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Press Releases (in OGG format) via PRWeb podEditor@emediawire.com PR Web PRWeb no http://www.prweb.com/releases/2007/2/prweb504698.htm http://www.prweb.com/releases/2007/2/prweb504698.htm Start-up Government Futures, LLC gets a running start with integrated search engine optimized PR, online marketing [PRWeb Feb 13, 2007] http://www.prweb.com/releases/2007/2/prweb504698.htm Wed, 14 Feb 2007 16:46:11 -0800 podcrew@extrahoop.com Softscribe Inc., a technology public relations firm focused on driving sales for companies targeting the US government, healthcare and hospitality markets, today announced it added services client, Washington DC-based Government Futures, LLC. Government Futures is a Web 2.0 consulting and analysis firm that taps collective intelligence to predict and shape future trends in the government technology and services sector for better business decision making. The company contracted with Softscribe to launch its message, website and collective intelligence tools to business and IT leaders in both the public and private sectors. "There is a fundamental difference between selling and supporting IT products versus services, and that extends to the marketing of those services as well," said Julie Keyser-Squires, APR, vice president with Softscribe Inc. "In order to market a services company like Government Futures, emotional content and educational elements must be added to the messaging; we also position the client as an expert spokesperson. It may not be obvious to prospects that they need the service offering; marketing needs to wake up the stakeholders." Squires said the shift in information technology toward services was one factor in Softscribe's decision to branch out from its core client base - technology product companies, and engage with service companies. Squires said the integrated, search engine optimized public relations and online marketing approach for which Softscribe is widely known has worked well for Government Futures. Bruce McConnell, president of Government Futures, LLC said that since the company launched in October 2006, its website has attracted almost 2,000 unique visitors. "We are very excited about reaching this level so quickly in our targeted audience. With the help of our council of advisers, Government Futures is testing blogs, wikis, prediction markets, surveys, and other tools of collective intelligence. Our strong volume of 'eyeballs' has helped build a community of insight that is generating unexpected ideas and perspectives relevant to the government business environment. Thanks to Softscribe's support, we've had excellent coverage in relevant media and we are gaining traction and favorable comments among relevant blogs." "Bruce McConnell and Government... To read the press release in full goto http://www.prweb.com/releases/2007/2/prweb504698.htm]]> JULIE SQUIRES Softscribe® Inc. Adds Services Firm to Growing Client Roster Softscribe Inc., a technology public relations firm focused on driving sales for companies targeting the US government, healthcare and hospitality markets, today announced it added services client, Washington DC-based Government Futures, LLC. Government Futures is a Web 2.0 consulting and analysis firm that taps collective intelligence to predict and shape future trends in the government technology and services sector for better business decision making. The company contracted with Softscribe to launch its message, website and collective intelligence tools to business and IT leaders in both the public and private sectors. "There is a fundamental difference between selling and supporting IT products versus services, and that extends to the marketing of those services as well," said Julie Keyser-Squires, APR, vice president with Softscribe Inc. "In order to market a services company like Government Futures, emotional content and educational elements must be added to the messaging; we also position the client as an expert spokesperson. It may not be obvious to prospects that they need the service offering; marketing needs to wake up the stakeholders." Squires said the shift in information technology toward services was one factor in Softscribe's decision to branch out from its core client base - technology product companies, and engage with service companies. Squires said the integrated, search engine optimized public relations and online marketing approach for which Softscribe is widely known has worked well for Government Futures. Bruce McConnell, president of Government Futures, LLC said that since the company launched in October 2006, its website has attracted almost 2,000 unique visitors. "We are very excited about reaching this level so quickly in our targeted audience. With the help of our council of advisers, Government Futures is testing blogs, wikis, prediction markets, surveys, and other tools of collective intelligence. Our strong volume of 'eyeballs' has helped build a community of insight that is generating unexpected ideas and perspectives relevant to the government business environment. Thanks to Softscribe's support, we've had excellent coverage in relevant media and we are gaining traction and favorable comments among relevant blogs." "Bruce McConnell and Government... To read the press release in full goto http://www.prweb.com/releases/2007/2/prweb504698.htm]]> 00:15:00 no http://www.prweb.com/releases/leaserentoptimization/revenuemanagement/prweb499530.htm http://www.prweb.com/releases/leaserentoptimization/revenuemanagement/prweb499530.htm Success with system used by airlines, hotels removes emotion from rate setting, boosts bottom line. [PRWeb Jan 23, 2007] http://www.prweb.com/releases/leaserentoptimization/revenuemanagement/prweb499530.htm Wed, 24 Jan 2007 15:45:10 -0800 podcrew@extrahoop.com multi-family communities in the U.S. It is adapting to the changing lease-rental marketplace by upgrading its call center to 24/7 operations and utilizing web booking technology to accommodate Internet shoppers. Post is also gaining competitive advantage from its recent installation of a sophisticated revenue management system, a "next generation" enhancement of the systems used by airlines and hotels, to automate rate setting at nearly all its properties with noteworthy results. "Post leverages new technology wherever possible to increase its operating efficiency and drive additional revenue," said President of Post Apartment Management Tom Wilkes. "In the second quarter of 2006 we embarked on a pilot program for optimizing our rates using a leading revenue management system called revolution LROsm and achieved outstanding results." Enterprise revenue management systems are credited by firms outside multi-family for raising revenue as much as five to more than ten percent. They use sophisticated mathematics that determines optimal pricing based on competitive influences, historical performance and additional market factors. The systems recommend pricing for any given move-in date, unit and lease duration. Powerful technology instantly solves the millions of calculations necessary for enterprise-wide forecasting and rate-setting across dozens of unit types, offering dynamically updated rate recommendations as market conditions change. Before implementing revolution LRO company-wide, Post worked with The Rainmaker Group, developer of the system, to create a six property pilot program to evaluate the system's effectiveness in different markets and locations. "We wanted a trial program that would test the system's effectiveness in a variety of environments before we made our decision," explained Wilkes. In order to test system effects vs. status quo pricing techniques, Post also created a control group of similar properties that continued to set rates normally and ran the control group side by side with the LRO pilot properties. "In much less time than we'd expected, the pilot convinced us of LRO's ability to increase revenue. We decided to move forward with full implementation. The pilot showed that we missed significant revenue opportunities every day we operated without the system," Wilkes said. Post also discovered the benefits of automated revenue management extended beyond the lift in rates. "The system enables us to make more objective, consistent pricing decisions," said Wilkes. "Our leasing staff gained confidence from using rates generated by the system for leasing vacant apartments as well as renewals; it takes emotion out of the pricing decision." Post now sets its... To read the press release in full goto http://www.prweb.com/releases/leaserentoptimization/revenuemanagement/prweb499530.htm]]> Tammy Farley Post Properties Installs Automated Revenue Management System, Lifts Rates 20% at Key Locations multi-family communities in the U.S. It is adapting to the changing lease-rental marketplace by upgrading its call center to 24/7 operations and utilizing web booking technology to accommodate Internet shoppers. Post is also gaining competitive advantage from its recent installation of a sophisticated revenue management system, a "next generation" enhancement of the systems used by airlines and hotels, to automate rate setting at nearly all its properties with noteworthy results. "Post leverages new technology wherever possible to increase its operating efficiency and drive additional revenue," said President of Post Apartment Management Tom Wilkes. "In the second quarter of 2006 we embarked on a pilot program for optimizing our rates using a leading revenue management system called revolution LROsm and achieved outstanding results." Enterprise revenue management systems are credited by firms outside multi-family for raising revenue as much as five to more than ten percent. They use sophisticated mathematics that determines optimal pricing based on competitive influences, historical performance and additional market factors. The systems recommend pricing for any given move-in date, unit and lease duration. Powerful technology instantly solves the millions of calculations necessary for enterprise-wide forecasting and rate-setting across dozens of unit types, offering dynamically updated rate recommendations as market conditions change. Before implementing revolution LRO company-wide, Post worked with The Rainmaker Group, developer of the system, to create a six property pilot program to evaluate the system's effectiveness in different markets and locations. "We wanted a trial program that would test the system's effectiveness in a variety of environments before we made our decision," explained Wilkes. In order to test system effects vs. status quo pricing techniques, Post also created a control group of similar properties that continued to set rates normally and ran the control group side by side with the LRO pilot properties. "In much less time than we'd expected, the pilot convinced us of LRO's ability to increase revenue. We decided to move forward with full implementation. The pilot showed that we missed significant revenue opportunities every day we operated without the system," Wilkes said. Post also discovered the benefits of automated revenue management extended beyond the lift in rates. "The system enables us to make more objective, consistent pricing decisions," said Wilkes. "Our leasing staff gained confidence from using rates generated by the system for leasing vacant apartments as well as renewals; it takes emotion out of the pricing decision." Post now sets its... To read the press release in full goto http://www.prweb.com/releases/leaserentoptimization/revenuemanagement/prweb499530.htm]]> 00:15:00 no http://www.prweb.com/releases/revenuemanagement/multifamilyhousing/prweb496283.htm http://www.prweb.com/releases/revenuemanagement/multifamilyhousing/prweb496283.htm Rainmaker revolution LROsm system demonstrates immediate lease/rent revenue lift. [PRWeb Jan 10, 2007] http://www.prweb.com/releases/revenuemanagement/multifamilyhousing/prweb496283.htm Fri, 19 Jan 2007 12:01:13 -0800 podcrew@extrahoop.com The Rainmaker Group, a world leader in revenue management software and services for multi-family housing and other industries, announced that Colonial Properties, Windsor Property Management Company (a General Investment and Development Companies affiliate), Mid-America Apartment Communities and Western National Property Management, with over 124,000 combined units, are conducting pilot installations of Rainmaker's revolution LRO system. The pilots minimize operator risk by certifying the projected lease/rental fee lift and increased revenue generated by the revolution LRO revenue management system before a full-scale installation. Bruce Barfield, president of The Rainmaker Group, Inc., said, "The multi-family housing industry is recognizing the performance advantage revenue management technology gives operators. Rainmaker hosts pilot LRO installation programs for all prospective clients. This eliminates risk by demonstrating the amount of revenue increase they will likely experience when the system is implemented throughout their organization. The lift is more than 5 percent with some clients, which is very attractive to multifamily owners and REIT investors." In a Rainmaker pilot test, a multi-family housing company selects six to eight properties in different markets to set rates with the revolution LRO revenue management system. A control group of similar properties that offers rates set by traditional methods is also monitored, and the two property groups are run side by side. At the end of the testing period, lease/rent performance and total revenue for each property group is analyzed to verify the impact of the LRO system. The customary testing period is six months, but may be shorter. Post Properties completed its Rainmaker trial in just a few weeks after the pilot demonstrated immediate, conclusive lease/rent revenue improvement. Post installed the revolution LRO system in mid-2006 throughout its portfolio. The revolution LRO system has been in use at multi-family housing companies for five years, and its lease/rent revenue optimization success is verified by independent accounting firms. LRO was originally developed for Archstone-Smith. In 2005, The Rainmaker Group, Inc., an independent technology solutions and services provider whose expertise is focused on revenue management solutions, acquired rights to develop, implement and support the revolution LRO system. Current LRO clients include Simpson Housing, Equity Residential, Home Properties, Archstone-Smith, and Post Properties. Bruce Barfield said, "Revenue management is relatively new to the multifamily industry, but it is widely used by airlines and hotel companies for long-term revenue benefits. Rainmaker is focusing its extensive multi-family housing industry experience to enable as many operators as possible to have access to proven revenue management technology." Rainmaker will attend the NMHC Annual meeting in Scottsdale, AZ, January 10th-12th and welcomes the opportunity to meet with operators to discuss its clients' results in greater detail. Please contact The Rainmaker Group for more information at (877) 221-7474. About Rainmaker Group The Rainmaker Group provides, implements and supports the revolution LRO profit optimization software which is an innovative technology solution that enables... To read the press release in full goto http://www.prweb.com/releases/revenuemanagement/multifamilyhousing/prweb496283.htm]]> Tammy Farley The Rainmaker Group Launches Revenue Management Pilots with Four Major Multi-Family Housing Operators The Rainmaker Group, a world leader in revenue management software and services for multi-family housing and other industries, announced that Colonial Properties, Windsor Property Management Company (a General Investment and Development Companies affiliate), Mid-America Apartment Communities and Western National Property Management, with over 124,000 combined units, are conducting pilot installations of Rainmaker's revolution LRO system. The pilots minimize operator risk by certifying the projected lease/rental fee lift and increased revenue generated by the revolution LRO revenue management system before a full-scale installation. Bruce Barfield, president of The Rainmaker Group, Inc., said, "The multi-family housing industry is recognizing the performance advantage revenue management technology gives operators. Rainmaker hosts pilot LRO installation programs for all prospective clients. This eliminates risk by demonstrating the amount of revenue increase they will likely experience when the system is implemented throughout their organization. The lift is more than 5 percent with some clients, which is very attractive to multifamily owners and REIT investors." In a Rainmaker pilot test, a multi-family housing company selects six to eight properties in different markets to set rates with the revolution LRO revenue management system. A control group of similar properties that offers rates set by traditional methods is also monitored, and the two property groups are run side by side. At the end of the testing period, lease/rent performance and total revenue for each property group is analyzed to verify the impact of the LRO system. The customary testing period is six months, but may be shorter. Post Properties completed its Rainmaker trial in just a few weeks after the pilot demonstrated immediate, conclusive lease/rent revenue improvement. Post installed the revolution LRO system in mid-2006 throughout its portfolio. The revolution LRO system has been in use at multi-family housing companies for five years, and its lease/rent revenue optimization success is verified by independent accounting firms. LRO was originally developed for Archstone-Smith. In 2005, The Rainmaker Group, Inc., an independent technology solutions and services provider whose expertise is focused on revenue management solutions, acquired rights to develop, implement and support the revolution LRO system. Current LRO clients include Simpson Housing, Equity Residential, Home Properties, Archstone-Smith, and Post Properties. Bruce Barfield said, "Revenue management is relatively new to the multifamily industry, but it is widely used by airlines and hotel companies for long-term revenue benefits. Rainmaker is focusing its extensive multi-family housing industry experience to enable as many operators as possible to have access to proven revenue management technology." Rainmaker will attend the NMHC Annual meeting in Scottsdale, AZ, January 10th-12th and welcomes the opportunity to meet with operators to discuss its clients' results in greater detail. Please contact The Rainmaker Group for more information at (877) 221-7474. About Rainmaker Group The Rainmaker Group provides, implements and supports the revolution LRO profit optimization software which is an innovative technology solution that enables... To read the press release in full goto http://www.prweb.com/releases/revenuemanagement/multifamilyhousing/prweb496283.htm]]> 00:15:00 no http://www.prweb.com/releases/governmentfutures/procurement/prweb493221.htm http://www.prweb.com/releases/governmentfutures/procurement/prweb493221.htm Strategic sourcing, tools and process assistance, OMB lines of business are key pockets of opportunity for commercial companies [PRWeb Dec 20, 2006] http://www.prweb.com/releases/governmentfutures/procurement/prweb493221.htm Thu, 21 Dec 2006 10:22:10 -0800 podcrew@extrahoop.com Government Futures, a pioneering research and consulting firm that analyzes future trends in the government technology and services sector, today reported that swifter adoption of commercially accepted procurement practices is critical to the government's ability to meet its future mission needs. This, and a concern about whether some of the practices could realistically be implemented, surfaced in Government Futures' third See the Future report this quarter: "Procurement at the Crossroads: What Should You Do?" "We were surprised at the rush of enthusiasm from both government and industry respondents, who agreed strongly that quality, cost and innovation would improve if key commercial best practices were widely adopted by government," said Bruce McConnell, president of Government Futures. McConnell said interview and survey results showed that practices such as strategic, well-managed vendor relationships are highly desirable, but that federal procurement is at a crossroads of change and faces a choice between progress or stagnation. At stake is the ability of agencies to cost-effectively support their missions and $400B in government expenditures. "The evolving procurement situation creates significant market opportunities in three areas for commercial firms: strategic sourcing, the Office of Management and Budget's lines of business, and providing tools and process assistance," said Randall Cole, a seasoned government procurement expert and leader of Government Futures' Federal Acquisition Practice. Government Futures' two earlier See the Future reports, entitled "Government 2.0: Are you Ready?" and "The 110th Congress: Not for the Faint of Heart" were released in October and November this year, respectively. "This is our first report that targets a very specific group - people involved in government procurement. Survey respondents were 30% fewer than normal but the quality of comments and specific insights dramatically increased," said Margaret Anderson, Government Future's co-founder. A free eight-minute video on Government Futures' website shares a synopsis of the findings in Margaret Anderson Government Futures Report Says Commercial Best Practices in Procurement Are Vital to Success of an Estimated $400B in Government Spend Government Futures, a pioneering research and consulting firm that analyzes future trends in the government technology and services sector, today reported that swifter adoption of commercially accepted procurement practices is critical to the government's ability to meet its future mission needs. This, and a concern about whether some of the practices could realistically be implemented, surfaced in Government Futures' third See the Future report this quarter: "Procurement at the Crossroads: What Should You Do?" "We were surprised at the rush of enthusiasm from both government and industry respondents, who agreed strongly that quality, cost and innovation would improve if key commercial best practices were widely adopted by government," said Bruce McConnell, president of Government Futures. McConnell said interview and survey results showed that practices such as strategic, well-managed vendor relationships are highly desirable, but that federal procurement is at a crossroads of change and faces a choice between progress or stagnation. At stake is the ability of agencies to cost-effectively support their missions and $400B in government expenditures. "The evolving procurement situation creates significant market opportunities in three areas for commercial firms: strategic sourcing, the Office of Management and Budget's lines of business, and providing tools and process assistance," said Randall Cole, a seasoned government procurement expert and leader of Government Futures' Federal Acquisition Practice. Government Futures' two earlier See the Future reports, entitled "Government 2.0: Are you Ready?" and "The 110th Congress: Not for the Faint of Heart" were released in October and November this year, respectively. "This is our first report that targets a very specific group - people involved in government procurement. Survey respondents were 30% fewer than normal but the quality of comments and specific insights dramatically increased," said Margaret Anderson, Government Future's co-founder. A free eight-minute video on Government Futures' website shares a synopsis of the findings in 00:15:00 no http://www.prweb.com/releases/USgovernment/collectiveintelligence/prweb480177.htm http://www.prweb.com/releases/USgovernment/collectiveintelligence/prweb480177.htm Federal IT community must change the conversation, focus on the future. [PRWeb Nov 17, 2006] http://www.prweb.com/releases/USgovernment/collectiveintelligence/prweb480177.htm Tue, 21 Nov 2006 11:54:24 -0800 podcrew@extrahoop.com Government Futures, a Web 2.0 research and consulting firm that analyzes future trends in the government technology and services sector, urged today that industry and agency leaders harness the reform energy in the new Congress to improve government procurement and management practices. "Industry and agency leaders should seize on the opportunity of a new Congress to make a difference in the way things work going forward," said Bruce McConnell, Government Future's president. "There are many useful and needed changes that would make good use of the reform energy that brought this Congress to Washington." The conclusion is contained in Government Future's latest See the Future analysis, "The 110th Congress: Not for the Faint of Heart." Based on the opinions of more than 100 government and industry leaders collected through surveys, collective intelligence polls, and interviews, the report anticipates the priorities of the new Congress that are of interest to the federal information, technology, and professional services community. The report warns that the incoming Congress, in its zeal to correct perceived ethics and contracting abuses, could create the unintended consequence of harming the ability of federal agencies to perform their missions. Without concerted action, the Congressional oversight environment will cause agencies and their industry partners to "hunker down", slowing future investments and hampering mission performance. Government Futures recommends a strategy of advocating changes in policy that would streamline cross-agency collaboration, promote commercial buying practices, and create results-based incentives for public-private partnerships. By asserting that the new Congress actually presents an opportunity to make essential advances in government buying and management practices, the report is contrarian to other, more pessimistic analyses. About Government Futures, LLC Government Futures, LLC is a pioneering research and consulting company that helps decision makers in the government-industry community understand and shape the federal business environment and their position in it three to five years forward. Founded by community veterans Bruce McConnell and Margaret Anderson, and aided by a council of seasoned advisers, the company enables the community to collaborate and develop its own collective intelligence. Government Futures advises companies and other organizations that desire to apply the techniques and results of collective intelligence to shape the future. For more information, or to participate in surveys and the community, please visit www.governmentfutures.com/?campaign=PRWebCongress11.16.2006. CONTACTS: Margaret Anderson Co-Founder Government Futures, LLC 1301 K St. NW - Suite 450 West Washington, DC 20005 703-573-0134 Margaret Anderson Government Futures Sees 110th Congress as Opportunity for IT and Professional Services Firms Government Futures, a Web 2.0 research and consulting firm that analyzes future trends in the government technology and services sector, urged today that industry and agency leaders harness the reform energy in the new Congress to improve government procurement and management practices. "Industry and agency leaders should seize on the opportunity of a new Congress to make a difference in the way things work going forward," said Bruce McConnell, Government Future's president. "There are many useful and needed changes that would make good use of the reform energy that brought this Congress to Washington." The conclusion is contained in Government Future's latest See the Future analysis, "The 110th Congress: Not for the Faint of Heart." Based on the opinions of more than 100 government and industry leaders collected through surveys, collective intelligence polls, and interviews, the report anticipates the priorities of the new Congress that are of interest to the federal information, technology, and professional services community. The report warns that the incoming Congress, in its zeal to correct perceived ethics and contracting abuses, could create the unintended consequence of harming the ability of federal agencies to perform their missions. Without concerted action, the Congressional oversight environment will cause agencies and their industry partners to "hunker down", slowing future investments and hampering mission performance. Government Futures recommends a strategy of advocating changes in policy that would streamline cross-agency collaboration, promote commercial buying practices, and create results-based incentives for public-private partnerships. By asserting that the new Congress actually presents an opportunity to make essential advances in government buying and management practices, the report is contrarian to other, more pessimistic analyses. About Government Futures, LLC Government Futures, LLC is a pioneering research and consulting company that helps decision makers in the government-industry community understand and shape the federal business environment and their position in it three to five years forward. Founded by community veterans Bruce McConnell and Margaret Anderson, and aided by a council of seasoned advisers, the company enables the community to collaborate and develop its own collective intelligence. Government Futures advises companies and other organizations that desire to apply the techniques and results of collective intelligence to shape the future. For more information, or to participate in surveys and the community, please visit www.governmentfutures.com/?campaign=PRWebCongress11.16.2006. CONTACTS: Margaret Anderson Co-Founder Government Futures, LLC 1301 K St. NW - Suite 450 West Washington, DC 20005 703-573-0134 00:15:00 no http://www.prweb.com/releases/northwind/maestropms/prweb474720.htm http://www.prweb.com/releases/northwind/maestropms/prweb474720.htm Maestro Enterprise expands to 15 fully-integrated applications for hospitality, resort and ownership management [PRWeb Nov 7, 2006] http://www.prweb.com/releases/northwind/maestropms/prweb474720.htm Mon, 13 Nov 2006 10:13:33 -0800 podcrew@extrahoop.com NORTHWIND, provider of the Maestro Enterprise Property Management Suite of hotel software and reservation solutions for hospitality, announced it has expanded its solutions to include Maestro Retail Point of Sale, Golf Management and Membership Management. The new modules extend Maestro's ability to automate every area of hospitality operations with a single client record. The Maestro Enterprise Suite includes PMS , Sales and Catering, Spa and Activities Management, Yield Management, Accounts Receivable, Work Order Management, ResEze Web Booking Engine, CRM, Condo and Timeshare Owner Management, and Maestro Analytics Business Intelligence. NORTHWIND's President of US Operations, Warren Dehan, said, "NORTHWIND's is continually expanding its Maestro Enterprise Suite to make it the most powerful hospitality property solution in the industry. By adding a strong Retail Point of Sale (POS) System and Golf Management to the extensive family of property automation modules, Maestro Enterprise is able to cost effectively automate virtually every area of hotel, extended stay or timeshare-condo operations, whether for an independent property or a full-service destination resort." The Maestro Golf Management system is a widely installed world-class tee-time scheduling and tournament solution for professional and private courses and clubs. Maestro Retail POS automates property outlets like pro shops or other stores that maintain extensive inventories to track and automatically post guest purchases and monitor stock levels. Membership Management has proven itself in a wide range of club and private member organizations. All three systems are fully integrated with the Maestro Enterprise Suite of hospitality management modules for single and multi-property hotel companies. "NORTHWIND is committed to providing technology tools and services that drive greater productivity and profitability for users. Our new Golf Management, Retail POS and Membership Management systems coupled with our strong commitment to the Four Diamond Service program make Maestro Enterprise Suite the most complete technology solution for hospitality, resort, condo-timeshare and club operators," said Warren Dehan. Maestro Enterprise Suite The Maestro Property Management Suite combines the full-function Maestro Front Office System - used by hotels from 3,500 to 25 rooms - with a family of specialized modules that includes: • Maestro GDS+ – An online, real-time reservation engine with integrated Yield Management to maximize ADR for virtually all eReservation channels; • Maestro Owner Management – Fully integrated ownership accounting functionality for timeshare and condo reservations and asset performance reporting; • Maestro Fine Dining Point of Sale – Is a flexible POS for single-terminal outlets or extensive multi-property network operations. The system is linked to each guests' record so all F&B... To read the press release in full goto http://www.prweb.com/releases/northwind/maestropms/prweb474720.htm]]> Audrey MacRae Maestro Adds Retail POS, Membership and Golf Management to Extensive Product Suite, Automates All Areas of Property Operations with a Single Client Record NORTHWIND, provider of the Maestro Enterprise Property Management Suite of hotel software and reservation solutions for hospitality, announced it has expanded its solutions to include Maestro Retail Point of Sale, Golf Management and Membership Management. The new modules extend Maestro's ability to automate every area of hospitality operations with a single client record. The Maestro Enterprise Suite includes PMS , Sales and Catering, Spa and Activities Management, Yield Management, Accounts Receivable, Work Order Management, ResEze Web Booking Engine, CRM, Condo and Timeshare Owner Management, and Maestro Analytics Business Intelligence. NORTHWIND's President of US Operations, Warren Dehan, said, "NORTHWIND's is continually expanding its Maestro Enterprise Suite to make it the most powerful hospitality property solution in the industry. By adding a strong Retail Point of Sale (POS) System and Golf Management to the extensive family of property automation modules, Maestro Enterprise is able to cost effectively automate virtually every area of hotel, extended stay or timeshare-condo operations, whether for an independent property or a full-service destination resort." The Maestro Golf Management system is a widely installed world-class tee-time scheduling and tournament solution for professional and private courses and clubs. Maestro Retail POS automates property outlets like pro shops or other stores that maintain extensive inventories to track and automatically post guest purchases and monitor stock levels. Membership Management has proven itself in a wide range of club and private member organizations. All three systems are fully integrated with the Maestro Enterprise Suite of hospitality management modules for single and multi-property hotel companies. "NORTHWIND is committed to providing technology tools and services that drive greater productivity and profitability for users. Our new Golf Management, Retail POS and Membership Management systems coupled with our strong commitment to the Four Diamond Service program make Maestro Enterprise Suite the most complete technology solution for hospitality, resort, condo-timeshare and club operators," said Warren Dehan. Maestro Enterprise Suite The Maestro Property Management Suite combines the full-function Maestro Front Office System - used by hotels from 3,500 to 25 rooms - with a family of specialized modules that includes: • Maestro GDS+ – An online, real-time reservation engine with integrated Yield Management to maximize ADR for virtually all eReservation channels; • Maestro Owner Management – Fully integrated ownership accounting functionality for timeshare and condo reservations and asset performance reporting; • Maestro Fine Dining Point of Sale – Is a flexible POS for single-terminal outlets or extensive multi-property network operations. The system is linked to each guests' record so all F&B... To read the press release in full goto http://www.prweb.com/releases/northwind/maestropms/prweb474720.htm]]> 00:15:00 no http://www.prweb.com/releases/USgovernment/Wisdomofcrowds/prweb463629.htm http://www.prweb.com/releases/USgovernment/Wisdomofcrowds/prweb463629.htm Industry veterans form Web 2.0 firm to anticipate future government-business environment 3 to 5 years out. [PRWeb Oct 27, 2006] http://www.prweb.com/releases/USgovernment/Wisdomofcrowds/prweb463629.htm Thu, 2 Nov 2006 16:17:39 -0800 podcrew@extrahoop.com Government Futures, LLC, a new Web 2.0 company for the government sector, today announced its entrance into the federal market and released its first See the Future report. Entitled "Government 2.0: Are you Ready?", the report foresees a 10 to 25% drop in the federal government information technology budget in the next 36 months. Other changes highlighted in the report include a shift in buying power from CIOs to program and mission owners, and a substantial transfer of project risk to the private sector. Government Futures uses a collective intelligence approach in a Web 2.0 environment to deliver unexpected, actionable insight that enables industry and government stakeholders to anticipate and shape change. Collective Intelligence emerges from collaboration and debate among independently-deciding individuals, and can produce more accurate insights than a handful of experts. A Web 2.0 environment enables participation and community, and encourages users to add value to the information as they use it. "We formed Government Futures to help government and industry anticipate the federal business environment three-to-five years out, and to enable better decisions today to shape that future," said Bruce McConnell, president of Government Futures. "We see two trends converging: big changes in how the public sector works with and spends in the private sector, and new Web 2.0 methods of collective intelligence to help us see over the horizon. Government Futures is aimed at the spot, in Wayne Gretzky's words, 'where the puck is going to be' -- at these trends' convergence." McConnell noted the company will generate revenue from the sale of research reports, public and private events to translate the story-behind-the-story, consulting, and web-based services. Government Futures is providing an on-line Open Space to a growing community of government and industry thought-leaders. This collective intelligence environment -- —surveys, forums, wikis, prediction markets, and the perspective of seasoned advisers -- enables the creation and sharing of information and ideas around community-generated topics. These lead to actionable trend forecasts that are the foundation of its See the Future series and consulting for organizations wanting customized insight. Industry Endorsements "Gaining longer term perspective on the government marketplace using the proven tools of collective intelligence with government and industry thought leaders is an empowering new resource for companies dealing with the largest IT customer in the world," said Harris Miller, industry guru and former president of the Information Technology Association of America (ITAA). "Change is coming to this market faster than ever. The successful companies will be those that recognize this and anticipate how change will impact their customers. Government Futures is a key new asset for these forward-thinking companies," said Jim Kane, President and CEO of the Systems and Software Consortium (SSCI). Government Futures' second See the Future Report,... To read the press release in full goto http://www.prweb.com/releases/USgovernment/Wisdomofcrowds/prweb463629.htm]]> Margaret Anderson Government Futures Launches: Pioneering Company Sees 10 to 25% Drop in Federal IT Spend Government Futures, LLC, a new Web 2.0 company for the government sector, today announced its entrance into the federal market and released its first See the Future report. Entitled "Government 2.0: Are you Ready?", the report foresees a 10 to 25% drop in the federal government information technology budget in the next 36 months. Other changes highlighted in the report include a shift in buying power from CIOs to program and mission owners, and a substantial transfer of project risk to the private sector. Government Futures uses a collective intelligence approach in a Web 2.0 environment to deliver unexpected, actionable insight that enables industry and government stakeholders to anticipate and shape change. Collective Intelligence emerges from collaboration and debate among independently-deciding individuals, and can produce more accurate insights than a handful of experts. A Web 2.0 environment enables participation and community, and encourages users to add value to the information as they use it. "We formed Government Futures to help government and industry anticipate the federal business environment three-to-five years out, and to enable better decisions today to shape that future," said Bruce McConnell, president of Government Futures. "We see two trends converging: big changes in how the public sector works with and spends in the private sector, and new Web 2.0 methods of collective intelligence to help us see over the horizon. Government Futures is aimed at the spot, in Wayne Gretzky's words, 'where the puck is going to be' -- at these trends' convergence." McConnell noted the company will generate revenue from the sale of research reports, public and private events to translate the story-behind-the-story, consulting, and web-based services. Government Futures is providing an on-line Open Space to a growing community of government and industry thought-leaders. This collective intelligence environment -- —surveys, forums, wikis, prediction markets, and the perspective of seasoned advisers -- enables the creation and sharing of information and ideas around community-generated topics. These lead to actionable trend forecasts that are the foundation of its See the Future series and consulting for organizations wanting customized insight. Industry Endorsements "Gaining longer term perspective on the government marketplace using the proven tools of collective intelligence with government and industry thought leaders is an empowering new resource for companies dealing with the largest IT customer in the world," said Harris Miller, industry guru and former president of the Information Technology Association of America (ITAA). "Change is coming to this market faster than ever. The successful companies will be those that recognize this and anticipate how change will impact their customers. Government Futures is a key new asset for these forward-thinking companies," said Jim Kane, President and CEO of the Systems and Software Consortium (SSCI). Government Futures' second See the Future Report,... To read the press release in full goto http://www.prweb.com/releases/USgovernment/Wisdomofcrowds/prweb463629.htm]]> 00:15:00 no http://www.prweb.com/releases/northwindmaestro/hotelsoftware/prweb409566.htm http://www.prweb.com/releases/northwindmaestro/hotelsoftware/prweb409566.htm Maestro Analytics Business Intelligence Tool applauded. [PRWeb Jul 11, 2006] http://www.prweb.com/releases/northwindmaestro/hotelsoftware/prweb409566.htm Wed, 12 Jul 2006 15:38:42 -0700 podcrew@extrahoop.com NORTHWIND, a provider of enterprise property management hotel software and reservation solutions for hospitality, today expressed thanks to clients, operators and press for their warm reception of the Maestro team at HITEC 2006, and for their universal endorsement of the Maestro Analytics Business Intelligence system. Many NORTHWIND Maestro users and friends also joined NORTHWIND at its annual wine tasting and dinner event, hosted this year at the elegant rooftop garden of one of Minneapolis’ most exciting restaurant venues. NORTHWIND’s president of US operations, Warren Dehan, said, “NORTHWIND is grateful to all the clients and prospects that scheduled time to meet with us during HITEC. Our team was kept busy meeting new people, answering questions and demonstrating the Maestro Suite of hospitality solutions throughout the show. The new Maestro Analytics Business Intelligence system was particularly popular because of its ability to analyze performance and marketing information for more profitable business decisions.” Dehan also said he was pleased so many clients enjoyed NORTHWIND’s annual wine tasting dinner and entertainment. “It is always a pleasure to meet friends and clients ‘out of uniform’ in surroundings where we can relax and enjoy each other’s company,” said Dehan. Maestro Analytics: the competitive advantage NORTHWIND’s newest tool to increase revenue for operators is Maestro Analytics Business Intelligence. This powerful data mining solution gives properties and hotel companies access to their organization’s key operating data to support marketing strategies and business decisions. Christy Ashton, assistant controller of Stein Eriksen Lodge, said, “We are a 5-Diamond, 4-Star property going for a 5-Star rating, and service is the critical factor. Maestro Analytics gives us a competitive advantage. It lets us recognize guests instantly on the phone and proactively offer them what they enjoyed with us previously. We have three managers on the system now and expect every department head to be using it in the near future.” Ms. Ashton noted that Stein Eriksen Lodge also will use Maestro Analytics to create more effective marketing programs. “It helps us pinpoint our clients’ location and target our marketing budget accordingly.” NORTHWIND specialists also provided HITEC attendees with a tutorial session entitled, “CRM, Business Intelligence and Management Reporting: The Power of Integration.” The educational seminar presented operators with new ways to leverage technology for competitive gains. Attendees learned the advantages of integrating data from different departments and properties onto a single database and analyzing it with leading-edge business intelligence applications. The rewards of comprehensive analysis were demonstrated to be a more effective use of marketing budgets and greater efficiency in... To read the press release in full goto http://www.prweb.com/releases/northwindmaestro/hotelsoftware/prweb409566.htm]]> Audrey MacRae NORTHWIND’s Newest Maestro Technology Expansion and Rooftop Event a HITEC Smash NORTHWIND, a provider of enterprise property management hotel software and reservation solutions for hospitality, today expressed thanks to clients, operators and press for their warm reception of the Maestro team at HITEC 2006, and for their universal endorsement of the Maestro Analytics Business Intelligence system. Many NORTHWIND Maestro users and friends also joined NORTHWIND at its annual wine tasting and dinner event, hosted this year at the elegant rooftop garden of one of Minneapolis’ most exciting restaurant venues. NORTHWIND’s president of US operations, Warren Dehan, said, “NORTHWIND is grateful to all the clients and prospects that scheduled time to meet with us during HITEC. Our team was kept busy meeting new people, answering questions and demonstrating the Maestro Suite of hospitality solutions throughout the show. The new Maestro Analytics Business Intelligence system was particularly popular because of its ability to analyze performance and marketing information for more profitable business decisions.” Dehan also said he was pleased so many clients enjoyed NORTHWIND’s annual wine tasting dinner and entertainment. “It is always a pleasure to meet friends and clients ‘out of uniform’ in surroundings where we can relax and enjoy each other’s company,” said Dehan. Maestro Analytics: the competitive advantage NORTHWIND’s newest tool to increase revenue for operators is Maestro Analytics Business Intelligence. This powerful data mining solution gives properties and hotel companies access to their organization’s key operating data to support marketing strategies and business decisions. Christy Ashton, assistant controller of Stein Eriksen Lodge, said, “We are a 5-Diamond, 4-Star property going for a 5-Star rating, and service is the critical factor. Maestro Analytics gives us a competitive advantage. It lets us recognize guests instantly on the phone and proactively offer them what they enjoyed with us previously. We have three managers on the system now and expect every department head to be using it in the near future.” Ms. Ashton noted that Stein Eriksen Lodge also will use Maestro Analytics to create more effective marketing programs. “It helps us pinpoint our clients’ location and target our marketing budget accordingly.” NORTHWIND specialists also provided HITEC attendees with a tutorial session entitled, “CRM, Business Intelligence and Management Reporting: The Power of Integration.” The educational seminar presented operators with new ways to leverage technology for competitive gains. Attendees learned the advantages of integrating data from different departments and properties onto a single database and analyzing it with leading-edge business intelligence applications. The rewards of comprehensive analysis were demonstrated to be a more effective use of marketing budgets and greater efficiency in... To read the press release in full goto http://www.prweb.com/releases/northwindmaestro/hotelsoftware/prweb409566.htm]]> 00:15:00 no