Partners


      Strategic Partners

SAP
SAP is today the world leader in providing E-Business-Software solutions, which integrate the processes in the company and beyond the company. SAP, having its headquarters in Walldorf, Baden, is the third largest independent software supplier. SAP employs almost 27,000 people in more than 50 countries, who are known for their extensive service and support around the world.

arvato systems has the status of "Special Expertise Partner mySAP-CRM" and is one of the 11 IT-service providers worldwide to do so. Many IT-consultant services offer the service of SAP-components mySAP CRM. However for the customer it is difficult to find out whether the respective provider can fulfill his individual requirements. With the "Special Expertise Partnership mySAP CRM" SAP AG has defined a partner status, which visibly carries the mySAP CRM competence to the outside world. The prerequisites for the partner status are strict and are based significantly on sound project experience, excellent references and special expertise in mySAP CRM. arvato systems is one of the few, who have fulfilled these criteria and with this distinction it has received further recognition as consulting and implementation partner of the CRM solutions and their successful implementation with SAP software.


BEA
arvato systems is a global 3 Star ISV and Solutions Integration Partner. BEA Systems, Inc. (Nasdaq: BEAS) is one of the world's leading e-business infrastructure software companies, with more than 10,000 customers around the world, including the majority of the Fortune Global 500. BEA and its WebLogic brand are among the most trusted names in e-business. The award-winning BEA WebLogic E-Business Platform is reliable, highly scalable, and poised to bring new services to market quickly. BEA's e-business platform is the de facto standard for more than 1,900 system integrators, independent software vendors (ISVs) and application service providers (ASPs) to provide complete solutions that fast-track and future-proof e-businesses for high growth and profitability. Headquartered in San Jose, Calif., BEA has 92 offices in 32 countries and is on the Web at www.bea.com


Metastorm
arvato systems has partnered with Metastorm in bringing Business Process Management (BPM) solutions to clients in the Human Resources, Manufacturing, Finance & Operations and Public Service areas through the "e-Work"(TM) Suite.

e-Work helped define BPM with its user-friendly interface, its unique architecture and its integration capabilities. Taken together, these attributes mean an organization’s processes no longer have to fit the capabilities of rigid, narrowly focused enterprise applications. Processes that are people-intensive and paper-based are automated and managed so that staff focus on their core functions. Flexibility, scalability and compatibility with legacy systems means e-Work deploys quickly to provide the final goal of enterprise automation.

With e-Work users can:
  • Automate the routine, manual processes that divert employees from their higher-value activities
  • Integrate legacy and other system data with the individuals involved in a process
  • Enhance existing systems by adding a unique process layer that complements the standardized attributes of the data, presentation and application layers in enterprise architectures
  • Match processes with organizational needs since solutions are quickly deployed, analyzed and optimized, resulting in consistent use of processes and best practices
  • Obtain a trackable return on their investment in months, not years.



Klopotek
arvato systems is proud to lead a revolution in the enterprise publishing solution space with a strong global partnership with Klopotek, a leader in enterprise publishing software. Klopotek is forging on their mission to develop software for the publishing industry, originally based on modern client/server technology. The foundation for this mission is based on: more than seven years experience in the analysis and development of complex publishing applications and the view that modern technology had to be cemented with solid publishing knowledge.

The applications span all publishing management processes from contracting, production, royalties management through sales, distribution and CRM. The web enabled interfaces and modules extend the reach of this extensive suite of products. Klopotek is quickly replacing archaic custom legacy systems and changing the way we do business in the publishing industry.


Empolis
arvato systems is proud to further extend their worldwide partnership with empolis content management in North America. arvato systems' focus in media and entertainment services is complemented by empolis products - which are focused knowledge management and content managment software products.

"empolis differentiates itself in storing, handling and distributing complex files from multiple sources. This ability differentiates our products from traditional document or even web content management providers," explains Mike Johnson, Managing Director of North America.

David Anchel adds, "arvato systems deals with these very issues that Mike speaks about, particularly in the health/scientific and reference publishing sectors."

empolis is the software division of the Bertelsmann arvato Knowledge Management Group. empolis North America provides Content and Knowledge Management solutions for Customer Support, E-Commerce, Enterprise Knowledge Management, and Technical Information Delivery initiatives. We use our field-proven suite of software products - built using our advanced Case-Based Reasoning engine, sophisticated search & retrieval, and XML content management - for rapid, cost-effective implementation. Customers include Bertelsmann, General Electric, Hewlett Packard, Siemens, United Technologies and Wolters Kluwer.


S4M
arvato systems and S4M offer cutting edge and fully integrated enterprise solutions for the North American broadcasting industry. S4M is a leader in enterprise broadcasting applications. Whether air time sales, video archiving, program planning, ratings evaluation or page impressions; the highly integrated media application portfolio of S4M enable television and radio stations the smooth and efficient operation of the critical areas of their business.

Through years of working experience with the European market leader RTL and numerous other clients S4M combines state of the art software engineering with an in-depth understanding of the business processes in the broadcasting industry.

Together with S4M arvato systems offers the full range of services from business consulting, over integrated system solutions to ongoing maintenance and support.


Premier Partners

Cognos
arvato systems is proud to be a top level partner and reseller of Cognos. Cognos, the world leader in business intelligence (BI), delivers software that helps companies improve business performance by enabling effective decision-making at all levels of the organization. A forerunner in defining the BI software category, Cognos delivers the next level of competitive advantage-Corporate Performance Management (CPM)-achieved through the strategic application of BI on an enterprise scale.

Founded in 1969, Cognos employs more than 2,600 people and serves more than 20,000 customers in over 135 countries. Our customers are involved in every industry sector including automotive, banking and insurance, energy and natural resources, government, healthcare, manufacturing, and pharmaceuticals.

Cognos BI solutions, applications, and services are sold directly and are also available from more than 3,000 worldwide partners and resellers. These solutions are supported by an experienced field force of more than 1300 customer-facing personnel.


Oracle
Oracle Corporation (Nasdaq: ORCL) is the world's leading supplier of software for information management, and the world's second largest independent software company. With annual revenues of more than $10.9 billion, the company offers its database, tools and application products, along with related consulting, education, and support services, in more than 145 countries around the world.

Headquartered in Redwood Shores, California, Oracle is the first software company to develop and deploy 100 percent internet-enabled enterprise software across its entire product line: database, server, enterprise business applications, and application development and decision support tools.


IBM
Together, IBM and arvato systems offer a total solution to enable companies to build e-businesses rapidly and efficiently. This means a faster return on investment, greater reliability and lower maintenance costs. Companies can turn to IBM and arvato systems for planning, building, and deploying their e-business infrastructure and applications.


Sun
Since its inception in 1982, a singular vision -- "The Network Is The Computer[tm]" -- has propelled Sun Microsystems, Inc. (Nasdaq: SUNW), to its position as a leading provider of industrial-strength hardware, software and services that power the Internet and allow companies worldwide to take their businesses to the nth. With $18.3 billion in annual revenues, Sun can be found in more than 170 countries and on the World Wide Web at sun.com


HP
Hewlett-Packard Company -- a leading global provider of computing solutions and services -- is focused on making technology and its benefits accessible to individuals and businesses through simple appliances, useful e-service and an Internet infrastructure that's always on. HP offers a choice of market leading servers and operating systems combined with support for multi-channel interaction to allow flexibility in building e-business application. HP's platform and value added software such as Openview, WebQOS, Virtual Vault, and Changeengine will provide joint customers with an infrastructure that is second to none.


arvato services
arvato systems works closely with arvato services (a sister division within Bertelsmann AG) on a number of distribution/fulfillment solutions worldwide. We are proud of this relationship and currently have joint North American projects in New York City (New York), Duncan (South Carolina) and Indianapolis (Indiana).

arvato services is a division of Bertelsmann AG, a privately held company with annual revenues of $20 billion. Operating in 23 countries with more than 20,000 dedicated employees and revenues over $3.7 billion, arvato services supports more than 100 Fortune 1,000 clients around the world, enabling them to focus on building and strengthening their core businesses. Clients can be found in the telecommunications, information technology, media, automotive, financial services, healthcare, travel and education markets.


Partners

ATG
ATG (Art Technology Group, Inc.) ( NASDAQ: ARTG) provides applications and an e-business software platform for e-commerce, relationship management, and portals. ATG and its global alliance network provide the e-commerce and relationship management capabilities that generate loyalty, drive sales, and empower the world's most recognized companies to realize the full potential of their online initiatives.


Macromedia
Macromedia's mission is to add life to the Web. Their award-winning products empower developers to provide the most engaging experience on the Web and enable more effective e-business. Headquartered in San Francisco, Macromedia (NASDAQ: MACR) has more than 1000 employees worldwide.

Macromedia solutions address every stage of the Web Content Lifecycle, from content design to production, real-time personalization, analysis and display. Macromedia Dreamweaver, the choice of professional HTML developers, enhances the visual authoring and templating environments. LikeMinds' patented collaborative filtering recommendation technology is highly complementary to rules-based personalization platforms. ARIA's real-time Web site activity analysis provides users with comprehensive information on site activity and the effectiveness of marketing campaigns and e-commerce initiatives. Together, they provide a more efficient development process that will accelerate time to market while maximizing the impact of personalized online experiences.


Brown Express
In 2001, arvato systems North America entered into a joint venture called BrownExpress with Brown Printing, the number one trade and business magazine printer, and a member of the Bertelsmann family. "Because the Internet will continue to grow as an information channel," says Dan McCormick, Brown Printing Vice President of Sales, and Managing Director of BrownExpress, "business publishers must develop their ability to deliver online information that complements their print products. In addition, BrownExpress recognizes that advertisers will want to have an online presence that coordinates with their marketing strategies in other media." In creating a steady stream of new uses and benefits for readers and advertisers, and by adding value for Brown Printing accounts, McCormick explains, BrownExpress also helps protect and grow the traditional Brown Printing business.

BrownExpress offers comprehensive Internet products designed to the needs of publishers: Content Management, Ad Serving, User Registration, Subscription Requests and Management, User Tracking, Search, Community, Current Issue Display, E-Newsletters, E-Commerce, Digital Magazine Distribution and additional functionality, as required. It also can manage and support these Internet products, allowing the publishers to concentrate of what they do best, produce content.







Our Partners
arvato services S4M Empolis ATG Oracle Macromedia IBM Sun Brown Express HP Metastorm Cognos Klopotek BEA SAP