Google has announced the introduction of a new tier of its reseller programme, targeted towards high-performing partners.

Announced on its enterprise blog today, the company said:

"For Authorised Resellers to become Premier Resellers, we have an objective set of eligibility criteria based on revenue, technical expertise and customer success. We are committed to working with each of our resellers to help them meet these specific qualifications."

The Google Reseller Program currently operates in 70 countries and focuses on selling the company's Apps, Maps, location-based and enterprise services.