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2013.
News: Vendors in global marketplace to benefit from channel enablement updates

Press Release
For Immediate Release
13thSeptember 2013

Vendors in global marketplace to benefit from new channel enablement software upgrades

Channel Mechanics' updates popular channelIT platform to provide improved functionality and flexibility for vendors and distributors worldwide

Channel Mechanics, the award-winning channel enablement company, has announced the new Release 8.0 of itschannelIT platform, now available globally from the 12thSeptember 2013. The new version supports vendors and distributors in the ever expanding global marketplace with additional languages and full multi-currency support, as well as other further functionality, including product rating images, improved reporting detail and a Reseller notes facility.

"Our team has been working in and around channels for over 25 years.  Through our work with large vendors, including Motorola Solutions EMEA, we are continuing to uncover ways to add value to any company operating and selling through channel partners,"said Kenneth Fox, CTO at Channel Mechanics."The Release 8.0 of channelIT offers vendors and distributors a host of new features that enables even better management of channel operations and provides resellers, wherever they are in the world, with an enhanced experience. These updates support international business and make it easier for our customers to operate in the growing global marketplace."

Other enhanced functionality from Release 8.0 of the channelIT platform includes:

  • Product Rating Images- enabling Vendors or Distributors to indicate a price value through a rating system, without exposing the list price;

  • Reseller Portal Navigation enhancement- making the navigation experience more informed for the Reseller;

  • Bundle Breakout- allowing users to view all items in a VEV (Virtual Entitlement Voucher), so they can fully understand the VEV content, allowing for correct back end system updates;

  • Improved Reporting detail- enabling greater analysis of Reseller buying behaviour;

  • Reseller Notes facility- allowing better Reseller management and tracking;

  • captureIT details available for review- providing Reseller with complete visibility;

  • VEV reminder emails for Reseller- giving Reseller notification of the expiry of a VEV.

For more information, please visitwww.channelmechanics.com

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About Channel Mechanics

Channel Mechanics was founded by a team highly experienced in channel operations, channel sales, channel marketing and channel infrastructure to primarily focus on channel enablement and operational components for manufacturers that use distributors and re-sellers in the resale of their products and services. The founders have experience of large and small vendors in B2B and B2C environment and are experts in architecting, launching and operating channel go-to-market models globally.

The company's mission is to provide enterprise "Channel Enablement as a Service" capabilities that allow rapid execution of sales and marketing programs, promotions or initiatives, globally or locally, through all tiers of the channel to provide customer satisfaction, brand preference and business growth without the need to invest in complex operational infrastructures.

Company contact:
Kenneth Fox

CTO
Channel Mechanics
Web:
www.channelmechanics.com
Email:
Kenneth.fox@channelmechanics.com
Tel: +35391394456

 

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