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Compaq and Siebel Systems Expand Strategic Alliance to Support Small and Medium-Sized Businesses

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Compaq and Siebel Systems, two industry leaders, have expanded their global strategic alliance to deliver customized and integrated e-business solutions for small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs). This announcement comes as a significant step towards increasing revenue, customer satisfaction, and employee productivity for SMBs. The new solutions will combine Compaq's ProLiant server hardware and Siebel eBusiness 2000, MidMarket Edition application software, offering rapid deployment, reliability, and scalability to meet the specific needs of SMBs.

Key Takeaways:

  • Compaq and Siebel Systems have expanded their global strategic alliance to deliver e-business solutions for SMBs.
  • The new solutions combine Compaq's ProLiant server hardware and Siebel eBusiness 2000, MidMarket Edition application software.
  • The integrated solutions will offer rapid deployment, reliability, and scalability for SMBs.
  • The solutions will support up to 200 users and include high availability options for continuous uptime and accessibility.
  • Certified resellers will provide SMBs with the full training and expertise necessary to sell, configure, and implement the integrated e-business solution.
  • Compaq and Siebel Systems will provide its certified resellers with a full complement of technical and sales training, marketing support, and shared lead management.
  • The expansion of this partnership will level the e-business playing field for SMBs, allowing them to achieve unprecedented levels of customer satisfaction, increased profitability, and a rapid return on investment.
  • The alliance will offer full investment protection for SMBs through seamless upgrades into Siebel Systems' comprehensive line of e-business applications as their businesses grow.
  • The programs resulting from the expanded alliance recognize the importance of the reseller channel in delivering solutions to the MidMarket.

Statistics:

  • There are approximately 155,000 small and medium-size businesses in the SMB market.
  • The potential e-business opportunity for this market is estimated to be $11 billion.
  • The new solutions will support up to 200 users.
  • High availability options will ensure continuous uptime and accessibility.

Sources:

  • BUSINESS WIRE--Oct. 23, 2000
  • Compaq Computer Corporation (NYSE:CPQ)
  • Siebel Systems (Nasdaq:SEBL)
  • Dun & Bradstreet
  • Siebel eBusiness 2000, MidMarket Edition - Compaq Proliant servers documentation: www.Siebel.com/MidMarket

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