MANAGEMENT
Pipedrive | March 08, 2023
Pipedrive, the simple and effective sales Customer relationship management (CRM) for small businesses, announced that it has reached 400 app integrations on a constantly expanding ecosystem, the Pipedrive Marketplace, designed to let users sync business data seamlessly. Pipedrive also confirmed its expansion strategy for the ecosystem in 2023 in order to continue delivering value to its customers and assist them in closing more deals more quickly.
With over 400 app connectors and integrations, the Pipedrive Marketplace enables users to synchronize their data across multiple systems all in one place.
Shaun Shirazian, CPO of Pipedrive, said, “Our ecosystem is all about amplifying Pipedrive’s value.” He added, “How effective a CRM is depends on how well it interfaces with the rest of the organization and the tools used by different teams. By integrating Pipedrive, an easy-to-use and effective sales-first CRM, with apps available through our third-party ecosystem, we can offer small businesses a complete, customizable and agile tech stack that covers the revenue management lifecycle and supports their growth.”
(Source – Business Wire)
“With a user satisfaction rating of over 4.25 out of 5, the ecosystem has already become integral for most Pipedrive customers,” further stated Shirazian. “Today, nearly 60% of Pipedrive’s total userbase and more than 82% of its high-value customers have integrated their CRM with other apps. We hope to see that percentage grow this year by expanding the selection of available apps in our Marketplace.”
(Source – Business Wire)
Over 132,000 users downloaded at least one application from the Pipedrive Marketplace in 2022. Bots and messaging, marketing automation, phone and video calls, and lead generation were the most popular app categories. Earlier this year, Pipedrive API was acknowledged as one of the most prominent APIs for developers by Postman, the world's leading public center for API design, development, and testing.
About Pipedrive
Pipedrive, founded in 2010, is a global CRM and intelligent revenue management solution for small businesses. The company is currently utilized by revenue teams at over 1,000,000 enterprises around the globe. Pipedrive's headquarters are in New York, and maintains offices throughout Europe and the United States. It is supported by Vista Equity Partners, Insight Partners, Bessemer Venture Partners, Atomico, DTCP, and Rembrandt Venture Partners.
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TECHNOLOGY
PRnewswire | May 08, 2023
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) named Comerica Bank as the Michigan District Office Lender of the Year for the 2022 fiscal year (Oct. 1, 2021 through Sept. 30, 2022). Comerica, a National SBA Preferred Lender, was also honored among Top 10 Lenders.The U.S. SBA awards the Lender of the Year for the best overall performance by a 7(a) lender in Michigan. Criteria considered for the honor includes volume, year-over-year increase and area coverage. The lender must be in good standing with the U.S. SBA.
For Top 10 Lender, the criteria to determine the top 10 best performing 7(a) lenders in Michigan was based on number of loans approved. The lender must also be in good standing with the U.S. SBA.
"Assisting our small business customers with a wide variety of tools helps them succeed; and providing access to capital for small businesses remains vital in supporting our communities," said Steve Davis, Comerica Bank Michigan Market President. "SBA loan programs are among those valuable resources. We appreciate the advocacy and commitment the U.S. SBA provides daily to assist small businesses across the country and value partnering with them in these lending programs. We are humbly honored to be recognized by the Michigan District Office for our results in meeting customers' needs."
The U.S. SBA Michigan District announced this year's awards at a ceremony held April 11 at the Federal Reserve Bank in Detroit.The 7(a) Loan Program, SBA's most common loan program, includes lending that ranges from $10,000-$5 million and is the SBA's primary program providing financial assistance to small businesses.
In addition to the Lender of the Year and Top 10 Lender honors, Comerica was recognized as a finalist for the Rising Star Lender of the Year, which recognizes the highest increase in loan activity from the previous fiscal year based on percentage change of number of loans for both the 7(a) and 504 loan programs.
"During FY 22, the SBA helped Michigan entrepreneurs access over $981 million through our traditional 7(a) and 504 loan programs," SBA Michigan District Director Laketa Henderson continued. "We couldn't have achieved these record numbers and get more capital into the hands of Michigan small business owners without the hard work and dedication of our SBA lending partners."
AboutComerica Bank
Comerica Bank, a subsidiary of Comerica Incorporated, has served Michigan longer than any other bank with a continuous presence dating back nearly 174 years to its Detroit founding in 1849. It is the largest bank employer in metro Detroit and has approximately 4,500 employees (FTE) statewide. With one of the largest banking center networks in Michigan, Comerica nurtures lifelong relationships with unwavering integrity and financial prudence. Comerica positively impacts the lives of Michigan residents by helping customers be successful, providing financial support that assists hundreds of charitable organizations, and actively participating in Detroit's downtown revitalization.
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MARKETING AND NETWORKING, TECHNOLOGY, SMALL BUSINESS TRENDS
businesswire | May 22, 2023
Calix, Inc. announces the availability of three Calix GigaSpire BLAST systems in its world-leading portfolio. The GigaSpire BLAST u10xe, u4hm, and u4g systems are tailored to a variety of premium, high-value subscriber profiles, enabling broadband service providers (BSPs) to address an even broader range of use cases. These include small businesses, gaming enthusiasts, subscribers who want to extend Wi-Fi experiences outdoors to the backyard or patio, or residents in apartments or multi-dwelling units (MDUs). Featuring the latest Wi-Fi technologies, these systems provide faster speeds, better coverage, and increased capacity, offering seamless connectivity within and around the home or business. With an expanding portfolio of systems for the Calix platform, BSPs can easily deliver the exceptional Wi-Fi experiences that subscribers want and need.
Because each new GigaSpire BLAST u10xe, u4hm, and u4g system is pre-integrated on the Calix platform, BSPs can deploy them in days rather than weeks or months—dramatically lowering operating expenses (OPEX). This flexibility allows Calix customers to reduce inventory, simplify training, and streamline field installations. Thanks to the power of the Calix platform, BSPs are leveraging these systems to unlock new market segments, differentiate their services against legacy competitors, and accelerate time to revenue.
The latest additions to the GigaSpire BLAST portfolio include:
u10xe: Optimal for high-bandwidth active gamers, demanding home users, or small businesses. With pre-integrated Wi-Fi 6E capabilities—including high-gain and tri-band antennas—the u10xe is the ultimate router for lightning-fast 10G Ethernet. This enables BSPs to support small businesses in their community as they leverage Calix SmartBiz™ to expand into new markets. Additionally, this system delivers high-bandwidth services such as online gaming thanks to greater capacity, faster speeds, and lower latency. It also supports the rapidly growing number of consumer devices that use Wi-Fi 6E technology, including 4K and 8K televisions, computers, and mobile devices.
u4hm: Extend the Wi-Fi experience outdoors—to backyards and beyond. The u4hm is a powerful, dual-band Wi-Fi 6 mesh system designed to replicate the whole-home Wi-Fi experience in the great outdoors. This durable, weather-proof system extends residential Wi-Fi coverage into backyards, patios, and pool areas. The u4hm also includes integrated Power over Ethernet (PoE) that allows it to be placed in locations without local power supply for optimal outdoor location flexibility.
u4g: Offer subscribers a simplified premises solution in a compact, appealing design. The u4g offers a compact, all-in-one integrated GPON-based Wi-Fi 6 system perfect for smaller residences and tenants in MDUs. The u4g complements the recently announced GigaSpire BLAST u4xg for XGS-PON, further expanding the choice of systems available to address every subscriber’s needs and requirements.
“Bulloch Solutions is committed to offering our residential and commercial fiber subscribers across Bulloch County, Georgia, the very latest Wi-Fi technologies from Calix to help us gain market share and beat the competition,” said Stuart Gregory, director of business development, Bulloch Solutions. “We’re excited to be one of the first providers to offer the new Calix systems designed to meet demand for new use cases requiring faster speeds, greater reach, and improved reliability. The GigaSpire BLAST u10xe with integrated Wi-Fi 6E will give us a unique offering for high-bandwidth users that none of our competitors can match. Meanwhile, the u4hm will enable us to extend Wi-Fi so we can truly deliver an unrivalled ‘whole home’ experience—both indoors and outdoors—that will transform our subscriber experience.”
“Broadband subscribers demand seamless connectivity at the ever-growing number of locations where they connect with the network—throughout the home, by the pool, at a small business, or on the move,” said Shane Eleniak, chief product officer at Calix. “By introducing this expanded range of residential Wi-Fi systems, we’re enabling BSPs to offer the most advanced Wi-Fi technologies and expand into previously unreachable markets—offering differentiated services that keep them one step ahead of the competition. Moreover, thanks to the power and flexibility of the Calix platform, BSPs can deploy these new systems quickly and easily by seamlessly integrating with operations, customer support, and other teams.”
In this webinar, “Beat the Competition With Invincible (and Invisible) Wi-Fi,” discover how the latest Wi-Fi systems from Calix deliver an unrivalled subscriber experience that provides BSPs with a competitive edge.
About Calix
California-based Calix provides platforms that innovative communications service providers use to master and monetize the complex infrastructure that connects their subscribers to the cloud. It enables clients to streamline their operations, excites their subscribers, and increase their value. The platform and managed services allow its customers to expand their subscriber base, profitability, revenue, and subscriber satisfaction, thereby transforming the communities they serve. The company is dedicated to driving continuous improvement in collaboration with its expanding ecosystem to facilitate the growth of its BSP customers and their communities.
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