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Bezeq, the Israeli telecom and B2B. Bezeq ’ s management decided to enter the e-commerce arena. and specialize in B2B. A strategic team was formed reporting to the CEO by may1999. The team researched and visited B2B sites around the globe!.
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Bezeq, the Israeli telecom and B2B Bezeq’s management decided to enter the e-commerce arena and specialize in B2B. A strategic team was formed reporting to the CEO by may1999. The team researched and visited B2B sites around the globe! Bezeq’s board approved the business plan and entry strategy by jan. 2000.
Who is Bezeq-Zahav :Bezeq Zahav’s ownership .Bezeq 49% .Malam of the zeevi group 46% .AT&T 5% .Established in 1992 140 employees. .Over 15,000 business customers
Where was Bezeq-Zahav before The Ring .Holds over 70% of the EDI market in Israel Specialize in connectivity projects for trade partners and business communities. First few B2B pilots operational from Q3,2000. Content provider for the financial markets, Lexis Nexis, Registrar of companies etc. ISP and content ASP.
Why was Bezeq-Zahav chosen to implement The Ring .Top grade 24 by 7 customer support .World class operations, communications and security .Leader of previous generation of B2B - EDI and messaging .Relevant customer base
The Israeli challenge .First and formost - the Hebrew support .Size and pricing models for the Israeli market .Barries of entry .Good morning e-commerce, or B2B 101
The Israeli challenge - Hebrew Right to left, different abc , mixed latin, hebrew and numbers, DB search and many more hardships. One time is easy - future version is a must. Aim to the world but start locally. Allow local trade and international at the same time.
The Israeli challenge - size matters ASP for all Monthly charge. Share the risk with the customers. Service enabler not a partner. Real Value Added Services. Frame VS. dynamic trade.
The Israeli challenge - it’s not all or nothing Follow business processes all the way through. Catalog Factory on the critical path. End to End is the only way for the service provider. To 4 months of implementation - show results. Prove ROI - what is saved.
The Israeli challenge - B2B 101 Good morning e - commerce. Business partners involvement: System integrators. Value added services (financial, logistic, etc). Strategic planning. Other market place world - wide. Organizational buy - in.