April 14-17, 2024
Directions North America 2024
Sheraton San Diego Hotel & Marina
Directions NA 2024 was the largest yet, with a turnout of 1,286 attendees, of which 346 were first-timers. The event hosted 291 sessions and workshops for the attendees who represented 30 countries, 42 states and 6 Canadian provinces.
04-16-2024
Solver: How to choose the right Corporate Performance Management Solution for your Clients
Providing top-tier Corporate Performance Management (CPM) solutions is crucial for driving client success. But with so many options available, how do you select the right CPM provider and services to elevate your offerings?
Join this insightful session to learn key considerations for choosing a CPM partner, including:
• Recurring Revenue Streams: Explore services built to foster long-term relationships and create sustainable revenue opportunities.
• On-Demand Partner Support: Access robust partner tools and knowledge resources via an interactive portal. Gain continual training to keep your skills sharp.
• World-Class Client Service: Provide your customers with leading CPM capabilities to unify data, drive strategic decision-making, and optimize performance.
• Team Excellence: Build a strong in-house Solver service delivery team through comprehensive training, certifications, and collaborative support.
• Effortless Implementation: Discover how Solver's QuickStart Deployment can help your clients accelerate business decisions in as little as a day.
Choosing the right CPM partner impacts your bottom line and client satisfaction. Attend this session to gain the insights needed to select the optimal provider and solution set to empower your clients' success.
Speakers:
Mark Bennett
Senior Partner Development Lead
Mark Bennett has over 25 years of leadership, strategic business and partner development, account-based marketing, and digital transformation solution development with Solver, Microsoft, IBM, Great Plains, FRx and Oracle in Canada, U.S.A., UK, Australia, and Western Europe.
Mark is currently a Senior Partner Development Lead with Solver helping Solver Partners realize the potential of Solver's Corporate Performance Management Suite to transform the Financial Planning & Analysis process with their customers.
Mark brings experience in a number of transformational technologies like Acumatica xRP, Dynamics 365, Sage, Azure, PowerBI, Intelligent Edge, AI/cognitive services, machine learning, Big Data/DW, CPM, IoT, blockchain, mixed reality and autonomous cyber-security. His value is centered in building intellectual and emotional buy-in which inspires executives and teams to engage in collaborating to achieve beneficial Digital Transformation outcomes. Mark uses a challenger approach that is strongly grounded in customer success to inspire business leaders to recognize the value of Digital Transformation and engage in a program of change for Digital success.
Mark Bennett
Senior Partner Development Lead
Mark Bennett has over 25 years of leadership, strategic business and partner development, account-based marketing, and digital transformation solution development with Solver, Microsoft, IBM, Great Plains, FRx and Oracle in Canada, U.S.A., UK, Australia, and Western Europe.
Mark is currently a Senior Partner Development Lead with Solver helping Solver Partners realize the potential of Solver's Corporate Performance Management Suite to transform the Financial Planning & Analysis process with their customers.
Mark brings experience in a number of transformational technologies like Acumatica xRP, Dynamics 365, Sage, Azure, PowerBI, Intelligent Edge, AI/cognitive services, machine learning, Big Data/DW, CPM, IoT, blockchain, mixed reality and autonomous cyber-security. His value is centered in building intellectual and emotional buy-in which inspires executives and teams to engage in collaborating to achieve beneficial Digital Transformation outcomes. Mark uses a challenger approach that is strongly grounded in customer success to inspire business leaders to recognize the value of Digital Transformation and engage in a program of change for Digital success.
Stephanie Johnstone
Solver - VP Solutions Engineering
As Solver's VP of Solutions Engineering, Stephanie combines her background in accounting and finance with cutting-edge software solutions. With over 15 years in the trenches, implementing ERP, financial reporting, budgeting, and Corporate Performance Management tools, she understands the nuances and needs of modern businesses. Since joining Solver in 2011, Stephanie has been instrumental in guiding hundreds of customers through successful implementations.
Stephanie Johnstone
Solver - VP Solutions Engineering
As Solver's VP of Solutions Engineering, Stephanie combines her background in accounting and finance with cutting-edge software solutions. With over 15 years in the trenches, implementing ERP, financial reporting, budgeting, and Corporate Performance Management tools, she understands the nuances and needs of modern businesses. Since joining Solver in 2011, Stephanie has been instrumental in guiding hundreds of customers through successful implementations.