Abstract: Microsoft’s US
Partner group manages relationships between the company and its 12,000 Microsoft Certified Partners. It needed an integrated solution for
partner relationship management to reduce redundancy and replace the personal spreadsheets and custom tools its account managers were using. Learn how Microsoft deployed PartnerCentral by Click Commerce and implemented a single tool to manage all aspects of Microsoft’s
partner relationships.
PubDate: 11/4/2005 3:39:00 PM
Abstract: Consistency is a common challenge for partner and supplier managers across industries and around the world. How can companies instill common messaging, brand-identity, and quality practices across this extended enterprise? A learning management system (LMS), as part of a knowledge management strategy, can help bridge this gap. Find out how LMS can help you cut training costs and ensure partner compliance in ten steps.
Abstract: Today’s reality for service providers is about dealing with falling voice revenues—and keeping existing customers. Some providers look for alternative sources of revenue via digital content and gaming. But as this happens, the product offerings become more complex, and the role of partners more and more important. Automated partner settlement solutions can play a very crucial part in your partner strategy. Find out how.
Abstract: For many retailers, the transition to global sourcing and demand-driven inventory models creates both opportunities and challenges. Supply chains are becoming longer, with a smaller buffer for mistakes or delays. To continually improve, you need to gain visibility across your partner community. Find out how a partner performance management solution can help buyers and sellers work together to improve business processes.
Abstract: Today, visionary companies focus on building service and product platforms, and allowing third parties to add creativity, choice, and differentiation. Organizations should create channel strategies that integrate partner resources into an internal sales and marketing system. Partner relationship management (PRM) facilitates mutually beneficial partner relationships with definitive performance metrics. Learn more.
Abstract: Mirapoint has expanded its presence in the ASP\ISP messaging community, both in terms of name recognition and product functionality and has logically implemented a partner program called MAPP.
Abstract: The number of steps involved in getting materials or products from suppliers to buyers makes inbound logistics an error-prone process. Each mistake costs you time, labor, money, customer satisfaction, and, ultimately, your competitive position in the marketplace. Learn how implementing a partner performance management program can help your company reduce the number of inbound-logistics problems, and minimize their impact.
Abstract: Channel partners are money-making sales and service arms for any vendor. Supporting partner leads can increase sales in difficult-to-reach markets, and expand customer bases in existing sectors as well. Greater revenues and larger market shares are vital to survival in today’s business world, but some simple tips can help maximize lead generation and open the door to closing more sales.
Abstract: The goal of any support function is to become a 'partner' to customer-facing business units of the enterprise. A strategic project management office is an indispensable part of the planning team. It is crucial to mature your PMO, so it can support each area of the company including governance and portfolio management, and benefits and cost management.
Abstract: Great Plains announced at the Solomon Partner Conference in August, a number of new product enhancements and/or product alliances for its recently acquired division and former archrival, Solomon Software. Solomon Value Added Resellers focused on the retail industry or interested in addressing this dynamic growth sector, have been invited to partner with Ultimate Connection, a South African retail software vendor.
Abstract: To ensure end-to-end visibility while still meeting multiple trading partner requirements in your supply chain operations, one solution is to consolidate with a single value-added network (VAN). Looking for a migration partner? Want to know more about the latest in VAN solutions? Learn the drill without tripping any alarms: use a best-practices checklist to help make your VAN migration simple and seamless.
Abstract: Market trends are reshaping financial management approaches for companies of all sizes, especially small to medium businesses (SMBs). That’s why many SMBs are exploring alternatives to Intuit’s QuickBooks, which many young companies rely on in their initial stages. And although software as a service (SaaS) is emerging to address real-time financial management requirements, can SaaS really satisfy your needs?
Abstract: OpSource, a software-as-a-service (SaaS) technology company, was experiencing some growing pains. The company’s financial application made it difficult to track and manage international operations, and was not well integrated with its customer relationship management (CRM) system. Learn how OpSource’s replacement solution helped improve financial controls and support financial operations in four locations worldwide.
Abstract: After struggling with manual and often duplicate data entry, paper-intensive processes, and a lack of visibility into financial data, Knoxville, Tennessee (US)-based Faith Promise Church needed a new accounting system that would scale as the church organization grew. Find out how Faith Promise selected a solution that provided much-needed process automation, as well as greater insight into financial operations.
Abstract: Emergent Game Technologies develops tools and technologies required to build interactive games. Faced with an accounting solution that was causing lost productivity and accounting inaccuracies, the company sought a replacement. Find out how Emergent’s new solution helped it reconcile multiple currencies across multiple subsidiaries, reduce manual data entry and consolidation processes, and streamline revenue management.
Abstract: For finance executives, the financial advantages of cloud computing are undeniable. Shifting the costs of hardware and software from a capital investment to an operating expense makes software-as-a-service (SaaS) more affordable, and far more accessible. Learn how SaaS financials tools can free finance executives from the constraints of on-premise solutions, allowing them to concentrate on growth, regulation, and risk.
Abstract: For an increasing number of companies, the costs of owning and operating on-premise software are a burden they are no longer willing to bear. Fortunately, cloud computing is transforming the way companies use computing services by simplifying IT infrastructure, and shifting costs and risks from clients to vendors. Discover how global companies are using cloud computing to manage their financials faster and more easily.
Abstract: Since its inception in 2005, digital services provider Acceller had been using the same system to manage accounts payable (AP) and accounts receivable (AR). But when business began to increase, the lack of sophisticated financial reporting and the need for improved financial controls became significant issues. Find out how the company chose a solution that provided the needed control and reporting capabilities.
Abstract: Despite the logic behind combining customer relationship management (CRM) and business intelligence (BI) elements, the implementation of marketing automation (MA) has been stunted by slow markets, and pessimistic investors. Vendors in CRM and BI are building alliances in order to gain market share and illustrate the value of MA.