Pedigree Technologies Plans Headquarters Move after Record Growth Year

Fargo, ND (PRWEB) May 02, 2012

Late in 2003, a small technology company with two employees moved into NDSUs Research and Technology Park to start development of a software application that would connect and automate sensor-enabled physical assets.

Still headquartered out of Fargo, ND, Pedigree Technologies has become an award-winning machine-to-machine business solutions provider with a national footprint. Since the commercial launch of its OneView application suite in 2009, Pedigree has more than doubled its customer base each year, with a 226% increase in 2011 alone.

From its office in NDSUs Technology Incubator, the company provides cloud- and tablet-based applications that locate, monitor, and diagnose high-value assets, equipment, and vehicles. This technology allows machines to engage in real-time dialogue with the enterprise and the mobile workforce, improving operations and logistics for more profitable fleet and field service management.

This kind of rapid growth speaks not only to demand for the technology, but to the quality and innovation coming out of our region, said Alex Warner, founder and chief executive officer of Pedigree Technologies. Sure, we have competitors out there, but ultimately we win business because of the hard work and dedication of our employees, from product engineering to support.

To support this growth, the company has added 40% more employees since the commercial launch and is preparing to relocate to its own facility in the Urban Plains area of Fargo. With a satellite office in Sioux Falls and a national sales presence, Pedigree Technologies serves several industries, including oilfield services, heavy and mobile equipment management, transportation and logistics, agriculture, and mechanical services.

Pedigrees success and rapid growth is illustrative of the economic stimulation being created at NDSU. They are one of a growing number of North Dakota success stories we are proud of having started here, said NDSU President Dean Bresciani.

“We congratulate Pedigree Technologies and Alex Warner on all they have achieved during their impressive growth in their initial years at the NDSU Research and Technology Park,” said Tony Grindberg, executive director of the Park. “A number of companies such as Pedigree have achieved success after their start-up phase and graduated from the Park. We continue to support start-up businesses that coincide with core research competencies at NDSU.”

The company got started with a 2005 trial project using wireless sensors and remote temperature monitoring in sugar beet piles, which introduced the company as an innovator in remote monitoring and machine-to-machine technology.

In 2007 Pedigree was awarded a multi-million dollar contract with the U.S. Navy for the implementation of an intelligent wireless operating network. Pedigree Technologies launched its OneView product commercially two years later and has been recognized on the international M2M Top 100 list from trade publication Connected World for five consecutive years.

Most recently Pedigree Technologies was presented with the Frost & Sullivan 2011 North American New Product Innovation Award in M2M-based Fleet Management Software.

The company was founded years ago on a philosophy that hasnt changed, said Warner. Its that web-based software and services can improve operational efficiencies without significant investments in infrastructure or technology resources.

Locally, Warner was recently announced as a finalist for the Fargo-Moorhead-West Fargo Chamber of Commerce Entrepreneur of the Year Award. Warner attributes the nomination to the success of his employees and looks forward to celebrating the companys rapid growth in the new facility this June.

The NDSU Research and Technology Park provides a space that facilitates innovation and community-building among entrepreneurs at early-stage companies, allowing them to focus on the core business in the early years, Warner said. Pedigree Technologies was located at NDSUs Research 2 before moving into the Technology Incubator in 2007.

“NDSUs Research Park and Pedigree have been partners from the beginning, bringing opportunities to the region, said Dr. Philip Boudjouk, NDSU vice president for research, creative activities and technology transfer. Our researchers and students continue to work with area companies such as Pedigree, contributing to technology-based economic growth. We congratulate the company on its many successes and look forward to continuing as research partners in the future.”

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Entry Control Solutions from Smarter Security Used to Protect New Vocus Headquarters Building

Austin, TX (PRWEB) July 10, 2012

Smarter Security, Inc., provider of premium, innovative entrance control and outdoor security solutions, today announced that Vocus recently deployed Fastlane GlassGate 200 optical turnstiles in the main lobby of the companys new headquarters building in Beltsville, Maryland. To further secure the building, Vocus also placed Smarter Securitys Door Detective on all exterior doors to more effectively secure every passageway into the building. The recently-opened global headquarters for Vocus is a one-of-a-kind building with a town-style setting that elevates aesthetics and convenience for employees.

We wanted a higher level of security in our new headquarters and our executive leadership emphasized the importance of choosing solutions that are elegant, seamless and offer solid control over access, said Ryan Rohaley, Vice President of Technology Operations for Vocus. We liked the features of Smarter Securitys Fastlane GlassGate 200 and the ease with which the turnstiles integrated with our access control and monitoring systems. The sleekness of the turnstile design was also a big factor it fit into the vision for our new building. Both the GlassGate optical turnstiles and the Door Detective units have been beneficial for enhancing our building security.

Vocus installed two lanes of Smarter Securitys GlassGate 200 turnstiles with 4-foot high barriers in the main lobby of the companys headquarters. The company chose GlassGate because it provides a sizeable visual deterrent and has barrier gates that move in a familiar door-like motion. Six doors on the perimeter of the building used by Vocus employees are further protected with Smarter Securitys Door Detective tailgate detection system. The door-mounted units alarm any attempts by unauthorized individuals to tailgate into the building behind Vocus staff or enter through an open door as employees are leaving. Installed near work areas throughout the building, Vocus selected Door Detective CL because of its elegant design and use of status indicator lights.

Were pleased that our access control solutions were selected by Vocus to play an important part in securing the companys unique headquarters building, said Jeff Brown, CEO of Smarter Security. Its clear that Vocus cares greatly about its employees, and providing them a secure work environment with security solutions that are unobtrusive reflects this value. Our GlassGate and Door Detective products are a perfect fit as the company blends high security with small footprints and premium aesthetics.

Fastlane GlassGate 200 is one of several speedgate models offered by Smarter Security to help automate and strengthen lobby security. The company also offers barrier-arm models and pure optical turnstiles with no barriers. Smarter Securitys Door Detective CL is the companys premium tailgate detection model, and is designed to work with an access control system to force all individuals passing through an access-controlled door to present authorization. Door Detective can be used on interior and exterior doors.

The design of Vocuss new 93,000 square foot corporate campus aims to bring previously dispersed employees together and foster greater interaction. Called Vocus Town, the building has a town-style setting with a Main Street theme, off of which conference rooms and other corporate areas are located and designed to resemble storefronts, such as a caf

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Autotask Establishes New Regional Headquarters in Australia: Sydney-Based Operations to Service Increased Regional Demand, Enhance Local Support

East Greenbush, NY and Sydney, Australia (PRWEB) April 11, 2012

Autotask Corporation, the worlds leading provider of hosted IT business management software, today announced the opening of its new Australia and New Zealand regional office based in Sydney. The new office will meet strongly increasing demand for Autotask products and services from IT systems integrators (SIs), value added resellers (VARs), managed services providers (MSPs) and other technology solutions providers in Australia and New Zealand.

Several months ago we announced our commitment to better serving and supporting our clients and prospects in Australia and New Zealand, and I am very pleased to announce the opening and staffing of our new office in Sydney, said Mark Cattini, Autotask President and CEO. From Perth to Wellington and all points between, we have enjoyed a partnership with thousands of loyal users over the years, and we know how important it is to build out our team on the ground to ensure their continued success.

Autotask is a software-as-a-service (SaaS) offering that integrates a broad range of critical business systems including customer relationship management (CRM), service desk, tech scheduling, project management, billing and reporting, and provides real-time service delivery intelligence to help users understand the factors that drive their business and their profitability. The software is designed and optimised for a broad range of technology solutions providers.

Because it is a cloud-based application, Autotask is accessible from virtually any computing or mobile device connected to the Internet and features a world-class application programming interface (API) that enables integrations with other tools technology solutions providers commonly rely on to run their businesses, including remote monitoring and management, backup and disaster recovery, product quoting, email hosting, billing applications and more.

According to Adam Ross, Autotasks Regional Sales Director for Australia, sales of the companys software have increased dramatically since he began heading up regional efforts in November last year.

We believe we are the only company of our type with a physical presence in the region, and establishing this regional office allows us to work much more closely with our partners and get a much better understanding of the business conditions affecting their operations, their service delivery and their customers demands, said Ross. Working directly with our partners makes it easier for us to identify solutions to help them overcome the day-to-day management challenges they face, so they can focus on better serving their clients and growing their businesses.

Autotask software is currently used by thousands of IT service providers, value-added resellers (VARs) and managed services providers (MSPs) in 54 countries, and the company recently launched new editions in multiple languages, including German, Spanish, French, Italian, Chinese and Japanese.

Parties interested in learning more about Autotask or in scheduling an online demonstration of Autotask software are encouraged to email the company at sales(at)autotask(dot)com or to call +61 (02) 8103 4001.

Autotasks Sydney offices are located at 89-97 Jones Street, Ultimo, NSW 2007.

About Autotask Corporation

Autotask Corporation provides the world’s leading hosted IT business management software to streamline and optimise business processes for technology solution providers. The software integrates a broad range of critical business systems, including customer relationship management (CRM), service desk, tech scheduling, project management, billing and reporting, and provides real-time service delivery intelligence to help users understand the factors that drive their business and their profitability.

Autotask is accessible from virtually any computing or mobile device connected to the Internet and features a world-class API that seamlessly integrates with the other systems and tools that providers rely on to run their businesses.

For more information about Autotask Corporation and products, please visit http://www.autotask.com or call + 1-518-720-3500 or +61 (0) 2 8103 4001.

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Partnership Against Domestic Violence Benefits from ProviDyns Private Cloud, Relocates Headquarters with Ease

(PRWEB) September 28, 2012

ProviDyn, a provider of IT support, strategy and services for small and medium-sized businesses, announced today that its longstanding client, Partnership Against Domestic Violence (PADV), has relocated its headquarters with minimal downtime, taking advantage of ProviDyns private cloud. When migrating to the cloud almost a year ago, PADV immediately realized the benefits of lower cost and increased efficiency but did not foresee the positive impact it would have on moving the organizations headquarters.

Small and medium-sized businesses are often forced to relocate when they outgrow office space or need to consolidate multiple offices into one location. For any growing organization, this can be a stressful time that presents logistical challenges and a decrease in productivity associated with moving and reconnecting servers, computers and other equipment. For PADV, ProviDyns private cloud eliminated the need for physical relocation of its infrastructure and allowed employees to remotely access data and continue working with ease throughout the move.

Relocating is a big decision and makes a significant impact on any small business, said Hamish Davidson, president and co-founder of ProviDyn. With a private cloud, organizations like PADV are able to handle this challenge without the added stress of moving equipment and preserving data.

Women and children across metro Atlanta rely on PADV 24/7 for emergency intervention, so it was imperative that we maintain access to critical data and continue operating while relocating our headquarters, said Meagan Fulmer, president and CEO of PADV. With ProviDyns private cloud, we avoided the hassle of moving equipment and worrying that our employees would be unable to work. This made a big impact on the success of our relocation.

About ProviDyn

ProviDyn provides technology expertise, services and support to Atlanta-area small and medium-sized businesses. Backed by certified technology professionals, ProviDyns services include managed services, cloud computing solutions, virtualization, help desk and computer support, IT strategy, network security, backup and disaster recovery and IP telephony. ProviDyn delivers the right mix of technology and expertise allowing its clients to focus on growing their business. To learn more about how ProviDyn is Driving Business Through Technology and helping companies reduce costs, improve efficiency and maximize productivity, visit http://www.providyn.com or follow us on Twitter.

About PADV

PADV is the largest and one of the oldest nonprofit domestic violence agencies in Georgia. Serving metro Atlanta since 1975, PADV helps to transform the lives of approximately 18,000 women and children every year through emergency intervention, violence prevention and long-term advocacy. PADVs mission is to end the crime of intimate partner violence and empower its survivors. Visit padv.org or follow us on Facebook and Twitter.

About Intimate Partner Violence in Georgia

Intimate partner violence is widespread. In 2010, there were 130 domestic violence-related homicides in Georgia, a five percent increase over the previous year. Georgia is ranked 6th in the nation for its rate of men killing women. One in four women will experience intimate partner violence. According to the CDC, domestic violence costs more than $ 8.3 billion annually through increased health care costs.

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