Since 2009, the Sharp Authorized Integrator Program (AIP) has been to helping independent dealer’s better leverage the power of the Sharp OSA® ecosystem to help grow their market share. The combination of integrated solutions and custom development allows the AIP dealer the greatest flexibility in helping customers improve workflow and better manage costs.

The new AIP program has been redesigned to allow more dealers access to the AIP applications and reward those who make a strong commitment to applying Sharp technology to help meet their customer’s business needs The AIP now has three levels of enrollment: AIP Basic, AIP, and AIP Pro. All levels have access to online resources, training and marketing support; in addition, the AIP and AIP Pro levels have access to Sharp-funded ProSolutions training. ProSolutions, a two-day workshop offered by the Business Technology Association, provides access to proven strategic sales methodology along with help on account planning and sales team development.

Key Benefits:

  • Access to the AIP Application Suite
  • Solutions Specialist Support
  • Solutions Sales Training Funding
  • Authorized Integrator Window Decal and Logo Usage
  • Success Story Rewards Points
  • Solutions Specialist National Dealer Meeting Funding

A Sharp AIP application is a simple easy to use piece of software that performs a single task, enhancing the basic function of Sharp OSA-enabled MFPs.  Because no development is necessary on the part of the dealer, this is a quick and easy entrée into the world of Sharp OSA technology and provides a selling tool not available from the competition.  The currently available AIP Applications are:

E-mail Connector – Scan to e-mail messages take on the identity of the authenticated user who sent it, rather than unknown sources, and the scanned e-mails appear in the sender’s sent messages folder.

MyFolder Connector – Supported Sharp MFPs now become a convenient way to scan and save routine hardcopy documents to any network share through a seamless integration to Microsoft® Active Directory.

Portal Connector – allows users to scan to Microsoft® SharePoint directly from Sharp OSA-enabled MFPs with a simple user interface.

Sharp OSA NST Trial Software – This free 90-day trial version of Sharp OSA Network Scanner Tool (NST) enables customers to seamlessly integrate their PC and Sharp MFP for simplified scanning and printing, helping eliminate time-consuming steps of document processes.

MX-SW100 Print Release Software – MX-SW100 Print Release Software is a server based print release solution for small to medium sized businesses or a workgroup within an enterprise, providing convenience and security while helping to reduce waste.

In addition to providing free access to the AIP applications suite, Sharp has also designed a AIP Dealer support package that includes help for hiring and training a “Solutions Specialist”, rewards points for Sharp OSA Success Stories as well as sample compensation plans that are available to the Dealer Principal.

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Contact Dan Wynne, Director of Marketing from Sharp for more information