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In Honor of Donald Trump’s Statesman of the Year Award, RCBryan & Associates Announces Business Consulting Campaign

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New York, NY (PRWEB) July 09, 2012

Business consulting firm, RCBryan & Associates is announcing a new business consulting campaign in honor of Donald Trumps upcoming recognition from the GOP as the 2012 Statesman of the Year. RCBryan & Associates has had a long standing history with the business mogul, as Trumps advisor The Apprentice co-star George Ross is a strategic advisor with RCBryan & Associates. RCBryan & Associates new advising program launched for entrepreneurs inspired by Trumps upcoming GOP recognition and status as a business mogul, find their own success.

Trump will receive his recognition on the eve of the Republican National Convention at an August 26th dinner. The new RCBryan & Associates campaign will be leading an effort to provide entrepreneurs inspired by Trumps success and his upcoming recognition, with guidance and coaching tailored to their unique needs. The newly designed program will offer professional guidance and resources entrepreneurs need to succeed during todays tough economic climate and to use the same type of consulting that Trump used along with Ross to build Trump Organization and find their own type of success as an entrepreneur.

The focus of the new RCBryan campaign will be to provide entrepreneurs, who look to Trump for inspiration, with an arsenal of tools needed to find business success within their own realm. The new effort includes access to a free RCBryan Ultimate Business Plan Guide which covers the basics of marketing, finance and competition.

About RCBryan & Associates:

RCBryan & Associates offers business coaching, mentoring, consulting and marketing coaching services to companies and investors in all different niches. RCBryan & Associates, headed by acclaimed entrepreneur, Roger Bryan features a team of the industrys most successful business coaches and mentors.

More information on RCBryan & Associates and their business coaching programs can be found online at http://www.rcbryan.com or by calling 1-888-RCBRYAN.







Version 3.0 Now Available for Manage Metrix, an Enterprise-Wide Business Intelligence Solution

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Redwood City, CA (PRWEB) July 06, 2012

Taurus Software and F. Curtis Barry & Company today announced the release of version 3.0 of Manage Metrix, their enterprise-wide business intelligence solution. This release delivers new functionality further empowering multi-channel businesses to achieve better control and efficiencies within areas such as marketing, merchandising and Inventory.

A successful company needs to focus on key areas that impact the bottom line. It is not just a matter of obtaining the information, it is also important to understand the results and how key performance indicators in one area of the business impact the whole. Manage Metrix combines Taurus data technology with FCBCOs guidance and experience to help me see one version of the truth. This allows our business to quickly and easily identify areas of opportunity said Joe Falcone, Vice President of Operations at Taylor Gifts.

Highlights of this new version 3.0 release include:

Backorder Trends: Out of stock situations cause more than customer disappointment. Per Curt Barry, President of F. Curtis Barry & Company, the average cost to a company is $ 8.00 to $ 12.00 per back ordered unit. This version of Manage Metrix more accurately captures historical back order situations to show the cost and identify situations, products and vendors that need attention. This information is also crucial to developing a strategy to reduce backorders.

Vendor Scorecard: This new feature ranks a selected group of vendors to easily reveal summary and detailed performance in the areas of on-time delivery, ability to fulfill inventory promises, returns due to vendor issues and compliance situations.

Enhanced Analytics to support optimized Inventory: More flexible selection criteria available to help companies fulfill customer expectations without incurring excessive inventory carrying costs while maintaining an optimal inventory level in what is usually a companys largest item on the balance sheet.

Improved visibility into merchandise profitability and performance: More details help identify common attributes of successful products. Going beyond simple gross margin, merchandise profitability gets to a net contribution level that also considers costs such marketing and fulfillment costs by sales channel, category and SKU.

Cailean Sherman, president of Taurus Software said, As more of our customers embrace Manage Metrix, we are excited about the revelations and reported results. The experiences and feedback from of our clients are key drivers to how Manage Metrix will evolve in future versions.

Before our clients can accept change, they needed to first understand where they are said Curt Barry.. With Manage Metrix, we are able to easily present the facts – good or bad – and then help companies implement practices that can help improve efficiency and profitability.

About Taurus Software

At Taurus Software, making liquid data means helping companies access their data easily. Taurus products include a variety of applications developed to help clients get more from their data by allowing them to Move, Map, Measure, and Manage data regardless of where it resides. Learn more about Taurus Software and our offerings designed for various data platforms and applications. Call 650-482-2011 ext. 1, or visit http://www.taurus.com.

About F. Curtis Barry & Co.

F. Curtis Barry & Company is a consultancy specializing in multichannel operations and fulfillment for catalog, e-commerce, and retail businesses. F. Curtis Barry & Company offer clients expertise in direct commerce systems (order management, warehouse management, and inventory management systems); warehousing and distribution; call center; inventory management and forecasting; and strategic, financial, and operational planning for all business channels. To learn more about F. Curtis Barry & Company, visit our web site at http://www.fcbco.com.

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Phone: 650-482-2022, ext. 150







Algonquin Studios’ Management Team Honored on Business First’s List of Who’s Who in Technology 2012

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Buffalo, NY (PRWEB) June 27, 2012

Steven Raines, Algonquins Chief Executive Officer, and Stephen Kiernan II, Algonquins President were both included in Buffalo Business Firsts Whos Who in Technology 2012 list, published by the paper on Monday, June 18th.

According to Donna Collins, Senior Editor at Business First, the executives included on the list represent the companies that appear on Business First’s annual top lists of companies in the technology sector, including office equipment and telecommunications companies, technology companies, and wireless service providers.

Mr. Raines has been building Internet and Intranet applications, electronic commerce systems, scalable enterprise-wide infrastructures, order entry systems and production analysis software using Microsoft technologies since 1995. Prior to co-founding Algonquin, he was a Senior Programmer/Analyst at SOFTBANK Services Group (now Client Logic) and earned a Bachelor of Arts in English, with Honors, from the State University of New York at Buffalo.

Mr. Kiernan has been designing and building solutions for the web, print, and CD-ROM since 1998. He has extensive knowledge of many web-based technologies, including: Active Server Pages (ASP), HTML, CSS, XML, and XSL. Before joining Algonquin Studios, Kiernan worked as a multimedia consultant in Boston, MA, with clients including Bentley Motors, Houghton Mifflin, and Marriott Hotels. He earned his Masters of Business Administration at the State University of New York at Buffalo and holds a Bachelor of Science in Corporate Multimedia from the State University of New York College at Fredonia.

About Algonquin Studios – Algonquin Studios is a professional services firm providing world-class software development, customized IT services, web design and web content management systems, and business and technology consulting since 1998. Algonquin Studios provides expert business solutions for many industries including health care, legal, financial, and not-for-profit. The company is headquartered in the heart of downtown Buffalo, surrounded by squares, shops, restaurants, architectural attractions, and all the other gems of the city, and has a Manhattan office, located on Wall Street, in the center of the city’s bustling financial district.







Elreg Distributors Ltd. Celebrates 32 Years in Business

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Burlington, Ontario (PRWEB) June 16, 2012

Elreg Distributors Ltd. is proud to celebrate 32 successful years in business. The company started off selling regulator and component parts for alternators (such as the 24 volt alternator) to local automotive electrical rebuilders. Thirty-two years later the company is now distributing alternators, starters and related component parts for industrial, transit and heavy duty applications all over the world.

In 1985 Otto Bock and Richard Zirger founded Elreg Distributors Ltd. to fill the need in the marketplace to serve small rebuilders of automotive alternators and starters in Toronto, Ontario Canada. Since Electronic (EL) Regulators (REG) were the first products supplied to customers, this is where the name ELREG came from.

Throughout the 1980s aftermarket product sales grew considerably as did the increasing requests for OEM products (Original Equipment Manufactured products) such as Bosch alternators. It was this demand that pushed Elreg to become a qualified Bosch and Leece-Neville distributor.

During the 1990s the company focused on the growing demand for heavy-duty industrial equipment and expanded its inventory to provide services and products to customers in this industry, which specializes in coach and transit buses as well as larger on and off-road vehicles.

Due to the increase in demand the team at Elreg realized the importance of formalizing documentation and processes and so the company decided to work towards ISO certification. Elreg Distributors Ltd. officially became ISO certified in 1994.

As the demand for new, brand name, high quality products continued Elreg became an authorized warehouse Delco Remy distributor in 1997, and from 2000 2004 C.E. Niehoff, Lucas, Iskra and Nikko all became OEM products offered by Elreg. In 2009 Elreg added Denso and Mitsubishi to this list, which means that the company can supply alternators and starters for all industrial and heavy-duty equipment, quite an accomplishment in this large marketplace.

In 2004 Elreg expanded to offer clients on-site technical support which led to on-premise assembly of specialty products.

Today, Elreg Distributors Ltd. provides a wide variety of quality starter and heavy duty alternator products for industrial, heavy duty equipment. As a leading distributor for various alternators and starters, customers today have come to rely on Elreg for specialized equipment including high quality boat starters and other marine equipment.

In the future, Elreg Distributors is looking to continue to expand into the international market, focusing on a number of industries that apply to all international clients, including light duty commercial; snow plow, salters and lift gates; marine; heavy duty, off-road and industrial; aerial lift and material handling; commercial trucking and refrigeration; transit bus and highway; school bus and shuttle buses; EMS, fire and ambulance. For now, Elreg plans to meet part of this international demand with their new Elreg Spanish website designed to better meet the language needs of the companys international market.

Elreg Distributors Ltd. would like to congratulate its team members and thank them for their dedication and hard work as the company celebrates its 32nd anniversary and looks forward to many more as they continue to work together to meet the challenges and demands of an ever changing market.







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Promoting Business Using Graphic Design with Most Advanced Technology

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(PRWEB) June 17, 2012

The Graphic Design service at Ellie Design has just got more advanced with the newest technology. Graphic design is an intricate process that involves a lot of creativity and imagination. For graphic design to be able to achieve its purpose, the client and the designer should work together. Other stakeholders such as sign-makers and printers should also be included in the graphic design process in order to ensure that the desired results are achieved.

Graphic design at Ellie Design is usually applied in the creation of various things such as email blasts, books, brochures, poster designs, logo designs and direct mail. Graphic design is also the backbone of advertising, and the creativity and imagination applied in the design process are responsible for attracting clients to particular brands. The visual concepts created by graphic designers at Ellie Design help to inspire the clients as well as to communicate the goals and interests of the business to them. Furthermore, graphic design products are instantly appealing in order to capture the attention of consumers. They are also informative as they must have an underlying message that helps the users to learn more about a product.

Graphic design at Ellie Design is meant to identify an organization as it uses the colors, logos or even images that are synonymous with the particular organization. These identifying factors are used in advertisements, promotions, posters and brochures in order to make the products of a particular company known to its clients. Therefore, graphic design helps to give an organization a face, and the face should be appealing and beautiful if the organization is to attract as many clients as possible.

When choosing a graphic design company, it is important for the individual or business to select a company that is aware of the role and importance of graphic design. Such a company must have able and qualified staff who can work together to help the individual or business achieve their goals. Since graphic design products are meant to catch the eye, the graphic designer should ensure that their product is as awe-inspiring and as aesthetically pleasing as possible.

There are various companies that can help the individual or business achieve this. One such company is Ellie design, which helps the individual or business to create posters, direct mail and logo designs. They also create quality brochures, email blasts, and they help to design books, both on the cover and between the covers.

Graphic design is a task that cannot be taken lightly, and the business should ensure that they have professionals in their corner. This is the only way they will be able to ensure that the end products are of the highest possible quality.







Rentapen Inc. Congratulates DUECO Inc. For Receiving The Business Of The Year Award

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Waukesha, WI (PRWEB) June 11, 2012

On June 7th 2012,Rentapen joined nine other companies at the Top 10 Businesses of Year Luncheon, which included; ActionCOACH, Davies Orthodontics, DUECO Inc., First Business Bank-Milwaukee, Graphics Systems, QPS Employment Group, Ruekert/Mielke Inc., Tim OBrien Homes Inc., and Waukesha Metal Products.

According to the Milwaukee BizTimes, The winners were selected by an independent panel of judges based upon criteria that included financial growth, employee growth, customer focus, employee relations and community service.

Rentapen congratulates DUECO Inc. for being the number one business of the year. Judie Taylor, President at DUECO, is an inspiration for business acumen, humility, and servant leadership style, said Susan Straley, President at Rentapen Inc. Rentapen, like DUECO, is a Woman-owned Business Enterprise.

It is clear the leaders at DUECO understand that it is about the people inside the company that makes your company succeed. It is about dedication to the customers. Rentapen Inc. agrees and follows that philosophy as well, said Straley.

Rentapen is in the business of satisfying their customers need to reduce costs. It is only with dedication to efficiency, excellence, and customer services by every team member can Rentapen retain their customers and fulfill their mission.

Rentapens mission is to provide jobs, training, and opportunities for people who work together to help manufacturers reduce the costs of tooling to make their products. This focus has helped drive Rentapens growth and earned its status in the Top 10 along with DUECO.

Rentapen reduces costs for its customers in three ways. First is excellence in 3D weld fixture design and build. Second, is the standardized yet versatile RAPid Tooling Components. Third, is RAPid Shims. Rentapen is known as the Shim King. They sell hundreds and thousands of shims each year.

Constantly innovating to better serve their customers, in March Rentapen launched a new service on their website that allows machine designers to order 3D models of parts from Rentapens RAPid Tooling Components line.

Rentapen is a small business that has stayed positive through these difficult economic times. The company continues to expand with Wisconsins growing manufacturing industry. Rentapens percent growth in revenue has increased 48% since 2008. Rentapen has been helping John Deere, a dedicated customer, for 17 years, as well as a variety of other manufacturers. More manufacturing companies continue to find Rentapen through their marketing efforts.







Chenesai Offers Business Consulting Services to VSAT Operators

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(PRWEB UK) 12 June 2012

Chenesai Ltd, a UK-based company, offers strategic business consulting services, specialising in the telecom industry and with specific expertise for VSAT operators.

Chenesais Senior Consultant is Michael Darcy, who was directly and personally responsible for signing the largest VSAT contract in the history of the industry – a US$ 200M+ contract for 28,000 sites for the UK National Lottery. The network, including lottery terminals, digital media screens, printers and broadband telecoms, was rolled out on schedule in time for the start of the 3rd licence on February 1st, 2009. The network comprises around 24,000 VSAT terminals, 3,500 DSL connections and 500 3G connections, together with new highly-redundant core network infrastructure and back-office systems.

Michael Darcy was President and Managing Director of the European business of VSAT industry leader Hughes Communications LLC from 2001 to 2009. He was responsible for growing revenues by almost twofold, to more than US$ 100M per annum and at the same time turning substantial losses into net profits of $ 16M per annum. Previously, Mr. Darcy worked in the mid 1990s with Hughes Space & Communications (now Boeing Space Systems) in El Segundo, CA managing the procurement of advanced digital communication satellites, before joining Hughes Network Systems in Germantown, MD in 1997 to manage the development of several large mobile satellite systems, for customers such as Inmarsat, Thuraya and ICO Global Communications. Mr. Darcy has a bachelors degree in engineering (B.Eng) and a masters degree in business administration (MBA).

Chenesai specialises in helping busy executives balance the needs of managing their businesses on a daily basis, with the need to manage the strategic aspects of the business. Commenting on the consulting services, Michael Darcy said Most executives are inevitably consumed by the day-to-day tactical management of their businesses, with precious little time available to spend on the more strategic issues which are critical to long-term success. Chenesai is their strategic partner, providing them with the time and support to produce strategic plans together with marketing, operational and financial audits and action plans guaranteed to improve top and bottom lines.

The services offered by Chenesai include:

-Strategic and Business Plan preparation – writing rolling 3-year plans with detailed 12-month tactical plans which define the right products/services to the target customers, understanding competitors, their market share and relative strengths and weaknesses and defining distribution models optimised to bring the products/services to the target customers most effectively.

-Financial Audit and Planning – conducting financial reviews of a business and structuring the P&L to show true direct and indirect costs of sales, as well as selling and general & administrative costs, which are benchmarked against best-in-class for the industry. Used to identify improvements in pricing models and streamline SG&A costs to improve margins and net profits. Also includes balance sheet reviews with emphasis on reducing working capital and freeing up cash for expansion.

-Sales & Marketing Plans – designing optimal distribution models to bring products and services to the target customers, and strategies which minimise wastage in marketing spend. Specialist knowledge in the use of direct sales teams, direct web-based sales and indirect channel sales.

-Proposal lead or support – Chenesai has vast experience in leading major proposals and customer negotiations, and helps businesses apply the right level of executive support.

-Operational Audit and Planning – conducting operational reviews of a business and ensuring that the operations team is capable of delivering new contracts, with focus is on project management for new network implementation, as well as optimisation of data service delivery in today’s environment with bandwidth-hungry applications such as web-browsing, real-time streaming and peer-to-peer.

-Customer Introductions – Chenesai has an extensive network of company contacts at executive level in blue-chip companies and governments throughout the world, in particular those utilising VSAT services.

-Due Diligience – Chenesai can help executive teams minimise the distraction of time-consuming due diligence and prepare a DD report covering business, operational, legal and financial aspects.

-Fund Raising – Chenesai can help prepare investment briefs as well as Business Plans to support fund raising needs, and introduce investment sources of all types including Venture Capitalists (VCs), Private Equity (PE) funds and High Net Worth (HNW) investors, to cover investment requirements from a few hundred thousand all the way up to several millions.

For more information go to http://www.chenesai.com, or contact Michael Darcy at michael(at)chenesai(dot)com or +44-7515-377770.







Rikvin Outlines Role of Business Plan in Singapore EntrePass Application

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(PRWEB) June 18, 2012

According to a recent news report, the Singapore manpower agency may soon further tighten the criteria for issuing Singapore work visas in order to mitigate the influx of its foreign workforce and ensure that Singaporeans have good career prospects.

In light of this announcement, Rikvin, a Singapore company registration specialist, recommends foreign entrepreneurs and investors to choose Singapore as a viable company formation location, and in turn, play their role in supporting Singapores vision to create better career opportunities for the core Singaporean workforce.

As SMEs hire more than 60% of Singapores workforce, it is vital to ensure that the Republic continues to maintain an open door policy to businesses and investments. This would thereby entice entrepreneurs, local or foreign, with promising business concepts to set up shop in the Republic and in turn generate interesting employment opportunities, said Mr. Satish Bakhda, Rikvins Head of Operations.

Analysis by Rikvin shows that in support of the national vision to encourage entrepreneurial individuals to open companies, Singapores Ministry of Manpower (MOM) has designed the Singapore EntrePass program. The entrepreneur visa program aims to facilitate the entry and stay of entrepreneurs who are ready to start a new business and be actively involved in the company operations of a in Singapore. The EntrePass, which has an initial validity period of one year, also allows the immediate family members to relocate to Singapore while the business develops.

However, securing an EntrePass is no easy feat. One of the key requirements for the application of an EntrePass is the submission of a 10-page comprehensive business plan that outlines the goals and objectives of the proposed business venture.

WHY A BUSINESS PLAN IS VITAL TO THE ENTREPASS APPLICATION PROCESS

Writing a good business plan is the crucial first step to achieving tangible business goals. A well-written, meticulously laid out business plan can win substantial investments, attract key personnel or even generate new clientele. More importantly, it demonstrates the entrepreneur’s ability to present a clear roadmap to running a sustainable business and foresight in mitigating possible costly roadblocks.

According to MOM, to form a Singapore company, an entrepreneur must present a sound business plan that clearly conveys the firms goals and strategies, potential problems and possible resolutions, organizational structures and management duties, as well as the amount of capital injected and projected profits.

Mr. Bakhda added that form and content are fundamental components. At Rikvin, we first determine a companys operational objectives, financial goals and business potential. Once weve ascertained these factors, we then work with the client to develop a compelling business plan, which usually consists of an executive summary, business description, market strategies, competitive analysis, a development plan, a management plan, and then finally, financial projections, said Mr. Bakhda.

Rikvin has been helping numerous local and foreign entrepreneurs develop successful business plans for nearly 15 years.

When done right, a sound business plan can be a very powerful tool for starting or expanding a business in Singapore. It can bridge the gap between initial concept to actual reality. Rikvin is committed to helping first-time entrepreneurs start their business on the right foot, he concluded.

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ABOUT RIKVIN:

Established in 1998, Rikvin has since partnered with thousands of investors, entrepreneurs and professionals in their pursuit to access business opportunities overseas. Rikvins areas of expertise include Singapore company incorporation, offshore company setup, accounting, taxation and other related corporate services. Rikvin also provides Singapore work visa and immigration services for foreign professionals who wish to relocate to Singapore.

20 Cecil Street, #14-01, Equity Plaza, Singapore 049705

(65) 6320 1888

http://www.rikvin.com/







Small Business Payroll Solution: EzPaycheck Adds New Features to Handle Bonus And Commission

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Los Angeles, CA (PRWEB) June 06, 2012

Many business owners would like to give employee generous bonuses because bonus bucks are the easy way for employers to give personalized, instant rewards to their employees. Halfpricesoft.com (http://www.halfpricesoft.com) released the new 2012 ezPaycheck payroll software, which makes it easy to handle salary, bonus, commission and other customized rewards.

Saugatuck Technology Announces the 2nd Annual Cloud Business Summit

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Westport, CT (PRWEB) June 12, 2012

Saugatuck Technology, the leading subscription research and business strategy consulting firm focused on the Cloud, today announced the date of its second annual Cloud Business Summit, to be held on November 14, 2012 at the Westin Times Square in New York City.

As a follow-up to last years highly successful Summit, this years conference will again bring together CIOs, CTOs and senior business leaders from mid-to-large enterprises from across a range of industries to explore how they can and are realizing value from the Business Cloud.

A key theme at this years event will be the emergence of the new Master Architecture what Saugatuck is calling “CMSA” (as in Cloud, Mobile, Social and Analytics). Unlike Master Architectures of the past, where a single technology has dominated (e.g., mainframes, PCs, internet), today’s new Master Architecture leverages multiple technologies and platforms, and loosely-coupled approaches, to unlock previously untapped business value. In this environment, innovation is clearly on the rise, as companies accelerate investments in support of a evolved vision for business computing what Saugatuck is calling the Boundary-free Enterprise.

Saugatuck is pleased to announce that both SAP and IBM have returned as Platinum sponsors in 2012. New event partners this year include Dimension Data and Progress Software as Gold sponsors, OrangeScape as a Silver sponsor, and Information Management and Sand Hill Group as Media sponsors. Saugatuck has assembled a rich mix of senior business and information technology executives who will participate as speakers in the event, including Rich Roseman, VP and CIO at News Corp., Michael Lemberger, VP at American Express, Gary Lynch, Managing Director at Marsh, and Andrew Stokes, Chief Scientist at Deutsche Bank AG, among others.

We are delighted to announce our second annual Cloud Business Summit, shared Saugatuck Technology founder and CEO Bill McNee. Similar to last year, the Summit again brings together approximately 150 senior business and IT leaders in an intimate, senior executive-level forum to discuss the issues of the day. However, the focus this year will not only be on the growing influence of the Cloud, but related technologies as well including Mobile, Social, Advanced Analytics and Integration and how they are collectively helping to reshape the business computing landscape, added McNee. Our goal is to provide a powerful networking environment for the conference delegates to learn firsthand from their peers and Saugatuck about how large enterprises are applying Cloud and related technologies, platforms and solutions to their advantage, and building winning business strategies.

Senior IT Executives and Business Strategists, who wish to request an invitation, or to learn more about the program, should visit the Cloud Business Summit website at http://www.cloudbusinesssummit.com, or call +1.203.454.3900.

About Saugatuck Technology

Saugatuck Technology, Inc. provides subscription research and management consulting services focused on the key market trends and disruptive technologies driving change in enterprise IT, including Software-as-a-Service (SaaS), Cloud Infrastructure, Social Computing, Mobility and Advanced Analytics, among others. Founded in 1999, Saugatuck is headquartered in Westport, CT, with offices in Falmouth, MA, Santa Clara, CA and in Wiesbaden, Germany. For more information, please visit http://www.saugatucktechnology.com or call +1.203.454.3900.

To request a briefing with our analysts, contact: chris(dot)macgregor(at)saugatucktechnology(dot)com.







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