Vertical*i Presents New Business Development and Alliance Management Maximization Method at BIO2010

Vertical*i, the industry leader in Business Development and Alliance Management software will present a new partnering method, 'Power Partnering for Success' that exercises best practices for maximizing Business Development and Licensing and Alliance Management, takes place at BIO2010 in Chicago, May3-6th at Booth 2636.

"Forty percent of the Top 50 Pharma partnering programs are powered by Vertical*i," said Fritz Eisenhart, Chief Operating Officer of Vertical*i. Our presence at BIO2010 will allow attendees to learn about Business Development Solutions for inlicensing, outlicensing, alliance management, mergers and acquisitions, 'Power Partnering for Success' and consulting with Vertical*i's domain.

'Power Partnering for Success' combines Vertical*i's industry leading software platform with researched best practices, validated in over 40 successful client implementations, to deliver a proven method for establishing and growing a successful strategic partnering program.

As companies network to connect and conduct transactions, partnering is changing and the growth of innovation management software related activities is on the rise, despite the current economic climate. Significant time for 'real' partnering, more wins, more responsiveness, more informed decisionmaking, and more sustainable processes between businesses are critical needs that professionals deal with regarding networked innovation and innovation management software. The Vertical*i 'Power Partnering for Success' approach is a solution to these critical needs; clients report improved cohesiveness with partnerships and empowering Business Development professionals to focus on deal making.

"Our clients are always looking to maximize value from their partnerships," said Guy Henninger, SVP, Business Development at Vertical*i. 'Power Partnering for Success' is a natural acceleration of our clients' partnering programs by empowering your team, making powerful connections, executing deals faster and win big, and becoming the partner of choice.

Attend Vertical*i's webinar titled "Power Partnering for Success: The New Business Imperative. Maximizing Business Development and Alliance Management Best Practices." The webinar is scheduled for Tuesday April 27, 2010 at 12-1pm EST (9-10amPCT, 10-11amMST, 11am-12pmCST).

Vertical*i will exhibit at Booth 2636 in the Business Services area at BIO2010. Also, visitors to the booth will also have the opportunity to view demos of configurable software solutions for networked innovation, valuation, portfolio optimization, and technology transfer. For additional information on Vertical*i, their new partnered strategy method, 'Power Partnering' for success and to RSVP for webinar registration please contact Channasa Taylor ctaylor@verticali.com or visit www.verticali.com.