Function Point Creative Agency Software Set to Launch Version 10 – New Scheduling Module.


Vancouver, B.C. (PRWEB) June 01, 2012

Function Point Productivity Software Inc. (functionpoint.com), a worldwide leader in CRM, time tracking, invoicing and project management software for advertising agencies, design firms, and web development companies, is pleased to announce that it will be launching its newest version of the software (fp. version 10) on Tuesday, July 3rd 2012.

The upgrade to version 10 represents the fifth major release that Function Point has launched to our client base in the last 12 months” stated fp founder and CEO Chris Wilson. Tate Lillies, VP of Business Operations went on to say that “we are very excited about where our product is heading and believe that this new release will provide major benefits right out of the gate as we continue to up the ante on delivering the most effective project management and workflow tool and process built specifically for creative agencies.”

Function Point has been strategically re-writing its workflow management software with a focus on providing small to medium sized creative and design firms a business tool that will help increase profitability and ease the burden of clerical and financial work for service companies who want to maximize their billable time.

By developing the new task management and scheduling components of the system along with financial views, the company is not only trying to simplify a project manager’s job, it is trying to provide everyone in the agency with a view into the work that they are doing.

Highlights of the upgrade:


Schedules will become an independent module, with find and detail pages, more catalog and header data about the schedule object.
Schedules can be created independently, combined together and attached later to a job.
The introduction of a new fp.grid will be faster with less HTML.
Removal of the old template mechanism so any schedule can become a template.
Cloning of any schedule or template.
The Introduction of a new concept for container tasks and regular tasks.
New, more efficient loading, editing and saving mechanisms for task trees.
New, consistent state rules for task relationships with jobs, estimates, phases and services.
Addition of admin phases and services to the timeline items (when there is no estimate for pre-planning).
Notes (for CRM) become stand-alone main menu items with their own find and list pages.
An Improved UI for main navigation system (including re-sizes on smaller devices).
Addition of inline editing for more fields on schedules.
Creation of estimates and jobs from a schedule.
A sync from schedules to estimates.

About Function Point

Function Point Productivity Software Inc. (Function Point) is a web-based software as a service (SaaS) company, and is located in Vancouver B.C. The company was founded in 1997 and is a leader in workflow management software for advertising agencies, design firms, and web development companies. The software includes modules for customer relationship management (CRM), creative agency timesheet and job tracking, project management, purchase orders (POs), basic insertion orders, expense tracking and invoicing, as well as optional components for client collaboration, online design proofing and an integration to popular accounting packages such as QuickBooks and Simply Accounting. There are currently over 4000 active clients using the system as their primary task and project management tool.

With clients around the world, including Canada, the United States, Brazil, Singapore, the UK, Europe, Australia, South Africa and the Caribbean, the Company is truly international and continues to work hard at creating the perfect business tool for increasing agency efficiency and profitability. Companies in all facets of the creative industries us Function Point, including ad agencies, digital agencies, Web development companies, interior designers, architects and consultants to name a few.

The company prides itself on its best-in-class customer service, and backs everything with a 60-day, 100% money back guarantee.

Mission Statement

To help improve client profitability by providing a single, integrated solution for managing the day-to-day challenges of running a growing creative services company.







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Cage Creative Collaboration App to Launch Public Beta


Oklahoma City, OK (PRWEB) July 19, 2012

Cage, an online collaboration tool that provides a secure environment for creative teams to present their work for feedback and approval, will launch public beta on Thursday, July 19, 2012.

Starting Thursday, users can join the public beta by visiting http://cageapp.com/

“Sandip and the Cage team have been focused on building an easy-to-use, intuitive product for designers and creative teams. Cage is both, plus its beautiful to look at,” said Graphicly founder Micah Baldwin, who is also a Cage advisor. “I love the platform and the attention to detail, and Im even more impressed with the team that put it together.”

Cage allows users to easily upload and present files, manage tasks, organize revisions and receive approvals all in one simple environment. Since Cage entered private beta in 2011, more than 20,000 creative professionals have signed up to use the product, including many who work at some of the biggest brands in the world, such as: Omnicom, Google, BBDO, Twitter, Facebook, Saatchi & Saatchi, Target, AT&T, Virgin Media, Moleskin, Marvel, Electronic Arts, Walmart, Ogilvy and Weber Shandwick.

The public beta is accompanied by a complete redesign and redevelopment of the interface and includes several new or improved features:

DesignWorks NY Earns Triple Crown of Awards for Pro Bono Creative Work for My Sisters Place


(PRWEB) June 18, 2012

DesignWorks NY was recently bestowed three awards for outstanding creative work for a public service ad created for My Sisters Place: An Advertising Club of Westchester (ACW) Gold BIG W, Second Place in the Journal News Give & Grow program, and the Norm Liss Award for Public Service, presented by the ACW. DesignWorks NY principal Kelley Briggs partnered with freelance writer YiShun Lai to produce the ad.

Gold, Silver and Bronze BIG W Awards are presented by the ACW to honor creative work produced in the Westchester, Rockland, Dutchess and Putnam counties in New York State, and Fairfield County in Connecticut. The Ad was judged by industry professionals from the tri-state area and was granted the highest honor, a Gold BIG W.

The Give & Grow Program was created by The Journal News to benefit local charities and non-profit organizations. Briggs and Lai chose to work with My Sisters Place to build awareness of human trafficking in Westchester. The ad was judged by a panel of tri-state industry professionals along with 20 other ads by local agencies. The Journal News then awarded first, second and third prizes. DesignWorks NY ad placed second, and earned their non-profit $ 350.

The Norman Liss Award for Public Service is presented annually to the most outstanding entry in all public service categories at the annual BIG W Awards and Gala. Norman Liss was a member of the ACW for more than 25 years, and served the Ad Club as both an Officer and on the ACW Board of Directors. DesignWorks NY also received this award in 2010.

My Sisters Place believes in strong collaborations and is thankful to LexisNexis for their support in the establishment of our human trafficking initiative and to Kelley and Yi Shun for not only their creative talents but for their compassion and commitment to shine a light on this critical issue in Westchester County, states Nancy Levin, Director of Development and External Affairs, My Sisters Place.

Chief David M. Ryan of the Pound Ridge Police Department has been vocal in Westchester County about the issue of human trafficking, and instrumental in moving this cause to the forefront. “No one entity can do it alone,” says Chief Ryan. “When we all work together, as DesignWorks NY and My Sisters’ Place did by creating this ad, we can educate the public and see that the needs of those caught in human trafficking situations are being met.”

Since 1978, My Sisters Place has worked diligently to end domestic violence and human trafficking. They have advanced this mission in Westchester County and the surrounding region through advocacy, community education, and services to those harmed by domestic violence. For more information contact Nancy Levin at 914-683-1333 ext. 105, or go to http://www.mspny.org.

DesignWorks NY (http://www.designworksny.com) is an award-winning, woman-owned graphic design and marketing communications firm, with expertise in marketing, brand development and graphic design. The firm offers a full range of creative services including marketing strategy, brand development, design, copywriting and production coordination for both print and digital media. It is best known for creating memorable, impactful brands and branded-materials that continually and effectively reinforces their clients message, brand and perceived value. For information on DesignWorks NY, LLC, contact Kelley Briggs at 914-260-6981, or visit http://www.designworksny.com.







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