Quadrant Software Launches New Online Partner Center

Provides Secure Access To Vital Product, Support, and Commissions Data on a Partner-Specific Basis.

TAUNTON, MA (September 4, 2003) -- Quadrant Software, the leader in Electronic Document Distribution (EDD) solutions for the iSeries enterprise, announces the launch of its new online Partner Center at www.quadrantsoftware.com/partners. The Quadrant Software Partner Center will play a leading role in the company’s ongoing effort to streamline its partner program.

The Quadrant Software Partner Program provides a forum where top providers of hardware, software, and services can sell and/or support Quadrant Software’s suite of Electronic Document Distribution (EDD) solutions including Formtastic Fusion5, The FastFax Family of Products, and E-Mail Gateways. Quadrant Software provides its partners with priority support and training to ensure that both the partner and their customers get top-notch EDD solutions that electronically create, manage and securely deliver mission-critical documents.

The Quadrant Software Partner Center has been augmented with numerous tools and features for Quadrant Software customers seeking a partner, companies interested in partnership, as well as a secured area providing current partners with customized information and support.

Customer Tools

Partner Lists – Easily access lists of Quadrant Software Partners categorized by the services / products they offer. Users can also determine if a partner company has become Quadrant Software Certified, a designation that demonstrates they can provide the greatest level of service and support to their customers.

Find a Partner – This form allow users to query Quadrant Software with a specific list of technological, geographic, and industry-specific requirements that they need from a Quadrant Software Partner. Quadrant Software will quickly contact the user with a detailed list of partners who fit their requirements.

Prospective Partner Tools

Partner Benefits – A detailed list of the benefits of becoming a Quadrant Software Partner. Ranging from training and certification to commission and lead generation, a company interested in Quadrant Software Partnership can access valuable information on the program’s value.

Qualification Guidelines – Companies interested in partnership can also view specific guidelines and qualifications that must be fulfilled to be eligible for Quadrant Software partnership. This area also provides specific definitions for the various partner levels within the program.

Apply Now – For the first time, companies can start the application process using an easy online form. It now takes only a few minutes and one mouse click for qualified partners to apply for Quadrant Software’s Partner program.

Current Partner Tools

Representing the most advanced area of the Quadrant Software Partner Center, this section is secured and only accessible to authorized partners using a valid user name and password.
Account Center – Depending on the users authority level, current Quadrant Software Partners can now access up-to-date information on new leads, progress on current leads, commissions earned, and have the ability to add and delete users from their account.

Products & Sales – This area allows users to access and download the latest spec sheets, configurations, technical documents, application-specific updates, and much more. This area also puts the latest sales support information and services at the fingertips of the partner company.

Certification Center – This area allows partners to fully explore the added benefits of partner certification including augmented marketing and sales benefits. Users can view the certification process timeline for planning purposes and/or easily start certification training using a simple application form.

Tech Center – Provides access to priority support for the partner company and its customers. Release updates, solution documentation, diagnostics, and support files can all be found here. Quadrant Software has made vital support data easily available to save time for partner companies.

Marketing Center – Quadrant Software provides its partners with joint marketing benefits in mediums including print advertising, broadcast email, press releases, Webinars, and trade shows, to name a few. Quadrant Software Partners can access the company’s marketing department easily and quickly to create targeted or wide-ranging marketing campaigns.

The above highlights just a few of the many new tools and features included in Quadrant Software’s new online Partner Center. Quadrant Software intends to add and improve the Partner Center as it gathers more feedback from current and incoming partners. The result will be a streamlined and easily accessible online portal providing the most current and vital data and support and long-term satisfaction for both partner companies and their customers.

About Quadrant Software:
Quadrant Software, an IBM Business Partner, provides a suite of Electronic Document Distribution (EDD) solutions for the iSeries enterprise. Through EDD, companies electronically create and manage mission critical documents that are then delivered via print, fax or the email to reduce expenses, increase productivity and improve communication. Quadrant Software’s award-winning solutions are installed around the globe at some of the world’s largest companies in a variety of vertical markets. For more information on Quadrant Software and its EDD solutions visit us online, www.quadrantsoftware.com or call 800-258-3399/508-828-6222 in the US, +44 (0) 870 900 0621 in Europe.

For more information call 800-258-3399 in the US (+44 (0) 870 900 0621 in Europe), or visit www.quadrantsoftware.com