Recommend a credible recovery option, with specialists on call.
Customers rely on IT consultants for independent advice. Vembu Shield resilience platform gives you another technology option to recommend, and product specialists to lean on when the question gets deep.
Why would an IT consultant join AcePartner?
Three reasons the path suits advisers.
One more strong option
Clients value a shortlist with a genuine alternative to the incumbent, especially when renewal pricing is under review.
Specialists on demand
When a client asks a question beyond your depth, Shield Platform experts can join the discussion.
Light to start
No mandatory certification before a first opportunity, so advisory work does not wait on a training programme.
Engagements where recovery expertise earns fees.
Each of these can be a paid advisory scope on its own, and each can lead into a solution recommendation.
Backup health check
Review jobs, retention, offsite copies and restore history, then report the gaps.
Recovery time workshop
Work with the business to set recovery targets and test them against the current design.
Ransomware readiness review
Assess whether backups are isolated, immutable and independently recoverable.
Tool consolidation study
Compare overlapping backup tools and the cost of running them separately.
Cloud migration planning
Define how protection follows workloads that move to the cloud.
Compliance evidence advice
Align retention, access and audit logs with the customer’s obligations.
Questions clients ask and the evidence you can bring.
| What the client asks | What the review looks at | Evidence from the Shield Platform |
|---|---|---|
| Can we recover quickly? | Restore speed for critical servers and VMs | Restore test results and recovery logs |
| Is our backup safe from attackers? | Isolation, immutability and access controls | Retention lock settings, MFA, role-based access |
| Are we backing up everything? | Coverage across servers, endpoints and SaaS | Workload inventory and job reports |
| Can we prove this to an auditor? | Retention, change history and monitoring | Audit logs and compliance reporting |
How the model protects your position as an adviser.
A consultant’s value is impartial judgement. The path is designed to support that, not to turn advice into a quota.
Where consultants often extend.
IT consultant partner questions
Do consultants need to resell the product?
Not necessarily. A consultant can recommend, review and prove the solution, and then decide with the customer whether to purchase through the consultant or through another route.
What help is available for a proof of concept?
Shield Platform specialists can assist with proof-of-concept setup, technical validation and troubleshooting during early evaluations.
Can I stay independent?
The path is designed for advisers who keep their own relationship. Involvement from the Shield Platform team should have a clear purpose that you understand.
What topics can I advise on?
Backup architecture, recovery targets, ransomware readiness, workload coverage, storage choices and compliance evidence.
What if the engagement becomes bigger?
You can extend into VAR, reseller, or MSP routes without starting over.
Add a stronger recovery option to your advice.
Introduce yourself to the partner team. We will agree how specialists can support your next client review.
