09.03.2017 | Schöneck, Germany
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GK Software AG Receives SAP® Hybris 2017 Global ISV Partner of the Year Award

GK Software today announced it is the recipient of the SAP® Hybris® 2017 Global ISV Partner of the Year Award. Awards were presented by SAP Hybris to the top-performing partners in 2016 that have made outstanding contributions to driving customers’ digital transformation. Recipients of this year’s awards have been – in partnership with SAP Hybris – helping organizations adopt innovation easily to attract, retain and grow a profitable customer base.global partner award

Michael Scheibner, Executive Vice President Strategic Operations, GK Software states that, “GK Software solutions, integrated with the SAP Hybris Commerce solution, enable retailers to reach out to customers on all available sales channels. The award recognized GK Software for delivering the power of omni-commerce to brick-and-mortar retailers increasing customer engagement and empowering associates in a digital retail world.”

Selected from SAP Hybris’ broad partner ecosystem, nominations for the SAP Hybris Partner of the Year Awards were based on internal SAP data. A steering committee composed of regional and global SAP Hybris representatives determined winning partners in each category according to a number of criteria including joint sales achievement, customer case studies and consultant certifications. Awards were presented in a variety of categories, including overall partner performance by geography, innovation, service delivery and newcomer.

“We are recognizing GK as the recipient of the SAP® Hybris 2017 Global ISV Partner of the Year Award,” said Patrick Finn, Senior Vice President, Strategic Alliances, SAP Hybris. “Together Hybris and GK Software deliver the best in class suite for a seamless, consistent customer experience across all devices and channels. We look forward to continuing to work closely with our partners to grow their opportunities with SAP and to jointly deliver value for our customers.”

GK Software has a longstanding partnership with SAP dating to 2001, continuing when SAP Hybris became an SAP company. The companies share a common omni-channel roadmap and a close technical and sales partnership.

GK Software received its award during the SAP Hybris LIVE: Digital Summit conference, an annual gathering bringing together thousands of professionals from across the globe who are involved in the customer journey, ranging from marketers and developers to senior executives. The one-day event contains both digital and physical elements with streamed and recorded sessions from three locations: Singapore, Munich and New York. The event focuses on the overarching theme of “Go Beyond Disruption.”