What is OEM?

    OEMOriginal Equipment Manufacturer

    An OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) partner embeds a vendor's product into its own product and ships it to end customers as a single, branded offering.

    DEFINITION

    An OEM partnership is one where a vendor's technology is embedded inside another company's product and sold under that company's brand. OEM deals are typically strategic, long-term, and revenue-share based.

    HOW IT WORKS

    The OEM licenses the vendor's technology, integrates it into their product, and ships it. The vendor gets embedded distribution; the OEM gets a differentiated product.

    WHY IT MATTERS

    A single OEM deal can generate more revenue than an entire reseller tier, especially for platform and infrastructure vendors.

    FAQ

    QUESTIONS, ANSWERED.

    Is an OEM the same as a reseller?

    No. Resellers ship the vendor's branded product. OEMs embed it into their own product and ship under their own brand.

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