AppDirect for Advisors

Big news! AppDirect has acquired the IT asset management platform Firstbase. This provides you, our AppDirect advisor community, with a single destination for your customers to manage all telecom, software, and IT assets. These enhanced capabilities will not only boost your sales success but also simplify the lives of the IT departments you serve. Stay tuned for more! https://lnkd.in/g6SAaUah #AppDirect #Firstbase #ITAssetManagement #AdvisorCommunity Nicolas Desmarais Chris Herd

People are buzzing about this report: Forrester has named AppDirect a leader in The Forrester Wave™ Marketplace Development Platforms Report, Q4 2024. In the report, Forrester stated that AppDirect is best fit for software firms building an app store to extend their platform capability with their ecosystem of tech partners. “It exhibits across-the-board strategic superiority. Its vision to enable the flywheel of subscription digital commerce for buying, selling, and managing recurring tech services is particularly strong.” —The Forrester Wave™ Q4 2024 Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gX8PVm6U

🎉 Ring in the new year with AppDirect and join us for our FIRST State of the Union of 2025! We'll be covering some very exciting updates including... 1️⃣ A very special interview with Chris Herd, Founder and CEO at Firstbase and AppDirect Chairman and CEO, Nicolas Desmarais 2️⃣ An exciting Recruiting as a Service overview with our very own Julien-Pier Boisvert, Director, Global Talent Acquisition, AppDirect 3️⃣ The latest in AppDirect being named a leader in the Forrester Marketplace Development Platforms, Q4 2024 with our VP, Head of Marketing, Laura Stevenson and what that means for the channel community  These are just some of the updates we have planned to share with you, sign up to find out the rest https://lnkd.in/g3nfHzS6

Exciting news from vCom Solutions! They’ve just unveiled their latest product update: vManager 17, featuring vAI, an advanced AI-powered platform. This release introduces innovative capabilities designed to transform IT lifecycle management.With vAI, you can now access a seamless, intuitive platform to manage orders, inventory, tickets, billing, and vendor relationships—all powered by Azure OpenAI’s GPT-4 model. Tailored specifically to vCom’s data model, vAI delivers highly accurate, real-time insights to help businesses save time and make smarter decisions. Check out this and other innovative product enhancements: https://hubs.ly/Q02_4CLF0 #AI #ITManagement #ITSoftware #DigitalTransformation #AppDirect #vCom

Check out this article by James Anderson from Channel Futures. He reports on AppDirect's acquisition of the Firstbase platform and how this strategic move adds IT asset management to our ecosystem, providing a unified solution for managing telecom, software, and IT assets. Read more about how this acquisition enhances value for our advisor community and simplifies IT management for end customers: https://lnkd.in/gvhSg4wh #AppDirect #Firstbase #ITAssetManagement #AdvisorCommunity

We all know the old adage that it’s far more costly to acquire a new customer than it is to retain one. This takes on a whole new meaning in a digital economy, with vast possibilities for growth and expansion. Tune into this insightful talk by our Chairman & CEO, Nicolas Desmarais, 'How to Thrive in the Digital Economy—The 4 Digital Keys to Success'. In this segment, Nick delves into the second key, which is all about the power and potential of a thriving digital ecosystem. Learn how bundling third-party apps can lead to a 5% retention improvement, compounding over time to a 25% profitability improvement. Jump in at: https://lnkd.in/gzJM8Fnf

Act now to unlock a 95% pass-through rate! This promotion applies to $100K MRC deals from our top telecom providers. Deals must be closed or registered by March 31st. Don't miss out on this opportunity! Contact your Channel Manager for more and find more details here: https://lnkd.in/gxTY9yhE

Forrester has named AppDirect a leader in The Forrester Wave™ Marketplace Development Platform Report, Q4 2024. In the report, Forrester stated that AppDirect “exhibits across-the-board strategic superiority. Its vision to enable the flywheel of subscription digital commerce for buying, selling, and managing recurring tech services is particularly strong.” Forrester added that AppDirect is best fit for software firms building an app store to extend their platform capability with their ecosystem of tech partners. Read the press release and download the report for full details https://lnkd.in/gKvrPQax

🎉 Don't Miss It: The FINAL State of the Union Webinar of the Year! Join Christopher Shubert and Emanuel Bertolin tomorrow as they reflect on an incredible 2024 and share what’s ahead for the new year. 🎁 It’s the holidays, so we’re bringing some extra cheer: 1- 2024 Wrapped: A look back at the biggest highlights of the year 2-Holiday Giveaway: Win a LogicMonitor gift card! 3-Exciting Announcement: A brand-new commission promotion 4- ETSWs Reflections: Bruce J Guemmer and Dave Landsberger will be covering their favourite workshop moments. Mark your calendar for this can’t-miss webinar to wrap up the year!  https://lnkd.in/g3nfHzS6

We’re excited to welcome Microsoft 365 migration and governance solutions from ShareGate to the AppDirect marketplace. ShareGate Migrate and ShareGate Protect are out-of-the-box solutions that keep your customers’ migration projects on track while preserving data integrity, security, and environment hygiene. Recognized for Best Support and Best Usability in 2024 by G2, these solutions are available now. Head over to The AppDirect marketplace for all the details https://lnkd.in/gRQzEXNF #AppDirect #ShareGate #Microsoft365 #Migration #Governance