Software Technology - A Journey of Discovery

Oct. 29, 2009 - PRLog -- Solution Explorers ( www.solutionexplorers.com ), an independent consulting services company, began operations September  2009 with a brave vision: to transform the software technology buying and selling experience.

When asked to describe the business, Keith German, the company’s Chief Navigator, said, “We want to build a new environment whereby software technology buying and selling transforms from a ‘rat race’ to a rewarding experience for every party involved in the solution search process. Our services will create a means by which buyers can openly share their needs to an independent resource and then use that information to qualify a short list of viable solutions that represent a good fit. Additionally, sellers will benefit by working with an experienced consultant who will provide a highly qualified prospect, detailed system requirements documentation, and for qualified vendors then introductions to the right buyer audience.”

Problem Solved – Successful Engagement (Case Study)
Although Solution Explorers opened for business recently, they have already completed its first successful engagement. A small nonprofit foundation in Central Texas wanted to move from Excel spreadsheets to an automated constituent management system (aka CRM, fundraising or donor management system). They had already done some research and began talking with a few vendors. However, they quickly found themselves overwhelmed with information and price estimates; not to mention existing projects, including preparing for their annual fundraising event.

Within a few weeks Solution Explorers actually disqualified the vendors being considered and instead found a solution that, at the time the project began, was unknown to the client. The client’s system requirements were documented and then matched for product functionality, a presentation was given, and the price was significantly less than the other solutions. All-in-all, this small nonprofit went from considering solutions priced at over $8,000 to purchasing a system that met their exact needs for under $1,000. In fact, the final price included an Events module (opportunity), online training courses, and two years of technical support and product maintenance services.

The client was pleased. In their letter of recommendation to Solution Explorers, Executive Director Zenda Johnson wrote, “We greatly appreciate your consulting services to Pflugerville Education Foundation (http://www.pflugervilleisd.net/educationfoundation/index.cfm ). As a small nonprofit it’s hard to balance people and funding resources, so working with you was like having another person but without the overhead of hiring additional staff. Of course, your depth of experience in the software market was invaluable.”

The Business Development Vision
Solution Explorers is working diligently at creating a complete set of programs and services so that its exploration services can be automated, possibly in the form of an online step-by-step tool. The company is committed to helping its clients, through independent resources, reduce staff and financial resources typically consumed in a software technology search project. The future of software technology buying and selling has change in its forecast. For those desiring to protect their resources and have a more rewarding experience, then contact Solution Explorers today. A journey of discovery can lead to greater success – a solution that meets your exact needs!

Contact information:
By phone: (512) 410-6133
By email: kgerman@solutionexplorers.com
Website: http://solutionexplorers.com/


About Solution Explorers

Solution Explorers delivers software technology review consulting services. These programs 1) prepare buyers in documenting their business needs, issues and opportunities, 2) navigate through a world of software technology options and filter irrelevant data, 3) communicate with software vendors by qualifying their systems to the buyer’s needs and 4) introduce the aligned parties to present proof-of-concept presentations and ultimately negotiate a purchase agreement. Solution Explorers, a broker in the world of software technology, is software vendor independent.

About Keith German, Chief Navigator

Keith has served businesses, nonprofits, and government entities of various industries and company sizes. As a veteran software industry consultant and degreed accountant, Keith has professionally prepared himself to lead the way in transforming the software buying and selling experience. In fact, this is his vision. Although change can be difficult, and specifically changing something as entrenched as buying and selling habits, he is firmly convicted that Solution Explorers, aided by many strategic alliances and successful engagements along the way, will ultimately produce positive change. At the very least, those who want a more rewarding experience – buyers and sellers alike – will have that option now.

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Solution Explorers, as an independent broker, delivers business software evaluation and selection consulting services. Our services include: 1) Discovery - Needs Analysis, 2) Solution Exploration, and 3) Broker - Presentations and Agreements.