Software Business Network | Intel® Developer Zone

Welcome to the Software Business Network

Get business and marketing tips from experts. Connect with fellow Intel Software Partners to develop new business opportunities. Unlock marketing and business resources by participating on blogs and forums.

The resources below are accessible to Intel Software Partners. Become an Intel Software Partner today.

Marketing and Sales		Market Research
	Video and Animation Production Select from a worldwide community of available creative talent to produce your high-quality company and product videos. Find the skills you need to meet the price you set. Inform, educate and engage with your clients through videos as one of the fastest growing forms of marketing.		Gartner, Inc* Access select reports on markets and customer trends.
	Marketing How-To Guides Access How-To guides on topics such as: brand management, lead generation management, search engine optimization, website creation, marketing messaging, and more.		Product Planning Guides Define a clear strategy and execution plan for your product lines with these business management templates.
	Interactive Software Showcase Feature your optimized software at local, regional, and global Intel-hosted events. The Interactive Software Showcase is a touch-sensitive display which guests and attendees can browse enabled software and ISVs.
	Intel® Co-Marketing Identifier Let your customers know your software product runs great on Intel architecture by displaying the Intel identifier on your product packaging. *Available for Premier Elite partners
	Collateral Builder Produce custom, software-related collateral such as data sheets, white papers, brochures, web banners, email templates and more using our library of templates, images, and messaging or use your own.
	Intel® Software Partner Badge Gain the credibility of a leading brand by using the Intel® Software Partner badge in your marketing materials. *Available for Premier Elite partners

The resources below are accessible to Intel Software Partners. Become an Intel Software Partner today.

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The Software Business Network is an online community focused on supporting go-to-market and business development needs of Intel Software Partners writing applications on Intel platforms.

Accelerate your Go-To-Market, Sales, and Business Strategies	Each week, you will gain insight from experts in business strategy, sales, and marketing topics. We will be inviting these experts to share their guidance and tips through blogs, webinars, and our Software Business Forum.
Connect with Other Partners	The Software Business Network provides a forum for our software partners to hold business conversations with one another. Are you looking for a co-development opportunity? A partner for geo expansion? Build new business relationships with other Intel Software Partners through our Software Business Forum and on our blogs by connecting with partners in your industry or technology focus area.
Unlock New Resources – Earn Points through your Participation	By participating in the Software Business Network, you earn points in the Intel® Developer Zone Black Belt Program. As a Software Partner, those points contribute to your membership tier (Registered -> Premier -> Premier Elite). Participate by asking questions or sharing your thoughts on the blogs and forum—all you need to do is make sure you are logged in!
Fuel Software Innovation	Get new ideas through our "Meet the Partner" series. This will be a series of interviews with ISVs that have been successful in new markets and in different verticals. Ask your questions and learn from other software companies. If you have any specific topic areas that you would like addressed, please leave us a comment!

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By Kevin MurphyPosted March 1st 20132

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Using Social Media to Improve Website Rankings

By Kevin MurphyPosted March 1st 20131

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By Wendy ThomasPosted February 28th 20130

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Using Social Media to Improve Website Rankings

By Kevin MurphyPosted March 1st 20131

For those interested in application development and mobile app marketing, SEO is key to driving traffic to a website. Michael Fleischner shares his tips on SEO to ...

3 Reasons Why You Need a Mobile-Optimized Website

By Wendy ThomasPosted February 28th 20130

Times have changed. These days, if your website is not mobile-friendly, you risk missing a large segment of your potential audience. Smartphone users will notice if you ...

Taking your App to Market: The Who, What and How of Your Mobile App Marketing Strategy

By Kevin MurphyPosted January 28th 20130

Your idea for a new mobile product is extremely valuable to you. But would it be valuable to others? How will you tell these people about it? How will you get it into their hands so they can see the value for themselves? These are ...

See How Software Partners are Innovating on Ultrabook™ Devices

By Lauren Dankiewi...Posted January 11th 20133

Wondering how Intel® Developer Zone members are innovating on Ultrabook™ devices? Wonder no more! We just launched a new ...

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Does Your Site Have Everything You and Your Customers Want?

By Kevin MurphyPosted July 12th 20120

Pop Quiz: What’s the most important part of your website? Your sales pitch A feedback mechanism Your contact information Answer: You guessed it-you really can’t choose. All three serve different, equally important roles. Deciding what ...

Inspire and Influence Your Market: Three Reasons to Become a Thought Leader

By Kevin MurphyPosted July 5th 20121

A recent Inc.com article defined a thought leader as “someone who is willing to step into the spotlight ...

Finding New Ways to Sell Bananas (and Four Other Reasons to Consider Co-Marketing)

By Kevin MurphyPosted June 28th 20120

Dole, the world’s largest producer of fruits and vegetables, found it had a lot of overripe bananas on its hands. This decaying product was costing it money ...

10 Preparation Tips For Pitching to a New Client

By Kevin MurphyPosted June 21st 20122

Most sales executives will admit that preparation is 99% of a successful pitch to a new client. Done right, delivering your message (the other 1%) is the ...

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Best Localization Practices

By Nabil FreijPosted July 6th 20122

So, you have made the decision to localize your product, chosen your markets, and decided upon a strategy. Now, you’re anxious to delve into the project! Before you do, make sure you familiarize yourself with the best practices for ...

Finding New Ways to Sell Bananas (and Four Other Reasons to Consider Co-Marketing)

By Kevin MurphyPosted June 28th 20120

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Think Global and Act Local, but Be Holistic

By Nabil FreijPosted June 15th 20120

In the early 90s, while on a trip in Silicon Valley, my car rental sported a new GPS navigation prototype that the rental company was testing. It offered accurate and ...

Do’s And Don'ts When Localizing Art

By Nabil FreijPosted May 29th 20121

It is said that a picture is worth a thousand words. Yet many companies balk at the cost of localizing art work, despite the fact that each one costs far less than translating a thousand words. It is common knowledge that art file ...

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Maximilien N.Tue, April 16th 2013 - 4:26

Issues with OpenCL installer released in 20131

I am not sure I am posting in the write place, but I got some issues installing openCL on my computer, an error occurs and I don't know what is wrong. I have got Windows7 32bits, with an Intel(R) core(TM) i7-3770T CPU. I downloaded the installer from your web site : " ...

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Intel AMT WSMAN Java Library and Certification Check1

Hi All, How to use Intel AMT WSMAN Java Library for Certificate Check (such as CA Check, CN Check and Revocation Check)? Regard, Ajaya

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Activation3

I reactivated my Windows 8, and I lost my Intel HD Graphics program, is that normal? And how do i reinstall it, and I was wondering (I know it's a stupid question, but im new to this) is my intel core i5 a program or a chip? Moreover, will it be affected when i reactivated my windows 8? apologize ...

Zhitong H.Wed, April 10th 2013 - 11:44

Which software package I should buy0

Dear all, I want to buy a inter fortran compiler (academic version) which can works within visual studio environment. Whether Intel® Visual Fortran Composer XE 2013 for Windows is good for me? Does any other suggestions? Besides, I have a pretty tight budget. I have another question whether I still ...