REDMOND, Wash. — March 17, 2009 — Microsoft Corp. today announced the formation of a strategic alliance with ExactTarget and Neudesic LLC, a combination of Microsoft and select Microsoft Gold Certified Partners in an integrated solution and services strategy. The alliance will launch the Actionable Market Intelligence Solution supported by a series of webcasts targeting respective segments of the business and IT community.
The strategic alliance combines ExactTarget’s e-mail and marketing automation solutions with Neudesic’s system integration capabilities on a platform built upon Microsoft Dynamics CRM to provide an integrated end-to-end sales and marketing solution. The Actionable Market Intelligence Solution permits the automation of sales and marketing functions while incorporating real-time data into actionable decision-making tools that automate marketing and sales processes.
“The alliance with ExactTarget and Neudesic is a concerted effort to expand the capabilities that Microsoft offers customers by partnering with software and service providers,” said Greg Urquhart, general manager for U.S. ISV and NSI Partners at Microsoft. “By combining the product and service capabilities of top independent software vendors (ISVs) and National System Integrator Gold Certified Partners, we are able to bring to market integrated solutions that are more relevant to the needs of our customers.”
“We are excited about being a part of Microsoft’s innovative partner strategy,” said Parsa Rohani, CEO of Neudesic. “The integrated approach increases the value gained by customers, partners and Microsoft.”
“ExactTarget is thrilled to participate with Microsoft and Neudesic in an integrated solution approach,” said Scott Dorsey, co-founder and CEO of ExactTarget. “Together, our products and services will better meet the needs of our customers and offer better value and return.”
About ExactTarget
ExactTarget, Inc. is a leading provider of on-demand email marketing software solutions. The company’s suite of on-demand one-to-one marketing applications enable clients to send business-critical and event triggered communications to increase sales, optimize marketing investments and strengthen customer relationships. ExactTarget offers four editions of its on-demand software application along with integrated solutions. ExactTarget offers a range of optimization services including support, implementation and training, integration, deliverability, account management, design and deployment and strategic consulting. ExactTarget’s software powers permission-based email communications for thousands of organizations including CareerBuilder.com, Expedia.com, Florida Power & Light, Gannett Co., Inc/USA TODAY, the Indianapolis Colts, The Home Depot, The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, Liberty Mutual Group, Papa John’s and Wellpoint, Inc. For more information, please visit our corporate site at www.exacttarget.com or call 1-866-EMAILET, or visit the Actionable Market Intelligence Solution page at http://email.exacttarget.com/Products/ExactTargetIntegrated/MSCRM/SolutionsAlliance.html.
About Neudesic
Neudesic is a Microsoft National Systems Integrator and Gold Certified Partner with a proven track record of providing reliable, effective solutions based on Microsoft’s technology platform. Neudesic’s technical and industry expertise empowers enterprises to enhance their technological capacity and respond to business opportunities with a greater level of efficiency. Neudesic was established in 2001 and is headquartered in Irvine, California. Neudesic offers its products and services nationwide with offices located throughout the United States, and a global presence based out of Hyderabad, India. For more information about Neudesic’s products and services, call (800) 805-1805 or visit our corporate website at www.neudesic.com or the Actionable Market Intelligence Solution page at http://www.neudesic.com/amis.
About Microsoft
Founded in 1975, Microsoft (Nasdaq “MSFT”) is the worldwide leader in software, services and solutions that help people and businesses realize their full potential.
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