requires in-person Training Center participation, the partner must provide the completed VMware Partner-Led In-Person Event DF Request Form on (VATC) Partners not the PA. eligible for Case Study reimbursement Examples of Eligible Expenses • Print or digital case study • Development, writing, production costs to produce the case study • Print and distribution / publication costs Examples of Eligible Expenses • Must reference VMware and display the VMware logo per VMware Branding Guidelines. • Please follow “VMware Case Study” template format and VMware Branding Guidelines. To gain access to the VMware Case Study template please contact references@vmware.com. Print and distribution / publication costs. • Partner-led in-person events may be held but must follow the requirements listed in the VMware Partner-Led In-Person Events DF Request Form on the PA and provide the in-person event PoE listed above or the Claim will be denied, no exceptions. Note: VMware strongly recommends and encourages partners to have all attendees sign a liability waiver/release or event participation acknowledgment as outlined in the VMware Partner-Led In-Person Event DF Request Form. VMWARE CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION | VMware Development Funds Program Guide FY’23 (Effective Feb 7, 2022) | Page 14 of 45
The Program Program General Glossary Activities Information Activities-At-A-Glance Demand Funded Enablement Professionals Sales Incentives Generation Tele Sales & Appointment Setting Outbound lead generation telemarketing campaigns that target end-user customer / prospects that promote VMware or VMware alliance joint products or solutions. Business IHS ROI PoE Requirements Ineligible Expenses Courtesies Allowed Eligible Estimated VMware • Third-party itemized invoice or • Raffles/Contests/Lucky pipeline In-House Services approved Draws, Non-VMware partner generated line item- logo giveaways, gift invoice billed to VMware cards / gift vouchers • Call script featuring VMware • Partner Operating product or solution messaging No Yes Expenses and Facilities (Infrastructure) • Call list qualified lead list including PA #, activity name, prospect company name, prospect email domain, and prospect country the provided excel template.5 Examples of Eligible Expenses • Tele sales • Sales appointment setting • Contact list opt-in verification • Partner call blitz campaign • Database cleanup (qualifying leads) • Database or list acquisition costs (rental or purchase) • Sales / service script development Special Instructions • Database / list purchase / rental must be tied to campaign. • Invoice dates must align to campaign dates. 5 Personal data collected by partners is stored by VMware to confirm participation in marketing activities for VMware products and service. Partner is responsible for obtaining a consent to permit use and storage of personal information shared with VMware that runs to the benefit of both partner and VMware. VMWARE CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION | VMware Development Funds Program Guide FY’23 (Effective Feb 7, 2022) | Page 15 of 45
Program General The Program Glossary Activities Information Activities-At-A-Glance Demand Funded Enablement Professionals Sales Incentives Generation Digital Marketing Creation of broad reach promotional and brand content for VMware products or solutions in digital marketing targeted at end-user customers or prospects. Must contain a customer call to action. Business Courtesies IHS ROI PoE Requirements Ineligible Expenses Allowed Eligible Estimated For tv ads, radio ads, print publication ads, online banner • Partner Operation VMware and video creation you need to provide the following Expenses and Pipeline PoE: Facilities • Third-party itemized invoice or In-House Service (Infrastructure) approved partner generated line item-invoice billed to VMware Must also include ONE additional form of the following PoE’s: • Screenshot(s) of digital content, showing VMware logo / VMware name • Audio or video file of media broadcast OR TV / Radio Yes7 Yes broadcast script referencing VMware For content that is not a tv ad, radio ad, print publication ad, online banner or video creation partner must also provide: • List of qualified leads or opportunities including PA#, company name, email domain, and country using provided excel template.6 If the creation of digital marketing collateral requires in- person participation, the partner must provide the completed VMware Partner-Led In-Person Event DF Request Form on the PA. Examples of Eligible Expenses • Production and delivery costs, associated Third-party program / project management charges • Emails • Online banners • External web page creation • TV or radio ads • Videos • Digital catalog • Digital ads in professional journal / publications • eNewsletter • Podcasts & webcasts Special Instructions • All documentation must specifically reference VMware and display the VMware logo per VMware Branding Guidelines. • Third-party created assets that represent positioning or performance of VMware products/services require VMware approval. • In-person events may be held but must follow the requirements listed in the VMware Partner-Led In-Person Events DF Request Form on the PA and provide the in-person event PoE listed above or the Claim will be denied, no exceptions. Note: VMware strongly recommends and encourages partners to have all attendees sign a Liability waiver/release or event participation acknowledgment as outlined in the VMware Partner-Led In-Person Event DF Request Form. 6 Personal data collected by partners is stored by VMware to confirm participation in marketing activities for VMware products and service. 7 Small gifts of de minimis/minor value are acceptable. VMWARE CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION | VMware Development Funds Program Guide FY’23 (Effective Feb 7, 2022) | Page 16 of 45
Program General The Program Glossary Activities Information Activities-At-A-Glance Demand Funded Enablement Professionals Sales Incentives Generation Print Marketing Creation of broad reach promotional and brand marketing content for VMware products or solutions in print targeted at end user customers / prospects. Must contain a customer call to action. Business Courtesies IHS ROI PoE Requirements8 Ineligible Expenses Allowed Eligible Estimated • Third-party itemized invoice or In- • Partner Operation VMware House Service approved partner Expenses and Pipeline generated line item-invoice billed to VMware Facilities Yes9 Yes (Infrastructure) • Copy of print collateral featuring the VMware logo or VMware name and publication name or logo Examples of Eligible Expenses • Production and delivery costs, associated third-party program / project management charges • print catalog • Ads in professional journal / publications • Newsletters Special Instructions • All documentation must specifically reference VMware and display the VMware logo per VMware Branding Guidelines. • Third-party created assets that represent positioning or performance of VMware products require VMware approval. 8 Personal data collected by partners is stored by VMware to confirm participation in marketing activities for VMware products and service. 9 Small gifts of de minimis/minor value are acceptable. VMWARE CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION | VMware Development Funds Program Guide FY’23 (Effective Feb 7, 2022) | Page 17 of 45
Program General The Program Glossary Activities Information Activities-At-A-Glance Demand Funded Enablement Professionals Sales Incentives Generation Integrated Marketing Campaign A campaign composing of multiple eligible Development Funds demand generation activities that are performed together to promote a consistent message to a specific audience which ultimately turns leads into end user customers. Business Courtesies IHS ROI PoE Requirements10 Ineligible Expenses Allowed Eligible Estimated • Partner Operation Expenses VMware • List of qualified demand gen activities and and Facilities (Infrastructure) corresponding information provided at time of Pipeline PA submission using this excel template • Raffles/Contests/Lucky • At claim time, all PoE specified on Draws, Non-VMware logo template provided during PA submission giveaways, gift cards / gift must be submitted in order to receive vouchers reimbursement. (i.e., itemized invoices, attendee/lead lists, presentation with • Consulting Expenses VMware logo, etc.) • Platform Development • If hosting a partner-led in-person event, Yes the partner must provide the completed • Travel and Lodging Expenses VMware Partner-Led In-Person Event DF Yes (excluding Request Form on the PA items • Personal Incidental Expenses • If the Partner-Led Event is anticipated to have 25 listed below) or more persons in attendance, then at time of • Alcoholic Beverages claim the partner must also submit proof of • Entertainment Activities execution that shows a live virtual offering was run in parallel with the Partner-Led Event (e.g., • Political / Charitable Activities the invite or agenda mentioning the virtual and Contributions version and how to participate virtually, whether or not any attendees use the virtual option). • VMware attendee registration fees or attendance cost • VMware Sponsorship of a Partner Self-Hosted Event Examples of Eligible Expenses • Digital Marketing • Print Marketing • Paid Search & Social Media Ad Placement – not IHS eligible • Promotional Merchandise – not IHS eligible • Partner/Customer Event: Demand Focused • Tele Sales & Appointment Setting • Business Web Analytics & Web Analytics (Behavioral Marketing) – not IHS eligible • Catering expenses – not IHS eligible Special Instructions • To use the Integrated Marketing Campaign Activity, partner must upload the completed template during PA submission. If the partner’s PA request is missing the template, partner’s claim will be denied. • When using In-House Services for IHS eligible components as part of the integrated marketing campaign activity, partner must follow the FMV caps. If partner’s invoices are over the cap, the Claim will be paid out at the cap. • Additionally, when using In-House Services, the total for the IHS components of the activity cannot be more than the sum of the activity caps for the respective activity caps, cost caps are listed in the Fair Market Value Matrix Table. If partner is submitting a PA for only one activity type, the partner should open a PA request for the specific activity type. • 3rd party created assets that represent positioning or performance of VMware products/services require VMware prior approval. • In-person events may be held but must follow the requirements listed in the VMware Partner-Led In-Person Events DF Request Form submitted with the PA request and provide the in-person event PoE listed above for the Claim or the Claim will be denied, no exceptions. Note: VMware strongly recommends and encourages partners to have all attendees sign a Liability waiver/release or event participation acknowledgment as outlined in the VMware Partner-Led In-Person Event DF Request Form 10 Personal data collected by partners is stored by VMware to confirm participation in marketing activities for VMware products and service. VMWARE CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION | VMware Development Funds Program Guide FY’23 (Effective Feb 7, 2022) | Page 18 of 45
The Program Program General Glossary Activities Information Activities-At-A-Glance Demand Funded Enablement Professionals Sales Incentives Generation Paid Search & Social Media Ad Placement Ad placement on Internet search engines or social media sites to increase website traffic / visits to sites that promote VMware and VMware products. Business Courtesies IHS ROI PoE Requirements11 Ineligible Expenses Allowed Eligible Estimated • Third-party itemized invoices or • Partner Operating VMware receipts Expenses and Facilities pipeline • List of qualified leads or opportunities (Infrastructure) (online conversations) including: PA#, company name, email domain, • Platform Development and country using provided excel template Must also include ONE additional form of the following POE’s: No No • Keyword report showing search date, number of clicks, and number of impressions • Screenshot of VMware search engine online content placement showing VMware name or logo, with dates, if possible, of ad placement • Screenshot of VMware social media content placement showing VMware name or logo Examples of Eligible Expenses • Supporting third-party database or third-party web landing page hosting fees to promote assets, third-party production costs (supported with a third-party invoice and / or receipts) • Third-party paid content syndication services • Paid search engine marketing (SEM) • Paid search ad placement • Paid keyword search on Google or other search engines 11 Personal data collected by partners is stored by VMware to confirm participation in marketing activities for VMware products and service. VMWARE CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION | VMware Development Funds Program Guide FY’23 (Effective Feb 7, 2022) | Page 19 of 45
Program General The Program Glossary Activities Information Activities-At-A-Glance Demand Funded Enablement Professionals Sales Incentives Generation VMware Promotional Merchandise Purchase of low-value VMware logoed promotional merchandise to promote VMware and / or VMware products/services as part of a demand generation activity or to promote lead capture activities associated with an event. Business Courtesies IHS ROI PoE Requirements Ineligible Expenses Allowed Eligible N/A • Third-party itemized invoice / • Cash or cash receipt showing qty purchased, equivalent (i.e., gift item description, cost per item cards / gift vouchers) and total cost promotional benefits in any form are not • Final photo of the merchandise No No allowed with VMware logo prominently displayed and unaltered • Gift cards / Gift vouchers, Non- VMware logo giveaways, Raffles Examples of Eligible Expenses • Third-party shipping / handling charges • Third-party creative • Production • Fulfillment charges • VMware logoed items or VMware and partner co-logoed items only: pens, journals, cups, water bottles, apparel, or other VMware logoed promotional item • Maximum of $25 (USD) spend per item per person for SEAK countries (excluding Singapore) and Public Sector employees in the U.S. All other countries (including Singapore and commercial/private sector employees in the U.S.) is a maximum of $50 spend (USD) per item per person. Special Instructions • All items must include VMware logo as per VMware Branding Guidelines and can be coupled with partner logo per VMware Co-Branding Guidelines. Items must be purchased from a third party or from the VMware merchandise online store • POE photo requirement not required if merchandise purchased in approved VMware online store with third-party receipt from Brandvia • Claiming partner must be the bill-to party on the receipt / invoice • Maximum cost per item; inclusive of all taxes, gratuities, shipping costs, and other incidental or related costs, (USD): $25 - US public sector employees, India and SEAK countries: Korea, Malaysia, Philippines, Indonesia, Thailand, Vietnam, Brunei, Laos, Pakistan, Cambodia, Bhutan, Nepal, Myanmar, Afghanistan, Maldives, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh VMWARE CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION | VMware Development Funds Program Guide FY’23 (Effective Feb 7, 2022) | Page 20 of 45
Program General The Program Glossary Activities Information Activities-At-A-Glance Demand Funded Enablement Professionals Sales Incentives Generation VMware Executive Briefing An Executive Briefing or meeting for customers of VMware partners held in an approved VMware Briefing Center or Executive Briefing Center location. Customer deal size requirements for briefing center eligibility may apply. Consult your VMware Partner Representative for requirements. See VMware Briefing Center website for details. Business Courtesies IHS ROI PoE Requirements12 Ineligible Expenses Allowed Eligible • Third-party itemized invoice or receipts for end-user Estimated customer lodging and transportation showing name of • VMware Authorized VMware ticketed passenger(s), travel dates, cost, purchase Yes Training Center date, and flight or cabin class. Flight invoice must show pipeline Departure and Arrival Airports (Round Trip (RT) or One No (VATC) Partners not Customer Travel and eligible Way if not claiming RT flight expenses) Lodging MUST have the • Customer invitation and briefing center detailed approval of VMware E&C • Meals, customer agenda with event date(s) compliance office before the invite is extended to the end dinners and Customer attendee list to include: PA#, event date, company name, email domain, and country using user customer. All E&C entertainment provided excel template approvals should be outside of the attached as PoE to claim. scheduled EBC on- • VMware E&C approval required per Page 31 for Public The identification of the Sector Entity customers travel & lodging if over $100 expected number of end site presentation per person user customers from Public date and times are • If hosting a partner-led in-person event, the partner Sector Entities (identify not reimbursable where feasible any specific must provide the completed VMware Partner-Led In- Person Event DF Request Form on the PA Public Sector Employees or • Personal Incidental agents should be noted on Expenses • If the partner-led event is anticipated to have 25 or the PA / Activity more persons in attendance, then at time of claim the partner must also submit PoE that shows a live virtual Description). • Partner Travel offering was run in parallel with the partner-led event Expenses (see Travel (e.g., the invite or agenda mentioning the virtual and Lodging Expenses) version and how to participate virtually, whether or not any attendees use the virtual option). Examples of Eligible Expenses • Approved end user customer travel and associated travel expenses such as hotel, and economy class (coach) air fare. Partner must pay for the end user customer travel and VMware will reimburse the partner directly • Executive briefings in VMware approved briefing location: Palo Alto, CA; Reston, VA; Atlanta, GA; Sydney, AUS; Staines, UK; Bangalore, India; Tokyo, Japan; Cloud Foundation; Munich, Germany; or other VMware VBC / EBC approved location Special Instructions • Partner invitations to end user customers should utilize the “VMware EBC Invitation” template. • Expenses must be specific to dates of VBC / EBC event / visit. • Contact your VMware Partner Representative for assistance with E&C requirements. • In-person events may be held but must follow the requirements listed in the VMware Partner-Led In-Person Events DF Request Form on the PA and provide the in-person event PoE listed above or the Claim will be denied, no exceptions. Note: VMware strongly recommends and encourages partners to have all attendees sign a Liability waiver/release or event participation acknowledgment as outlined in the VMware Partner-Led In-Person Event DF Request Form. 12 Personal data collected by partners is stored by VMware to confirm participation in marketing activities for VMware products and service. VMWARE CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION | VMware Development Funds Program Guide FY’23 (Effective Feb 7, 2022) | Page 21 of 45
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