Visualize - the iRise Newsletter


	PE Trial Now Includes iDoc & API Program Launched Personal Edition 30-day trial adds bonus feature & iRise Labs launches beta program for extending iRise Enterprise Edition
	Item #1: Starting immediately, the iRise Studio PE 30 day free trial will include a BONUS feature; the ability to export iDocs. Stakeholders can now review iDocs to give feedback on visualizations created while youâ��re evaluating the power of iRise. Click here to learn more about iRise Professional Edition. To download a free 30-day trial of iRise PE, click here. Item #2: iRise has launched a private beta program for the iRise Extension API, an interface definition that will enable third-party development of a broad spectrum of integrations and extensions to the iRise Enterprise Edition platform. iRise customers and alliance partners will be able to leverage the iRise Extension API to extend the capabilities of the iRise platform and more tightly integrate it into their unique development processes and environments. At the same time third-party developers will also be able to create innovative commercial offerings for the iRise ecosystem; solutions that may then be co-marketed by iRise. To learn more about the types of API extensions, Click here. iRise is seeking go-to-market partners to deliver commercial offerings. Customers, ISVs and web developers interested in participating in the iRise Extensions API beta program should contact beta@irise.com for more information.

iRise & Symphony Services Join Forces

Companies team to accelerate new visualization product delivery

iRise has partnered with Symphony Services, the leader in global product engineering services, to drive new visualization product solutions to market faster. Under the terms of the partnership agreement, Symphony will augment the product engineering and quality teams already in place at iRise with offshore resources that will focus on delivering visualization product and content solutions over the next few years. Symphonyâ��s distinct focus on product development and long and successful track record of building commercial grade software were key factors in iRiseâ��s selection of Symphony Services.

Symphony Services, in turn, announced a partnership with iRise to bring the power of application visualization to their global product engineering services business. Symphony will use iRise in their proposal pursuit process and client implementations to dramatically shorten time-to-market, cut rework and significantly improve project outcomes.

Customer Success

Sundt Construction Accelerates Application Delivery by 50% Using iRise Visualization Platform

Sundt Construction, a $1.2 billion construction company, has accelerated mission-critical business application delivery at least 50% by leveraging high fidelity iRise visualizations during the definition and development phases for these projects. A subcontractor management system built on Web-based Microsoft technology was the first system to be visualized using iRise, which was delivered to the Sundt user community with virtually no rework.

Remote Instructor-Led iRise Training

New flexible training delivery model expands options for iRise customers

The popular instructor-led iRise training classes are now available to be delivered remotely. iRise offers a wide range of online and instructor-led training courses designed to speed adoption of its application visualization products. The new delivery model for instructor-led training gives iRise customers more flexibility in scheduling classes and a lower cost of delivery since both instructor and participant travel expenses are eliminated. The courses emphasize hands-on exercises designed for both new & experienced users.

iRise Web Seminar Series

The Secrets to Getting Better Products to Market Faster, With Less Cost

Robert Corace - VP of Strategic Consulting, Symphony Services
Thursday, March 12th at 10:00am PDT/ 1:00pm EST

Getting new products to market fast, with all the capabilities needed to be successful, is a constant challenge for product managers and business owners. This is especially true when organizations attempt to leverage global sourcing strategies to get more done at lower cost. Many outsourcing projects donâ��t deliver the expected returns due largely to poor communication and the lack of clear and innovative approaches. Symphony Services has solved these issues by adopting an advanced set of tools and proven processes that consistently deliver stellar results for their clients. In this free one hour online seminar, you will learn the secrets to successfully establishing an effective global definition and development framework.

To find out more and to register: Click Here

Sites We Like

Sites we're inspired by, laugh at...

SITE 1: www.moderndesignblog.com
Inspiration can come from many places, and if modern design catches your eye then this site is worth a look (the Boston based Apple store is incredible).

SITE 2: www.superdesignstudio.com
Wish you could journey back to the days of <HR>'s, rainbow animations and scrolling text? This site keeps alive an era of long gone badness. Real site or parody? If you've got $10 and a dream you can find out...

Newsletter Contest Details

CONTEST QUESTIONS:

1. In this article - Bruce Besserer of UPS says that "Business users really don't know what they want until ________." (fill in the blank)

2. What functionality is now included in the iRise Personal Edition free 30 day trial?

3. In the Fusion highlight video, Ellen Baker of Asurion says, "The last development release we had, we went through QA with _______." (fill in the blank)

4. What is the date of the next iRise webcast?

CLICK HERE to submit your answers. One reader who answers all four questions correctly will be chosen at random as the winner. Answers must be submitted by March 6th. Winner will be notified by March 20th. Good luck!

To celebrate the re-launch of the iRise newsletter, we're giving away an 8gb iPod Touch this month to one lucky reader. All you have to do is send us the answers to the four questions listed at the bottom of the newsletter. The answers can be found in this edition of Visualize, or in the associated links.

Scroll down to the bottom of this newsletter to find the questions. Your answers must be submitted by March 6th. Good luck!


	The iRise Download Center is your one stop shop for iRise related videos. They include webcasts, product walk throughs, customer testimonials, event highlight reels, funny YouTube clips and more. Featured Video Click image to view Ever wonder why the software you use on the web never seems to meet all your needs? This YouTube video describes the problem (in language everyone can easily understand).


	FLOATING NAVIGATION With iRise the possibilities are endless. Our good friends over at id8 have some particularly cool examples, including Floating Navigation. This example is both creative and useful. Watch the video.