What is the difference between the Authorized Reseller program and the Google Enterprise Partner (GEP) program?
• The Google Enterprise Partner (GEP) program (originally known as the Google Enterprise Professional program) is Google Enterprise’s first partner program, and includes four tracks: Enterprise Search, Google Apps, Google Earth Enterprise, and Google Maps Premier. It is an invitation-only program that focuses on enabling and promoting product development and services around Google Enterprise products. • The Google Apps Authorized Reseller program is a sister program focused on professional services companies looking to sell 3rd party products and offer value added services behind them. • The GEP Apps and Google Apps Authorized Reseller programs share many resources (e.g. this site), but do have distinct branding and entry requirements, and have different benefits in the area of partner management. • In general, if you are interested in providing professional services around Google Apps, membership in the Authorized Reseller program is the right place to start.
