May 2011
TOA "Best Software Product" Says NEOSA
For the 3rd year in a row, TOA Technologies was honored by NEOSA as it was named the 2011 Best Software Product Award winner. NEOSA recognizes leading technology companies and savvy entrepreneurs in several award categories. The winner was selected by a panel of judges comprised of local technology entrepreneurs. The award recognizes outstanding software products based on creativity, market needs addressed, market traction and strategic potential. In the past, TOA was recognized for Best Tech Innovation (2010) and CEO Yuval Brisker as Best Tech Leader in 2009. Congratulations!
May 27 | Permalink
Plextronics Signs Distribution Agreement with Sanyo
Plextronics recently signed an OLED lighting distribution agreement with Sanyo Chemical Industries that will allow Sanyo to distribute the new inks for OLED lighting applications throughout the Japanese market. The partnership has opened the door for more business in Japan and Korea where Plextronics is conducting 80% of all business outside of the US. CEO Andy Hannah explains, "We're at that point where our products are ready for scale and an introduction to companies we don't know. They (Sanyo) will help us with those relationships." Learn more at www.plextronics.com.
May 25 | Permalink
Pittsburgh Public Schools Adopts Carnegie Learning for Special Education
Twelve Pittsburgh city high schools will implement Carnegie Learning Bridge to Algebra curriculum to improve math learning for students with individualized education plans. Independent studies compared the gains of two groups of Algebra I students - one using Carnegie Learning curricula and one using conventional math programs. Results of both studies indicated significantly greater knowledge gains by special populations learning with the Carnegie Learning software. To ensure the ongoing quality of the implementation, Carnegie Learning will also provide implementation training for teachers and in-classroom support in each of the buildings throughout the academic year. Learn more about these advanced math curricula at www.carnegielearning.com.
May 25 | Permalink
OnShift Receives LTC LINK Elite Supplier Award
OnShift, a leader in web-based staff scheduling and shift management software for the healthcare industry, has earned an ‘Elite Supplier’ distinction for the 7th Annual LTC LINK Meetings. This award is given to the suppliers that participated in LINK 2010 and ranked in the top 25% of suppliers based on provider scores for their ability to be consultative, innovative, and address providers’ specific needs. Congratulations, OnShift team!
May 23 | Permalink
Yuval Brisker, CEO of TOA, Gives Insight in WSJ
Yuval Brisker, interviewed for the Wall Street Journal's "The Many Roads to CEO" series offers this advice for people starting out in their careers, "Accept nothing less than perfection. Accepting 80% won't get you there, no matter where "there" is for you. If you want to be a success, then you need to strive to bring 110% to every job you do." Learn more about Yuval and the continuing success of TOA at www.toatech.com.
May 20 | Permalink
Ernst & Young Nominates 3 Draper CEO's for Entrepreneur of the Year
We offer our heartiest congratulations to Dennis Ciccone, CEO of Carnegie Learning, David Palmer, CEO of ClearCount, and Chris Robins, CEO of BodyMedia, who have been nominated for Ernst & Young's 2011 Entrepreneur of the Year award. “These finalists create jobs in our area, encouraging community development and innovation in our broader economy,” said Kevin Pickels, Entrepreneur Of The Year Western Pennsylvania and West Virginia Program Director. Winners will be announced at a gala on June 10. Learn more about the E&Y Entrepreneur of the Year Program here. Congratulations Dennis, David and Chris!
May 13 | Permalink
TOA Raises $17.2 Million Series D
TOA Technologies has closed a $17.2 million round of funding led by Sutter Hill Ventures, and rounded out by Draper Triangle, Intel Capital, Tim Draper, Fort Washington and several of their original private investors. The company will use the funds to continue worldwide growth with an emphasis on sales, marketing and other strategic initiatives. TOA is the only on-demand provider of enterprise class mobile workforce management software solutions. Learn more about TOA and it's investors at www.toatech.com.
May 12 | Permalink
Panasonic TVs to Show BodyMedia Data
At the Wireless Life-Sciences Alliance Convergence Summit, BodyMedia CEO Christine Robins told attendees that BodyMedia will soon announce a deal with Panasonic to bring real-time results from BodyMedia fitness devices to Panasonic televisions. Chris said the results would display as a picture-in-picture setup onscreen while BodyMeida users work out in front of the TV. Learn more at www.bodymedia.com.
May 12 | Permalink
Ensign Facility Services Selects OnShift
The Ensign Group, providers of skilled nursing care, rehab care, hospice care and assisted living services, selected OnShift as their premier partner for staff scheduling and shift management software. OnShift is expected to help manage labor costs by preventing overtime and controlling staffing levels to maintain compliance with regulations. The first facility to leverage OnShift was up and running in 13 days, has reduced overtime to 1%, and OnShift software has reduced the time it takes to create and manage schedules by 70%. Mark Woodka, CEO of OnShift states, "[The Ensign Group's] early successes with OnShift have yielded powerful results, and we look forward to working with Ensign affiliates on an even greater scale." For more information, visit www.onshift.com.
May 4 | Permalink
Carnegie Learning Publishes National Math Book
Carnegie Learning will publish it's first nationwide middle school text early this summer. Working with a committee of local educators from Richmond County, Carnegie Learning created a user-friendly textbook designed to appeal to students by making it seem less like a traditional textbook and more like an interactive workbook. The Carnegie Learning Math Series: Courses 1-3 will begin with a 15,000 copy printing in June. Creating the textbook from scratch allowed educators to shape lessons around requirements set forth in the upcoming Common Core Standards, which will be implemented nationally next school year. Learn more, and view an excerpt from the book, at mathseries.carnegielearning.com.
May 4 | Permalink
