I-Cubed Completes JouleBug Energy Sustainability Challenge
RALEIGH, N.C., May 7, 2013—I-Cubed, a leading enterprise IT solutions firm, has partnered with Raleigh-based JouleBug to complete a company-wide JouleBug Challenge, a competition that uses a free smartphone application to gamify environmentally responsible energy choices.
“An important goal at I-Cubed is pursuing greater sustainability, and JouleBug equipped us with the practical knowledge necessary to achieve this,” said current President and CEO of I-Cubed, Donald A. Thompson, Jr. “Knowing how to save energy enables us to decrease costs and reduce our impact on the environment. As a whole, our company learned to be more responsible in our energy decisions.” Continue Reading
I-Cubed Expands Web Experience Management Practice
Adds 20 New Consultants Over Last Year
Raleigh, N.C. – Apr 3, 2013 – I-Cubed, a leading enterprise IT solutions firm, has announced the expansion of its web experience management (WEM) practice. The global WEM market is expected to exceed $5 billion this year, with the web content management area growing at an annual rate of 15 percent. I-Cubed has continued to invest in its WEM practice over the last 12 months, growing its team to over 20 consultants with skills spanning web content management (WCM) implementation, strategy and assessment, content migration, and support and managed services.
“We are taking the skill sets of our technologists experienced with web-centric tools and leveraging them in a rapidly growing market,” said President and CEO of I-Cubed, Donald A. Thompson, Jr. “We have grown 30 percent year-over-year since 2007. The web experience management space allows us to extend our tradition of winning in the market place and recruit top performers, while also continuing to exceed customer expectations.” Continue Reading
I-Cubed Appoints Two New Business Directors
RALEIGH, N.C. –Jan. 15, 2013 – I-Cubed, an enterprise systems integrator specializing in PLM consulting, data migration and enterprise web and application services, has appointed two new business directors to assist with the company’s growth and expansion into new markets.
Darin Sensabaugh has joined I-Cubed as the Director of Migration Services and Curtis Hamilton has joined as the Director of Business Development.
Darin Sensabaugh came to I-Cubed with over 20 years of experience implementing application and technology improvements. Considered one of the top experts in the country on PLM, PTC Windchill software and data migration, Sensabaugh will be working directly with Mark Winnie, VP of Migration Services, to manage and support the Migrations team’s initiatives. Continue Reading
I-Cubed Names Doug Driver CFO
RALEIGH, N.C. – Jan. 8, 2013 – I-Cubed, an enterprise systems integrator specializing in PLM consulting, data migration and enterprise web and application services, has hired Doug Driver as their new CFO and VP of Operations.
“We couldn’t have found a better match for this position,” said Donald A. Thompson, President and CEO of I-Cubed.
Driver has worked with Wells Fargo for over 14 years, and has held a variety of positions within the bank. He began his career with Wachovia Bank’s Institutional Trust group, working with qualified retirement plans. For the last 10 years he has worked with small and middle-market companies, first as a commercial loan underwriter and then as a relationship manager in the business banking segment. Continue Reading
NC-Based I-Cubed Hires More Than 45 New Employees in 2012 and Increases Annual Revenue for the Sixth Straight Year
RALEIGH, NC – December 18, 2012 – I-Cubed, an enterprise systems integrator specializing in PLM consulting, data migration and enterprise web and application services, continues to expand through the addition of more than 45 new employees in 2012 while growing revenue and broadening services.
“Through a global recession, I-Cubed has shown 30 percent annual revenue growth since 2007,” said Donald A. Thompson, President and CEO of I-Cubed. “We’re proud of what we’ve accomplished, but it’s just the beginning. Our enterprise web content management services team is in high demand, doubling in size to meet the needs of our clients. Our newly established project management office has quickly grown to 10 employees and we continue to acquire new clients while growing repeat business from our PLM and data migration practices.” Continue Reading
Interns at I-Cubed Transition to Full-Time Employees
I-Cubed, an enterprise systems integrator specializing in PLM consulting, data migration and enterprise web and application services, is transitioning three interns into full-time roles after completing graduation this month. All three graduates have recently received their degrees from North Carolina State University.
Jacob Cloninger, currently an engineering intern, will be transitioning into a role as a full-time Software Engineer.
“I have thoroughly enjoyed my internship at I-Cubed and the opportunities to work on meaningful projects,” said Cloninger. “I have learned more about computer science in my internship than I did in my entire undergraduate experience.” Continue Reading
I-Cubed Works with Peacemaker Center to Sponsor Two Families for the Holidays
Every year around the holiday season, I-Cubed partners with a charitable organization to help provide holiday cheer to families in need through the donation of gifts.
This year, I-Cubed is working with The Peacemaker Center of Rocky Mount, N.C. and has committed to sponsoring two families.
Visit the Peacemaker Center website to find out more about their program.
I-Cubed Launches Adobe CQ5 Blog
I-Cubed, a long-standing Adobe Gold Technology partner, recently launched a blog focused on the Adobe® CQ5® web experience platform.
The Adobe CQ5 blog serves as a hub for information on Adobe CQ5 and an outlet for I-Cubed’s consultants to share their experiences and expertise.
At I-Cubed, we are excited about what CQ5 has to offer and how it’s transforming the way web content is managed. We hope that you’ll subscribe to the blog and participate in the conversation through your comments or by suggesting topics for future posts.
Visit the CQ5 blog now.
Adobe, CQ5 are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated in the United States and/or other countries.
I-Cubed Works with NCSU MBA Students
I-Cubed, located on NC State University’s Centennial Campus, actively works with NCSU students in many different fields of study. Recently, I-Cubed was approached by MBA students of the Poole College of Management to assist with a semester-long project around developing onboarding frameworks.
Team Sigma, the team of four MBA students, will be working closely with I-Cubed’s management and HR teams to help contribute to our existing onboarding plan. The framework the students create will be specific to I-Cubed’s unique onboarding needs, addressing culture adoption and skills training for new hires.
“Onboarding is important to the success of the individual at I-Cubed and is a strategic component of the company’s success,” said Jeanine Bradley, I-Cubed’s HR Manager. “We take new employee onboarding very seriously and we are always looking for fresh new ways to improve our processes.”
I-Cubed Sponsors PTC User Group Meeting in Montreal
I-Cubed, a long-standing partner of PTC and advocate of regional PTC user groups, will be sponsoring and hosting a presentation at the 10th annual PTC User Montreal meeting on Thursday, November 1st.
I-Cubed’s Donald Thompson and Ben Franklin will give a presentation entitled “Data Profiling: Tools, Methods and Examples.” Other speakers include representatives from PTC, NVIDIA, Tristar and more.
PTC/USER is the independent voice for users of software produced by PTC. The group meets to discuss technical solutions, find technical assistance from other users and stay updated on PTC software releases.
I-Cubed Expands Adobe CQ5 Capabilities with New Hires, Advanced Training
I-Cubed, an Adobe Gold Solutions Partner, furthered their commitment to the Adobe CQ5 Digital Marketing Suite through the addition of three new implementation consultants, bringing the practice total to ten. Each consultant recently completed an immersive four day training program in New York City focused on Adobe CQ5 implementation and customization.
The CQ5 digital marketing suite is a powerful collection of tools allowing digital marketers to create, control and measure their online content. This includes website content, mobile applications, online campaigns and social interaction.
“We believe the Adobe CQ5 Suite is a superior web management solution. We’re excited to expand our team in this area to meet demand,” said Greg Boone, Software Engineering Manager at I-Cubed and leader of the CQ5 team.
I-Cubed Founder Grant Williard Headlines Unity Week
I-Cubed continues to grow rapidly. As we bring on new team members, we’re committed to retaining our tight-knit culture and supporting our most valuable asset, our people. Today marks a significant step in that direction with the launch of our first Unity Week.
Unity Week is all about learning and interacting with our colleagues. This includes group meals, learning sessions, daily giveaways and after work get-togethers. I-Cubed founder, Grant Williard, will be in the office to close out the week and deliver a presentation to the group. Grant led I-Cubed for nearly 20 years before joining Adobe as part of an acquisition in 2005.
Unity Week is going to be a lot of fun. For updates, follow I-Cubed on Twitter. And if you’re interested in joining the I-Cubed team, check out our current openings.
Posted by Erica Kose, HR Manager
I-Cubed President Speaks at NC State Diploma Ceremony
RALEIGH, NC – (June 20, 2012) — Donald A. Thompson Jr., President and CEO of I-Cubed, recently delivered the commencement speech to the 2012 graduates of North Carolina State’s Computer Science Program. The ceremony, which was held in the Hope Community Church auditorium, conferred 185 degrees, and was witnessed by more than 1,200 relatives and guests.
“We are honored to have Donald Thompson Jr. deliver the keynote at our Spring 2012 Diploma Ceremony,” says Ken Tate, Director of Development and External Relations for NC State’s Computer Science Department, “Under Donald’s leadership, I-Cubed has been a valued ePartner with our department for many years providing our students with valuable project and career opportunities.”
I-Cubed Joins TSIA to Optimize Delivery of Professional Services
Solutions and Services Provider of Product Life-Cycle Management, Business Process, Data Migration Joins TSIA’s Professional Services Discipline
SAN DIEGO, CA, April 12, 2012 – The Technology Services Industry Association (TSIA), the leading association for today’s technology services organizations, announced that I-Cubed has joined TSIA as a member of its Professional Services (PS) discipline. TSIA’s service disciplines—Education Services, Field Services, Professional Services, Service Revenue Generation, and Support Services—are the driving forces of today’s technology services industry.
Integrated Industrial Information, Inc. (I-Cubed) is a leading solutions and services provider in product life-cycle management, business process integration, and data migration. The company specializes in the integration and collaboration of enterprise systems.
I-Cubed CEO Set to Speak to NC Association of CPAs
Donald A. Thompson Jr., President and CEO of I-Cubed, has been invited by the North Carolina Association of Certified Public Accountants to speak to their Firm Administrators Group on Thursday, February 16 on the topic of time management. Donald’s interactive session will explore the concepts in his soon to be released eBook, Time Choices, which include managing interruptions, communicating priorities and setting boundaries. This presentation will be given at Bernard Robinson and Company in Greensboro, NC and is closed to the public.
I-Cubed CEO to Speak to Budding Entrepreneurs
Donald A. Thompson, Jr., President and CEO of I-Cubed has been selected to speak to North Carolina State University’s Introductory to Entrepreneurship classes taught by Jennifer Capps, a member of the startup team for the Entrepreneurship Initiative. On Wednesday, November 16, 2011, Donald will discuss his personal story and how his experiences have impacted his entrepreneurial career. Donald will also answer questions from the students and share details on some of the companies with which he is involved. This presentation is open only to registered students of the classes.
I-Cubed Presents at PTC RUG Event in Cary, NC
Devon Wilkins, Business Development Manager, will represent I-Cubed at the annual fall event for the Parametric Technology Corportation (PTC®) Regional User Group (RUG) of the Carolinas. PTC RUGs are independent, non-profit organizations dedicated to improving communication between Pro/ENGINEER users in North and South Carolina. During the presentation, Devon will provide the audience an overview of I-Cubed’s newest migration toolkit, Legend 10™, which I-Cubed has developed for PTC’s customers migrating their CAD data into PTC’s Windchill 10. This is event is only open to members of the PTC RUG Carolinas.
I-Cubed Attends Invitation Only Partner Event with PTC
Tony Pease VP of Business Development and Lewis Kennebrew VP of Professional Services will represent I-Cubed at Parametric Technology Corportation’s (PTC®) annual Partner Council. As a Platinum Software Development Partner with PTC for over a decade, I-Cubed will use this opportunity to increase its awareness about PTC’s current corporate, product, and partnering plans; and interact with other PTC Partners. This is an invitation-only event taking place November 9-10, 2011 in Needham, MA.
I-Cubed Selected to Speak at NCSU Tech Talk
Tony Pease, VP of Business Development and Greg Boone, Senior Software Engineer at I-Cubed will speak to NC State University students on November 8, 2011. During the talk, Accelerated Mobile Application Development with Convertigo, they will provide an overview of a cutting-edge development platform used to create and deploy secure mobile applications with engaging user experiences. This technology allows you to integrate and rapidly deploy native applications to major mobile platforms and is taking the development cycle to days vs. months. I-Cubed will show how understanding this type of technology gives students a competitive edge among professional developers. I-Cubed is currently using this technology to accelerate our solution delivery and will describe an opportunity for students to get involved I-Cubed’s Convertigo launch. This talk is open to all NC State University students and will take place on Tuesday, November 8, 2011 at 6pm at Centennial Campus, EBII Room 1231.
I-Cubed Presents at PTC RUG Event in Montreal
Robin Yates, Director of Emerging Technologies, will represent I-Cubed at the annual fall event for the Parametric Technology Corportation (PTC®) Regional User Group (RUG) in Montreal, Canada. PTC RUGs are independent, non-profit organizations dedicated to improving communication between Pro/ENGINEER users. During the presentation, Robin will provide the audience an overview of how I-Cubed’s Enterprise Connector successfully integrated PTC’s Windchill and Adobe LiveCycle for its customer Nypro, a precision plastic product manufacturer. This event is only open to members of the PTC RUG in Montreal.
I-Cubed Selected to Speak with SKEMA Business Students
Tony Pease, VP Business Development, will speak to students at SKEMA, a French-based business school with a U.S. campus located in Raleigh, NC. Students in SKEMA’s Marketing and Innovation course are interested to learn how companies differentiate themselves through innovation and adapt themselves in an international environment. Tony will present students with an overview of I-Cubed, provide examples of I-Cubed’s innovative offerings, and also offer career advice to students as they prepare to enter international business careers. This presentation is only open to SKEMA students.
I-Cubed CEO Chosen to be a Keynote Speaker at STARS Celebration
Donald A. Thompson, Jr. Will Speak at the Annual Leadership Conference Held by the STARS Alliance
RALEIGH, NC – August 5, 2011 – Integrated Industrial Information, Inc. (I-Cubed™), a company specializing in the integration and collaboration of enterprise systems, announced today that its President and CEO Donald A. Thompson, Jr. will deliver a keynote speech “The Three C’s to Win in Today’s Economic Environment” at this year’s STARS Celebration conference held in Raleigh on August 7-10, 2011. Organized by the STARS (Students & Technology in Academia, Research & Service) Alliance, the conference promotes leadership, entrepreneurship and innovation among IT students across the Southeast. Mr. Thompson will speak on August 9, 9:00 am, highlighting the leadership skills today’s students need to succeed in their careers.
I-Cubed CEO Chosen to be a Featured Panelist at NCTA
Donald Thompson, President and CEO of I-Cubed, will be a featured speaker at North Carolina Technology Association’s Emerging Technologies and Trends Series held on July 27, 2011 at the Solution Center in Durham, NC. An executive panel will discuss how technology helps attract & retain top technical talent in the industry. Mr. Thompson will focus on I-Cubed’s technology goals and how the company incentivizes top talent to contribute to its continued growth. He will also discuss I-Cubed’s community and university outreach and corporate culture. Other panelists include Sarah Fox, Of Counsel – Smith, Anderson, Blount, Dorsett, Mitchell & Jernigan; LJ Brock, Sr. Director, Global Talent Acquisition, Red Hat; Celia Harper-Guerra, VP, Talent Acquisition, Allscripts; and Simon Sawyer Director of IT – Credit Suisse. The event is open to general public; registration is currently open on the NCTA website.
I-Cubed Redesigns Website to Simplify Access to Valuable Content
Technology services company reveals content-oriented site with increased user focus
Raleigh, NC, June 13, 2011 – I-Cubed launched today a redesigned company website aimed to improve user experiences and serve as an easily accessible knowledge portal for current and prospective customers, partners, and employees. The renovated site, www.i-cubed.com, showcases I-Cubed’s inventive culture and provides valuable information about the rapidly-growing company.
The site exhibits a fresh, clean look and features engaging videos that create a personal feel. The improved content provides valuable information while clearly communicating I-Cubed’s full range of capabilities. Visitors to the site will find a new Customer Successes page featuring project briefs of I-Cubed’s proven success in delivering a variety of innovative solutions to customers.
I-Cubed Chosen to Present at PlanetPTC Live
I-Cubed is one of a select group of PTC Partners chosen to present at PlanetPTC Live in Las Vegas on June 12 – 17, 2011. Robin Yates, Director of Emerging Technologies at I-Cubed, will be co-presenting with Roy Whittenburg, Project Manager at Universal Technical Resources Services, Inc. (UTRS) on the topic of Model Based Definition within Creo/Elements Pro environments. The PlanetPTC Live event in Las Vegas is part of a global event series that combines education, information, and access for product developers using PTC’s technology.
I-Cubed Selected to Speak at PlanetPTC Live 2011
Technology Services Company to Present on Model Based Definition at Key Industry Conference
Raleigh, NC, May 23, 2011 – I-Cubed announced today its selection by PlanetPTC to speak at the 2011 PlanetPTC Live conference in Las Vegas. Robin Yates, Director of Emerging Technologies at I-Cubed, will present on Model Based Definition (MBD) within Creo Elements/Pro environments with Roy Whittenburg, Project Manager at Universal Technical Resource Services, Inc.
I-Cubed was among a select group of PTC partners chosen to host an educational session on innovative solutions using PTC’s software products. I-Cubed’s presentation will focus on MBD, the design of CAD models in 3D using advanced technology which enables organizations to efficiently distribute and reuse 3D models throughout their supply chain and the lifecycle of a product. MBD accelerates the product development process, improves collaboration, and allows for higher quality products at lower costs.
I-Cubed to Attend CIC in Denver
Robin Yates, Director of Emerging Technologies at I-Cubed, will attend an international conference in Denver, CO held by the Collaboration and Interoperability Congress (CIC) on May 23 – 25, 2011. The event will be attended by experts from various manufacturing industries including government and defense representatives. It will focus on important elements of modern manufacturing practices such as collaboration and interoperability with 3D data. The CIC is a CAD-neutral consortium of global business leaders interested in the latest strategies, best practices and solutions in the engineering field.
I-Cubed Employee to Attend BOCA Event in Germany
Jason Harrell, Senior Software Engineer at I-Cubed, will visit Harrisburg, Germany during the week of May 9 – 13, 2011 for a PTC Board of Customer Advisors (BOCA) event. He will be presenting demos of new features in Windchill Workgroup Manager 9.1 M062 and collecting customers’ feedback on usability and their suggestions for new features. BOCA is a committee of leaders from global companies in various industries who meet regularly to discuss strategic Windchill product initiatives.
I-Cubed Director of Emerging Technologies to Present at MBE Supplier Summit
Robin Yates, Director of Emerging Technologies at I-Cubed, will be co-presenting at the Model Based Enterprise (MBE) Supplier Education and Training Summit on February 22, 2011 with Roy Whittenburg, Project Manager at Universal Technical Resources Services, Inc. (UTRS). During the presentation, Robin will introduce SuppliPack 2.0, a solution that accelerates technical data package creation with support for Model Based Definition and allows secure access using Digital Rights Management. The MBE Summit will be an all-day event intended to educate domestic defense suppliers about the ongoing development of MBE technology.
I-Cubed Offers Dynamic Solution to Optimize PLM Functionality
Enterprise Connector Helps Organizations Maximize Their Windchill Investment
Raleigh, NC, April 15, 2011 – I-Cubed announced today the addition of its Enterprise ConnectorTM, a new software solution that allows organizations to enhance their Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) environment with dynamic functionality. The robust solution minimizes process inefficiencies, IT support costs, and rework caused by human error.
I-Cubed’s Enterprise Connector is a continuous integration of two enterprise systems: PTC’s WindchillTM and Adobe’s LiveCycle® Enterprise Suite (ES2). The Connector leverages a group of LiveCycle modules to allow useful functions such as the extension of PLM workflows to external users, capturing metadata and XML-based templates in PDF forms, and automated PDF generation from Windchill data. I-Cubed’s solution also incorporates Digital Rights Management technology which enables users to secure their intellectual property while collaborating with external supply chain participants.
I-Cubed Promotes Irene Kiffe to Director of Operations
A Strategic Leadership Appointment to Sustain I-Cubed’s Continued Success
Raleigh, NC, January 18, 2011 – I-Cubed announced the promotion of Irene Kiffe to Director of Operations. In this role, Irene will implement financial strategies to support the company’s growth, as well as lead I-Cubed’s Accounting, Finance, Human Resource, and Administration teams.
“As I-Cubed’s business opportunities continue to thrive, the promotion of Irene to Director of Operations is crucial to building our company’s future success,” said Donald A. Thompson, Jr., President and CEO, I-Cubed. “With a seasoned financial background and solid business leadership experience, Irene provides candid feedback and clear direction to ensure I-Cubed’s finances and operations are strategically aligned with the pace of our company’s growth.”
I-Cubed Launches SuppliPack™ to Simplify Secure Supply Chain Collaboration
Raleigh, NC, June 7, 2010 – Integrated Industrial Information, Inc. (I-Cubed™), a PTC® Platinum Partner specializing in the integration and collaboration of enterprise systems, announced today the launch of SuppliPack, a solution that accelerates technical data package creation with support for Model Based Definition, and allows secure access using Digital Rights Management.
SuppliPack converts PTC Pro/ENGINEER® combined state views into a single PDF for efficient design review. Users can easily and seamlessly create and include a visual representation of the CAD content as a 3D PDF model. Users can include PTC ProductView® and Pro/ENGINEER native CAD data files and supporting content from PTC Windchill® or the file system. SuppliPack is tightly integrated with Windchill to support workflow automation and version compliance.
I-Cubed Joins PTC’s Customer Loyalty Program
PTC (Nasdaq: PMTC), The Product Development Company®, today announced that HP, the world’s largest technology company, has become the newest participating partner in the PTC Maintenance Support Gold Loyalty Discount Program. In addition to HP, Adobe Systems, Inc., and Integrated Industrial Information, Inc. (I-Cubed™), a company specializing in the integration and collaboration of enterprise systems, have also joined the program.
For the full press release visit: PTC Press Release
I-Cubed CEO Appointed Vice Chair of NC State University Computer Science Strategic Advisory Board
Raleigh, NC, May 17, 2010 – Integrated Industrial Information, Inc. (I-Cubed™), a company specializing in the integration and collaboration of enterprise systems, announced today the appointment of Donald A. Thompson, Jr. as Vice Chair of NC State University’s Computer Science Strategic Advisory Board (SAB). Thompson brings extensive knowledge and a background in enterprise software to this leadership role.
As Vice Chair, Thompson works closely with the Chairperson and department leadership to ensure NC State University’s Computer Science Department is among the nation’s finest and most significant. He provides input, guidance and support to help shape the department’s focus and growth and meet its long-term strategic goals while continuing to offer the highest quality education for students. After a one-year term as Vice Chair, Thompson will assume the Chairperson role in 2011.
I-Cubed Promotes Tony Pease to Vice President of Business Development
Raleigh, NC, May 3, 2010 – Integrated Industrial Information, Inc. (I-Cubed™), announced today the promotion of Tony Pease to Vice President of Business Development. In this role, Pease will lead I-
Cubed’s expanded business development function, most importantly identifying opportunities and
managing strategic partnerships for all business units within the company.
During his five year tenure at I-Cubed, Pease has been trusted with progressively increasing
responsibilities. He has worked in QA and served as Project Manager for I-Cubed’s partnership with
Parametric Technology Corporation (PTC®). Pease also led the business development of the I-Cubed
Services team including implementation services and migration services.
RTP Company Celebrates 25th Anniversary, Revenue Growth and Increased Profitability
Best Growth Year Despite Economic Downturn
Raleigh, NC, February 8, 2010 – Integrated Industrial Information, Inc. (I-Cubed™), the Engineering Business Integration (EBI) company, announced today that it will celebrate its 25th anniversary with a cocktail reception on Friday, February 12, 2010 at 6pm at the NC Museum of History.
I-Cubed’s 25th year was a banner year for the company, demonstrated by significant revenue growth and increased profitability. The success was due to the delivery of products and services to customers like BAE, TRW and I-Robot. In addition, I-Cubed was successful in delivering system integration services across manufacturing, Federal Aerospace & Defense, and finance verticals.
I-Cubed Names Distinguished Group of Industry Leaders to Board of Advisors
Leaders to Add Acquisition, PLM Technology and Cloud-Computing Expertise
Raleigh, NC, January 15, 2010 – Integrated Industrial Information, Inc. (I-Cubed™), the Engineering Business Integration (EBI) company, announced today that Fred Hutchison, Yogesh Shinde and Troy Tolle have been appointed to the company’s newly formed Board of Advisors (BOA). These distinguished individuals will provide the necessary strategic direction to move I-Cubed into the next phase of growth.
The I-Cubed BOA members offer an essential source of expertise in the key areas of acquisitions, cloud-computing and PLM technology. They will contribute guidance to I-Cubed in order to meet its business objectives and long-term strategic goals moving forward. The BOA members will provide insight and analysis so that I-Cubed can exceed the expectations of its partners and customers and provide value to its employee shareholders.
I-Cubed Expands Executive Team with Two Industry Experts
Kennebrew and Yates to Grow I-Cubed’s New Business Units
Raleigh, NC, January 12, 2010 – Integrated Industrial Information, Inc. (I-Cubed™), the Engineering Business Integration (EBI) company, announces the addition of Lewis Kennebrew, as Vice President, Professional Services, and Robin Yates, as Director, Emerging Technologies, to its executive leadership team. Both individuals are accomplished professionals in the technology industry.
Lewis Kennebrew, based in Chicago, IL, specializes in improving product development processes, leading technology initiatives and services development. Kennebrew has a distinguished career as a business consultant with PricewaterhouseCoopers LLC, think3, Inc. and Parametric Technology Corporation (PTC). Prior to joining I-Cubed, Kennebrew was Vice President, Operations at ProductSpace Solutions, Inc. a PTC value-added reseller in the Midwest region. He has a B.S. degree in Aerospace Science Engineering from Tuskegee University and earned his MBA from the University of Michigan.
I-Cubed Announces Partnership with Convertigo
Mashups Could Eliminate Swivel-Chair Integrations
Raleigh, NC, January 11, 2010 – Integrated Industrial Information, Inc. (I-Cubed), the Engineering Business Integration (EBI) Company, announces formation of a strategic partnership with Convertigo, Inc., a global leader in Enterprise Mashups. Convertigo’s software will allow I-Cubed to integrate their customers’ ERP, PLM, CRM, and CMS systems into a seamless application interface for Web2.0 initiatives.
Developers know all too well the “swivel-chair” integration required to combine two or more enterprise systems. Typically, integrations of multiple enterprise systems require tightly woven APIs and customized scripts that only last until the next software release. Mashups allow coding to be soft-wired from the native systems, similar to widgets, and allows information to be presented as a single, seamless interface, comparable to a dashboard user experience.
I-Cubed Launches Hosted Product Lifecycle Management Solution
Global Healthcare Company Selects Raleigh-based I-Cubed
Raleigh, NC, December 15, 2009 – Integrated Industrial Information, Inc. (I-Cubed), the Engineering Business Integration (EBI) company, announces the launch of their hosted product lifecycle management (PLM) practice for Windchill®, the business collaboration software that enables development efficiencies and reduces errors and rework.
In the past, outsourcing enterprise PLM to an application service provider (ASP) has been the exception in the marketplace and not the rule, since product information is usually very confidential. Typical enterprise PLM deployments are so highly customized that the installations are complex and lengthy. I-Cubed’s approach makes the ASP option an attractive alternative. “We were able to meet a very aggressive schedule for a global healthcare company that required deployment in weeks instead of months,” said Robin Yates, Director, Emerging Technologies at I-Cubed. “We believe that providing a hosted solution for PLM helps companies stay focused on product development and innovation versus worrying about IT.”
Adobe Selects I-Cubed as Adobe Gold Solution Partner
Recent Designation Builds on Series of Successes
Raleigh, NC, December 1, 2009 – Integrated Industrial Information, Inc. (I-Cubed), the Engineering Business Integration (EBI) company, is proud to announce the achievement of Adobe Gold Solution Partner, the highest designation in the Adobe® worldwide partner program.
Adobe’s Solution Partner Program is designed for companies that provide solution-based sales, system integration, services or extended products based on Adobe technology. The relationship began when Adobe acquired Navisware FileLine from I-Cubed in 2006. FileLine is a Digital Rights Management (DRM) technology for computer aided design (CAD) and enterprise intelligence, which has been integrated into Adobe LiveCycle® Enterprise Suite 2.
NxRev Selects I-Cubed for Windchill® Migration Offering
Raleigh, NC, March 11, 2009 – Integrated Industrial Information (I-Cubed), a PTC PartnerAdvantage™ Program Platinum member, and NxRev, announced an agreement to jointly deliver PTC® Windchill migration solutions to PTC’s North American customer base. NxRev, PTC’s top reseller on the west coast, selected I-Cubed to accelerate Windchill adoption with a secure, predictable and easy-to-deploy migration solution, Legend Loader.
“I-Cubed’s twenty year track record of delivering quality products and support, combined with their strong PTC relationship, made I-Cubed the obvious choice as our migration partner. We want to offer our customers a complete end-to-end solution for Windchill deployments. Our customers’ engineering data is their most precious asset and I-Cubed understands how to transport it with care,” says Scott Carmichael, vice president, NxRev.
I-Cubed President and CEO Named to Strategic Advisory Board at NC State University
Thompson to Offer Expertise to Well-Renowned Department of Computer Science
Raleigh, NC, January 30, 2009 – Integrated Industrial Information, Inc. (I-Cubed), the Engineering Business Integration (EBI) company, announced today that President and CEO Donald A. Thompson, Jr. has been named to the Strategic Advisory Board (SAB) of NC State University’s Department of Computer Science (CSC). Thompson brings his extensive knowledge and background in enterprise software to the department as it grows moving forward.
“We are very happy to have Donald join the SAB,” said Dr. Mladen Vouk, department head at NC State University’s Department of Computer Science. “He and our Centennial Campus neighbor I-Cubed have long been strong supporters of our department. Donald joins a very strong group of leaders who are committed to providing guidance that is essential to our long-term strategic planning process.”
PTC/User World Event
I-Cubed will be presenting on Digital Rights Management and Critical Success Factors of CAD Data Migration.
I-Cubed Announces Pro/I 3.x Beta Program
I-Cubed is developing a customer driven migration solution for Pro/I 3.x customers and is actively seeking partners and beta customers. The solution being developed is a customer driven solution as opposed to a services driven solution.
For the beta program I-Cubed is looking for customers who want to go from Pro/I 3.4 to Windchill PDMLink 9, have around 5,000-20,000 files, and a do-it-yourself attitude. Latest only CAD data migration is a requirement for the beta program.
A customer who signs-up for the beta program will receive our software and our dedicated support to walk them through their entire migration. We are limiting the beta period to 15 customers.
I-Cubed Launches Rights Management Practice
Integrated Industrial Information, Inc. (I-Cubed), the Engineering Business Integration (EBI) company, announced today the formation of its Rights Management Practice (RMP). Since 1984, I-Cubed has developed solutions that maximize the tremendous potential of engineering assets across the enterprise and is now extending EBI into digital rights management.
“The globalization of product development brings with it the need for updated and enhanced security measures to protect intellectual property,” says I-Cubed Vice President of Technology and Services, Mark Winnie. “Our goal is to provide a portfolio of solutions to assist corporations with their rights management initiatives.”
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A lesson Donald Thompson learned early in his career was that, if you can deliver results, people will find a place for you.
“I saw an opportunity to make an impact,” says Thompson, president and member of the board of directors of Integrated Industrial Information Inc. (I-Cubed). Thompson, who joined I-Cubed as a sales representative in 1996, showed his motivation and willingness to learn. This did not go unnoticed by founder and former president Grant Williard, who honored his commitment to prepare Thompson for potential career advancements.
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Acquisition of FileLine DRM Technology to Extend Adobe LiveCycle Policy Server Capabilities for Protection of Native Microsoft Office and CAD Documents
Adobe Systems Incorporated (Nasdaq:ADBE) today announced it has acquired the FileLine Digital Rights Management (DRM) division of Navisware, an established technology company bridging computer aided design (CAD) and enterprise intelligence. The acquisition will provide new capabilities for Adobe® LiveCycle™ Policy Server to persistently protect business critical documents in PDF, Microsoft® Office and CAD formats, independent of how they are stored or delivered inside and outside the firewall. The terms of the acquisition were not disclosed.
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