DigitalOcean: tier (high severity)
Why this matters: Tier restructures change qualification thresholds and associated benefits, which directly affect partner economics.
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DigitalOcean introduced a new partner program called Partner Pod on January 13, 2026. The program restructures partner participation into three tiers—Registered, Engaged, and Strategic—and allows resellers and services partners to choose benefits relevant to their business model.
What changed
- Launched Partner Pod program effective January 13, 2026
- Replaced prior structure with three tiers: Registered, Engaged, and Strategic
- Introduced flexible benefits selection within each tier
- Program covers both reseller and services partner types
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