Pure Storage has updated its reseller, managed services, and distributor programs to deliver a more solutions-focused partner experience, with enhanced enablement and new program tiers.
“The evolution of our partner program builds on the foundational updates we introduced last year, reflecting Pure’s continued investment in enabling partners’ success. The introduction of the Ambassador tier is a key step in helping our partners embed Pure into their solutions. We are also focusing intensely on services, and simplified engagement, while strengthening our dedication to an indirect-first business model,” said Amy Fowler, General Manager, Commercial Line of Business, Pure Storage.
Industry Differentiation and Partner Value
Pure Storage’s updated partner program is designed to stand out by prioritizing verified technical expertise, solution specialization, and operational impact over volume-based participation. Solution Practice Designations and the new Ambassador tier recognize partners with deep knowledge of the Pure Storage platform and who deliver outcomes across multiple solution areas, including AI and analytics, cyber resilience, cloud and application modernization.
The updates focus on data-centric services where storage and data are foundational, particularly in the Managed Services Provider (MSP) program, while distributors play an expanded role in enablement to accelerate partner readiness. For partners, this translates into clear differentiation in the market, faster time-to-productivity, and closer alignment with evolving customer demands. Tools and incentives further support partners in building solutions that scale, simplify operations, and deliver measurable business value.
Partner Program Update Highlights:
- Introducing the “Ambassador” Level for Reseller Program: Pure Storage is adding a new top tier to its program to reward its most skilled partners. The Ambassador tier is designed for a select group of partners who deeply understand the Pure Storage Platform and showcase expertise in solution areas. Ambassador partners will work closely with Pure to develop solution competencies and go-to-market offerings.
- New Recognition for Technical Expertise for Resellers: The program now features Solution Practice Designations to recognize partners who demonstrate they have the skills and tools to drive innovation and move the market forward in four key areas: AI and Analytics, Cyber Resilience, Cloud, and App Modernization.
- Focusing Managed Partner Program on Data-Centric Offerings: Pure Storage is updating its MSP Partner program to focus on services where data and storage play a foundational role. This includes areas like, private and sovereign cloud, Storage as-a-Service, and backup and disaster recovery. As part of the update, the company will prioritize collaboration with partners delivering these services using Pure Storage as their underlying data platform.
- Expanded Role for Distributors to Drive Scale: Pure Storage is enhancing its distributor partner program to support broader reach and faster partner enablement. Updates include new growth incentives, expanded marketing investment and expanded scope for distributors to deliver training to reseller partners.
“These updates deliver our most rewarding program to date for partners to build long-term, profitable businesses with the Pure Storage platform. By focusing on a more differentiated, solutions-led partner experience – underpinned by deeper enablement and a stronger emphasis on services and outcomes – we’re giving partners clearer paths to margin, more predictable growth engines, and the support they need to succeed with customers in 2026 and well into the future,” commented Geoff Greenlaw, VP Channel EMEA/LatAm, Pure Storage.
