Das Münchner Softwarehaus FTAPI agiert erfolgreich mit einem hybriden Vertriebsansatz als Mischung aus Direkt- und Channel-Vertrieb. | The Munich-based software company FTAPI operates successfully with a hybrid sales approach as a mixture of direct and channel sales. |
Das Münchner Softwareunternehmen FTAPI bietet eine umfassende Plattform für einfache und sichere Datenworkflows und Automatisierung. Mit einem klaren Fokus auf Wachstum, Innovation und enge Zusammenarbeit hat FTAPI seine Position im deutschsprachigen Software as a Service (SaaS) Markt weiter ausgebaut. Der hybride Vertriebsansatz – eine durchdachte Mischung aus Direkt- und Channelvertrieb – sorgt für Reichweite und Nähe zugleich.
Höhepunkte eines erfolgreichen Jahres Für das FTAPI Partnermanagement war 2024 ein voller Erfolg: Rahmenverträge mit führenden Organisationen eröffneten Partnern und Kunden neue Möglichkeiten und vereinfachten die Einkaufsprozesse erheblich. Gleichzeitig richtete sich das Unternehmen mit individuellen Angeboten wie speziell entwickelten Paketen für kleinere Partner stärker auf den Mittelstand aus. Auch die internen Prozesse wurden optimiert, so dass der Verkaufszyklus effizienter gestaltet und um 60 Prozent verkürzt werden konnte. Von dieser Effizienzsteigerung profitieren sowohl FTAPI als auch die Partner. Insgesamt konnte der Umsatz über den Channel im Vergleich zum Vorjahr um 100 Prozent gesteigert werden. Das ist auch ein Resultat der konsequenten Kundenorientierung. Die direkte Betreuung großer Key Accounts und die intensive Zusammenarbeit mit Partnern trugen wesentlich zur starken Kundenbindung bei. Events als Schlüsselmomente des Jahres
Hybrider Vertrieb als Erfolgsrezept Ausblick auf 2025: Innovation und Internationalisierung „2024 hat uns gezeigt, wie viel wir gemeinsam mit unseren Partnern erreichen können. 2025 wird ein Jahr, in dem wir diese Erfolge weiter ausbauen und neue Maßstäbe setzen“, so Tenius abschließend. |
The Munich-based software company FTAPI offers a comprehensive platform for simple and secure data workflows and automation. With a clear focus on growth, innovation and close collaboration, FTAPI has further expanded its position in the German-speaking Software as a Service (SaaS) market. The hybrid sales approach – a sophisticated mix of direct and channel sales – ensures both reach and proximity.
Highlights of a successful year For FTAPI’s partner management, 2024 was a complete success: framework agreements with leading organizations opened up new opportunities for partners and customers and significantly simplified purchasing processes. At the same time, the company increased its focus on SMBs with individual offers such as specially developed packages for smaller partners. Internal processes have also been streamlined, making the sales cycle more efficient and shortening it by 60 percent. Both FTAPI and its partners benefit from this increase in efficiency. Overall, sales through the channel increased by 100 percent year-over-year. This is also a result of consistent customer focus. Direct support of large key accounts and intensive cooperation with partners contributed significantly to strong customer loyalty. Events as key moments of the year In addition to the strategic work, the year was marked by personal encounters. The team around Florian Tenius, Head of Partnerships at FTAPI, organized a total of three exclusive partner events. – In April 2024, the future of secure data transfer was discussed at the FTAPI Partner Summit. At the same time, the new offices of the Munich-based software provider were inaugurated with more than 60 partners. – This year, the annual event in September was held under the motto „Tradition meets Innovation“. Around 70 customers and partners came together to discuss modern cloud solutions „Made in Germany“. The relaxed atmosphere, which included a visit to the Oktoberfest, provided ideal conditions for discussing technological developments and their significance for the market. – To round off the event, FTAPI invited a small, exclusive group of partners to the FTAPI Partner Express. A train with a panoramic deck took them from Munich to Lindau – accompanied by culinary highlights and inspiring discussions. This extraordinary event offered plenty of space for networking, exchanging ideas and looking back on a successful year together. Hybrid sales as a recipe for success With the combination of channel and direct sales, FTAPI relies on a model that has proven to be extremely effective. The special feature: Partners can rely on the expertise and support of the FTAPI sales team. „Our partners are trusted advisors to their customers,“ says Florian Tenius, Head of Partnerships. „The combination of our partners‘ expertise and our know-how at the product level is what makes us so successful.“ Outlook to 2025: Innovation and Internationalization Ambitious plans are on the agenda for the coming year. FTAPI will further intensify its cooperation with larger system houses and technology partners. At the same time, strategic framework agreements will further simplify purchasing processes. Strengthening the partner team with specialized roles is another step to better meet the individual needs of partners. The focus is also on internationalization, with the aim of opening up new markets and continuing FTAPI’s success story beyond Germany’s borders. „2024 has shown us how much we can achieve together with our partners. 2025 will be a year in which we build on these successes and set new standards,“ concludes Tenius. |
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Dr. Jakob Jung ist Chefredakteur Security Storage und Channel Germany. Er ist seit mehr als 20 Jahren im IT-Journalismus tätig. Zu seinen beruflichen Stationen gehören Computer Reseller News, Heise Resale, Informationweek, Techtarget (Storage und Datacenter) sowie ChannelBiz. Darüber hinaus ist er für zahlreiche IT-Publikationen freiberuflich tätig, darunter Computerwoche, Channelpartner, IT-Business, Storage-Insider und ZDnet. Seine Themenschwerpunkte sind Channel, Storage, Security, Datacenter, ERP und CRM.
Dr. Jakob Jung is Editor-in-Chief of Security Storage and Channel Germany. He has been working in IT journalism for more than 20 years. His career includes Computer Reseller News, Heise Resale, Informationweek, Techtarget (storage and data center) and ChannelBiz. He also freelances for numerous IT publications, including Computerwoche, Channelpartner, IT-Business, Storage-Insider and ZDnet. His main topics are channel, storage, security, data center, ERP and CRM.
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