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(From the June 1993 Sales Guide, "Closing Business In the Second
Half with the HP 3000)
MM II Upgrade Program
Who Is Eligible
Worldwide HP 3000 customers with MM II modules who are upgrading
from any MPE-V or pre-9x7 systems (S/920-958, S/925LX-949, and
S/950-980) to the HP 3000 Series 9x7 and Corporate Business
Systems. Purchase Agreement discounts are eligible.
Situation Summary
o Yes, MM II is active software. This family of manufacturing
solutions (almost 20 integrated modules) has capabilities and
breadth equal or superior to most competitive offerings. HP has
no plans to discontinue sales or support of MM II products.
o 10% of the HP 3000 installed base runs HP's MM II (second
generation Manufacturing Management) software. Almost 70% of
those installations are MPE-V systems. Second half upgrade
opportunity from a list price basis is over $20 million.
Program's success will be critically linked to how well customers
understand HP's new, well-supported commitments to MM II. An
absence of strong messages and commitment activity since 1990 has
left some MM II customers unwilling to upgrade due to lack of
confidence in HP's direction. They are looking for guidance and
support from HP.
Most MM II installations are satisfied with their software today,
but need to understand HP's commitments to this product line: 1)
HP will continue to offer MM II and will support and enhance it
for as long as customers require support. 2) HP will help
customers find complementary solutions to meet their critical
business needs where gaps exist in MM II offerings (i.e.
Logistics/Distribution, Customer Service, Human Resources). 3)
HP will help customers to select competitive alternatives and
will minimize their risk in the transition, if future business
needs require them to replace portions of their HP MM II
solutions or to add new non-MM II sites.
A letter from HP management underscoring these strong commitments
will be sent directly to MM II customers by early June.
Upgrade Proposition
POSITION AN UPGRADE TO MPE-iX TODAY AS A RATIONAL "BRIDGE
MOVE" DECISION. CUSTOMERS CAN OPTIMIZE USE OF THEIR EXISTING MM
II INVESTMENTS NOW WHILE RETAINING FREEDOM OF CHOICE FOR THE
FUTURE.
Customers cannot predict today what their mid- to late-1990's
hardware and software platform needs might be. But an upgrade
now to an HP 3000 Series 9x7 system works across a range of
potential choices. Regardless of what paths their future will
cover, customers can re-invest this year with confidence in
MM II and the HP 3000.
Upgrading under this program is advantageous whether accounts
eventually decide:
1) To stay with MM II on this faster, more highly functional
system (Performance Guarantees insure expected speed increases)
2) To move smoothly over time to other software solutions
(selected Migration Partners and HP Consulting assistance insure
ease of transitions), OR
3) To actually change hardware platforms to HP-UX (Open
Insurance cross-grade programs allow hardware conversion and
insure maximal investment protection)
Program Description
o Customers can take advantage of the System Upgrade Promotion
for 10% discount off the purchase price of the HP 3000 Series 9x7
or Corporate Business System upgrade, ***OR*** take an
equivalent amount in post-sales HP Consulting and Training
assistance to implement the MPE-V to MPE-iX hardware/MM II
software upgrade process (Combining a 5% promotional discount
with an equivalent amount in PSO services is also acceptable).
o 40% discount off all MM II application software uplift charges
when the new system is in a higher price tier than existing
system (except FA to FM migration). As usual, there NO CHARGE
for MM II application software tier upgrades when new system is
in the same or a lower price tier as existing hardware).
Qualifying products are in the "HP 3000 Manufacturing Systems
Application Software" section of the HP 3000 Price Guide (except
FA to FM migration products). Call Walt Kerns at (415) 960-5686
with software eligibility questions. <Or, see specific item in
this electronic packet.>
o NO CHARGE for a 90 days' FREE trial copy of TurboSTORE/iX with
On-line Backup (as a demonstrated example of the benefits of MPE-
iX functionality -- order part number B2492A)
This program may be combined with the Multiple Trade-In Promotion
and the DTC promotion. It CANNOT be combined with the Peripheral
Trade-In promotion.
All discounts are taken before the customer's Purchase Agreement
discount is applied.
Program Duration
Promotion begins June 1, 1993 and ends October 31, 1993. Program
will be pre-announced to attendees at the HP Manufacturing
Products Users Group meeting in Colorado, May 17-19.
Delivery Requirements
Customer must be willing to accept delivery of their new system
within six months of order date (no later than April 30, 1994).
Sales Tools
o EARLY MAY - ELECTRONIC INFORMATION PACKET: CSY Hotline,
subject "MMpromo". Slide set and script on upgrade program
rationale, plus Q&A, ordering examples, ROI spreadsheet. Will
also be sent via HPDESK to HP Telesales and targeted HP 3000
sales reps.
o LATE MAY - DIRECT MAILER: to 2000 MM II customer contacts
(personalized commitment letter, oversized brochure detailing
upgrade rationale, customer testimonials, and business advantages
of current hardware and software). Will offer customers a
customized PIP/ROI on upgrade investment. Promotional brochure
will also be suitable for field use as leave-behind or
fulfillment literature to explain upgrade program (p/n 5091-
7672E)
o JUNE - "Why You Should Invest in the HP 3000" White Paper:
Discusses reasons why Classic 3000s with MM II software should
upgrade to MPE/iX (p.n 5091-7673E).
o JUNE - RADIO NEWSTALK: field audio tape summarizing program
and how to obtain further information.
o JULY 7 - COMMERCIAL SYSTEMS UPDATE: video segment, to
overview MM II upgrade opportunities and provide program
rationale to SE audience.