IDN Document - ICT

1. ICT Dealer Network1.1. OverviewThe ICT Dealer Network is the brainchild of a group of integrators that approached ICT with avision. This vision was to bring together a network of like-minded professionals, raise the standardswithin the industry, and ensure the high quality installation of ICT products.Recognizing that this was a solution that would benefit everybody – ICT, our integrators, and ourcustomers – we've taken this initiative and made it a reality. Through a series of collaborativemeetings and exercises, we've worked together to officially establish the terms and conditions, andthe benefits available to members.Most importantly, our integrators have been involved from the very beginning and have driven theproject from conception to completion. It's our expectation that the IDN will continue to evolvebased on ongoing input from its members and it will encompass a truly professional group ofcompanies.1.2. Purpose of the IDNThe IDN provides members with the market-leading product innovations, support, and services,needed to provide clients with high quality installations of ICT products.With an emphasis on rigorous standards, including an audited qualification process to ensure ourpartners can deliver high levels of customer satisfaction, the integrity and guidelines of the programencourage members of the IDN to invest in their operations knowing they are supported by themost dynamic electronic security manufacturer in the industry. The advantage to ICT is a clearincrease in market reach, improved customer satisfaction and a network of high quality securityinstallation professionals.While the main aim of the IDN is to protect the Protege GX brand by ensuring that installation of theproduct is carried out to the highest installation standards, there are many more benefits for bothIntegrators and ICT.1.3. Member BenefitsThe IDN has been designed to provide members with a unique set of solutions and benefits,focused on the ICT Protege GX range, to maximize their value proposition and businessprofitability. Key benefits to becoming part of the IDN include:• Brand Recognition: Integrated Control Technology is one of most advanced providers ofunified intelligent electronic and access control solutions around the world. This brandrecognition reduces the barrier to entry for new sales and project specifications. With a provenhistory, Integrated Control Technology is a stable, profitable, knowledgeable business that willbe here to support our IDN members into the future. ICT is recognized as a trusted brand, withIntegrated Control Technology products and systems used every day by tens of thousands ofcompanies worldwide.• Promotion: For ICT to be able to promote our products, we need to be able to provide atrusted installation network. The IDN is actively promoted to consultants, end users andbusinesses looking at deploying ICT products, through the ICT media channels including theICT website, a published list of Certified ICT Protege Integrators, and an IDN brochure. IDNmembers are eligible to promote their business to potential customers and clients via the ICTProtege Community. The higher the certification level the more prominently they will appear onthe list. An annual membership certificate and ICT Dealer Network logo are provided to all IDNmembers. The IDN logo may be displayed on business cards and websites, identifying theintegrator as a qualified ICT professional.4 IDN ICT Dealer Network Terms and Conditions | January 2014