This is the first interview with Canidium, a SI and strategy consulting firm based in CO, USA. Canidium partners with firms like CallidusCloud, Vendavo, and Xactly. In this interview Michael talks about how he started working with Trilogy Product Configurators, the recent SAP acquisition of CallidusCloud, and he shares insights on Canidium's company culture and what customers can do to have a successful CPQ implementation project

- You can contact Michael on LinkedIn here  

- The Canidium website is h

In this interview with Zack Rinat, we discuss how designing world-class jet fighters leads to entrepreneurship and business school. Zack also shares what’s new with Model N, their next generation CPQ, his views on leadership, the story behind his “Champion of Change” award from the White House and where he sees the CPQ market headed.

- Leverage SAP Pricing and VC with Model N CPQ @ https://vimeo.com/215679536

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In this interview I talk with Protik Mukhopadhyay about implementing CPQ Solutions on the Salesforce Platform. Protik was with Apttus and PROS before he co-founded Standav Corp. Here he shares Best Practices for implementation projects, tell’s us more about Standav's company culture and what he expects to be the next game changer in CPQ.     

- You can contact Protik on linkedin or send him an email here 

- Check the Standav Solutions website @ http://www.standav.com

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This is our third interview with an Education Institution (University/College) and Prof. Frank Piller provides valuable and interesting perspectives for anyone interested to learn more about Mass Customization, Product Configuration and CPQ.

- You can contact Prof. Piller on linkedin or send him an email here

- The study with the watches mentioned in the video is here

- All his publications on mass customization and configuration, most with a free download are here

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In this interview I talk to Katrin Kristjansdottir about Product Configuration. Hear what Katrin shares regarding her research experience with different customers and tools

- You can contact Katrin on LinkedIn or email for follow up questions

- Make sure to check this link to learn more about Katrin’s publications and projects

In this interview I talk to Shane Anastasi about Professional Services in the CPQ area. Listen and hear what Shane shares regarding his book “Seven Principles of Professional Services” and learn more about his CirrusOne acquisition announcement!

- For PS Principle related questions contact Shane here . For CPQ Implementation questions contact Shane here

- The PS Principles Website is @ www.psprinciples.com .

- The book “The Seven Principles of Professional Services” is available on Amaz

Considering the interactions of Configure-Price-Quote, Quote-to-Cash and Order Management Solutions. This Audio Book is based on our eBook which can be found at http://novuscpq.com/resources/ 

You can download the eBook to 

- have a reference document

- download our recommended Check List and to 

- download a CPQ specific Change Management Document

Send us your questions to [email protected]

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In this interview I talk to Klaas Nebuhr, who has co-founded Encoway (a CPQ Solution Provider and Consulting Company) based in Bremen, Germany in 2000. Listen and hear what Klaas shares regarding Encoway’s Solution Offering, their relationship to Lenze and what he considers important knowledge for every potential CPQ Customer.

- You can contact Klaas on linkedin or send him an email here 

- The Encoway website is at https://www.encoway.de/en/

In this interview I talk to Tom Stergios, who has over 27 years of experience working with various CPQ and Quote-to-Cash solutions. Listen and hear what Tom shares regarding his experience with Salesforce CPQ, CallidusCloud, Oracle CPQ Cloud, Apttus and CloudSense.  

- You can contact Tom on linkedin or send him an email to [email protected] 

- ATG' Website is at https://atginfo.com 

- Meet the ATG Team in person at their Quote-to-Cast event in Missoula, Montana from Aug 1-2.

In this interview I talk to Marijn van Poelje, who has over 20 years of experience with CPQ solutions. Listen and hear what Marjin shares regarding his beginnings with Baan, the company buyout of e-Con Solutions in 2011 and what he considers important for e-Con Solutions CPQ going forward.

- Check the Novus CPQ Events page to see where you can meet the e-Con Solution Team next

- You can contact Marijn on LinkedIn  

- e-Con Solutions' Website is at https://e-consolutions.com/