Datadog: tier (high severity)
Why this matters: Introduction of a new top tier changes qualification thresholds and competitive positioning, directly affecting partner economics.
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Datadog introduced a new Premier partner tier in February 2026, positioned above existing partner levels. The tier is highly restricted, with only five companies admitted at launch, including RapDev.
What changed
- New Premier partner tier added to the Datadog program in February 2026.
- Tier capped at five partner companies at launch.
- RapDev named as one of the inaugural Premier partners.
- Tier sits above existing Datadog partner levels.
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