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Confluent launches Build with Confluent helping SIs to tap into $ 60B data streaming market
C onfluent announced Build with Confluent , a new partner programme that helps system integrators , speed up the development of data streaming use cases and quickly get them in front of the right audiences . It includes specialised software bundles for developing joint solutions faster , support from data streaming experts to certify offerings , and access to Confluent ’ s Go-To- Market , GTM teams to amplify their offering in the market .
Build with Confluent makes it faster and easier than ever to monetise realtime solutions built on Confluent ’ s data streaming platform .
“ We are sharing tens of millions of hours of collective data streaming expertise with partners to help them deliver the real-time use case offerings that transform customers ’ businesses ,” said Paul Mac Farland , SVP of Partner and Innovation Ecosystem , Confluent .
“ Through Build with Confluent , we will treat their solutions as if they were built by our own team , helping them succeed in solving customers ’ data challenges and becoming leaders in their space .”
As part of the reimagined Accelerate with Confluent programme , partners can deepen their collaborations to expand their businesses , open more opportunities for growth , and reach new audiences . They can build native integrations with Connect with
Confluent , seamlessly help their customers transition away from traditional messaging systems and Apache Kafka with Confluent ’ s Migration Accelerator , and quickly develop streaming use case offerings with Build with Confluent .
Now , any partner can work hand-in-hand with Confluent to meet the high customer demand for real-time customer experiences and applications .
A wide range of use cases have been built through early access to the programme , including a GenAI bot for airline customer support , fraud detection against AI-powered voice phishing , automated limit increases for credit card users , and real-time telemetry analysis for freight optimisation .
This is only the start with more coming to market as SIs combine their industry expertise with the power of Confluent ’ s data streaming platform . Partners can take advantage of Build with Confluent ’ s transformative programme benefits , including :
Specialised software bundles
This library of quickly deployable software helps partners jump start their solutions . With access to packaged code for the most common data streaming use cases , partners have a strong foundation for developing specialised offerings . They no longer need to start from scratch , freeing up more time and resources to focus on customer success .
Build with Confluent Certification
Through this certification programme , Confluent ’ s industry-experts will help finetune partners ’ solutions and verify that they are built for success . Partners will earn a badge demonstrating their solution has been validated by Confluent experts , maximizes the potential of the Confluent platform , and addresses customers ’ business needs .
Access to sales and marketing resources
By tapping into Confluent ’ s world class GTM teams , partners can speed up the process of discovering their next customer . Confluent ’ s sales and marketing teams will help ensure their solutions reach the right audiences , maximizing visibility and recognition in the market . •
Paul Mac Farland , SVP of Partner and Innovation Ecosystem , Confluent
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