Petabyte Consortium: We’re Answering Your Questions!
Earlier this month, we announced our partnership with NVA and the launch of the Petabyte Consortium. And, inevitably, there were follow-up questions. So, we compiled all your questions and hosted a Q&A sessions to really clarify where we stand and what that means for you.
Questions & time stamps are listed below.
A brief note: There are a few seconds of audio issues at the very beginning. Apologies if it’s hard to hear!
- Why are we launching the Petabyte Consortium and what does it mean for our company? (0:44)
- What exactly is a consortium? And what opportunities present themselves as a result of bringing something new like this to veterinarians and to veterinary groups? (1:53)
- Why is this going to be something that benefits veterinary professionals? What are some highlights that we’ll see as a result of forming these partnerships? (4:20)
- Why is this going to be something that benefits veterinary professionals? What are some highlights that we’ll see as a result of forming these partnerships? (4:20)
- If a practice is interested in transition to rhapsody, what does that process look like? How is our migration process unique? Is it different pre-consortium and post-consortium? (5:51)
- As we bring on more and more partners into this Consortium, how does that change (if at all), who owns rhapsody? Who owns the data? What the current business landscape is? (7:28)
- How do you choose your partners? What are some of the things you would look for in a Consortium partner? (9:19)
- Who are some of your current partners? (10:58)
- How is NVA involved and what does that mean for users of rhapsody? (12:03)
- Who can join the Consortium? Is there any specific criteria? Are you looking for software players or for an expanded type of diversity in the industry? (13:32)
- Who can join the Consortium? Is there any specific criteria? Are you looking for software players or for an expanded type of diversity in the industry? (13:32)
- Do you have to use Petabyte’s suite of products to participate in the Petabyte Consortium? (14:58)
- What is The Matcher? What makes it so special and unique to rhapsody, Petabyte, and your practices? (15:46)
- What new and exciting improvements are headed our way? (18:38)
- You’ve built a lot of your own products, including wellness plans and a client-facing app. Why was that an important part of your road map (20:44)
- What do you mean by voice of the customer? How does it impact your business? How important is the voice of the customer to be the guiding light for your road map and everything you do? (22:29)
- How does the Petabyte Consortium help practices, independent practices, grow and remain independent? (24:08)
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