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Intel Corporation and Connectbeam Sign Joint Marketing Agreement
Companies join forces to market Connectbeam's Social Software Applications Appliance
Mountain View, CA (August 29, 2007) - Connectbeam and Intel Corporation (NASDAQ: INTC) have entered a joint agreement to market Connectbeam's Social Software Applications Appliance for the enterprise. Connectbeam's social software application is packaged as a turnkey appliance that brings the information-sharing, collaboration and ease of use of sites like MySpace and del.icio.us to the daily workflow of businesses in a secure and scalable environment. The Connectbeam Appliance helps workers locate relevant sources of information, and discover and connect with knowledgeable workers, enabling them to build dynamic social networks of fellow employees.
Intel's Jason Powell, innovation manager at the Software Solutions Group said, "Connectbeam is leading the way in delivering high-impact productivity applications to businesses in a turnkey configuration. The Connectbeam Appliance and software architecture are fine-tuned to Intel's multi-threaded and multi-core processors. We are excited to be partnering with the leader in the emerging field of social software for businesses."
To introduce Connectbeam's software appliance to a broader audience, Intel will open its Channel Marketplace to Connectbeam and will enroll it as a member of its Software Partner Program. In addition, Intel and Connectbeam are jointly developing promotions for distribution partners outside the Channel Marketplace, and Intel will promote the Connectbeam Application Appliance at trade and consumer shows. Intel IT will also participate in creating a Connectbeam case study.
Connectbeam founder and CEO Puneet Gupta said, "We are deeply pleased to be partnering with Intel. Intel continues to push the envelope in computing power that in turn powers our enterprise-class appliances. Access to Intel's Channel Marketplace for our Social Software Appliance is a gratifying validation of our software application, and of our delivery model."
The Connectbeam Social Software Appliance sits behind a company's firewall and includes an integrated set of social software applications: Social Bookmarking and Tagging, Social Networking, Communities, Expertise Location and Live Profiles. Connectbeam Appliances are now energizing communication and collaboration at Procter & Gamble, Computer Science Corporation, Booz Allen Hamilton and other companies where innovation and teamwork are key business drivers.
About Intel
Intel, the world leader in silicon innovation, develops technologies, products and initiatives to continually advance how people work and live. Additional information about Intel is available at www.intel.com/pressroom.
About Connectbeam
Founded in 2006, Connectbeam is the first provider of an integrated set of enterprise social software applications delivered as a turnkey appliance for businesses. The premise of the Connectbeam application is that social networks inside companies create a climate of information sharing and discovery, thereby boosting innovation, improving decision-making, intensifying collaboration and building key relationships.
Connectbeam is headquartered in Mountain View, California, is privately held and venture backed. For more information, visit http://www.connectbeam.com.
Awards
Connectbeam's major awards include:
- “Top Five Enterprise 2.0 Companies to Watch in 2007” (InformationWeek)
- “Rising Star of 2007” (InfoWorld)
- “Cool Vendor for 2007” (Gartner)
- “Trend Setter Product of the Year 2007” (KMWorld)
Contact
Connectbeam, Inc.
605 Ellis Street
Mountain View, CA 94043
Main: (650) 980-5080
http://www.connectbeam.com
