Intel Launches e-Business Solution Provider Forum

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Intel Corporation launched the "Intel e-Business Solution Provider Forum", an 11 city, three-month tour to build relationships and provide training to Web integrators nationwide. This initiative aims to bring together working groups of Web developers, Web integrators, and Web consultants to develop standardized e-Business Solutions. The forum is part of Intel's e-Business Solution Provider (eBSP) Program, which was announced in February.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Intel e-Business Solution Provider Forum is an 11 city, three-month tour to provide training and relationships to Web integrators nationwide.
  • The forum will bring together working groups of Web developers, Web integrators, and Web consultants to develop standardized e-Business Solutions.
  • The aim is to provide Web integration experts with the products, tools, resources, and technical information they need to offer the best e-Business solutions to their customers.
  • Intel's eBSP Program provides Web integrators with training and certification, business development opportunities, matchmaking with Intel's 50,000 worldwide resellers and channel members, and co-marketing efforts.
  • Companies that have already joined the Intel eBSP Program include Agency.com, iXL, U.S. Interactive, and Modem Media.
  • The Intel e-Business Solution Provider Forum is expected to attract about 150 e-Business solution providers, including IT professionals and management, for half-day seminars.

Statistics:

  • Intel launched the e-Business Solution Provider Forum in 11 cities across the United States.
  • The forum is a three-month tour, starting July 20, 2000.
  • The eBSP Program is expected to work with leading Web integrators to develop a "best of breed" e-Commerce integration framework.
  • The Intel eBSP Program has already partnered with 50,000 worldwide resellers and channel members.
  • Approximately 15 companies have joined the Intel eBSP Program since its announcement in February.

Sources:

  • BUSINESS WIRE, "Intel Corporation Launches e-Business Solution Provider Forum", July 20, 2000.
  • Intel Corporation, "Intel e-Business Solution Provider Program".
  • Intel Corporation, "Intel Architecture Group".
  • Compaq Computer Corporation, "Compaq Computer Corporation".
  • Microsoft Corporation, "Microsoft Internet Platform Solutions".