http://www.catalystresources.com/pr/ RIA, AJAX and SaaS articles & news or press featuring Catalyst Resources en media [at] catalystresources.com Copyright 2011 2011-07-27T12:05:54+00:00 http://www.catalystresources.com/pr/catalyst_resources_registers_as_us_federal_central_contractor/ http://www.catalystresources.com/pr/catalyst_resources_registers_as_us_federal_central_contractor/ Catalyst Resources has successfully registered in the Federal Central Contractor Registration and is now certified to provide User Interface Design, Interaction Design, UI architecture, SaaS applicaiton design federal, state and local governments. 2011-07-27T12:05:54+00:00 http://www.catalystresources.com/pr/catalyst_resources_helps_priava_migrate_enterprise_management_software_to_s/ http://www.catalystresources.com/pr/catalyst_resources_helps_priava_migrate_enterprise_management_software_to_s/ Priava decided to migrate their enterprise event planning solution to Software as a Service (SaaS) and engaged Catalyst Resources to redesign the on-premise application for delivery as web-based service. The new SaaS solution enables efficient, high volume sales and support, short sales cycles, and rapid on-boarding — all supported by automation capable of driving business through the entire purchase process from awareness to close, to on-boarding, to support. 2011-03-17T08:41:36+00:00 http://www.catalystresources.com/pr/best_web_design_agencies_ranks_catalyst_resources_as_the_top_gui_firm_in_th/ http://www.catalystresources.com/pr/best_web_design_agencies_ranks_catalyst_resources_as_the_top_gui_firm_in_th/ Catalyst Resources, a Rich Internet Application and Software-as-a-Service design firm, announced that is has been ranked as the top GUI design companies in the U.S. by industry authority BestWebDesignAgencies.com. 2011-01-28T11:24:42+00:00 http://www.catalystresources.com/pr/catalyst_resources_opens_europe_and_australia_offices_for_ui_design_in_saas/ http://www.catalystresources.com/pr/catalyst_resources_opens_europe_and_australia_offices_for_ui_design_in_saas/ Catalyst Resources new London office will service SaaS and Financial Services UI design clients with operations in Europe including JPMorgan Chase, American Express, Barclays, Morgan Stanley and Reuters. The Sydney office will service UI design clients in Australia, New Zealand and Asia for financial services, biotech, pharmaceuticals, and environmental management. 2010-09-30T08:42:32+00:00 http://www.catalystresources.com/news/tech_decisions_for_insurance_high_performance_user_interfaces_for_insurers_/ http://www.tech-decisions.com/Issues/2010/September-2010/Pages/The-Ultimate-Connection.aspx Michael Voelker of Tech Decisions for Insurance interviewed Paul Giurata for the feature story on high-performance user interfaces, and strategies that leverage emerging technologies to improve the way insurers and agents communicate, collaborate, and get business done. Agents need more information, easy access to multiple accounts, and the ability to do multiple tasks. They need a job support tool. Firms are not just competing with other insurance companies, they’re competing with user expectations, which are being set by consumer SaaS, web applications and mobile apps. 2010-09-14T02:45:51+00:00 http://www.catalystresources.com/pr/catalyst_resources_expands_user_interface_and_ria_services_to_include_contr/ http://www.catalystresources.com/pr/catalyst_resources_expands_user_interface_and_ria_services_to_include_contr/ Catalyst Resources expands its services to include contract staffing for UI architecture, visual design, and Flex / AJAX / Silverlight development . 2010-02-09T09:30:00+00:00 http://www.catalystresources.com/pr/catalyst_resources_reports_another_banner_year_for_saas_and_ria_design_serv/ http://www.catalystresources.com/pr/catalyst_resources_reports_another_banner_year_for_saas_and_ria_design_serv/ Catalyst Resources, the industry leader for Rich Internet Application (RIA) software design and modular SaaS application design, today announced the completion of another record year for the company in 2009. Despite challenging economic conditions worldwide, the company realized a 16 percent increase in revenue and an impressive 131 percent jump in profits. 2009 concludes its 15th consecutive profitable year. 2010-02-02T10:34:33+00:00 http://www.catalystresources.com/pr/paul_giurata_selected_as_judge_for_adobes_pdf_portfolio_navigator_con/ http://www.catalystresources.com/pr/paul_giurata_selected_as_judge_for_adobes_pdf_portfolio_navigator_con/ Paul Giurata, managing partner and lead solution architect for Catalyst Resources has been selected as one of the expert judges for Adobe's PDF Portfolio Navigator Contest to create innovative Flex user experiences in Acrobat 9 PDF Portfolios 2010-01-28T16:53:04+00:00 http://www.catalystresources.com/pr/roche_and_catalyst_explore_ria_healthcare_collaboration_solutions_for_enhan/ http://www.catalystresources.com/pr/roche_and_catalyst_explore_ria_healthcare_collaboration_solutions_for_enhan/ Catalyst Resources announced their work with Roche, the world's leading research-focused health care diagnostics group, to rapidly define product concepts for online diagnostic collaboration solutions using the latest Rich Internet Application (RIA) technologies. 2010-01-20T09:03:04+00:00 http://www.catalystresources.com/pr/best_web_design_agencies_gives_top_recognition_to_ria_saas_design_firm_cata/ http://www.catalystresources.com/pr/best_web_design_agencies_gives_top_recognition_to_ria_saas_design_firm_cata/ Catalyst Resources, a Rich Internet Application and Software-as-a-Service design firm, announced that is has been ranked in the top three GUI design companies in the U.S. by industry authority BestWebDesignAgencies.com. 2009-11-30T15:48:34+00:00 http://www.catalystresources.com/pr/operative_teams_with_catalyst_resources_to_explore_modular_ui_and_rias_in_d/ http://www.catalystresources.com/pr/operative_teams_with_catalyst_resources_to_explore_modular_ui_and_rias_in_d/ Catalyst Resources has teamed with, Operative, a global digital advertising technology and services provider to explore modular UI and Rich Internet Applications for streamlining workflows and enabling faster digital ad sales, implementation and execution. 2009-04-02T07:09:00+00:00 http://www.catalystresources.com/pr/penta_taps_catalyst_resources_for_next_generation_construction_erp_software/ http://www.catalystresources.com/pr/penta_taps_catalyst_resources_for_next_generation_construction_erp_software/ Penta Technologies, Inc., a leading provider of integrated enterprise software for the engineering and construction industries, is working with Catalyst Resources to deliver an enhanced user experience across Penta's suite of products. The new design will make financial, job costing, document and process information available to Penta users in a more intuitive, accessible and high-performance manner. Public rollout is expected in the second half of 2009. 2009-03-11T06:36:10+00:00 http://www.catalystresources.com/pr/catalyst_resources_redesigns_intercall_online_conferencing_application/ http://www.catalystresources.com/pr/catalyst_resources_redesigns_intercall_online_conferencing_application/ Catalyst Resources was selected by InterCall, the largest conferencing service provider in the world, to redesign their primary online customer provisioning application. The recently released Rich Internet Application makes it easier and more natural for customers to schedule conferences and resources, as well as buy add-on services. 2008-12-03T09:43:00+00:00 http://www.catalystresources.com/pr/cisco_selects_catalyst_resources_for_usability_research/ http://www.catalystresources.com/pr/cisco_selects_catalyst_resources_for_usability_research/ Catalyst Resources was selected by Cisco Systems to conduct usability research for existing and in-development projects including the IPICS emergency response communications system and BI Cafe, an internal business intelligence application for Cisco's worldwide operations, finance, and sales staff. 2008-11-06T14:57:00+00:00 http://www.catalystresources.com/news/paul_giurata_featured_on_sand_hill_groups_on_demand_saas_reality_strategy_b/ http://www.sandhill.com/opinion/daily_blog.php?id=7&post=461 On-Demand/SaaS Reality, from the Sand Hill Group, is one of the industry's leading software-as-a-service (SaaS) blogs. Paul Giurata has been invited to be a frequent contributor 2008-10-10T22:20:00+00:00 http://www.catalystresources.com/pr/catalyst_resources_backbase_to_present_webinar_on_fast_tracking_ajax_rich_i/ http://www.catalystresources.com/pr/catalyst_resources_backbase_to_present_webinar_on_fast_tracking_ajax_rich_i/ Paul Giurata, managing partner at Catalyst Resources, and Charlie Janes, general manager at Backbase USA, will co-present a webinar on quick-starting successful Rich Internet Applications projects, Wednesday, August 12th, 2008 at 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM US Pacific. AJAX FastTrack: Proven processes and best practices to quick-start a Rich Internet Application project provides a mechanism to identify an RIA solution and quickly prototype it so it meets a company's timing, risk, and cost profiles. 2008-08-11T18:48:00+00:00 http://www.catalystresources.com/news/rias_saas_like_bees_honey/ http://www.ajaxoct08.sys-con.com/general/sessiondetail1008.htm?id=58 Paul Giurata is a featured speaker at AJAXWorld RIA Conference 2008 West. In his session he will identify how SaaS is unique from other web applications and how RIAs can expose internal business systems to automate the marketing, trial, purchasing, configuration, support and social referral processes that are essential for scalable and profitable SaaS. SaaS UI & Application Design, AJAX, RIA 2008-07-17T18:31:00+00:00 http://www.catalystresources.com/pr/catalyst_resources_uses_rias_and_saas_to_shrink_carbon_footprint/ http://www.catalystresources.com/pr/catalyst_resources_uses_rias_and_saas_to_shrink_carbon_footprint/ Catalyst Resource today released a "green audit" of their software-as-a-service (SaaS) collaborative workspace project that allows business teams of all sizes to work virtually and seamlessly online. The Rich Internet Application (RIA) enabled Catalyst Resources to reduce its carbon impact footprint by 21,000 lbs of CO2 per month, while simultaneously reducing expenses and increasing billable activities by up to 20%. SaaS UI & Application Design, RIA, User Experience 2008-06-26T12:53:00+00:00 http://www.catalystresources.com/news/differences_between_saas_and_traditional_enterprise_software/ http://www.ebizq.net/hot_topics/web20/features/9366.html Part II of the feature article in ebizQ written by Paul Giurata continues the discussion of how SaaS-enabled applications differ from traditional enterprise application. SaaS is not just another software delivery mechanism; it is a fundamentally different paradigm that centers around creating an optimized and "sexy" user experience for the application itself, (e.g. CRM or payroll) , and providing a constellation of "service" application user experiences that enables the customer to self-serve on tasks outside of the basic application such as purchasing, customization, provisioning, accounting and data analytics. 2008-04-23T17:06:51+00:00 http://www.catalystresources.com/pr/catalyst_resources_and_backbase_announce_business_alliance/ http://www.catalystresources.com/pr/catalyst_resources_and_backbase_announce_business_alliance/ Catalyst Resources, a leader in rapid application design and Backbase, the leading provider of enterprise software for creating AJAX-based Rich Internet Applications (RIAs), announce an alliance to provide an end-to-end design and development solution for rich Customer Engagement and Enterprise AJAX applications. 2008-04-23T12:10:00+00:00