Software, hardware, services, or a combination of all three can be selected on the marketplace, and the company said PartnerCentral represents “a transformative shift in the way Westcon-Comstor works with its partners”.
PartnerCentral gives Westcon-Comstor partners access to data insights that give partners the information they need to capitalise on new opportunities and market trends.
Rakesh Parbhoo, CTO, Westcon-Comstor, said, “With PartnerCentral, we’re building on the business transformation journey we have been on for the last five years, shifting to the second wave of a more automated, digital engagement.
“In doing this we are giving our partners the support they need to evolve their offerings at the right time and at the right pace. We need to give them the tools to succeed and ensure they have access to data and educational resources they need to serve their customers in a changing and demanding market.”
Amit Samani, director, NTT Global Procurement, added, “Partner Insights is a gamechanger, providing access to a clear, intuitive dashboard with a comprehensive view into our business data.
“This not only gives us easy to use, additional management information but also allows us to identify trends and provides actionable insights on future growth opportunities. We're excited to partner with Westcon-Comstor as they continue to evolve this platform to meet our expanding needs.”
PartnerCentral is designed to accelerate and simplify the move to cloud and “as-a-service” business models.
Key features and benefits include: simplifying the procurement and management of recurring subscription and as-a-service offers at scale; providing a single platform for hybrid procurement; one intuitive interface; automated pricing, quoting, and ordering processes; data insights; and educational tools and materials to give partners the best understanding of the solutions they provide and how to market them.