CoreMedia Announces Gold Level Status within SAP® PartnerEdge® Program

HAMBURG, Germany and SAN FRANCISCO, April 23, 2013 /PRNewswire/-- CoreMedia, a leading Web Content Management (WCM) company, today announced it has achieved gold level status as an SAP software solution and technology partner within the SAP® PartnerEdge® program. The new level comes within months of CoreMedia achieving silver level status within the SAP PartnerEdge program as well as the launch of CoreMedia 7, the latest version of the company's flagship WCM product that is growing adoption by retailers worldwide.

This announcement further exemplifies the company's continued commitment to its partnership with SAP, and demonstrates CoreMedia's proven ability to enhance online customer experiences, increase productivity and drive new revenue for global enterprises.  In fact, the following global retailers have all recently selected CoreMedia LiveContext for use with the SAP Web Channel Experience Management application:

• PetEdge, a leading retail resource to pet care professionals across the globe;
• Mondou, a Canadian-based leader in the animal healthcare space, service and accessories market; and
• SONNY'S, the world's largest manufacturer of conveyorized car wash equipment.

CoreMedia LiveContext, 2.0 for CoreMedia 7 is part of the certified solution and enables organizations using the SAP Web Channel Experience Management application to enrich and enhance online Web shops, increase online sales and marketing channel performance, and improve customer experiences across multiple touchpoints. Each company will replace a legacy WCM system by July 2013, and PetEdge and Mondou will fully transition their Web properties to CoreMedia 7 upon implementing CoreMedia LiveContext.

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PetEdge
"PetEdge's selection of CoreMedia LiveContext was based on three factors: The company's experience with SAP and the SAP Web Channel Experience Management application; its proven success in working with large and mid-sized companies; and its ability to complete projects of any size on time and on budget," said Trish Keller, vice president of information technology, PetEdge. "CoreMedia LiveContext's proven ability to build out robust navigation features across our distinct Web Shops and its flexibility and scalability guided our decision, and we look forward to enhancing our Web capabilities as we leverage our partnership with CoreMedia."

Mondou
"As more and more customers research purchase options long before they set foot in a brick-and-mortar store, it's become a priority for Mondou to provide personalized, tailored Web experiences for each customer across all touchpoints," said David Monpetit, vice president, information technology and finance, Mondou. "Our selection of CoreMedia LiveContext was based on the company's ability to quickly develop a customized, rapidly deployable solution, and we're confident that CoreMedia will enable us to provide the online resources our customers are looking for."

SONNY's
"Independent car washes across the globe depend on SONNY's and our online store for their livelihood. We selected CoreMedia LiveContext as part of our strategy to better serve our customers," said Robert Morris, vice president, marketing, SONNY's. "Our investment in CoreMedia was based on their ability to support the effective cross-selling of our products and services — improving the Web experience for both new and returning customers."

SAP
"As customers increasingly choose multichannel shopping experiences, it is paramount for brands to offer personalized and relevant experiences across touchpoints," said Jaime Anderson, global marketing director, CRM Web channel & eCommerce solutions, SAP. "CoreMedia's gold level status is the highest level within the SAP PartnerEdge program and shows our commitment to the partnership and our customers, empowering them to build the profound online experiences on any device."

CoreMedia
"As contextual content is more critical than ever before, CoreMedia has made it a priority to maintain a strong relationship with SAP," said Glenn Conradt, vice president, marketing and North America, CoreMedia. "Our gold level status within the SAP PartnerEdge program is a testament to our commitment to working with SAP; we look forward to helping companies like PetEdge, Mondou and SONNY's increase engagement and optimize Web experience strategies to increase the profitability of their online business and marketing channels."

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For more information on CoreMedia's partnership with SAP, visit: http://www.coremedia.com/web-content-management/partners/technology-partners/sap/-/2806/10920/-/_deveb7/-/index.html.

About CoreMedia
CoreMedia is a leading provider of Web Content Management (WCM) software to organizations demanding engaging, context-driven online experiences for their customers regardless of channel or touchpoint. The company's WCM suite offers unique business value by seamlessly integrating digital and social media assets, increasing editorial productivity and accelerating time to market in complex environments. As a result, businesses can more effectively execute their online strategies to engage users, build customer loyalty and ultimately drive greater revenue and profitability.

Established in 1996, CoreMedia is headquartered in Hamburg, Germany, with offices in San Francisco, London, and Singapore. CoreMedia's clients include global brands, such as the American Association of Medical Colleges (AAMC), Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC), Bertelsmann, BILD, CLAAS, Continental, EPCOS, Deutsche Telekom, Internet Broadcasting, O2, and Singapore Press Holdings.

For further information on CoreMedia, please visit www.coremedia.com

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