By Mary Abdian, CEO, Macabe Associates Like many channel partners, Macabe Associates has limited marketing resources. We have always had a hard time staying in front of our customers and getting them to contact us when they have questions or interest in Sage software applications. While we tried multiple tactics to attract prospects and drive customers […]
By Brian Anderson, Associate Editor Oracle PartnerNetwork (OPN), a group which helps partners of Oracle better develop, sell and fulfill the company’s solutions, welcomed more than 5,000 executives, customers and partners from around the world this week to Oracle OpenWorld 2013. As part of the week-long event, which took place Sept. 22 to 26, 2013, […]
Infor, a business application software provider, has implemented TIE Kinetix to help distribute digital content throughout the Infor Partner Network. “Dynamic content delivery is efficient, collaborative ways to support the channel and help partners drive more opportunities and revenue,” said Chip Coyle, SVP and CMO of Infor, in a statement. “The TIE Kinetix Content Syndication solution […]
NaviSite, a managed applications, messaging and cloud services provider, has formally announced the launch of its partner program. The program is designed to provide NaviSite partners with the ability to offer clients managed services via a competitive revenue model. NaviSite’s partners include business tools agency Avant Communications, managed service provider Pomeroy and IT services organization […]
The process of offering marketing development funds, or MDF, has been a tried and true tactic for vendors that rely on resellers and partners to extend brand awareness and sales on a global scale. However, several industry sources have acknowledged that with the changing marketing landscape, there has been a decline in overall adoption of […]
In early 2013, Kathleen Schneider, Executive Director of Global Channel Marketing and Programs for Dell, discussed the meaning of “Better Together,” a mantra implemented by the company at its annual partner conference. On the heels of a series of acquisitions, Schneider shared that Dell would be focusing on becoming an all-in-one solution provider, and empowering […]
The Problem: Approximately 25% of B2B companies in the Fortune 500 currently use marketing automation systems, according to ClickZ, and in turn, are seeing improved campaign and sales results. However, other companies that operate in more complex ecosystems, such as channels, are struggling to take advantage of these tools. The Solution: Marketing Advocate is striving […]
For resellers, a common challenge is establishing thought leadership and overall branding representative of the individual company, while still staying true to vendor partners and their sales and marketing goals. En Pointe Technologies is a hardware and software reseller, and added service provider. With 20 years in the IT industry, the company offers full pre-sales […]
Business partnerships are not easy but enterprises that invest in strategic, mutually beneficial alliances can achieve greater objectives than they would normally be capable of individually, according to a webinar titled: Better Together: The True Value of Marketing Partnerships. The event, hosted by BrightTALK, offered marketers a variety of tips regarding how organizations can identify […]
Wincor Nixdorf today announced an expansion to its partner programto include resellers in North America. The company is exhibiting its variety of retail solutions with U.S. partner Synnex during the RetailNOW conference, which is being held through August 7 at the Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino in Las Vegas. The Wincor Nixdorf partner program provides […]