{"id":457,"date":"2020-03-24T19:00:33","date_gmt":"2020-03-24T23:00:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.sw.siemens.com\/partners\/?p=457"},"modified":"2026-03-26T12:48:56","modified_gmt":"2026-03-26T16:48:56","slug":"solution-partners-pursuing-productivity-in-uncertain-times","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.sw.siemens.com\/partners\/solution-partners-pursuing-productivity-in-uncertain-times\/","title":{"rendered":"Solution Partners pursuing productivity in uncertain times"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"506\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.sw.siemens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2020\/03\/low-code-900px.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-460\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.sw.siemens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2020\/03\/low-code-900px.jpg 900w, https:\/\/blogs.sw.siemens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2020\/03\/low-code-900px-600x337.jpg 600w, https:\/\/blogs.sw.siemens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2020\/03\/low-code-900px-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><figcaption>Stay connected<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>There is no question that we are living in an unprecedented and challenging time that affects all aspects of our lives. Recently, President and CEO Tony Hemmelgarn posted a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.plm.automation.siemens.com\/global\/en\/our-story\/newsroom\/covid-19-open-letter-tony-hemmelgarn\/72198\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">public statement<\/a> on how Siemens Digital Industries Software is supporting its customers, partners and employees during the COVID-19 pandemic.  We, too, are doing our part to enable partners to maintain their ability to support our customers. Some are even creating new opportunities and engaging in ways they hadn&#8217;t before. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Creative collaboration <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The adjustment to working from home and manage new digital work lifestyles is natural for some while more challenging for others. I believe this situation is an opportunity to test our innovative culture and progress. I have already seen many exciting examples of partners teaming with local educational and community initiatives. For example, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mayahtt.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Maya HTT<\/a> in Canada is offering free software and services to individuals who want to compete in the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.agorize.com\/en\/challenges\/code-life-challenge?lang=en&amp;fbclid=IwAR3id3f-p4Iqb9Fv2yAxwszvK1MRof9Yrb2KqIBwCakZAK4j13V9sSwieS4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Code Life Ventilator Challenge<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.timeseries.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">TimeSeries<\/a> quickly created a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=so3Ho4WunWo&amp;feature=youtu.be\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Corona Radar mobile app (opens in a new tab)\">Corona Radar mobile app<\/a> using the Mendix platform. There are many others we would love to hear about and post on our partner blog, so invite you to share what you are doing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Proactive productivity<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>We are using this situation to look ahead and consider what changes\nare needed to support a digital environment. This is a unique time to proactively\nfocus on strengthening skills to continue to provide the customer value\nexpected from our partners and us. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To that end, we are encouraging our Solution Partners to\ntake advantage of many new resources available to strengthen their business and\nprioritize those areas that can bring the most value to customers:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Increase customer support and education: leverage remote at-home licensing and free 30-day subscriptions to <a href=\"https:\/\/training.plm.automation.siemens.com\/mytraining\/memberships.cfm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">e-learning memberships<\/a> <\/li><li>Enhance and update sales and technical skills: engage with partner <a href=\"https:\/\/siemens.highspot.com\/spots\/5bec86db81171706f918034d?list=5bec8b6e66bbaa429275d163\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Sales Development<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/siemens.highspot.com\/spots\/5bec86db81171706f918034d?list=5beca25b81171706db188c8e\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">PreSales Development<\/a> and detailed <a href=\"https:\/\/siemens.highspot.com\/spots\/5bec86db81171706f918034d?list=5c338f27f7794d52270f1d7a\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">solution-based training<\/a> programs <\/li><li>Conduct remote demonstrations: use pre-configured cloud <a href=\"https:\/\/siemens.highspot.com\/spots\/5bec86db81171706f918034d?list=5bffd2a3f7794d2f3b958020\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">demo environments<\/a> and learn best-in-class techniques to improve skills<\/li><li>Accelerate learning curves to serve customers faster: login to <a href=\"https:\/\/siemens.highspot.com\/spots\/5c0ac58466bbaa1d7d322351\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">PowerPath<\/a>s, our prescribed, 90-day onboarding program that is personalized by role<\/li><li>Strengthen digital marketing skills and campaign execution: expand your use of <a href=\"https:\/\/siemens.highspot.com\/spots\/5c34f3daa2e3a968a8dc96e3?list=5c35121181171703a25eb2d0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">our digital marketing platform<\/a> for campaign execution; complete <a href=\"https:\/\/siemens.highspot.com\/spots\/5c34f3daa2e3a968a8dc96e3?list=5c8c1daf659e931e3cf70ea1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">digital marketing certification<\/a>, and focus on re-engineering <a href=\"https:\/\/siemens.highspot.com\/spots\/5c34f3daa2e3a968a8dc96e3?list=5c351bc681171703a25ed932\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">marketing plan<\/a>s<\/li><li>Develop new skills: download a free version of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mendix.com\/platform\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Mendix<\/a> and complete certifications in <a href=\"https:\/\/gettingstarted.mendixcloud.com\/link\/home\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Mendix Academy<\/a> to leverage low-code in service engagements <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"576\" height=\"432\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.sw.siemens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2020\/03\/20130430siemensjobtrain.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-467\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Optimistic outlook<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>I am always impressed with the flexibility, strength and ingenuity\nof our partners and amazed by the solutions, level of commitment and service\nthey bring their customers. I am confident that we will all rise to this\ncurrent challenge and thrive as we continue to collaborate, communicate and\nwork together. &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.sw.siemens.com\/covid-19-response-resources\/\"><strong>Read real-time updates from Siemens about what we are doing in response to Covid-19.<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/jeffzobrist\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Jeff Zobrist, Vice President of Global Solution Partner Sales\nat Siemens Digital Industries Software<\/a><\/em><\/strong><em>,&nbsp;has over 25 years of\nexperience in the IT and software industry, helping partners build businesses\nthat prosper and deliver exceptional customer experiences.&nbsp;He is\npassionate about and responsible for optimizing go-to-market strategies,\ndeveloping and leading industry-recognized solution partner programs, and\nbuilding thriving global partner ecosystems organizations.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>There is no question that we are living in an unprecedented and challenging time that affects all aspects of our&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":58150,"featured_media":460,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"spanish_translation":"","french_translation":"","german_translation":"","italian_translation":"","polish_translation":"","japanese_translation":"","chinese_translation":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[3,2],"tags":[427,63],"industry":[],"product":[],"coauthors":[],"class_list":["post-457","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-featured","category-news","tag-cloud","tag-siemens-partners"],"featured_image_url":"https:\/\/blogs.sw.siemens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2020\/03\/low-code-900px.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.sw.siemens.com\/partners\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/457","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.sw.siemens.com\/partners\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.sw.siemens.com\/partners\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.sw.siemens.com\/partners\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/58150"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.sw.siemens.com\/partners\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=457"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.sw.siemens.com\/partners\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/457\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":631,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.sw.siemens.com\/partners\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/457\/revisions\/631"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.sw.siemens.com\/partners\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/460"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.sw.siemens.com\/partners\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=457"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.sw.siemens.com\/partners\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=457"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.sw.siemens.com\/partners\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=457"},{"taxonomy":"industry","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.sw.siemens.com\/partners\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/industry?post=457"},{"taxonomy":"product","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.sw.siemens.com\/partners\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product?post=457"},{"taxonomy":"author","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.sw.siemens.com\/partners\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/coauthors?post=457"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}