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The Circuit ( thecircuit ),

The Circuit ( www.thecircuit.net ), the information technology association for the Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky region . Matchmaker The Circuit’s IT Solution Center Connecting Local Buyers and Sellers of IT Products and Services May 21, 2008. Presentation to ORACLE User Group. Agenda.

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  1. The Circuit (www.thecircuit.net), the information technology association for the Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky region Matchmaker The Circuit’s IT Solution Center Connecting Local Buyers and Sellers of IT Products and Services May 21, 2008 Presentation to ORACLE User Group

  2. Agenda • Presentation Objectives • Solution Center Overview • Description • Current State • The Value • Brief Summary of Functions • Questions and Open Discussion

  3. Presentation Objectives • To Involve ORACLE User Group actively • Use the Solution Center • Promote it • Suppliers: Encourage your Customers to try it! • Buyers: Encourage your Vendors to try it! • Stay Involved and give us feedback • In order to: • Deliver value to you as a Buyer or Supplier • Help build the local IT Community!

  4. Solution Center Description • An online exchange • Local Buyers/Sellers of IT Services • And OH wide • Powered by Ohio’s IT Alliance • The Circuit is the Pilot Region

  5. Solution Center Current State • Launched October, 2007 • About 100 members now • 35 Suppliers added last 3 weeks! • Buyers have posted opportunities • Promotional Campaign • User Groups, Chamber Events, Vertical Markets

  6. SUPPLIERS FREE through November 1, 2008! Wouldn’t it be great to get solutions for your IT needs – at the speed of IT? With the IT Solution Center, you can. This online exchange streamlines the process of identifying and selecting the right local IT Suppliers. Finding your ideal IT solution partner is just a few clicks away! www.thecircuit.net solutioncenter@thecircuit.net

  7. Solution Center Value • Provide visibility for all local IT suppliers • Start ups, independents, established players • Buyers strongly prefer to buy locally • Appropriate for ALL types of IT Solutions • Hardware, Software, Services

  8. Solution Center Value • Buyers • FREE Access! • Fast, effective: searching and vetting • Avoid hours on calls, research, google, etc. • Post RFP’s, Problems, etc. to select suppliers • Even anonymously! • Eliminate Hassle – Engage only qualified suppliers • Identify new, emerging local suppliers • Manage diversity spend

  9. Solution Center Value • Suppliers • FREE until November 1, 2008! • Access more, qualified buyers • Deliver tailored responses • Lower cost of sale

  10. Solution Center Functions • Sign up on www.thecircuit.net • Suppliers – Issued a Coupon Code • Create profile • Supplier profile & taxonomy • Buyer profile & post opportunities • Search for eligible suppliers • Post problem statements, RFP’s, product inquiries & service requests • Simplified workflow process

  11. Questions/Discussion Tell Us… What you Need How to Make It Better Contact me anytime: Randy Davis solutioncenter@thecircuit.net (513) 679-0689 “You’re our Partner. We can only be successful with your help”

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