FrontRange, SDD bundle GoldMine and Xylo PCs

FrontRange Solutions, in association with Siltek Distribution Dynamics (SDD), is offering SDD`s resellers a trial version of its GoldMine software, for the entrepreneur and SME, with each Xylo PC sold.

Xylo is SDD`s own local build to order brand, which was launched onto the market at the end of 1997, according to Stephan van Rensburg, divisional director at the distributor.

Says Van Rensburg: "This version of GoldMine expires after 30 days` use. This gives users a chance to play with it and see what it`s all about, before making a decision to upgrade to the full solution."

This option will work out more cost-effective than buying the software and the PC separately.

Hennie van Schoor, GoldMine product manager at FrontRange Solutions SA, says the idea behind the OEM deal is "to seed the market and get GoldMine out there". In turn, SDD can add value to the boxes it ships. Each bundled PC will have a sticker saying it is enhanced by GoldMine.

"The idea is to get as many people as possible exposed to GoldMine," says Van Schoor. The solution is aimed at the single user, with FrontRange using the SDD channel to reach entrepreneurs and those who can benefit from the software, "a channel we don`t access at the moment", says Van Schoor.

"The same power we offer to corporates has now been passed on to the single user," he adds.

According to the one-page information sheet which ships with each bundle: "GoldMine is the only tool you will ever need to manage your relationships with all your contacts. Not only will GoldMine help you to keep track of all those telephone numbers, e-mails and addresses of your friends and business contacts, but it will also enable you to never forget a birthday or anniversary, doctor`s appointment or tee-off time ever again.

"You can use GoldMine to send and receive all your e-mails and faxes, as well as to quickly print those 50 Christmas cards personalised to every friend or family member. We took the liberty to put it on your machine so you too can experience the power of golden relationships."

Those users interested in upgrading to the full product can either contact the reseller from whom they bought the solution, or call FrontRange toll free on 0800 00 9111.