Intel announces new online platform for SMBs

16 May 2008

A new web portal exclusively designed for small and medium size businesses (SMBs) has been introduced by Intel. The new Webportal is online storefront and business solution for SMBs. It will bring together offerings such as bundled software and hardware, stand-alone business applications and services. The firms accessing the site can research products and services, request quotes and connect with solution providers to speed the identification, selection and implementation of the technology for their businesses.

This is a move aimed at helping SMBs to 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. Product categories currently featured on Intel Business Exchange include storage, security, telecommunications, on-premise business applications and on-demand business applications. With the introduction of the new Webportal, company will bring 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.

To support the new initiative an online media and e-commerce company AllBusiness.com had launched a stand alone solutions marketplace powered by Intel Business Exchange. Allbusiness.com has four million monthly visitors who are actively searching for solutions to their business needs, with many of them focused on technology issues. In addition to being a resource for SMBs, Intel Business Exchange would help independent software vendors (ISVs) and channel partners reach potential customers. Intel Business Exchange would create a town square through which key partners can confidently provide small businesses with integrated solutions to secure and manage information.

Independent Software Vendors currently participating in Intel Business Exchange include other brands such as AMI, Doculex, Everest, Fonality, Microsoft, Open-E, salesforce.com, Symantec and Tripwire. Many of these brands are focusing on market leadership, technology innovation and, most importantly, customer success with our Software-as-a-Service CRM applications and Force.com Platform-as-a-Service. By participating in Intel Business Exchange, these firms would also get to find and access solutions that best meet their business needs."