Open side-bar Menu
 Global Business in EDA

Archive for the ‘growth’ Category

Globalizing Sales in a COVID-19 Environment

Wednesday, October 14th, 2020

Fifty percent of EDA business is typically done outside of the United States. Since COVID, driving global revenue is just as important, but more difficult than ever. I have been helping small and mid-sized EDA companies to accelerate global revenue for two decades. I hope that my experience can help you in these challenging times.

In the technology sector, and EDA in specific, almost all strategic customers have global operations. An evaluation in India, for a customer who will place an order in the United States is not uncommon. A global approach is necessary to serve these strategic customers.

In the COVID-19 market environment, it is more difficult to travel to meet and support new and existing customers. The common “visit from headquarters” is nearly impossible. Suppliers need a local team to reach and support customers locally.

(more…)

Pilot Projects Ease New Software Buying Decisions

Tuesday, August 4th, 2020

Complex products sometimes require long term use in the user environment to verify the viability of the solution being evaluated. Busy buyers have little time to set work aside and evaluate in depth.

The Pilot Project enables the use of a product before the buyer decides to purchase. The evaluated products can be used on a real project, exposing features, usability, and vendor support in a full customer experience. A successful Pilot Project lowers the buyer’s risk.

The Pilot Project must include several elements:

(more…)

The Contingent Purchase Order Reassures Buyer and Seller

Tuesday, July 7th, 2020

Who has time to evaluate?

After a nominal evaluation, an EDA tool buyer may find that a product can help improve their design flow, but it is missing a critical feature. It is risky for the buyer to purchase “as is”.

The seller may want to develop the feature. It will take time, money, and resources. It is risky for the seller to invest in developing the feature without a buyer’s commitment.

One way to accelerate this sales cycle is to offer a Contingent Purchase Order.

(more…)




© 2024 Internet Business Systems, Inc.
670 Aberdeen Way, Milpitas, CA 95035
+1 (408) 882-6554 — Contact Us, or visit our other sites:
TechJobsCafe - Technical Jobs and Resumes EDACafe - Electronic Design Automation GISCafe - Geographical Information Services  MCADCafe - Mechanical Design and Engineering ShareCG - Share Computer Graphic (CG) Animation, 3D Art and 3D Models
  Privacy PolicyAdvertise