The Dragon NaturallySpeaking Solutions Provider Partner Program was created to meet the unique needs of qualifying Value-Added Resellers, System Integrators, and Independent Software Vendors, committed to providing speech recognition technologies to their customers.

The Opportunity
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Solutions Provider Partnership Levels
Requirements Overview
Program Guide
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Speech is a fast and natural way to interact with your computer. In today's market a very compelling business case can be made for speech enabling software applications and PC desktop navigation.

Businesses regularly set goals aimed at increasing revenue, maintaining/gaining market share, and strengthening customer loyalty, all in the interest of long term success. These goals often include: increasing productivity, reducing costs and operational inefficiencies, and improving customer satisfaction. Dragon NaturallySpeaking speech recognition software can play a key role in addressing these goals within organizations, both large and small.

Implementing Dragon NaturallySpeaking software in the workplace can:

• Reduce or eliminate transcription costs
  Dragon NaturallySpeaking can dramatically affect how your customers manage their transcription costs. Dragon NaturallySpeaking can be integrated into your customer's current workflow by offering flexible, cost-effective options for transcription. Your customers dictate into a PC for immediate transcription, and/or send a recording of the dictation to an assistant for automatic transcription and correction. Plus, import recordings from any Nuance-certified Pocket PC or digital handheld recorder for automatic transcription when they synch with their PC.
  
  
• Speed up word processing and data entry
  Most people can talk faster than they can type. Users can enter text and data at up to 160 words per minute.
  
  
• Promote prompt, standardized reporting and documentation procedures- You can ensure that information is entered accurately, consistently, and completely by adopting customized templates and forms that can quickly and easily be completed by voice. Having consistent data saves time and money when billing customers, applying for third-party reimbursement, conducting audits, or searching for information.
  
  
• Automate routine tasks
  Tasks that require a routine sequence of text or data entry, keystrokes, and/or mouse movements - such as creating and sending e-mails, filling-out forms, or conducting searches - can be completed in seconds rather than minutes - simply using speech.
  
  
• Free up staff to work on crucial projects
  Employees will spend less time on administrative or time consuming tasks and be freed up to work on mission critical corporate initiatives.
  
  
• Make mobile employees more productive
  Employees can be more productive on-the-go. Use any Nuance-certified Pocket PC or digital handheld recorder to take notes when out of the office, then get automatic transcription when they synch with their PC.
  
  
• Meet the needs of employees with disabilities, and/or protect employees from repetitive strain injuries (RSI)
  Dragon NaturallySpeaking can enable a company to hire and keep qualified employees with disabilities who would otherwise be unable to operate a computer. It can also be used as a preventative measure to minimize or eliminate keyboarding and mouse movements that may damage and strain muscles, tendons, and nerves, resulting in (RSI).

Furthermore, Nuance has identified the most lucrative opportunities in various vertical markets, and have created sales and marketing tools to help you take advantage of those opportunities.

• Channel-Focused Sales Model
  Regional Account Managers and support Sales Staff are chartered with generating business with our Partners
• Easy to Work With
  Nuance will provide you with one point of contact for any questions or concerns you may have (e-mail/telephone)
• Account Management
  Qualifying Partners will receive additional personal attention, including pre-sales support, joint account visits, and additional marketing support
• Access to Software
  Nuance provides our Partners with access to our products, including not-for-resale copies of new versions
• Lead Generating Programs
  Nuance plans quarterly marketing programs in key vertical markets, driving leads and sales back to our Channel Partners
• Price Incentives
  Partners can qualify for pricing incentives on purchases of Dragon NaturallySpeaking
• Technical Support
  Premier technical support available to our Solutions Providers
• Training
  Nuance provides ongoing, convenient web-based and live training
• Corporate Communication
  Nuance supplies ongoing communication to our Partners in the form of e-mail, conference calls, web, and e-newsletters
• Partner Only Web Site
  Access to the latest information, sales & marketing tools, and discussion forum.

The Solutions Provider Partner Program has two levels of partnership-

• Gold Certified Partners are the premier level of the Solutions Partner Program, and have access to resources and support they need to be prominent in the marketplace and aggressively grow their business. Partners at this level have the opportunity and are expected to build the closest working relationship with Nuance through activities like joint sales & marketing initiatives. They will receive the highest level of benefits, and will produce the highest revenue.
  
  
• Certified Partners represent a high degree of competence and expertise with the Nuance product line. They have access to many of the resources and support programs needed to grow their business, including phone-based sales support. Nuance Certified Partners who express a desire to move toward Gold Certification will be managed and evaluated on a case-by-case basis.
  
  

Initial Requirements (Gold Certified Partner & Certified Partner):

• Completed Nuance Partner Application
• Copy of Tax Exempt/Reseller Certificate
• Signed Agreement (includes non-disclosure agreement)
• Purchase Starter Kit ($995, plus S&H, and applicable taxes; non-refundable)
  Includes: Not for Resale copies of Dragon NaturallySpeaking Professional, Medical, and Legal Solutions, OmniForm Premium, OmniPage Pro Office, PaperPort Pro Office, and PDF Converter Pro; Plus, Dragon NaturallySpeaking Partner Training Class for one person
• Secure purchasing ability with distributor of choice
• Attend Training Class (offered monthly in various locations)
• Pass Online Certification Exam (passing score is 85%)

Gold Certified

Ongoing Requirements:

• Annual Purchase Quota (minimum $100,000 Dragon NaturallySpeaking sales; based on reseller costs to purchase Dragon NaturallySpeaking from distribution)
• Provide Sales Reports on quarterly basis (provide forecast, summarize current & anticipated marketing efforts, sales, and other related activities)
• Provide Technical Support to End Users
• Attend new release trainings (offered via web and/or live)
• Recertify with release of new version (Cost is $500)
• Provide link from Gold Certified Partner Web Site to Nuance Web Site
• Must have a minimum of (1) Certified Employee on staff (employee who has taken the training and certification/re-certification exam for Dragon NaturallySpeaking)
• Provide a minimum of (2) case study candidates annually

Certified

Ongoing Requirements:

• Annual Purchase Quota ($20,000 Dragon NaturallySpeaking sales; based on reseller costs to purchase Dragon NaturallySpeaking from distribution)
• Provide Technical Support to End Users
• Attend new release trainings (offered via web and/or live)
• Recertify with release of new version (Cost is $500)
• Provide link from Certified Partner Web Site to Nuance Web Site
• Must have a minimum of (1) Certified Employee on staff (employee who has taken the training and certification/re-certification exam for Dragon NaturallySpeaking)

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