Cinode

Cinode is positioned as an all-in-one platform designed to enhance the growth of consultancies by offering insights into sales, delivery, and skills management. It is claimed to be suitable for consultancies of all sizes, from small businesses to large enterprises, and is targeted towards a wide range of professions and industries including consulting, IT services, management services, engineering services, and professional services.

Key Features

Skills Management: According to the vendor, Cinode enables consultancies to capture and organize skills within their organization, allowing them to leverage the full value of their expertise. It claims to facilitate the identification and visualization of skills gaps, aiding informed decisions regarding upskilling, reskilling, recruitment, and partnerships. Additionally, Cinode allows the creation of development plans to showcase employees' competence and growth goals, with progress monitoring at both individual and organizational levels.

CV: Cinode offers the ability to create tailored and professional CVs quickly, as per the vendor's claims. Users can customize CVs with various templates, logos, and colors. The platform supports exporting CVs to PDF and Word formats, and it allows the management of an unlimited number of CV versions in multiple languages.

Resource Planning: The vendor asserts that Cinode optimizes utilization rates by proactively assigning consultants to projects and minimizing downtime. It claims to streamline sales, delivery, and staffing by providing a unified platform, eliminating silos and ensuring alignment. Cinode enables the visualization of business opportunities and the tracking of potential projects, facilitating efficient project delivery and revenue maximization. Additionally, the platform aims to match consultants to client needs based on skills, availability, and ambitions.

Partners & Subcontractors: Cinode aims to support the growth of partner businesses by fostering better collaborations and reducing lead times. The vendor claims that the platform allows the management of an unlimited number of sub-consultants and enables the matching of assignments regardless of the form of employment. Cinode also offers the ability to advertise publicly on Cinode.market and manage responses to requests, thereby strengthening partner networks and facilitating new connections.

Network: Cinode provides access to a network of thousands of partners and subcontractors, according to the vendor. The platform allows companies to showcase their expertise and services, attracting potential partners and clients. Users can respond to public and private requests, thereby uncovering new business opportunities. Cinode also facilitates seamless collaboration and information sharing with partners directly within the platform.

API/Integrations: Cinode offers an easy-to-use REST API for integrating with other systems, as per the vendor's claims. It supports integration with Active Directory, enabling Single-Sign-On (SSO) for simplified user management and login. Cinode also allows the synchronization of calendars with major mail and calendar platforms such as Microsoft Office 365 and Google Calendar. Additionally, the platform offers Zapier integration, connecting Cinode with thousands of external applications.

Integration partner: According to the vendor, Cinode provides the opportunity to become an integration partner, allowing the creation of custom integrations with other platforms and systems.