FM:Systems Expands Business Partner Program
New program offers enhanced training and additional revenue opportunities
RALEIGH, NC – November 14, 2006 – FM:Systems, a leading provider of integrated workplace management systems (IWMS), today launched a program to recruit, train, and promote partners that master the skills necessary to meet the needs of its growing customer base. FM:Systems’ Business Partner Program will expand the coverage of implementation partners worldwide and provide partners with greater training and revenue opportunities.
“The new program offers exceptional advantages and benefits for everyone involved,” said John Chesebrough, vice president of sales for FM:Systems. “Our customers will benefit from additional services provided by the partners and the comprehensive training that partners will receive. Certified partners will enjoy broader access to consulting opportunities as well as sales and marketing support.”
“FM:Systems has invested significant resources to provide a complete training and certification program,” added Terri Hart, vice president of consulting for FM:Systems. “This ensures that certified partners can deliver successful and rapid implementations to FM:Systems’ customers.”
The FM:Systems Business Partner program is a comprehensive package of training, support, marketing, and sales opportunities providing competitive advantages and revenue opportunities for FM:Systems’ partners and a highly-skilled and knowledgeable base of resources for FM:Systems’ customers. Benefits include:
- Revenue Opportunities – certified partners are eligible to provide implementation services, can receive referral fees, and participate in other opportunities.
- Certification of Technical Capability – FM:Systems offers an official certification to partners after completion of the exam to promote their technical expertise.
- Marketing Support – partners have access to FM:Systems marketing programs such as collateral, press opportunities, and speaking opportunities.
- Complimentary Software – partners receive free software and for development and demonstration use.
- Technical Support – partners have direct access to FM:Systems technical support and product management.
FM:Systems’ existing partners have responded enthusiastically and the first certification training session is fully booked. Partner firms such as AMS, CollectiveView, FM Innovations, Little Diversified Architectural Consulting, and Stantec are among the first to be certified.
“FM:Systems’ software gives us a highly flexible foundation that we can configure and enhance to meet the needs of our customers,” said Jackie Harvey, facilities planning and operations associate at Stantec. “And working with FM:Systems as a partner has been a great experience for us. With this new program, it’s clear that they are committed to the success of both their customers and their partners.”
About FM:Systems, Inc.
FM:Systems, Inc. provides integrated workplace management systems (IWMS) that help facilities and real estate professionals deliver better customer service, reduce costs, and improve the productivity of the entire organization. Customers take advantage of FM:Systems’ Web-based applications to improve facilities and space management, real estate and portfolio management, and maintenance management.
Many of the world’s leading organizations rely on FM:Systems solutions such as Bellsouth, Cendant, Computer Associates, Devon Energy, Federal Aviation Administration, GMAC Financial Services, Lockheed Martin, NASD, Northwestern University, Novartis Pharmaceuticals, Progress Energy, Target Stores and Wyeth Pharmaceuticals.
FM:Systems is headquartered in Raleigh, North Carolina and conducts business in the Americas, Europe, and Asia Pacific. For more information about FM:Systems, please visit www.fmsystems.com or call 1-800-648-8030.
Media Contacts
Crossroads Public Relations on behalf of FM:Systems
919-844-3733
FMS@crossroadspr.com
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