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CloudBlue Announces First-Ever Global Vendor Roadshow

CloudBlue, a leading cloud ecosystem technology company, announced its first-ever Global Vendor Roadshow, part of its Go-To-Market (GTM) Fast-Track program accelerating the time-to-market by up to 50% for global solution providers.

CloudBlue’s Global Vendor Roadshow provides a space for select independent software vendors (ISVs) to pitch their cloud solutions to Cloud Service Providers (CSPs) in the CloudBlue footprint across four different regions. Additionally, ISVs can take advantage of advanced training workshops to fine-tune their pitches based on CloudBlue’s GTM methodology.

he roadshow helps vendors and service providers identify regional opportunities with cloud product categories including cybersecurity, communication, collaboration, and online presence. CSPs will gain insight into the opportunities and strategies for the latest cloud solutions available in their market, and how they can cover those opportunities and reduce their time-to-market.

“As a Cloud Service Provider, building a complete portfolio that resonates with your customer base is key to drive a successful cloud business, Understanding the opportunities in your market and what your customers want is the first step, but knowing how to seize the opportunity will help round out your portfolio building strategy. These insights and more is what service providers will find at our CloudBlue Global Vendor Roadshow.”

said Tarik Faouzi, senior vice president of CloudBlue.

Program partners include:
  • Acronis: Acronis is a global cybersecurity company that unifies data protection and security to deliver integrated, automated cyber protection and solutions for today’s security challenges.
  • AvePoint: New Jersey’s AvePoint is the largest Microsoft 365 data management solutions provider, offering a full suite of SaaS solutions to migrate, manage and protect data.
  • Confiva: Confiva is an EU-based professional online one-point-of-contact ecosystem that combines software and real-life event management.
  • ContractZen: ContractZen's Contract Management - with integrated Board Meeting Management, Data Rooms (VDR), and eSigning - is a unique solution for SMEs globally. An easy-to-use, affordable cloud solution helps you to digitalize your business and supports your growth efforts.
  • CWS: Developer of cloud-based solutions in the areas of call recording and analytics and advanced messaging. Conforming to the highest levels of security and data encryption, companies can use eComFax to send and receive faxes and SMSes from any device, location, email, web, and even through MS Teams and Cisco Webex Apps.
  • Cypherdog: Cypher.dog is a set of tools for ultra-secure file transfer, cloud storage, local encryption, and messenger and preventing data leaks, economic espionage, invoice hacking, and new generation of ransomware.
  • Fractalia: Fractalia is a managed service provider with extensive experience, a broad portfolio, and a global footprint specializing in white label cybersecurity solutions for Telcos, financial sector, and retailers that include a 24/7 specialized support service.
  • FreshBooks: Accounting software built for owners, and their clients. Balancing your books, client relationships, and business isn't easy. FreshBooks gives you the info and time you need to focus on your big picture - your business, team, and clients.
  • Hostopia: Hostopia is the global, white-label division of Deluxe, delivering a white-label platform for Deluxe's suite of small business solutions. Deluxe is a Trusted Business Technology™ company that champions business so communities thrive.
  • Netsweeper: Netsweeper keeps users and networks safe in a changing digital ecosystem. It provides solutions to allow our customers to prevent access to illegal or undesirable content on their networks and provides digital safeguarding tools to ensure users are kept safe and our customers meet their regulatory requirements.
  • Nord Security: Nord Security is home for advanced security solutions that share the Nord brand and values, including the world’s most advanced VPN service NordVPN, the next-generation password manager NordPass, file encryption tool NordLocker, and the advanced network access security solution NordLayer.
  • Odix: Odix develops and markets advanced anti-malware solutions based on its patented Content Disarm and Reconstruction (TrueCDR™) technology for preventative cybersecurity in enterprises of all sizes.
  • Rushfiles: Rushfiles has made file storage and sharing simple and secure enabling Cloud Resellers and Distributors to profit from the growing demand in the market.
  • Sertifi: Sertifi is a digital agreement platform that helps all types of businesses collect eSignatures, payments, and credit card authorizations - securely, efficiently, and conveniently with ease and simplicity.
  • TeamViewer: TeamViewer is a leading global technology company that provides a connectivity platform to remotely access, control, manage, monitor, and repair devices of any kind – from laptops and mobile phones to industrial machines and robots.

Today, there are more than 200,000 ISVs/IP-owners worldwide, with Forrester estimating there will be over 1 million by 2027. CloudBlue’s GTM Fast-Track Program helps CSPs to create winning portfolios with solutions that not only fulfill the end-customer need but add value to them.

“This roadshow is like nothing the market has ever seen before. We’re taking what we’ve done with leading enterprises and directly training vendors based on this invaluable insight, This is a major part of our GTM Fast-Track program and will mark the first of many to come.”

said Aleksander Cvetkovski, Global Director, GTM & Acceleration Services for CloudBlue.

The Global Vendor Roadshow will be held on October 13 and 14 at different times depending on the region. To find a date and time in your region, please visit: www.cloudblue.com/event/live-virtual-event-regional-vendor-roadshow/

About CloudBlue
CloudBlue helps businesses succeed in the as-a-service economy and accelerate time to revenue by managing subscription and billing, vendor and product information, and partner onboarding across multiple channels. Through its leading ecosystem orchestration platform, CloudBlue connects vendor and Go-to-Market ecosystems and automates the distribution of traditional and digital products and services across partners in the value chain. CloudBlue serves more than 180 companies around the globe and powers the world’s largest cloud B2B marketplaces, which represent 30 million B2B cloud subscriptions

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