subject: BigMachines Sales Configuration, Quoting and Proposal Solution to Enhance Systems at Promega Corporation [print this page] BigMachines Sales Configuration, Quoting and Proposal Solution to Enhance Systems at Promega Corporation
Chicago, IL and Frankfurt, Germany - October 5, 2009 - BigMachines, Inc., the leading provider of on-demand product configurators, quote software and proposal generation, will work with Promega Corporation to advance Promega excellence in customer response and the custom quote process. Big Machines solution will integrate with Promega sales systems to enable accurate and rapid data flow from inquiry to order.
Promega offers thousands of products that enable scientists worldwide to advance their knowledge in life science research, particularly in genomics, proteomics, and cellular analysis. Products consist of kits and reagents as well as Integrated Solutions for life sciences research and drug discovery, resulting in complex pricing criteria. BigMachines will replace Promega's existing software quoting tools that became limited in functionality and reporting for growing market demands.
BigMachines' multi-language and multi-currency capabilities are important requirements for Promega's global operation. Initial implementation of the BigMachines software will include currency calculations in US dollars, Euros and Canadian dollars. BigMachines will streamline workflow by automating quoting and reporting processes. "We evaluated several options, but selected BigMachines because it offers the most flexibility and comprehensive capabilities," said Alex Biggie, Director of Sales Operations for Promega. "BigMachines will integrate with our current CRM and ERP systems and allow for future infrastructure improvements. Streamlining the sales quoting process will enable our sales reps to easily manage and track complex orders."
"We are extremely pleased that Promega, a worldwide leader in the life sciences industry, has chosen BigMachines," said Godard Abel, CEO and co-founder of BigMachines said, "We look forward to working closely with them to deploy a solution that enables their sales teams and dealers to get what their customers need faster."
About BigMachines, Inc. and BigMachines AG
BigMachines is the global leader in on-demand sales configuration, quoting and proposal software, helping companies sell more and sell faster in the cloud. BigMachines solutions empower sales across customers' channels by streamlining their sales processes from opportunity to order. Using BigMachines software, sales teams and channels can quickly configure products, generate quotes and proposals, manage complex pricing, generate legal contracts, and manage orders. BigMachines offers extensive reporting capabilities and easily integrates to leading CRM and ERP systems, including those from salesforce.com, Oracle, and SAP. BigMachines' rapidly growing customer base includes global leaders such as Kodak's GCG, Siemens, Ingersoll Rand, and NTT Communications, as well as innovative growth companies such as ShoreTel and Voltaire Ltd. For more information, visit www.bigmachines.de/english.php.
About Promega
Promega Corporation is a leader in providing innovative solutions and technical support to the life sciences industry. The company's 2,000 products enable scientists worldwide to advance their knowledge in genomics, proteomics, cellular analysis, molecular diagnostics and human identification. Founded in 1978, the company is headquartered in Madison, WI, USA with branches in 14 countries and over 50 global distributors. For more information about Promega, visit www.promega.com
