Intel launches online marketplace for SMBs

Released on: July 22, 2008, 3:00 am

Press Release Author: IDG News Service

Industry: Computers

Press Release Summary: Intel India has introduced an online storefront and business solution Web portal designed for SMBs. The Intel Business Exchange brings together offerings such as bundled software and hardware, stand-alone business applications and services.

Press Release Body: Intel India has introduced an online storefront and business solution Web portal designed for SMBs. The Intel Business Exchange brings together offerings such as bundled software and hardware, stand-alone business applications and services.

Those accessing the site can research products and services, request quotes and connect with solution providers to speed the identification, selection and implementation of the technology they need to run their businesses.

\"It\'s a one-stop online destination where we are match making ISV with our channel partners who can provide solutions that are relevant to SMB market,\" said Peter. D. Elmgren, Managing Director, Intel Business Exchange.

The community-enabled Website includes resources such as product descriptions, interactive demonstrations, whitepapers, case studies, blog entries and user-submitted product ratings and reviews, in order to help SMB professionals find answers to their toughest business challenges. Product categories currently featured on Intel Business Exchange include storage, security, office productivity and collaboration, ERP, CAD/CAM, HRM, and other on-premise business applications.

\"The time is right to provide a single window platform that will address all the needs and issues faced by SMBs and transform the market into an organized set-up, the very idea underlying the genesis of Intel Business Exchange. It brings together leading resources and platform solutions built on Intel technology with best-of-breed solution providers to create a seamless, one-stop shopping experience for SMB customers,\" added Elmgren.

In addition to being a resource for SMBs, Intel Business Exchange helps independent software vendors (ISVs) and channel partners reach potential customers.

\"Through Business Exchange, we believe that our channels can get more business from new customers. \"Business Exchange helps the channel partners to enhance the relationship with their customers and to resell a little bit more than just the hardware. They will be bale to offer complete solutions to customers,\" said Narendra Bhandari, Director-Asia Pacific, SSG-Developer Relations Division, Intel.

ISVs currently participating in Intel Business Exchange include Tally, TidalData, Planvisage, Reach Technologies, Think3, Yukti, Infospectrum, Instacol, iWeb Technology and Kaspersky.

According to a report on IT adoption in Indian Small and Medium Enterprises, published by Microsoft and AMI Partners in February 2008, the share of Indian SMEs\' total IT spend has been growing rapidly over the past few years.

There is evidence that growth in SMB IT spend is set to continue at a robust 24 percent. This growth rate is the fastest amongst all BRIC countries, with Russia, China and Brazil following at 22.9 percent, 20.4 percent and 19.4 percent, respectively.

Adarsh Holavanahalli, Founder CTO, TidalData narrated his experience on being a member of Intel Business Exchange, \"TidalData Unified Storage Server (USS) software converts any Intel Desktop/ Server into a reliable Enterprise Class All-in-One Storage Box. It is easy to install and can fit seamlessly into existing IT environments. Intel Business Exchange enables resellers worldwide to choose, configure and deploy this highly affordable storage solution.\"

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