Deloitte and Proposal Tech Sign Alliance Agreement
Combined Consulting Experience and Best-of-Breed Software to Power eRFP Solutions for Global 2000 Enterprises
Waltham, MA (PRWEB) December 23, 2003
Deloitte & Touche LLP, one of the nationÂ’s leading professional services firms, and Proposal Technologies Network, Inc. (Proposal Tech), the trusted world leader in customized, Web-based eRFP and like services, have signed an alliance agreement that will combine their resources to deploy personalized, Web-based eRFP solutions for their mutual clients.
Under terms of the agreement, Deloitte, through its Human Capital Advisory Services practice, is now an Alliance Partner for Proposal TechÂ’s complete suite of eRFP products. In addition, Deloitte and Proposal Tech may choose to engage in joint marketing programs promoting intuitive communications and eRFP solutions to maximize their combined product and consulting services value to clients.
“The RFP process is extremely complex and costly for most organizations” said Bill MacKenzie, principal and leader of the alliance program for Deloitte’s Human Capital Advisory Services practice. “Our alliance with Proposal Tech allows us to develop, generate, and manage RFPs in an innovative and efficient manner so that we can better serve our clients.”
Proposal TechÂ’s eRFP technology brings sophisticated automation, speed, and lower costs to a complex process. Proposal TechÂ’s eRFP applications effectively enable Deloitte consultants to distribute and manage complex client procurement projects consisting of a large number of service providers.
Proposal TechÂ’s product, ProposalLink, through its electronic RFP features and capabilities, allows Deloitte to continue to offer its clients leading edge employee benefits solutions. It has successfully assisted Deloitte consultants through processes such as vendor reviews and the development of eRFPs for various health & welfare benefit plans as well as emerging trends such as consumer driven health care programs. Proposal TechÂ’s products may be used to gather routine annual information from marketplace suppliers, such as healthcare providers, and can also be integrated into DeloitteÂ’s unique service offerings.
“Deloitte and Proposal Tech will provide companies with a powerful combination of consulting experience and eRFP support software,” said Jeffrey Spencer, Proposal Tech President and CEO. “Through the tangible efficiencies, our technology offers our mutual clients a seamless decision making process in addition to saving them both time and money.”
About Deloitte
Deloitte, one of the nation’s leading professional services firms, provides audit, tax, financial advisory services and consulting through nearly 30,000 people in more than 80 U. S. cities. The firm is dedicated to helping its clients and its people excel. Known as an employer of choice for innovative human resources programs, Deloitte has been recognized as one of the “100 Best Companies to Work For in America” by Fortune magazine for six consecutive years. “Deloitte” refers to Deloitte & Touche LLP and affiliated entities. Deloitte is the US member firm of Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu. Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu is a Swiss Verein (association), and, as such, neither Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu nor any of its member firms has any liability for each other’s acts or omissions. Each of the member firms is a separate and independent legal entity operating under the name “Deloitte,” "Deloitte & Touche,” "Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu" or other related names. The services described herein are provided by the US member firm and not by the Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu Verein. For more information, please visit Deloitte’s web site at www. deloitte. com/us (http://www. deloitte. com/us).
About Proposal Tech
Proposal Tech, with headquarters in Irvine, CA, provides the first transaction-based, pure-Internet solution for RFPs. Its core product, ProposalLink, enables companies to create an Internet-based proposal system to automate all aspects of RFPs, from the RFP's creation, development, response, analysis, and final due diligence. The system enables electronic RFP processing and analysis via a Web-based interface that manages information exchange, proposal creation, quote requests, and other questionnaire documents. ProposalLink makes it possible for any number of service or product suppliers to prepare proposal documents, review and respond to questionnaire specifications, ask questions of and get clarification from buyers, and ultimately propose on the requests.
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