MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA--(Marketwire - October 9, 2008) - Adaptive Planning, the worldwide leader
in on-demand financial planning and reporting solutions for companies of
all sizes, today announced that it has joined the Intel® Software Partner
Program. As a member of this program, Adaptive Planning's software is
featured on the Intel® Business Exchange (Intel® BX), a platform built
for small and medium businesses where SMB buyers can discover, research and
request a quote for business solutions featuring innovative software and
Intel® technology.
In parallel, Adaptive Planning's software was awarded certification in the
Intel© Certified Solutions Program, which highlights solutions that meet
stringent security and scalability standards. Adaptive Planning is one of
six select software providers in the Business Applications category of the
Intel® Business Exchange, and one of only five software providers in the
On Demand category.
In joining the Intel® Software Partner Program, Adaptive Planning extends
its growing reach in to the SMB market by taking advantage of Intel's new
online storefront and co-marketing efforts.
The goal of Intel BX is to provide SMBs with access to high quality
solutions, services and software. In order to ensure the SMB community is
offered innovative, high-value products and services, Intel BX identifies
providers that are known for SMB solutions and have a successful track
record of customer satisfaction. Intel BX is a free public site, providing
customers the ability to read articles and customer reviews, access special
offers and conveniently request free quotes from providers who can help
them meet their business priorities.
"We are pleased to join the Intel® Software Partner Program as an
important strategic initiative for Adaptive Planning," said William A.
Soward, CEO of Adaptive Planning. "This Intel® partnership affirms the
leadership, performance and security of Adaptive Planning's software, and
has the potential to significantly broaden our mid-market distribution."
"The Intel® Software Partner Program moves in lockstep with technology
development at Intel," said J. Scott Harrison, director of Partner Programs
Organization, Intel Software and Services Group. "Through the Intel®
Certified Solutions Program, solution vendors can be more confident that
their applications take advantage of the Intel technologies available to
their customers, both now and in the future."
Adaptive Planning is a collaborative budgeting, forecasting, and reporting
solution. It is a powerful alternative to inefficient, spreadsheet-based
planning and reporting alternatives. As the first pure software as a
service (SaaS) solution in the business performance management (BPM) space,
Adaptive Planning provides powerful, flexible, and easy-to-use software
without the exorbitant costs or lengthy installations associated with
enterprise BPM and business intelligence applications. No new hardware,
software, or IT support is required; deployments average less than 2 weeks
of consulting time, and business users require under an hour of training.
Three editions of the Adaptive Planning solution are available on the
Intel® Business Exchange
http://bx.intel.com/solutions/business-apps/adaptive-planning-on-premise-solution-2
-- Express - Free, entry-level budgeting and forecasting solution
-- Corporate - Complete budgeting, forecasting, and reporting solution
-- Enterprise - Comprehensive planning and reporting solution for larger
companies
About Adaptive Planning
Adaptive Planning is the worldwide leader in on-demand planning and
reporting solutions that streamline financial processes, strengthen
collaboration, and drive better-informed, more strategic business decisions
in companies of all sizes. Adaptive Planning makes it easy to move beyond
spreadsheets and automate budgeting, forecasting, and reporting, without
the cost and complexity associated with traditional business intelligence
and BPM software. With free software, free trials, and both on-demand and
on-premise deployment options, Adaptive Planning provides the fastest and
easiest approach to streamline and elevate your financial management.
Adaptive Planning is headquartered in Mountain View, Calif. and can be
reached at 650-528-7500 or
www.adaptiveplanning.com.
Contact Information: Media Contacts:
Derek Kober
GlobalFluency
650-433-4233
Greg Schneider
Adaptive Planning
650.810.0525