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Grammarly Unveils New Global AI Writing Assistance Partner Program

Grammarly Unveils New Global AI Writing Assistance Partner Program
  • Grammarly enables its partners to address market demand by providing distinctive AI product offerings and dependable, secure communication assistance.
  • As per a Forrester Consulting study for Grammarly, 97% of companies intend to invest in generative AI for communication within 24 months, with the market projected to hit $1.3 trillion by 2032.
  • Collaborating with Grammarly improves efficiency and quality, providing value to customers given the company's existing support for global partners.

Grammarly has officially announced the launch of its new Global Channel Partner Program. This program is crafted to assist enterprises spanning various sectors in safeguarding the sustainability of their establishments and augmenting their profit margins through advanced artificial intelligence.

Through collaboration with Grammarly, enterprises operating within channel-based structures can anticipate providing their clientele with a dependable and user-friendly business solution. Furthermore, this affiliation promises a heightened revenue stream and the potential to introduce supplementary offerings, such as Grammarly Business and Grammarly for Education, to their portfolio of services.

Ty Rottare, Head of Global Channel Sales at Grammarly, expressed excitement about the current climate in which enterprises are realizing the transformative potential of AI in reshaping work processes. He emphasized that Grammarly's generative AI features enhance the productivity and creativity of teams, enabling businesses to achieve superior results at a faster pace. Furthermore, he added that the Global Channel Partner Program equips partners and sellers with the tools necessary to deliver enhanced customer value through Grammarly's trusted technology, facilitating streamlined business interactions.

Partners face escalating demands to provide their clients with reliable AI solutions. The newly introduced program equips channel partners with the capability to seamlessly deliver Grammarly's AI-powered writing assistance to their clients wherever it is required, fostering confidence in their offerings.

Dwight Moore, Chief Information Officer, SHI, said,

"Grammarly fits perfectly with our Modern Workplace and Employee Experience solutions portfolio, helping users across the organization be more efficient and successful in their written communications. We have experienced the benefits Grammarly can deliver first-hand at SHI, as we roll it out to more than 5,000 of our colleagues in sales, customer success, marketing, and IT."

[Source – Business Wire]

Grammarly's Global Partner Portal offers a range of resources, including deal registration, quotation management, purchase order submissions, customer engagement materials, and swag redemption. Meanwhile, the enablement program empowers sales professionals with a deep understanding of Grammarly's competitive advantages and integrations, aiding them in effectively communicating the value of Grammarly's generative AI features to clients. This roadmap includes specialized badges, technical expertise, and vertical market specialization for a more efficient market introduction of our solutions.

Dwight Moore remarked that SHI is committed to helping organizations harness technology to enhance business operations. He expressed enthusiasm about the partnership with Grammarly to offer their AI-powered writing assistant to SHI's customers.

The Global Channel Partner Program extends diverse engagement opportunities to sales teams, featuring tailored solutions like Grammarly Business for enterprises and Grammarly for Education for academic institutions. These specialized offerings empower partners to deliver additional services with positive outcomes. Partners also benefit from turn-key marketing programs, expediting their market entry with appealing profit margins and incentives. Moreover, they can seamlessly integrate Grammarly's solution into their existing tech stacks, enhancing operational resilience.

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