Software evaluations are normally time-consuming and expensive: the alternative to searching for the proverbial needle in a haystack is to hire external consultants. To save time and money when searching for software, the SoftGuide software directory instead brings companies directly together with suitable software providers. Companies looking for software can publish their requirements in detail—and, above all, free of charge—on the SoftGuide portal.
In return, they are assured of receiving numerous individually tailored solution proposals, because more than 5,200 software providers use SoftGuide to market their products and services. Without having to commission their own software-evaluation consultancy, companies receive a transparent overview of available software and the feasibility of their projects.
For systems integrators and software providers, meanwhile, the service creates opportunities to demonstrate not only their products but also their problem-solving expertise. The SoftGuide software directory and IT service-provider guide is the most frequently visited independent online database for B2B software in the German-speaking market. More than 60 media partners also integrate SoftGuide content into their online services.
Developing new software solutions from scratch is usually complex and costly. According to Holger Joachim, SoftGuide’s marketing director, however, a corresponding development contract is generally unnecessary: “For many tenders, our database already contains existing solutions or standard systems that can be extended individually.”
For this reason, the SoftGuide service is particularly recommended for companies that do not want to pay consultants for software evaluation. Where necessary, suitable providers for individual programming projects can also be found through SoftGuide. Holger Joachim says software manufacturers and systems integrators respond positively to the individual tenders: “Feedback from our providers shows that we succeed in bringing supply and demand together.”
Creating a software tender on SoftGuide is straightforward: without first logging in, users can enter the listing directly online and can also use images or graphics to illustrate processes. SoftGuide checks every listing before publication.
In addition to this quality control, SoftGuide also safeguards data privacy, because the contact details of the companies issuing tenders are not published online.
All software providers registered with SoftGuide can respond to tenders and submit proposals free of charge. The monthly SoftGuide newsletter provides information about current listings. Interested software manufacturers and service providers can also use a free RSS feed for real-time updates.
