Colleen Smith is PTC’s Global Partner Marketing Leader, where she collaborates with Strategic Technology/Services Partners from around the world, overseeing PTC’s indirect go-to-market strategy and execution. With over 30 years’ experience in the software industry working with technology and SaaS partners, Colleen has a strong understanding of the industry, technology products and market opportunities for growth.
PTC has been honored by CRN®, a brand of The Channel Company, as a 5-Star Award recipient in the prestigious 2026 CRN Partner Program Guide. This annual guide is an essential resource that serves as a go-to reference for solution providers evaluating the depth, strength, and long-term value of technology vendor partnerships. The 5-Star Award represents the highest level of recognition within the guide and is reserved for partner programs that demonstrate exceptional alignment with partner growth, profitability, and business evolution.
For the 2026 Partner Program Guide, the CRN research team assessed technology vendors based on the strength and breadth of their partner program offerings, including partner training and enablement, pre‑ and post‑sales support, marketing resources, technical assistance and ongoing communication. The resulting guide provides solution providers with meaningful insight into partner programs designed to support sustained success in a rapidly evolving channel landscape.
Earning a 5-Star distinction reflects PTC’s continued investment in delivering a unified, partner‑centered experience that helps partners build predictable, profitable, and scalable businesses. Over the past year, PTC has deepened its enablement offerings with expanded role‑based training, enhanced technical certifications across the PTC portfolio, and launched new co‑marketing and co‑selling motions designed to accelerate partner-led growth.
PTC is honored to be a 5-Star Partner Program Leader
PTC is honored to be a 5-Star Partner Program Leader
PTC is honored to be a 5-Star Partner Program Leader
“This recognition reflects the strength of our partner ecosystem and our commitment to helping partners win in an increasingly competitive market. We continue to invest in the tools, training, incentives, and collaborative go‑to‑market motions that empower partners to deliver differentiated value to customers and grow their businesses with confidence.”
“Being included in the 2026 CRN Partner Program Guide reflects how today’s technology vendors are rethinking their partner programs to keep pace with a rapidly evolving channel,” said Jennifer Follett, VP, U.S. Content, Executive Editor, CRN, at The Channel Company. “As solution providers navigate new customer demands, business models and technologies, this annual guide serves as a critical resource for identifying vendors that are investing in programs designed to drive long‑term growth and shared success. The guide delivers meaningful insight into what sets each partner program apart, helping solution providers make confident, strategic partnership decisions.”
The 2026 Partner Program Guide is available online at www.CRN.com/PPG.
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