Sitecore News and Events for North America

Sitecore a Silver Sponsor and Exhibitor at Gartner Customer 360 Summit

Wed, 14 Mar 2012 12:00:00 -0700

Customer 360 represents the single most important conference in the CRM space, where business and IT leaders gather to learn from the latest Gartner research and interact with 25+ Gartner analysts, peers and solution leaders. Experience new research and innovative thinking in a variety of session formats that drill down into your most critical CRM topics, including customer experience management, integrated marketing and sales, data quality and business analytics and mobile and social strategies.

Gartner conferences bring together the world's leading solution providers so you can gain a comprehensive understanding of what technologies are available, which are right for you, and how they shape up against the competition.

Who Should Attend

Senior business, marketing and IT leaders, including:

Chief customer officers
Chief marketing officers
Chief information officers
Marketing and sales leaders
Customer experience and service executives
Web and social media strategists
Managers of customer data and analytics

Sitecore a Silver Plus Sponsor and Exhibitor at Gartner Portals, Content and Collaboration Summit

Mon, 12 Mar 2012 12:00:00 -0700

Gartner conferences bring together the world's leading solution providers so you can gain a comprehensive understanding of what technologies are available, which are right for you, and how they shape up against the competition.

Four tracks of in-depth analyst sessions, case studies, and roundtable discussions deliver actionable insights for driving growth and innovation as well as creating new efficiencies and cutting costs.

For areas approaching maturity, such as portals and enterprise content management, Gartner will provide solid best practices and offer a look at what's ahead. For emerging challenges such as the transition to mobile and enterprise-level social networking platforms, the focus will be on greater understanding and how to get started. The 2012 Summit provides you with the tools and insights to maximize PCC potential.

Who Should Attend

Business and IT professionals, CIOs, and CTOs, as well as VPs, directors, and managers responsible for:

Customer, employee and supplier Portals
User experience design and development
Content management (enterprise & web), information and content architecture
Social software and social networking
Web technology, media, and web services
All forms of collaboration services (videoconferencing, wikis, blogs)
Context-aware application development and integration
Management of PCC-supporting infrastructure

Sitecore to Exhibit at SXSW Trade Show

Mon, 12 Mar 2012 11:00:00 -0700

The 19th annual SXSW Interactive festival will take place March 9-13, 2012 in Austin, Texas. An incubator of cutting-edge technologies, the event features five days of compelling presentations from the brightest minds in emerging technology, scores of exciting networking events hosted by industry leaders and an unbeatable line up of special programs showcasing the best new websites, video games and startup ideas the community has to offer. From hands-on training to big-picture analysis of the future, SXSW Interactive has become the place to experience a preview of what is unfolding in the world of technology. Join us March 2012 for the panels, the parties, the 15th Annual Interactive Awards, Startup Village, ScreenBurn at SXSW, the SXSW Trade Show and, of course, the inspirational experience that only SXSW can deliver.

Toronto Sitecore Technical User Group

Wed, 07 Mar 2012 17:30:00 -0800

Who should attend?
- Sitecore developers
- .NET developers
- SharePoint developers

Why should you attend?
- Meet other Sitecore Developers, Sitecore MVP’s and Sitecore Solution Architects
- Learn about what other Sitecore Developers are doing on the platform

Agenda
5:30 – 6:00: Networking
6:00 – 6:35: Custom Language Resolver and Link Manager – presented by Tarek Nasser from Emesa Solutions
6:35 – 7:10: Browser Language Detection & Fall Back Language Rules – presented by Blake Medulan from eDynamic
7:10 – 7:30: Q & A

Sitecore a Silver Sponsor and Exhibitor at Inbound Marketing Summit New York

Tue, 28 Feb 2012 08:30:00 -0800

With a unique mix of inspirational speakers and authors including Chris Brogan, Laura Fitton, Barry Libert, Tim Hayden and Mike Proulx, cutting edge content and real-world case studies from Alure, Gilt City, EasyAsk and more, IMS is where innovative marketing and media professionals meet face to face, participate in sessions and network with their peers.

Register now – pay now or pay later and pay what you want. The Inbound Marketing Summit gives you the opportunity to evaluate the program, think about the value of what they are providing and then pay what you think the two-day program is/was worth to you!

Defensive Web Development Webinar

Wed, 15 Feb 2012 10:00:00 -0800

To expose defensive countermeasures we first will overview the major techniques used against public-facing Web properties including: input attacks, denials of service, and social manipulation.

Seminar Overview

Current Threat Landscape and Motivations of Web Attacks
Reconnaissance Methods and Defense
Input Attacks and Defenses
Session-Based Exploits and Countermeasures
Third Party Vectors and Trust Concerns
Social Media Manipulation and Remediation
Defending Against Denials of Service
Development for Security Best Practices
Dealing with Insecure Legacy Applications
Sitecore Security Best Practices

About the Speakers

Thomas A. Powell is a long time Web professional, educator and author. As both an instructor at University of California, San Diego and as the founder of PINT, Inc., a Sitecore partner. Thomas has explored the security and performance of Web applications both in development and post development protection.

Joe Lima is the CTO of port80 Software and one of the architects of ServerDefenderVP a Web application firewall for Microsoft based Web sites and applications. Joe has designed and developed Web solutions in the Microsoft IIS environment for over a decade and provided consulting services for Fortune 500 firms in Web security and performance.

After registering you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the Webinar.

System Requirements
PC-based attendees
Required: Windows® 7, Vista, XP or 2003 Server

Macintosh®-based attendees
Required: Mac OS® X 10.5 or newer

Sitecore to Exhibit at Dx3 Canada

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 10:00:00 -0800

When it comes to the digital landscape, there’s a ton of confusion. Luckily, Dx3 can help. Their educational, informative, and hands-on content sessions will deliver practical advice and help you to move your business and your career forward. Everything from early stage introductory sessions to advanced classes for the seasoned professional is covered in three tracks.

Finding successful case studies from around the globe isn't that difficult but what works beyond our borders doesn't always work within them. Fortunately, they have found the best Canadian examples in all of the main digital hotspots to come and share their secrets with you. These guys have succeeded where it counts: In Canada!

Dx3 Canada is not your average trade show - its an interactive experience. No other place in Canada can you meet over 100 of Canada’s top digital solution providers, take in engaging free seminars, watch Amber Mac live and much, much more.

Sitecore Shares Digital Marketing Strategies at Dx3 Canada 2012

Thu, 19 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0800

Joins Marketing, Advertising and Retail Professionals to Discuss Digital Intelligence

San Francisco – January 19, 2012 – Sitecore today announced the company’s participation in Dx3 Canada 2012. This year’s conference, taking place January 25-26, will offer interactive presentations and panel discussions on how to create successful digital business strategies. Topics to be discussed include e-commerce, mobile Web and search.

Sitecore will be exhibiting and demonstrating its extensive Customer Engagement and Digital Marketing solutions that include engagement automation, real-time personalization, sales intelligence and Web analytics.

WHAT: Dx3 Canada 2012 – Canada’s major trade show serving digital marketers, digital advertisers, and digital retailers

WHERE: Metro Toronto Convention Center, Sitecore booth #325

WHEN: January 25-26, 2012

Dx3 attendees and members of the @Sitecore community can join the conversation on Twitter with the #dx3canada hashtag.

About Sitecore

Sitecore redefines how organizations engage with audiences, powering compelling experiences that sense and adapt to visitors both online and in-person.

Sitecore ‘s leading Content Management System software is the first to cohesively integrate with marketing automation, intranet portal, e-commerce, web optimization, social media and campaign management technologies. This broad choice of capabilities enable marketing professionals, business stakeholders and information technology teams to rapidly implement, measure and manage a successful website and digital business strategy. Businesses can now easily identify, serve and convert new customers with Sitecore’s Digital Marketing System, part of its encompassing Customer Engagement Platform.

Thousands of public and private organizations have created and now manage more than 32,000 dynamic websites with Sitecore including, ATP World Tour, CA Technologies, Colliers International, Comcast, Heineken, Microsoft, Nestlé, Royal Navy, The Knot, TOP-TOY and Verizon.

Omnicell Creates More Personalized Website Experience with Sitecore’s CMS Software

Tue, 10 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0800

Leader in Healthcare Technology Choses Sitecore’s Web Platform to Launch New Digital Strategy

San Francisco, CA –January 10, 2012 – Sitecore today announced that Omnicell, a leading provider of medication and supply management solutions and analytics software for the healthcare industry, has implemented the company’s Web Content Management (CMS) and Digital Marketing solutions to power its new digital strategy including social media and mobile integration.

“We develop our products on Microsoft platforms, therefore it was imperative we select a .NET application to provide us the most flexibility in integrating with our operational systems,” said Peter Alexander, senior manager, digital marketing, Omnicell. “Furthermore, we needed to personalize the Web experience for our site visitors and engage them with dynamic content, social networking and mobile accessibility. Sitecore provided all of this advanced functionality and within our budget.”

The Omnicell corporate website serves as the hub of all Omnicell digital communications with its four primary target audiences: customers, prospects, investors and prospective employees. The team engaged San Diego-based Web development firm and Sitecore partner PINT, Inc., to architect and design a new website centering around merging audience goals with Omnicell’s solutions.

Using Sitecore, PINT created several dynamic features that included testimonials, case studies, press releases, news, and events. PINT also developed the site to support multiple types and levels of audiences and products. Many features and elements such as audiences, products, testimonials, case studies, content blocks, images, and downloadable assets, can be associated with each other to dynamically populate content and lists throughout the site.

“Given PINT's longevity we have worked with many CMS solutions over the years. The Omnicell project reaffirms our belief that the Sitecore platform offers a powerful blend of features, flexibility and ease of use that meets or exceeds the needs of most corporations looking for .NET based content management,” said Thomas Powell, CEO, PINT.

With Sitecore’s Content Management System (CMS), the new website is properly indexed with Google and recent traffic analysis indicates that traffic has increased up to 114 percent and bounce rate has gone down by more than 10 percent.

Furthermore, integrating social media prominently, including Twitter, Facebook, YouTube and LinkedIn on the new website has provided Omnicell with additional exposure and gives prospects and customers an additional way to communicate and to share ideas and content. The addition of a mobile-ready website has been widely adopted by key audiences and has proved to be a competitive advantage over other healthcare solutions providers.

Learn more about Sitecore’s CMS and Digital Marketing System.

About Omnicell

Omnicell, Inc. (NASDAQ: OMCL) is a leading provider of automated and business information solutions enabling hospitals and healthcare systems to streamline the medication administration process and manage costly medical supplies for increased operational efficiency and enhanced patient safety. Through seamless integration with a hospital’s existing IT infrastructure, Omnicell solutions empower healthcare facilities to achieve comprehensive automation of medication and supply management from the arrival at the loading dock to the patient’s bedside. Omnicell also provides healthcare facilities with business analytics software designed to improve medication diversion detection and regulatory compliance.

Since 1992, more than 2,500 hospital customers worldwide have relied on Omnicell’s medication automation, supply chain, and hospital analytics solutions to increase patient safety, improve efficiency and address changing healthcare regulations while providing effective control of costs, charge capture for payer reimbursement and inventory management of medications and supplies.

For more information about Omnicell, please visit http://www.omnicell.com

About Sitecore

Sitecore redefines how organizations engage with audiences, powering compelling experiences that sense and adapt to visitors both online and in-person.

Thousands of public and private organizations have created and now manage more than 32,000 dynamic websites with Sitecore including ATP World Tour, CA Technologies, Comcast, Lloyd’s of London, Heineken, Microsoft, Omni Hotels, Siemens, The Knot, Thomas Cook and Visa Europe.

Sitecore Recognized As One of the Most Important Companies in the Digital Content Industry

Mon, 12 Dec 2011 00:00:00 -0800

EContent Magazine’s Top 100 Companies That Matter Most List Includes Sitecore for Fifth Consecutive Year

San Francisco, CA – December 12, 2011 – Sitecore today announced it has been named to the EContent 100 List as one of the companies that matters most in the digital content industry. This marks the fifth consecutive year Sitecore has been included in the top 100 listing. Some of the top companies that made the list include: Adobe Systems, Inc., AOL, Inc., Brightcove, Inc., Facebook, Microsoft, Netflix, News Corp and Twitter.

The EContent 100 honors the companies that have made a significant impact on the world of digital content and digital publishing in the past year. Honorees include publishers and content creators as well as the companies that support the infrastructure and technology of digital content. A global panel of judges comprises editors and specialists from the EContent Magazine team, as well as other Information Today editors.

“There are plenty of changes afoot on this year’s list, as well as at the magazine,” said Theresa Cramer, editor, EContent Magazine. “We are focused less on enterprise content companies and more on the world of digital publishing and media. There is nowhere better to see the trends and forces shaping the eContent industry than in the EContent 100 and Sitecore is impacting the industry in a very positive way.”

Sitecore’s Customer Engagement Platform, which combines Sitecore’s award-winning Web Content Management System with its Digital Marketing System, creates a cross-channel engagement management platform to manage the full customer experience and to create relevant and valuable customer conversations that engage, entertain, and inform.

The EContent 100 list will be published in the December 2011 issue of the magazine and is available online at www.econtentmag.com

About EContent

EContent is a leading authority on the businesses of digital publishing, media, and marketing, targeting executives and decision-makers in these fast-changing markets. By covering the latest tools, strategies, and thought-leaders in the digital content ecosystem, EContent magazine and EContentmag.com keep professionals ahead of the curve in order to maximize their investment in digital content strategies while building sustainable, profitable business models. www.econtentmag.com

About Sitecore

Sitecore redefines how organizations engage with audiences, powering compelling experiences that sense and adapt to visitors both online and in-person.