PARTNER WITH KANOA

Help manufacturers build what’s next

Join an ecosystem of implementation teams, technology companies, and manufacturing communities working to make practical manufacturing technology more accessible, connected, and effective.

Whether you implement Kanoa MES, provide complementary technologies, or bring manufacturers together to learn and collaborate, we want to hear from you.
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PARTNERSHIP PATHS

Find the relationship that fits your organization

Kanoa works with different types of organizations across the manufacturing ecosystem. Each partnership path has a distinct purpose, structure, and role.

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Systems Integrator Partners

For systems integrators that deploy, configure, extend, and support Kanoa MES in customer manufacturing environments.

Systems Integrator Partners
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Technology Partners

For companies providing hardware, software, cloud, connectivity, or infrastructure technologies relevant to Ignition-based manufacturing environments and modern MES architectures.

Technology Partners
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Manufacturing Communities

For manufacturing organizations, regional initiatives, industry groups, and educational communities supporting knowledge sharing and practical technology awareness.

Manufacturing Communities
KANOA SYSTEMS INTEGRATOR PROGRAM

Build your team’s Kanoa MES capabilities

The Kanoa Systems Integrator Program provides implementation teams with a structured path to build Kanoa MES knowledge, earn individual certifications, and demonstrate their level of Kanoa-specific enablement.

The program is designed for systems integrators working with manufacturers that need experienced implementation resources without sacrificing the flexibility of the Ignition platform.

Training and enablement

Give your implementation team structured opportunities to learn Kanoa MES design principles, configuration, solution workflows, and important implementation decisions.

Individual certification

Validate the Kanoa knowledge of individual team members through Kanoa-defined certification requirements for Kanoa Ops, Kanoa Trace, and Kanoa Quality.

Clearer partner positioning

Progress through Associate, Certified, and Premier partner levels as your team develops deeper Kanoa-certified expertise.

YOUR PARTNER JOURNEY

A structured path to Kanoa expertise

Introduce your organization

Tell us about your team, implementation experience, geographic coverage, manufacturing focus, and interest in Kanoa MES.

Connect with Kanoa

Meet with the Kanoa team to discuss the program, your organization’s goals, and the partnership path that best fits your current capabilities.

Build Kanoa knowledge

Participate in Kanoa training and use Kanoa product documentation and enablement resources to prepare your team for implementation work and certification.

Earn individual certifications

Team members can pursue Kanoa Ops, Kanoa Trace, and Kanoa Quality certifications. Kanoa Ops provides the foundation for the Trace and Quality certification paths.

Advance your partner level

As your team develops deeper Kanoa-certified capacity, your organization may advance through the Certified and Premier partner levels under current program requirements.

PARTNER LEVELS

Grow your standing in the Kanoa ecosystem

Partner levels reflect a firm’s participation in the Kanoa Systems Integrator Program and the Kanoa-certified expertise represented across its team.

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Associate Partner

Associate Partners participate in the Kanoa Systems Integrator Program and are building their Kanoa MES knowledge and certification.

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Certified Partner

Certified Partners have at least one Kanoa Ops Certified professional on their team. Some also have professionals certified in Kanoa Trace or Kanoa Quality.

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Premier Partner

Premier Partners meet Kanoa’s highest current program requirements, demonstrating deeper Kanoa-certified capacity across their team and certification extending into Kanoa add-on solutions.

TRAINING AND CERTIFICATION

Certification is earned by people

Kanoa Certification validates an individual’s knowledge against Kanoa-defined certification requirements. It provides a clearer signal that an implementation professional understands Kanoa MES design principles, configuration, solution workflows, and relevant implementation decisions.

Certification can be pursued through Kanoa instructor-led training and certification assessment or through a standalone certification path for experienced professionals preparing independently.

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Kanoa Ops Certified

Establishes the foundational Kanoa MES knowledge used across the platform.

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Kanoa Trace Certified

Extends certification into Kanoa Trace workflows. Kanoa Ops training or certification is required first.

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Kanoa Quality Certified

Extends certification into Kanoa Quality workflows. Kanoa Ops training or certification is required first.

Technology Partners

Complement the broader Kanoa MES ecosystem

Kanoa Technology Partners provide hardware, software, cloud, connectivity, or infrastructure technologies relevant to Ignition-based manufacturing environments and modern MES architectures.

These relationships help connect Kanoa with technologies and expertise that may be relevant to manufacturers, integrators, and the broader Ignition ecosystem.

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Manufacturing Communities

Connect manufacturers through education and collaboration

Kanoa Manufacturing Communities are manufacturing-focused organizations, regional initiatives, industry groups, or educational communities that help manufacturers share knowledge, explore practical technology, and connect with the broader manufacturing ecosystem.

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START A CONVERSATION

Tell us about your organization

Partnership begins with understanding your organization, experience, and goals. Complete the form and the Kanoa team will follow up to discuss the relationship that best fits your organization.

Submitting an inquiry does not guarantee acceptance into a Kanoa partner program.

Kanoa Partner Interest Form

FAQ

Who can become a Kanoa Systems Integrator Partner?

The program is intended for systems integrators and implementation teams interested in deploying, configuring, extending, or supporting Kanoa MES. Kanoa reviews each organization’s experience, capabilities, and program fit.

Is certification required to join the Systems Integrator Program?

Certification is part of advancement within the program. Organizations can participate while building their Kanoa knowledge, while Certified and Premier levels require Kanoa-certified expertise to be represented across the team.

Are companies Kanoa Certified?

No. Kanoa certifications are earned by individuals. A Systems Integrator Partner’s level reflects the firm’s program participation and the Kanoa-certified expertise represented by people on its team.

Is the Kanoa Systems Integrator Program part of the Inductive Automation Integrator Program?

No. The Kanoa Systems Integrator Program and Kanoa Certification are administered by Kanoa and are separate from the Inductive Automation Integrator Program and its credentials.

Does becoming a partner guarantee leads or implementation work?

No. Partner status does not guarantee referrals, project opportunities, commercial results, or customer selection.

Can an organization participate in more than one partnership category?

Partnership categories describe different relationships with Kanoa. If an organization may qualify for more than one relationship, Kanoa can discuss each opportunity separately.

Do Technology Partners receive certification or partner levels?

Systems integrator levels and Kanoa Certification apply to the Kanoa Systems Integrator Program. They do not apply to Technology Partners or Manufacturing Communities.

What happens after I submit the form?

Kanoa will review the information and follow up to learn more about your organization, answer questions, and discuss an appropriate next step.

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