System Integrators, IT and Management Consultants

• BillWise allows configuration to be done using a "click-not-code" process that allows anyone with a good knowledge of the billing software to create/modify roles, reports, basic workflows, and other aspects of the software. Configuring legacy billing software requires extensive product knowledge and use of proprietary scripting to make the changes. These services have traditionally been offered by VARs at hundreds of dollars per hour. Consultants familiar with BillWise can now provide these types of services on an on-going basis without being certified in esoteric programming languages.

• SaaS billing solutions have a much lower TCO because the subscription cost of SaaS includes data back-up, security, maintenance/updates and other services that have historically been provided by VARs. By leveraging the SaaS model and Partnering Program options, consultants can "bundle" business process improvement and other consultative services in conjunction with an implementation. Your customer will still have a much lower TCO than they would have if they had purchased traditional subscription billing software while perceiving (and receiving) more value.

• BillWise allows you to perform any required customization and integration using standard web programming languages and Web Services. IT consultants familiar with these standardized languages can create new interfaces for Connect:SM, integrate external data, build custom Web sites connected to the Connect:SM back end, and many other services. These APIs can also be used to create extensions to Connect:SM's base subscription billing and recurring payment functionality, which can then be re-sold to other Connect:SM customers.