PlazaBridge Group Launches New Cloud Computing Commercialization Services
PRESS RELEASE
For Immediate Release
July 29, 2010
PlazaBridge Group Launches New Cloud Computing Commercialization Services
Firm delivers innovative commercialization services for companies seeking to add new revenue sources by leveraging advances in Cloud Computing
(Durham, N.C.) – PlazaBridge Group, LLC a leading services and commercialization firm, today announced the availability of SkyWrite™, a set of services and technologies designed to assist enterprises in commercializing internally built applications via Cloud Computing. Services include best practices in marketing and selling Software as a Service (SaaS) offerings to businesses and consumers. Technologies designed to re-engineer internal applications as Cloud Computing applications, including usage monitors, merchant payment utilities, data and communication security, identity management, database management and mobile application extensions, are also offered.
“Companies have invested enormous resources to build world class internal applications,” says Richard Spangler, Managing Partner, PlazaBridge Group. “When appropriate, these companies can leverage this investment to create new revenue opportunities. The emergence of low cost, ubiquitous Cloud Computing technologies makes it possible to resell this asset without interruption to existing operations”
Cloud Computing is growing and offers significant cost advantages. Companies are investigating the opportunity to externalize once internal IT applications to the Web. PlazaBridge Group is responding to market conditions and frequent client requests for this new service.
About PlazaBridge Group
PlazaBridge Group offers creative programs, services and products that expand the possibilities of success for our clients. The firm delivers real change and impact to organizations seeking revenue growth and organizational realignment. Our people act as change agents, with intimate knowledge of how to apply entrepreneurial action to meet strategic objectives. Practice areas focus on sales growth, operational best practices and commercialization strategies. Plazabridge Group’s reputation has been built on driving the financial and market growth of our clients. Started in 2007, the firm impacts companies in the Healthcare, Technology, Medical Services, Government, Consumer and Web-enabled markets. PlazaBridge Group is a Microsoft BizSpark™ partner. Additional information can be found at www.PlazaBridge.com
Contact: Richard Spangler
Cell: 919-522-0657
Office: 919-627-7970
Richard@plazabridgegroup.com
Partners from PlazaBridge Group Lend Business and Development Expertise To Global Economic Discussions
PRESS RELEASE
For Immediate Release
March 1, 2010
Partners from PlazaBridge Group Lend Business and Development Expertise To Global Economic Discussions
Firm accelerates local and global business initiatives, receives industry recognition and increases revenue growth
(Raleigh, N.C.) – PlazaBridge Group, a leading business consulting firm specializing in corporate strategy, go-to-market implementation and sustainable revenue growth, today announced doubled revenue growth in 2009 over 2008. In addition, Teresa Spangler, Managing Partner, PlazaBridge Group, received the “Entrepreneur of the Year” award from Business Leader Magazine.
“Where other firms have slowed or stopped growing and hiring, PlazaBridge has actually accelerated. We’ve broken into new markets with key wins in retail analytics, drug safety and CROs,” said Richard Spangler, Managing Partner of PlazaBridge Group. “We’ve increased our focus on adding exceptional talent to our team and recently launched ‘Open Season on the Status Quo,’ a PlazaBridge initiative to provide thought leadership and ideation services for CEOs, decision makers and entrepreneurs.”
Managing Partners Richard Spangler and Teresa Spangler have also increased their involvement in area economic development efforts. Richard Spangler, a recognized problem solver whose expertise includes product strategy and management, mergers and acquisition and entrepreneurship analytics, recently moderated a panel on international expansion possibilities between North Carolina and Poland. The panel was hosted by the North Carolina World Trade Association and brought together officials from Polish Embassy and the North Carolina Department of Commerce.
Teresa Spangler serves on the Board of the Council for Entrepreneurial Development, is president of the North Carolina World Trade Association and is Chair of the non-profit arts organization, Night of Dreams. She will participate in the upcoming Global Business Development Program offered by the North Carolina Department of Commerce on March 16, 2010. This program is in collaboration with Counsel for Entrepreneurial Development, TiE and North Carolina Department of Commerce. Jean Davis, North Carolina Department of Commerce, Tom Kurke, COO, GeoMagic and Neil Bagchi of Incanus Advisors join Teresa in the presentations.
For more information on how PlazaBridge Group helps clients develop strategies
to create and capture new business growth, please see www.plazabridge.com.
About PlazaBridge
PlazaBridge Group, a leading business consulting firm, offers creative, innovative and effective programs, services and products to expand the possibilities of success for our clients. Our engagement methodology begins with a rapid understanding of the core values of our client’s business, leading to effective engagement with business functions, ensuring real impact, lasting change and accelerated results. This unique Fractal Approach™ to business leverages proprietary on-line reporting tools for executive sponsors to monitor critical progress. We are a group of experienced and highly educated change agents with intimate knowledge of how to apply entrepreneurial action to companies seeking help in navigating the changing business landscape. Our reputation is built on driving the financial and market growth of our clients. Started in 2007, the firm has impacted companies in Healthcare, Technology, Medical, Services, Government, Consumer and Web-enabled industries. Additional information can be found at www.PlazaBridge.com
Media Contact: Melissa London
PlazaBridge Group
919-621-0737
melissa@plazabridge.com
Teresa Spangler to Moderate Panel: CED’s Global Business Development Program
Teresa W. Spangler
Teresa Spangler, Managing Partner, PlazaBridge Group will join, Jean Davis, NC Department of Commerce, Tom Kurke, COO, GeoMagic, Neil Bagchi, Incanus Advisors in presentations and panel discussions at CED’s second annual Global Business Development Program.
The program is in partnership with the North Carolina Department of Commerce, International Trade Division, TiE Carolinas, World Trade Association and the North Carolina China Business Association, is hosting a program on international business development for North Carolina companies seeking to expand operations globally. For more information about this Entrepreneurs Only Workshop Click here details and registration.
Sample Session: 2:45 pm – 3:30 pm Finding international partners? Marketing, Sales and Distribution
- Teresa Spangler, Managing Partner, PlazaBridge LLP – Moderator
- Owen George, Owen George Communications
- Eric Wolff, US Commercial Service, China
- David Himebaugh, President, Blue Nano
PlazaBridge Group MindMixer & Spanish Wine Tasting
Time: 6:00pm – 7:30pm
PlazaBridge Recognized in Microsoft News- Interview
5/19/2009
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PlazaBridge Steps Up Involvement -Microsoft BizSpark Program
Check out BizSpark - PlazaBridge and Microsoft are helping startups around the world incubate ideas and drive innovation forward. The StartupZone provides essential resources to get the most from Microsoft.
Teresa Spangler, Selected to Keynote, Hatch Asheville and the Media Arts Project Event
Hatch Asheville and the Media Arts Project present “Code Name : Open Source” a showcase of Asheville’s talented media and digital artists, along with our distinguished speaker, Teresa Spangler. This is an excellent opportunity to network and share ideas with business leaders and supporters of our regional Design and Technology Community. HATCH Asheville has brought in a special keynote speaker for the evening that starts at 8 PM. Spangler will give a short talk on “The Future of Open Source” from her past experience as a senior executive at Red Hat, Inc. and her work with Linux Operating System. And from her experiences as founder of Night of Dreams, a non-profit culture, corporate and community arts collaborative organization.
The evening will feature innovative local artists who have been awarded MAP’s Daniel DeLaVergne Media Arts Advantage Fund grant. The Daniel DeLaVergne MAAF grant is given to artists in order foster and promote innovative media arts and film in Western North Carolina. Half of the proceeds will go directly to funding grants for the 2009 cycle, for which the call for entries opens in late spring. The Daniel DeLaVergne Media Arts Advantage Fund is a joint initiative between Advantage West Economic Development Group and the MAP. The most recent winners include Llewellyn of Zenotopia, an animated film featuring puppet characters;
Gene Felice for a large-scale installation that employs audio, visual and interactive methods that will be powered by alternative sources such as solar panels and bicycle generators; and filmmaker Paul Schattel and his work, Alison All Over, a micro budget, professionally executed HD feature film.
Crossroads PR partner, Teresa Spangler, managing partner, PlazaBridge,TIMA event on “baby steps toward your big idea.”
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BIG hosts Plazabridge for a discussion on the top challenges entrepreneurs face!
BIG & PlazaBridge Invite you to join a roundtable interactive discussion with leading experts.
Topic: “How to Navigate Through This Tough Economy”
February 24 or 25th
Location: The Whitehead Manor
Select Experts will share; ideas, strategies, experiences and more as part of an interactive small group discussions
Focus: key take aways to help you in your business
· Teresa Spangler, Managing Partner, Plazabridge
(former Red Hat Executive that Lead revenue efforts for the successful ipo)
· John Owens, CEO, Ameritrust® Equity Services
( Grew to one of the largest privately held mortgage banks in the Carolinas by 1998 and largest in the country by 2005)
· Dr. Taffy Williams, CEO, Colonial Technology Development Co.
(raised over $150Million and past ceo of two public bio-tech companies)
· Terry Cox, Executive Director, Big
(Leading a charge for successful entrepreneurship)
Join Teresa Spangler, CED’s Entrepreneurs Only Workshop
Join Teresa Spangler, Managing Partner, Plazabridge and her guest, Chaz Felix, Founder and COO, Bronto Software
CED’s Entrepreneurs Only Workshop™: Navigating Revenue Growth in the Economic Downturn
Date: Tuesday, Feb. 3, 2009
Time: 12:00-1:30 p.m. (Lunch included)
Location: CED Entrepreneurship Center, Suite 106, RTP, NC – Directions
Early-Bird Rate: $15 CED Members / $25 non-members
Register today: www.cednc.org/eow
PlazaBridge Success Fuels Growth…
PRESS RELEASE
For Immediate Release
September 12, 2008
Contact:
Shawn Ramsey
Crossroads Public Relations
919-621-0737
sramsey@crossroadspr.com
PlazaBridge Success Fuels Growth to Mid-Atlantic Geographic Market
Company opens new office in Northern Virginia at 2010 Corporate Ridge, McLean, VA
(Raleigh, N.C.) – PlazaBridge, which began operations several months ago to help entrepreneurial companies confront barriers and succeed to the next level in the evolution of successful companies, opens a new office in the Northern Virginia area today. The growth of entrepreneurial companies in the D.C. area attracted the company’s first move beyond the Research Triangle Park, North Carolina headquarters. “Our success helping start-ups in the North Carolina market convinced us that our services & programs are needed and valued by young companies everywhere looking to accelerate their businesses.” says PlazaBridge Managing Partner, Richard Spangler. “The Northern Virginia area contains emerging companies and start-ups with great technology. Providing these companies with proven sales and marketing programs and tools can only increase the success probabilities. PlazaBridge steps in and delivers practical, effective technology, programs and services to accelerate revenue and grow the company to attract further investment.”
PlazaBridge’s highly successful mentoring program for start-ups, Deal Desk™, in conjunction with Square1 Bank, will be held at PlazaBridge’s offices in McLean, VA on September 24th. For more information contact anna@plazabridge.com.
About PlazaBridge
PlazaBridge is a privately owned company focusing on delivering practical solutions to start-up and early stage companies seeking help in removing growth barriers around marketing, sales, branding, operational processes, capital development and executive decision making. The company creates and employs a variety of services and programs that have proven successful in accelerating revenue successes. Our unique assessment technology that helps entrepreneurs determine their company’s potential for attracting investment is at www.entrello.com. The company’s programs combine on-site and on-line assets to deliver differentiated offerings. The managing directors are experienced entrepreneurs with proven records. PlazaBridge also works with large companies to cost effectively launch external businesses based on internal IP assets. Additional information can be found at www.plazabridge.com