RSM and Powell Software Announce New Implementation & Reseller Partnership

by Esther Daga

Enable a simpler, more collaborative experience for customers

RSM provides Powell 365 intranet platform offering to address A-Z of Digital Workplace essentials

23/08/18 – USA

RSM, a global network of independent audit and consulting firms, today officially announced a reseller and implementation partnership with Powell Software, a global leader in ready-to-use collaboration software solutions.

The two companies have formalized this relationship, forging an agreement to resell and implement the intranet solution, Powell 365 and the SharePoint designer, Powell Manager, in the United States.

Powell 365 is the innovative communication and collaboration intranet platform that turns a simple Office 365 tenant into an interactive digital workplace solution. The pre-built intranet platform renders a compelling and cultivated digital experience for employees. Powell 365 is a market leading solution that boosts efficiency, productivity and profit within the modern digital workplace.

Powell Manager is a SharePoint designer that revolutionizes digital workplace projects. In conjunction with Powell Manager, Powell 365 goes beyond an intranet-in-a-box. In as little as 2 to 4 weeks, Powell Manager enables the creation of a fully customized modern intranet based on Office 365 and SharePoint, without any coding.

While significantly cutting implementation time and costs, companies who implement a Powell 365 collaborative intranet with Powell Manager will also have seamless site deployments, updates and management. Together, Powell Manager and Powell 365 generate and maintain the digital workplace companies seek for their employees.

“We see a lot of synergy between Powell 365 and RSM and look forward to a very successful partnership,” said Antoine Faisandier, CEO at Powell Software US.

This new partnership will provide RSM clients with the best Office 365 intranet experience available on the market, to meet their collaboration and productivity needs. In sync with the partnership, RSM will include Powell 365 as part of a set of digital workplace offerings to address all aspects of a modern workplace project.

“Our customers want a functional, modern portal experience to get the most out of their Office 365 investment – without unknown costs,” explains Mike Adkins, Director of Technology at RSM US. “As experts, we know that information architecture, relevancy, and usability are drivers to a successful portal deployment. Powell 365 is an ideal solution do deliver the capability to the customer while ensuring sound design. It is the best of both worlds.”

RSM selected the Powell Software technology to provide a fully managed IT services package. This digital hub offering is bundled within the Microsoft environment to address all corporate information management issues. The compelling offer simplifies a company’s digital workplace strategy while keeping technology evergreen and in sync with business needs as they evolve overtime.

“RSM’s strategy is about providing an end to end Digital Workplace service to their clients that can evolve over time depending on the client’s needs,” confirms Faisandier. “This strategy matches perfectly with Powell 365’s DNA as Powell 365 wants to offer to its partners a platform on which they can build their own offerings based on their expertise and the markets they want to address.”

If you would like to learn more about the RSM digital hub offering, contact RSM today.

About RSM:

RSM’s purpose is to deliver the power of being understood to our clients, colleagues and communities through world-class audit, tax and consulting services focused on middle market businesses. The clients we serve are the engine of global commerce and economic growth, and we are focused on developing leading professionals and services to meet their evolving needs in today’s ever-changing business environment. RSM US LLP is the U.S. member of RSM International, a global network of independent audit, tax and consulting firms with more than 43,000 people in over 120 countries. For more information, please visit their website: www.rsmus.com

About Powell Software:

Powell Software was founded in 2015 by Expertime Group, a Microsoft platform expert. Based in France and the United States, Powell Software drives digital transformation by offering Powell 365, an integrated digital workplace solution that transforms the user experience and boosts communication, collaboration and business productivity. Behind each Powell 365 portal is the WSYWYG designer, Powell Manager that configures compelling digital workplaces based on Office 365 and SharePoint. For more information about Powell 365 or Powell Manager, please visit their website: powell-software.com

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