SAP chooses industry-specific channel partners for SMBs

K Sunita
27 November 2003

Mumbai: SAP India, the leading provider of business software solutions, has announced its industry-specific channel partners for small- and midsize businesses (SMBs).

The partners include Mahindra Consulting, which offers customised solutions for the automotive suppliers industry; Ygyan Consulting, offering solutions for trading and wholesale distribution industry; and Oak Brook Technologies, which offers solutions to the engineering, construction, pharmaceuticals and textile sectors.

SAP''s offering for the SMB market, mySAP All-in-One solutions will be distributed through this network of channel partners. "With extensive expertise in the SMB market — as well as in specific industries — these partners can deliver the rapid implementation and ongoing support SMBs need for a greater return on investment," says Alan Sedghi, president and managing director, SAP Indian subcontinent.

Along with its partners, SAP will cover all areas including software, hardware and implementation, thereby offering a one-stop solution to the customer. Similar partnerships will be announced to offer mySAP All in One Solutions for other verticals in the next few months.

mySAP All-in-One comes pre-configured and enables rapid implementation, saving up to 40 per cent in time and 30 per cent of cost when compared to traditional implementation approaches. It is a pre-packaged, industry-specific solution with built-in content, tools and methodologies for a cost effective, turnkey deployment.

The solution has been designed keeping the specific needs of the SMB segment in mind — smaller user base and pricing. mySAP All-in-One solutions can be deployed for as few as 10 users. SAP has also decided to offer financing assistance to the customers in conjunction with its partners.