IBM and Dun & Bradstreet Software Launch Competency Center in Atlanta

Strategic Insights -

IBM and Dun & Bradstreet Software have officially opened the IBM Competency Center in Atlanta, a joint initiative aimed at providing support and demonstrations of D&B Software applications solutions running on the IBM RISC System/6000 POWERserver family of products. Located at D&B Software's world headquarters, the center will serve as a clearinghouse for pre-sales and post-sales information, supporting IBM client representatives and D&B Software sales staff on technical matters relative to SmartStream and its function on the RS/6000. The center will offer hands-on experience with IBM and D&B Software products, facilitating an open-door policy for consultants and associates to obtain instant answers to questions regarding the implementation of IBM and D&B Software solutions.

Key Takeaways:

  • The IBM Competency Center will provide support and demonstrations of D&B Software applications solutions running on the IBM RISC System/6000 POWERserver family of products, serving as a clearinghouse for pre-sales and post-sales information.
  • The center will be staffed by IBM technical personnel fully trained in all aspects of the new client/server applications offered by D&B Software running on the RS/6000.
  • Potential customers can schedule appointments in the center to learn how D&B Software and IBM can solve their business challenges, including learning more about the SmartStream line of products.
  • The center will support IBM's newly formed D&B Software Consulting Practice, staffed with 25 professional services consultants dedicated to customer installations, implementations, integrations, and other related services.
  • D&B Software provides technology leadership for its 10,000 customer sites worldwide through a broad range of business software products and services.
  • SmartStream is a registered trademark of Dun & Bradstreet Software Services, Inc.

Statistics:

  • The IBM Competency Center will be opened on March 15.
  • The center will have a nationwide 800 number for easier access to answers on client/server computing.
  • D&B Software has 10,000 customer sites worldwide.
  • The center will support IBM's newly formed D&B Software Consulting Practice, staffed with 25 professional services consultants.

Sources:

  • "IBM and D&B Software Launch Competency Center in Atlanta" (businesswire.com, March 7, 1995)
  • "Dun & Bradstreet Software Services, Inc." (dbradstreet.com)