May 1, 2008
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Today, Intel says it is introducing an online portal designed for small and medium-sized businesses.
The Intel Business Exchange brings together offerings such as bundled software and hardware, stand-alone
business applications and various other services.
People visiting the site can research products and services, request quotes and connect with solution providers
to speed up the identification, selection and implementation of the technology they need to run their businesses.
In order to help SMB professionals find answers to their toughest business challenges, the community-enabled
Web site includes resources such as product descriptions, interactive demonstrations, whitepapers, case studies,
blog entries and user-submitted product ratings and reviews.
Renée James, v.p. and general manager of Intel's Software and Solutions Group said "we have broken new ground
with the introduction of the Intel Business Exchange."
She added "Intel BX brings together leading resources and platform solutions built on Intel technology with
best-of-breed solution providers to create a seamless, one-stop shopping experience for SMB customers."
In support of today's announcement, AllBusiness.com, an online media and eCommerce company, launched AllBusiness
Exchange, a stand-alone solutions marketplace powered by Intel Business Exchange, to sell Intel-based technology.
Kathy Yates, CEO of AllBusiness.com said "Intel Business Exchange is a perfect fit for our vast audience of
SMB decision makers."
"We have more than 4 million monthly visitors who are actively searching for solutions to their business needs,
with many of them focused on technology issues. AllBusiness.com's 'how-to' information and Intel Business Exchange
solutions and providers is a powerful combination of resources available for this valuable audience," Yates said.
Overall, various product categories currently featured on Intel Business Exchange include storage, security,
telecommunications, on-premise business applications and on-demand business apps.
"Salesforce.com focuses on market leadership, technology innovation and, most importantly, customer success
with our SaaS (Software-as-a-Service) CRM applications and Force.com Platform-as-a-Service," said Clarence So,
chief marketing officer, salesforce.com.
He added "participating in Intel Business Exchange provides an excellent means for SMB customers to find and
access solutions that best meet their business needs."
"Intel Business Exchange creates a town square through which key partners can confidently provide small businesses
with integrated solutions to secure and manage information," said Carine Clark, senior vice president of
marketing, Symantec.
"Intel BX is a good example of the increasingly diverse relationship Intel has with partners such as Symantec."
In addition to being a resource for SMBs, Intel Business Exchange helps independent software vendors (ISVs) and
channel partners reach potential customers. ISVs currently participating in Intel Business Exchange include AMI,
Doculex, Everest, Fonality, Microsoft, Open-E, salesforce.com, Symantec and Tripwire.
Intel Software provides resources, technologies, products and services developers need to create innovative
products and industry-leading software solutions designed to run best on Intel platforms.
Intel's new Internet portal will feature software that meets the rigorous security, interoperability and
maintainability standards of the Intel Certified Solutions Program.
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