Major Urban Canadian Real Estate Markets Rely on Lasso CRM to Sell Out Residential Projects

Vancouver, Canada (PRWEB) January 17, 2012

Lasso Data Systems, the leading provider of CRM home builder and condo sales software solutions for the residential new-home industry, is playing a significant role in new home sales success in the Canadian market. Developers, builders and marketing sales agencies are increasingly deploying Lasso CRM to capture, manage and communicate with homebuyer leads, prospects and purchasers.

“We experienced excellent growth of over 40% in 2011 in the Canadian market, primarily in major urban markets like Toronto, Montreal, Calgary and Vancouver. The Canadian real estate market has been strong, but there is an abundance of product and it’s highly competitive so developers, home builders and new home sales agencies are embracing CRM home builder software like Lasso to help them maximize sales by having a centralized database of prospects and buyer accessible across their organizations”, stated Dave Clements, CEO, Lasso Data Systems. “Lasso CRM software is built uniquely for new home sales and is ideally-suited for multi-family development projects in cities like Vancouver and Toronto where condo development is massive. We are proud to have our roots in Canada as the major urban markets have been model cities for urban development as well as green and sustainability initiatives,” added Clements.

“With CRM, no lead gets lost, and no sale is missed – A CRM system is like an instant “to-do” list for a sales agent each day—they can easily access an up-to-date, accurate, complete list of all of their prospects, as well as a listing of when each was last contacted. Using that information, sales professionals can determine who needs a phone call or an e-mail, who should make an appointment to come into the sales center, and who may be close to closing on a home,” affirmed Dave Betcher, Lasso’s VP Sales. “From a management perspective, CRM helps create a culture of accountability, since the CRM can be used to track how each salesperson is progressing with their active leads. Managers can use this information to help facilitate the sales process and work individually with each salesperson for constructive coaching and personal development growth,” added Betcher.

About Lasso Data Systems:

Lasso Data Systems is the leading developer of innovative “on-demand” CRM home builder software for builders and developers. Lasso, deployed on thousands of projects globally, equips real estate developers, home builders and sales agencies to convert prospects to purchasers and to sell their developments faster and easier. The company’s software manages potential homebuyers online from interest list to occupancy including marketing, sales, inventory and contract management. Lasso works equally well for diverse developments from urban high-rise to suburban townhomes, single family, master planned and senior communities, and golf, mountain and ocean destination resorts. Lasso is designed for ease of use, rapid deployment and pay by usage to maximize each client’s ROI and reduce their technology and financial risk. Lasso is a privately held company headquartered in Vancouver, BC, Canada. http://www.lassodatasystems.com

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Bay Area Weekend Film Retreat Explores Health and Creativity Benefits of Psychedelic Drugs

Ralph Metzner, an expert in the study of consciousness transformation and entheogenics since the early 1960s when he was a graduate student working with Timothy Leary and Richard Alpert (later Ram Das

Petaluma, CA (PRWEB) January 24, 2012

HopeDance Films will host a weekend retreat of films and discussions that explore the health and creativity benefits of psychedelic plants and substances February 10 to 12, 2012, at EarthRise Retreat Center at the Institute of Noetic Sciences.

At least 12 films and six seminars on the topic of entheogens, including cannabis, ayahuasca, ibogaine, LSD, MDMA (Methylenedioxymethamphetamine), and DMT (Dimethyltryptamine), will cover use in indigenous shamanic societies for healing and connecting to the spirit world. They also will explore how these substances treat modern day addictions, support psychotherapy, expand consciousness insight, and heighten creativity.

Cost for the weekend is $ 395–$ 475, which includes lodging on campus and six meals, beginning with dinner Friday evening and a closing reception Sunday afternoon. The event is limited to 75 overnight guests. Visit the EarthRise website for a detailed schedule and registration. For additional information, contact Jan Fischer at 707-779-8202.

Seminars and discussions will be led by entheogenic experts, including filmmaker Rod Mann; CIIS psychology professor, Frank Echenhofer, Ph.D.; Holos Institute Executive Director Jan Edl, Ph.D.; and Martin Lee. The sessions will be moderated by Ralph Metzner, an expert in the study of consciousness transformation and entheogenics since the early 1960s when he was a graduate student working with Timothy Leary and Richard Alpert (later Ram Dass) on the Harvard Psilocybin Projects. Visit the EarthRise Entheogenics Film Festival web page for updates on other panel experts.

The roster of films features some of the most dramatic investigations into the cultural influences, history, and applications of entheogenics, including: Shamans of the Amazon, which explores ayahuasca healing, Brazilian land struggle and the global drug wars; Ibogaine: Rite of Passage, the story of ibogaine addiction treatment and the indigenous Bwiti eboka initiation ceremonies in the Congo; and DMT: The Spirit Molecule, which examines the connections between cutting-edge neuroscience, quantum physics, and human spirituality.

About Ralph Metzner

Ralph Metzner co-wrote The Psychedelic Experience and was editor of The Psychedelic Review (1963–1971). Currently he is professor emeritus at the California Institute of Integral Studies (CIIS), where he was academic dean during the 1980s and taught courses on “Altered States of Consciousness” and “Developing Ecological Consciousness.” His books include two edited collections on the science and the phenomenology of Ayahuasca and Teonanácatl, and Birth of a Psychedelic Culture, which he co-authored with Ram Dass and Gary Bravo. Metzner has a B.A. in philosophy and psychology from Oxford University and a Ph.D. in clinical psychology from Harvard University.

About HopeDance Films

HopeDance is a California-based online magazine that also organizes activities, such as forums, workshops, and film festivals, to help build ecologically sustainable, practical, down-to-earth solutions and holistic, healthy and awakened community. The organization reports on the outrageous, pioneering and inspiring activities of outstanding individuals and organizations who are creating a new world, regardless of their spiritual tradition or political agenda.

About EarthRise

Located just 35 minutes north of San Francisco, EarthRise Retreat Center is a full service conference facility that caters to transformational learning experiences. Nestled among 194 acres of rolling hills and ancient oak trees, the center provides an environment to explore consciousness, ancient wisdom traditions, experiential learning, and modern scientific inquiry. At EarthRise at IONS, psychologists, educators, philosophers, frontier scientists, and spiritual masters lead transformational learning and lifestyle programs. For more information, visit the EarthRise website or contact Jan Fischer at (707) 779-8202 or workshops(at)noetic(dot)org.

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Fiitfu CRM Commits to 365 Days of Training

FIITFU – Fortune is in the Follow Up

Burnaby, BC (PRWEB) January 12, 2012

It is not easy running a small business, or working from a home office. Daily activities can get in the way of what is really important to help move a company forward, and Fiitfu CRM Solutions realizes that and wants to help.

Based on research that Telework Research Network has done, there are between 10 – 15 million home based businesses in North America, and 15 to 20 million that work at home part time if employed by others, 3 million of those employed by others are based at home full time.

So where do individuals get their daily motivation to keep working and make their days the most effective? A Manager or Boss could offer some assistance but those that are self-employed must look for other options. One of those options is Fiitfu’s Blog and Facebook page. Each day Fiitfu is offering up ideas on Follow up, Customer Retention, Motivation and Goal setting. A commitment they made both to their members and their community, they feel it is something that can help drive business forward and accomplish more this year then they may have before.

“It is a big task to commit to, entering new tips of information each day (including Saturday’s and Sundays) but I know that not only will Fiitfu help so many people organize their client base and timely follow up, but our goal is to also be regarded as an industry leader in training and helping our clients and community move forward in their business,” says Mary-Jane Mehlenbacher, the founder of Fiitfu. “We want to make a difference and helping independent consultants, small businesses and sales people become more effective will in turn help their families which in turn helps our communities. So we have committed to coach on ways to improve customer relationships, follow up and goal setting. And this is for both members and non-members of our web based software.”

Fiitfu which stands for Fortune Is In The Follow Up soft launched its Customer Relationship Management program back in May 2011 with its official launch in August 2011. Since that time they have stuck to their goal of educating business owners on Leadership, Balance, Follow up, Motivation, Resources and even cooking tips for busy schedules. “The great thing about Fiitfu,” says Mehlenbacher, “if our clients are more successful in their business because of using this tool, then we become more successful, so it is a win win.”

About Fiitfu. Fiitfu CRM is a web based Customer Relationship Management system with its focus being on consistent follow up. Originally designed specifically for those in network marketing, Fiitfu is now attracting clients from all different industries because of its ability to customize and its welcoming site. Presently their client base is Canada, Australia, UK and USA. They have a 30 day free trial to help you get started. Also feel free to check out their facebook page for a discount coupon to get you started.

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DataSift and Datameer Launch New Partnership Offering Social Analytics Solution ‘DataSift Insights’

Reilly Strata Summit, New York City, NY (PRWEB UK) 21 September 2011

O’ DataSift, the real-time data filtering platform has selected Datameer, a provider of end user analytics solutions to power a new social media analytics offering on the DataSift platform called ‘DataSift Insights’. DataSift Insights will enable users to perform powerful analytics and data visualizations, using a wide variety of data inputs without the need for advanced technical support. DataSift Insight will largely be designed for the use of business intelligence applications and the purposes of data analysts.

This solution will sit directly on top of the DataSift platform and filter the entire Twitter real-time feed, as well as other sources. DataSift Insights’ analytics will also be enriched by the high level of data fidelity that the DataSift platform produces, and the breadth of its added augmentations including social influence measurement, sentiment and geo-location analysis, trending and full fidelity link analysis. DataSift delivers enriched data that paired with a sophisticated analytics partner such as Datameer, yields deep and valuable insight into global data output and behavior.

‘DataSift is excited to be partnering with Datameer to provide the analytics engine for our new solution DataSift Insights. DataSift Insights is revolutionary in its combination of comprehensive social media data feeds from Twitter and other sources, and its powerful analytics capabilities provided by the embedded Datameer Analytics Solution’ commented Nick Halstead, CEO of DataSift. ‘DataSift and Datameer share a bold vision for the future of real-time social media data analytics, and we look forward to driving innovation with Datameer.’

Stefan Groschupf, CEO of Datameer, said of the partnership, ‘We are pleased to have DataSift as both a customer and a partner, as they apply Datameer’s powerful analytics capabilities against their massive volumes of social media and other data. Datameer’s ability to quickly provide sophisticated yet easy-to-use Hadoop-based analytics to DataSift’s users means data analysts can gain incredible insights into market and customer sentiment and trends.’

Further information is available at the Strata Summit from the 19th until the 23rd of September 2011 in New York City, where DataSift and Datameer will both be attendees, and will be demonstrating the enhancements to both parties’ services through this partnership and new application launch.

About DataSift

DataSift is a powerful real-time social media data-filtering platform. One of only two licensed re-syndicators of Twitter data globally, DataSift provides 100% of the real time Twitter stream with all the social metadata, including enriched augmentations such as geo-location, social influence and sentiment analysis all in one place, delivered through API and extensive analytics partnerships. DataSift is a self-service platform with a flexible pricing scale that makes data accessible at any level, from the needs of a single developer to a large enterprise. DataSift was born on previous successes with TweetMeme, the company responsible for the green re-tweet button, which currently serves over 9 billion buttons per month across over 200,000 sites including Yahoo!, Sky and Wired amongst many others. DataSift is a product of a legacy of expertise in building social media tools and platforms. With offices in Europe and the US, DataSift is a global brand aiming to democratize data.

http://www.datasift.com

About Datameer

Datameer offers the first data analytics solutions built on Hadoop that helps business users access, analyze and use massive amounts of data. Founded by Hadoop veterans in 2009, the company’s breakthrough product, Datameer Analytics Solution (DAS), provides unparalleled access to data with minimal IT resources. DAS scales to 4,000 servers and petabytes of data and is available for all major Hadoop distributions including Apache, Cloudera, EMC, IBM, MapR, Yahoo! and Amazon. Datameer is based in San Mateo, California.

http://www.datameer.com

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DataSift Partners with HStreaming to Bring Real-Time Advanced Analytics to Social Media

(PRWEB UK) 22 September 2011

O’Reilly Strata Conferences, New York City, NY –

DataSift, the real-time data filtering platform is now in partnership with HStreaming, the most scalable real-time processing and analytics platform, to bring advanced analytics capabilities to social media. DataSift customers will now be able to draw insights from social media in real-time, display live dashboards, identify and recognize patterns and trends across multiple data feeds, and trigger actions based on predefined rules in milliseconds after their occurrence. DataSift can be visited today at the Strata Conference.

Real-time Challenge

The value of big data such as social media decays rapidly with time. Companies that are able to draw insights from their data and act fast and correctly in response, can realize valuable strategic advantages over their competitors. “Learning that a web campaign from last week created negative sentiment in viewers is useful, but being able to alter corporate communication in real-time is what makes the difference. And this is exactly what the partnership between DataSift and HStreaming allows. Companies can realize the full value of social media by overlaying the data with other data sources, such as sales data, marketing data or web logs, to look in real-time for insights in the form of patterns or outliers. Once a pattern is identified, companies can programmatically react, such as issuing email notifications, alerts, and requests to web-based services,” explains Jana Uhlig, CEO of HStreaming.

“The partnership brings totally new level of insights and revenue opportunities to social media and we are very excited to bring such capabilities to our customers. Being at the forefront of the social media development is our main goal and we are happy to add HStreaming into our partnership community,” says Nick Halstead, founder and CEO of DataSift.

HStreaming services run in the cloud and can handle even the most challenging data volumes and complex event processing (CEP) problems by leveraging the scalability of Apache Hadoop and MapReduce.

About DataSift

DataSift is a powerful real-time social media data-filtering platform. One of only two licensed re-syndicators of Twitter data globally, DataSift provides 100% of the real time Twitter stream with all the social metadata, including enriched augmentations such as geo-location, social influence and sentiment analysis all in one place, delivered through API and extensive analytics partnerships. DataSift is a self-service platform with a flexible pricing scale that makes data accessible at any level, from the needs of a single developer to a large enterprise. DataSift was born on previous successes with TweetMeme, the company responsible for the green re-tweet button, which currently serves over 9 billion buttons per month across over 200,000 sites including Yahoo!, Sky and Wired amongst many others. DataSift is a product of a legacy of expertise in building social media tools and platforms. With offices in Europe and the US, DataSift is a global brand aiming to democratize data. For more information on DataSift, please visit datasift.com

About HStreaming

HStreaming provides the most scalable real time data processing and analytics platform powered by Hadoop. HStreaming enables organizations to realize the full value of data by processing, analyzing, and acting on massive data correctly and in real-time. HStreaming adds real-time processing and ETL capabilities to Apache Hadoop consolidating the full big-data life cycle including pre-processing, ETL, storage, analytics, post-processing, and archival on a single platform. HStreaming currently offers two products: HStreaming Cloud and HStreaming Enterprise. For more on HStreaming, please visit hstreaming.com.

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DataSift

Alaina Draper

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HStreaming

Jana Uhlig

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Phone: +1 (773) 888-2058

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AssetPoint Announces Enterprise Asset Management SuiteApp on NetSuite’s SuiteCloud Computing Platform

Greenville, SC (PRWEB) January 11, 2012

AssetPoint, a provider of Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) and Computerized Maintenance Management Software (CMMS) solutions, today announced the TabWare SuiteApp on the NetSuite SuiteCloud Computing Platform. AssetPoint has been a provider of Computerized Maintenance Management Software and Enterprise Asset Management (CMMS/EAM) solutions for more than 30 years. Built using NetSuite’s SuiteCloud development platform, the TabWare CMMS/EAM SuiteApp is designed for maintenance professionals to help with managing assets, work orders, preventive maintenance, inventory and purchasing.

NetSuite’s SuiteCloud is a comprehensive offering of on-demand products, development tools, and services designed to help customers and commercial software developers take advantage of the significant economic benefits of cloud computing. The complete SuiteCloud offering includes NetSuite’s multi-tenant, always-on SaaS infrastructure; the NetSuite Business Suite of applications for Accounting/ERP, CRM and Ecommerce; and comprehensive development tools to create on-demand business applications on top of NetSuite.

“We’re confident NetSuite customers can benefit from our TabWare EAM / CMMS solution. NetSuite has been a pioneer in cloud computing, and we feel it’s a perfect match for TabWare,” says Mike Levine, AssetPoint President and CEO. “NetSuite customers can now have access to a full-featured, integrated EAM/CMMS solution for the management of their critical assets.”

Working with NetSuite

The TabWare SuiteApp is proven to maximize asset performance, resulting in reduced operating costs and higher profit margins. Manufacturers, facility managers, and service providers keep their sites available, reliable and safe while reducing inventory and purchasing costs and reaching environmental, compliance and service goals. AssetPoint was the first in the industry to offer its leading EAM / CMMS TabWare over the Internet.

“With the TabWare SuiteApp, NetSuite customers can gain a stronger handle on business operations by extending NetSuite with functionality for EAM and CMMS” said Guido Haarmans, Vice President Developer Programs and Business Development at NetSuite. “This SuiteApp ends the need to re-key data and consolidates enterprise asset information, saving valuable time and increasing productivity.”

Visit http://www.suiteapp.com for more information about NetSuite applications.

About SuiteCloud

NetSuite’s SuiteCloud is a comprehensive offering of cloud-based products, development tools and services designed to help customers and commercial software developers take advantage of the significant economic benefits of cloud computing. Based on NetSuite, the world’s most widely used cloud computing business management suite, SuiteCloud enables customers to run their core business operations in the cloud, and software developers to target new markets quickly with newly-created mission-critical applications built on top of mature and proven business processes. The complete SuiteCloud offering includes NetSuite’s multi-tenant, always-on SaaS infrastructure; the NetSuite Business Suite of applications (Accounting/ERP, CRM and Ecommerce); the NS-BOS Development Platform; the SuiteCloud Developer Network (SDN), a comprehensive developer program for Independent Software Vendors (ISVs); and SuiteApp.com, a single-source online marketplace where customers can find applications to meet specific business process or industry-specific needs. For more information on SuiteCloud, please visit http://www.netsuite.com/developers.

About AssetPoint:

AssetPoint, makers of TabWare, is the leading provider of CMMS/EAM solutions for organizations whose success depends on the performance of their assets. For over 30 years, AssetPoint has led the market in helping customers control their maintenance costs, optimize spare parts inventory, streamline procurement and improve management, command and control.

Designed by maintenance professionals for maintenance professionals, TabWare is easy to learn, easy to use and proven over time to be the most effective product in the market. That’s why tens of thousands of users trust their critical assets to TabWare each and every day.

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