Avangate, an ecommerce solutions provider to numerous software and SaaS companies, has been included by Forrester (News - Alert) Research Inc., in its "SMB eCommerce Solutions 2012,” report.

The way that digital content and goods are consumed is undergoing vast and rapid changes. Gone are the days of purchasing a disk, installing and then using software or other digital goods on your PC. The cloud has changed virtually everything when it comes to how software is developed, sold and consumed.

Channel management and e-commerce software specialist Avangate has announced the appointment of software industry veteran Mike Smith as its UK sales manager, charged with ramping up the firm's online software distribution activities in the midmarket.

Avangate mentioned as e-commerce provider by analyst Ray Wang, CEO of Constellation Research, commenting on Dell's formation of a new software group and the company’s potential acquisition needs.

E-commerce platform provider Avangate has marked its arrival in the UK by claiming its products protect VARs against vendors taking cloud deals direct.

Avangate hat mit SkyCommerce eine Vertriebsplattform vorgestellt, mit der sich Software-Produkte zeitgemäß vermarkten lassen können. Gerade in Zeiten von Software as a Service ein vielversprechendes Modell.

Avangate announced the launch of SkyCommerce, the new suite that integrates its advanced eCommerce and Channel Management SaaS-based modules to enable software vendors to grow both online and offline sales and accelerate their time to market.

Ecommerce platform Avangate, which provides its services exclusively to software and SaaS companies, has launched SkyCommerce, a software suite that integrates with Avangate's eCommerce and Channel Management SaaS-based modules to enable software vendors to grow both online and offline sales and accelerate their time to market.

Enter e-commerce service provider Avangate and its SkyCommerce suite, which combines the company’s e-commerce smarts with a new channel management module to enable companies of any size to manage their online sales and build and manage a channel following.

Avangate has debuted a suite of software tools that software companies can use to better manage their own online sales and distribution operations.

Avangate has made available the SkyCommerce suite which enables software vendors to boost both online and offline sales.

E-commerce solution provider Avangate announced that TeamLab, a corporate collaboration platform, will use its platform to manage their SaaS online sales.

Carmen Sebe, Avangate CEO, talks about SaaS, Cloud, Mobile, trends and changes in the software industry.

Radu Georgescu, Avangate Chairman, talks about the company's US expansion plans and the office in Silicon Valley

Software vendors will be able to better market their downloadable apps or web-based subscription products.

TechCrunch covers the 3TS Cisco Growth Fund investment in Avangate.

Adriana Iordan, Vice President of Web Marketing at Avangate explains how to correctly evaluate an online store conversion rate. More details in the article.

The online sales channel continues to grow each day, touching every corner of the globe and nearly every type of merchant or marketplace. An obvious, fundamental component to the success of this channel is the payment system. With all the options available, choosing the right one may seem like a daunting task [...].

Avangate was featured in Forrester's Market Overview: SMB eCommerce Solutions, a guide to selecting an eCommerce solution across North America and EMEA.

This research helps SMB companies find the right solutions for their business as they develop their online channels, launch brands, go global, as well as reach and transact with customers directly.

The survey covered important aspects that software vendors need to keep in mind when choosing an eCommerce provider. Avangate rated highest (out of 14 major eCommerce providers).

Avangate mentioned in IDC report on Worldwide Electronic Software Distribution 2009–2013 Forecast: Software's Greener Alternative, by Research Director Amy Konary

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Article comments the introduction of new payment methods for European customers, namely iDeal for The Netherlands, WebMoney for Russia, ELV- Direct Debit and Giropay for Germany.

Article covers the introduction of new payment methods for European customers by Avangate, with additional explanations about the benefits of DIRECTebanking and Carte Bleue.

Article contains tips and resources on marketing for the software industry.

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"Intel's software store is run by a Dutch company called Avangate, which is responsible for Intel BX\'s hosting, billing and processes."

"Das Shop-Hosting und Billing überlässt Intel dem rumänischen Dienstleister Avangate."

"Chinese leading online payment service Alipay has established a partnership with Avangate [...] ."

"Der Shop läuft auf einer Plattform des niederländischen E-Commerce-Anbieters Avangate. Er ist auch für Hosting, Billing und die Prozessabwicklung des Shops verantwortlich."

Article discusses software distribution models and growth in the context of cloud computing technology.

Cooperation of Avangate with Alipay in China