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Why this matters: Competency changes affect partner qualifications and required certifications, creating operational impact without direct revenue change.
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NetApp restructured its partner competency framework at the start of 2026, retiring some existing competencies and adding new ones aligned with current market demand. The update was confirmed by NetApp APAC leadership in February 2026.
What changed
- Sunset of selected existing partner competencies
- Introduction of new competencies reflecting current market demand
- Changes took effect at the start of 2026
- Update communicated by NetApp APAC leadership in February 2026
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