If you do it’s now easier to work out which Instance you are accessing. You may have a live system for internal use, but access a demo system to review new products or features. Due to the way your Browser remembers previous activity (and our Cookie influences this) you may not be sure you are logging in to the correct system. So to make sure we’ve added the Instance name to the Login Screen:
Here’s a useful guide to how little you could pay for HP iQuote. HP iQuote is a cloud application – here’s the commercial model.
Free Access
Many, many HP Partners use HP iQuote without paying for the service at all:
Subscription
The subscription for HP iQuote costs $800 per Month. Within that subscription there are free Banner Advertisements to generate margin for the Host. Given there are free versions why would a HP Distributor or Reseller pay the subscription and become a Host? The 2 main reasons are:
HP Partners that operate in multiple countries can apply for Framework pricing and this will reduce the cost per country. Either way the Return on Investment is there.
Interested in HP iQuote (free version or subscription)? interested@channelcenral.net.
$800 = €575 = £500 (other currency quotations on request).
HP is running HP iQuote Webinars every two weeks for EMEA Channel Partners. There are two different sessions: one is aimed for new users or channel businesses that haven’t seen HP iQuote, the other is a Master Class aimed at existing users or Product/Business/Marketing Managers who are seeking to maximise their opportunity.
When?
11AM CET every other Thursday.
Introduction to HP iQuote: covers the program objectives, how to generate a quote, benefits and how HP Channel Partners can access and deploy HP iQuote. Next session is 09 Feb 2012 and then it is repeated every 4 weeks.
HP iQuote Master Class: advanced quote functions are shown live (Options Search, Saved Quotes, Merged Quotes, Exports, HP Storage Pre-Configuration) and then a few slides on Reporting, Marketing, Customer Deployment options and Futures. Next session is 23 Feb 2012 and then it is repeated every 4 weeks.
There is a limit on the number of delegates so ensure that you let HP know that you are attending. The sessions are structured so that if you really only want training you can drop off the call after that section. The sessions will last between 35 and 50 minutes depending on the volume of Q&A.
If you would like to receive the invites please email support@channelcentral.net.
Now HP iQuote users can specify the number of System Units in the Quote. A frequently requested enhancement was to show the System Unit multiplier in the Cart/Basket in addition to allowing the multiplier on Export. Well good news that is now possible. Save the Quote and you’ll see a new function to extend the number of systems. The cool thing is that if you add more options HP iQuote auto-extends the options and still validates.
In the above quotation 3 Memory Modules were added to 3 Servers so 9 Memory Modules.
Saved Quotes: there are lots of reasons to Save your Quotes in HP iQuote – now there is another one !
We certainly hit the right note with this US Reseller. Within HP iQuote there is a Feedback Form that users can complete to make suggestions, alert us to new or obsolete products and get general support. One of Ingram Micro’s Reseller Users in the USA provided some feedback – simply:
“I love having this tool!!”
Our response was to reply “we’ve really enjoyed creating and operating iQuote for HP”.
This shows the value that Distributors deliver by providing their Resellers with access to their HP iQuote.
Our first Blog article of 2012 looks at our figures. Since the New Year HP iQuote has been experiencing major growth:
Both statistics break all previous records. Expected User count and New Quote count for January 2012 is 1300 and 18250.
Also in December 2011 the USA overtook Europe as the No.1 geography for HP iQuote use – impressive but we predict a European surge.
Improvements to the Range Labels in the Menu for System Units make it easier to locate products. Now the first column on the Systems Menu page is wide enough to accommodate longer family names like “8200 Elite All-in-One” – better than an abbreviation “8200 AiO”.
HP iQuote now has Options search enabled in the Storage section. This utility enables you to perform custom searches for options from within a quote. Users can now search for items in the HP Storage Section of HP iQuote through a part number(s) or word(s).
The search function for the HP Storage Section will save you time when building a quote as you don’t need to open up option categories and scroll through the part numbers. The options search will only display parts that are compatible with the system unit you’re quoting.
…there is a full HP iQuote service over the Holiday Season.
We wish all of our HP iQuote users and partners a Merry Christmas, Happy New Year and a profitable 2012. We’ve made countless improvements to HP iQuote this year and there are more to come with the introduction of iQuote 2.0 which will be available in the first half of CY 2012. There will also be new products arriving and major improvements to the way we present HP Networking products.
2011: a growth year
HP iQuote grew from 1200 Quotes per Week to 3600 in 2011 thanks to our users. We added Printers and Storage products to the Servers, Notebooks, Desktops and Workstations. We also added 5 new languages: German, French, Turkish, Italian and Spanish.
Here’s to 2012…
A few minor changes to HP iQuote. Recently we’ve made changes to HP iQuote that may be useful in supporting our customers:
Although minor we think that some of this detail is what makes HP iQuote really powerful.
