PRESS RELEASE
DiCentral Named to CRN Emerging Tech List 2008
HOUSTON- July 08, 2008 - DiCentral Corporation today announced it has been selected by CRN (Computer Reseller News) for the second year in a row as a CRN Emerging Technology vendor for its innovative and easy-to-use EDI and integration solutions. DiCentral Corporation offers a comprehensive suite of web-hosted EDI solutions and integration to back-end ERP systems. EDI technology allows buyers and suppliers with heavy transaction flow such as purchase orders, invoices and shipping notices, etc. to perform all activities online. This allows faster and less expensive transaction processing with total visibility to current activity and historical data.
Capitalizing on the strength, experience, and superior technology of their EDI solutions, DiCentral’s channel program is anchored on referral sharing and recurring revenue streams to VARs (Value Added Resellers). According to Eric Braswell, senior director of global channels for DiCentral, “DiCentral’s Channel Program and our commitment to building strong and profitable relationships with VARs have again been recognized by CRN’s editorial team. As we continue to develop the strongest alliance program in the EDI and B2B data integration arena, we are thrilled to be included among CRN Magazine’s Top Emerging Tech Companies.” Braswell went on to express confidence that CRN Magazine’s recognition, based in part on survey responses from partners and users, would encourage other VARs in their segment to join DiCentral’s program.
According to the CRN Emerging Tech Survey, the top reasons solution providers add emerging technologies include: the technology is superior to other products in the market segment; the technology complements a solution providers' existing practice areas; emerging vendors provide better services opportunities; emerging vendors pay better attention to partners; emerging vendors offer higher margins; customers want alternative product choices; and emerging vendors have better joint marketing programs. In addition, 61 percent of solution providers surveyed plan to increase the number of emerging technology vendors they partner with in the next 12 months.
"New and innovative vendor partners can help spur profitable new ideas that Solution Providers can use to build revenue and customer loyalty, and the CRN Emerging Tech list is where Solution Providers go to find these vendors," said Robert C. Demarzo, senior vice president and editorial director, Everything Channel.
Vendors who make the CRN Emerging Tech list must have an established solution provider program and formal guidelines for recruiting channel partners. They must demonstrate that their direct sales mix is trending down as evidenced by the company's revenue history and have a channel positive or channel neutral strategy for internal sales compensation. Final selection to the Emerging Technology list was made at the discretion of the CRN editorial team after a review of the submitted information and conversations with current or targeted partners.
About DiCentral - www.dicentral.com
Founded in 2000, today DiCentral is the leading innovator in the EDI (Electronic Data Interchange) industry segment. A broad range of Software plus Services solutions enables buyers, suppliers, and logistics providers to seamlessly exchange data throughout their supply chain network. DiCentral’s integration solutions are scalable to the size, growth, and unique requirements of each business. In addition, DiCentral develops and markets a complementary suite of supply chain applications for EDI testing, Distribution and Logistics, Vendor Managed Inventory, Scan-Based Trading, Replenishment and Data.
For more information, please contact Eric Braswell at 281-480-1121 ext. 112 or email
