"We engaged Giant Step to help us create a go-to-market strategy around
building a SOA proposition for multiple new sectors, utilising multiple
channels. They excelled in their ability to pull together a coherent
landscape and business drivers. This allowed us to accelerate strategic
decisions and secure first deals in those sectors. We hope to secure
more of Giant Step's time in 2008."
Jonathan Woodward - CTO, Sungard Vivista
"Microsoft UK has retained Giant Step Services Limited on numerous
projects over the last year. One particular project included a complete
review of our partner map and strategy for the Retail &
Manufacturing sectors in the UK market. The combination of Giant Step's
experience of the Microsoft organisation and their natural ability in
working with & understanding how to make partnerships truly
successful has produced truly amazing results in a very short
timeframe."
Steve Morrow - ISV Manager, Microsoft UK
"Giant
Step demonstrates extensive experience in understanding the
complexities of developing successful alliances & channels to
market. Giant Step's passion and commitment alongside a result driven
approach always makes a great combination in their continual aim of
over achievement"
Terry Smith - Senior Director Public Sector, Microsoft UK
"Trillium
Software engaged Giant Step to develop a Partner Strategy to support
the growth of Trillium's EMEA business. Our objective was to develop
new routes to market based on specific business value propositions.
Giant Step evangelised Trillium's technical offerings into business
propositions and identified the right potential partner organisations
with which to engage. A focused development partner strategy and
engagement plan has enabled us to derive real results in a short
timescale. Without Giant Steps's experience and energy this would not
have been possible. After failing to make progress using internal
resources, I am very impressed that Giant Step has exceeded the
aggressive goals that were set."
Bryan Richter - VP EMEA, Harte-Hanks Trillium Software
"The
team at Giant Step were excellent. They helped us to develop a partner
strategy which facilitated tight-knit partner relationships, including
Unisys and Microsoft, which resulted in the delivery of a highly
effective go-to-market strategy in UK Public Safety."
Chris Hill - (formerly) Director of Public Safety, Portrait Software
"As
an Irish software vendor focusing on developing significant incremental
revenue in the UK market, we greatly value the programme as our key
vehicle for achieving quicker and short-term success in our aggressive
goals. Giant Step is helping us to work with Microsoft UK to overcome
some of the challenges we face in the UK Enterprise market. We have
been able to implement close sales, marketing and technical strategies
that drive incremental revenue for both Cinario and Microsoft. An
excellent investment of time and resources for any ISV serious about
the UK market."
Charlie Sherlock - CEO, Cinario
"Giant
Step understood our proposition and articulated, very clearly how
working with Chordiant would help partner contacts achieve their
business objectives. Crucially, they were also able to define exactly
what a joint proposition, between the partner and Chordiant, could
deliver for customers."
Bryan Richter - Vice President, Chordiant
"Giant
Step's review of our Microsoft relationship has delivered real value.
We now understand how we should direct and focus our efforts for
maximum return."
Peter Hornsby - Director, SFW Ltd
"Artilium needed to engage and build a deep relationship with Microsoft within a short space of time. We have a strong relationship with Microsoft partner account management in Belgium, where our R&D office is located, but our presence in the UK was relatively new. We were unable to dedicate the additional time and effort needed to identify the best strategy for engagement with Microsoft UK. Giant Step provided clarity and a clear sense of what was needed to make an impact within the Microsoft organisation. They supported us through the early phases to help Artilium make the right first impression and demonstrate the value we bring to Microsoft. Throughout the process Giant Step was reliable, responsive and professional."
Nick Burnett - Business Manager, Artilium



