Avaya Partner Membership Q & A
Q. Who can join the Group?
A. Avaya Partner membership is limited to Authorized Avaya Partners, Avaya Development Connection Partners (DevConnects), Avaya Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs), Avaya Independent Software Vendors (ISVs) and Service Providers (xSPs)
InAAU's focus is on the education and training of our members. InAAU is not a sales forum for member companies. Where companies are predominately engaged in the production, sale or rental of like telecommunications equipment or applications, Avaya Partner class of membership is required. Exceptions may be made for personnel who are primarily engaged in the management, administration, or maintenance of the product types cited above for the explicit purpose of training and education.
Q. What does membership cost?
A. Annual dues for Avaya Partner Membership to the International Alliance of Avaya Users are currently $500 USD for domestic (U.S.-based) companies and $600 USD for international (non-U.S.) companies. We accept American Express, MasterCard, Discover, Visa, company checks or personal checks for dues.
Q. Can I pay my dues by using a credit card?
A. Yes, we accept payment by MasterCard, VISA, Discover, and American Express on-line. If you are requesting new membership, be sure to read the membership eligibility carefully in this Q & A.
Q. How can I get in touch with the Group?
A. You can call or e-mail individual Board Members or Committee Chairs directly from our web site, or call 800-334-6489 and speak to a representative or leave a message.
Q. Does the membership belong to the company or to me as an individual?
A. Membership belongs to the company. We require a contact name (the member of record) so that communications can be properly directed to an individual within the company. The contact name and other information can change whenever required by the company.
Q. Do I have to be the member of record to attend a conference?
A. No, conferences are open to employees of member companies. Additional attendees may attend if invited by an InAAU non-Avaya Partner member attending the conference. There is a separate conference registration fee for each attendee.
Q. What is your Federal Employer ID #? My company requires it in order to make payments.
A. Our FEI # is 36-4049490 and it appears on the application for membership and all invoices.
Q. What do I get for my annual dues?
A. Links from InAAU's website to your company's website, 3 copies of InAAU's quarterly newsletter, notification and eligibility to attend all InAAU International and North American Regional conferences, and an opportunity to participate in InAAU's conference sponsorship program. Conferences are self-supporting from registration fees.
Q. Can Avaya Partner Members market/solicit to the InAAU membership?
A. The only marketing opportunity afforded to Avaya Partners is through our Conference Sponsorship Program, which was developed to provide Avaya Partners marketing opportunities at our International and North American Regional conferences.
Q. What if an Avaya Partner markets/solicits to the membership outside the Conference Sponsorship Program?
A. InAAU's Board of Directors shall review such action and may terminate the Avaya Partner from the organization. Terminated partners will forfeit any fees paid to InAAU.
