210 likes | 404 Views
How to Sell in the Cloud with Telstra. Stephen Pech T-Suite Channel Development Manager. SaaS. PaaS. IaaS. PUBLIC. ON PREMISE. HOSTED. Why you are at this session?. What value does Telstra add to MS Online Services? How do I engage with Telstra?
E N D
How to Sell in the Cloud with Telstra Stephen Pech T-Suite Channel Development Manager
SaaS PaaS IaaS PUBLIC ON PREMISE HOSTED
Why you are at this session? • What value does Telstra add to MS Online Services? • How do I engage with Telstra? • How do I succeed with MS Online Services? • What next steps should I take? In the next 45 minutes we are going to • Answer these questions • Explain how • Discuss some real life examples
What value does Telstra add to MS Online ? Solutions & Roadmap Trust MS Hosting Network & Reliability Global Scale Awareness & Reach Platform Dev. Services Approach Skilled Channel
What value does Telstra add to MS Online ? Working on it: 600,000* Business customers: 1,200,000* (1,800,000 Australian businesses, ~ 900,000 employing) * Approximate numbers
Other T-Suite Solutions Web & Email control SMB Accounting PC & Server Backup HR & legal compliance Send large files SMB ERP – CRM, Project Management, Billing PC & Server Endpoint Protection CRM Domain Management
One Team • Mutual and aligned goals
Exclusive syndication partners for MS Online in Aus • Only exclusive Telco relationship in the world
Govt, Education, NFP, & EA Step-up pricing • New - Launched 30 August • All Partners able to sell and earn commission
Global Partner Services Team - Tech enablement Partner Managers Drew Curtis QLD Leonie Visser QLD Stephen Pech SA/NT & WA Kate McGorman NSW 90 Data / IPSpecialists Mark Duckworth NSW/ACT 8 T-SuiteSales Specialists Shane Campbell Vic/Tas Alex Papli Vic/Tas 1800 TSUITE Helpdesk
How do I engage with Telstra? • Work with your Partner Manager • Build a relationship and catch-up regularly – 2 way relationship • Go to for resources and support • Identify any ‘Buddy’ relationships with Telstra Dealers • Use 1800 TSUITE for admin & tech support • Will help with billing and account setup • Can provide specific tech support • Build skills and then work opps together • We can help you close deals, and you can help us • Telstra Account Executives (AE’s) have existing relationships
How do I succeed with MS Online? • Leverage MS & Telstra Enablement resources • MS have skill development programs • Online training • Incubation program • KickStart program • Telstra Partner Managers for admin & strategy • MS TelePAM’s & PAM’s • Actively promote Online Services to customers • Clearly define your offer & services model
How do I succeed with MS Online? • Leverage MS & Telstra Enablement resources • Actively promote Online Services to customers • Cloud computing is coming – it will be a differentiator for you • Give your customers the choice • Show your cloud credentials – lead your competitors • Look for opportunities to develop your skills and approach • Clearly define your offer & services model
How do I succeed with MS Online? • Leverage MS & Telstra enablement resources • Actively promote it to customers • Clearly define your offer & services model • Which customers should always be pushed to MS Online? • What is your implementation methodology? • What are the service options you offer? • What is your default per seat implementation cost?
How do I succeed with MS Online? • Leverage MS & Telstra enablement resources • Actively promote it to customers • Clearly define your offer & services model Telstra do not have partner-level technical skills Telstra need partners to help close and implement • Telstra won’t undercut you nor start a competitive sale Take the steps above and be a technical solution leader to qualify for Telstra leads
How do I get Leads from Telstra? Partner Manager Telstra Leads GPS Find opps, Implement Success, Prove Tech Skills Strategic Planning, Offer, Campaigns Cloud Accelerate, Commitment Sign up & Demo
Real Partner Success • EH Technology - Andrew McInally • QLD based • SMB focussed • Actively working with T-Suite for 12 months • nSynergy / OSC - Karl Redenbach • National with offices in Vic, NSW, and 3 international locations • Medium business & enterprise focussed • Actively working with T-Suite for 12 months
What next steps should I take? • Meet my Partner Manager • Sign MOSPA & TOSA • Setup demo or IUR system • See GPS team near Telstra stand • Implement a small customer