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Professional Services Leader, RealDecoy Named 2011 Recipient of the Employees' Choice Award

Friday, 27 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Company's values are actively woven into business decisions every day

RealDecoy is proud to have been named a recipient of the 2011 Employees' Choice Award. This award, sponsored by the Ottawa Business Journal and The Ottawa Chamber of Commerce, recognizes companies whose people have recognized their employer as a leader through a confidential on-line survey. The results of these surveys are reviewed by an expert panel of HR professionals to determine 10 winners.

Selected from a large pool of companies across the Ottawa region, RealDecoy's inclusion in this exclusive ranking is a testament to its people-focused culture, which is an integral part of everything RealDecoy does. As a leading professional services organization in the area of eBusiness, RealDecoy's greatest asset is its people and their ability to learn quickly, care about clients, and to drive projects through to success. RealDecoy lives its values and provides a supportive environment focused on continuous learning and development. The organization's success in this area is reflected in the enthusiasm of its people.

"RealDecoy's focus on its people and culture is unparalleled," said Patrick Bisson, project manager with RealDecoy. "When they say they care it isn't just lip-service; caring is evident in each and every endeavor we undertake as a company. It makes showing up in the mornings something to look forward to."

"My time at RealDecoy has been great! As my first real job, it has been a great place to learn and grow," said Carolyn Kotva, People and Learning Coordinator with RealDecoy. "The people here are incredibly supportive and genuinely care about my progress. It's a very fun place to work."

Though the survey was done confidentially, there was never any secret about the excitement and energy the people at RealDecoy consistently bring to their work. Even among the winners of this year's award, RealDecoy ranks exceptionally high in employee engagement. Considering this is an employee driven award, the RealDecoy leadership is proud of its strong showing in areas including an employee's sense of optimism about the organization's future, the ability of senior leadership to communicate goals, and personal growth potential.

"RealDecoy is a values-based organization, and the fact that we care is woven into everything we do. It is gratifying to have the environment our team has created recognized as award-winning," said Geoff Waddington, President of RealDecoy. "Our team is clearly aware that they are the reason for our extraordinary growth and success. The survey results show the powerful connection people feel to our company and by extension to the partners and clients we serve."

RealDecoy Announces Massive Expansion to Jamaican Office

Wed, 5 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Unprecedented growth results in need for larger facilities and more employees

OTTAWA — October 5, 2011—Riding its record success and growth in 2011, RealDecoy is expanding its offices in Ottawa, Toronto, Vancouver and especially its subsidiary, EffectiveSite, in Kingston, Jamaica. The company is expanding its Jamaican office an incredible 800 percent to accommodate plans to grow employee numbers by 500 percent. This, along with significant expansion across its other locations, is in keeping with the company’s on-going growth expectations. RealDecoy enables organizations of all sizes to maximize their web presence in order to achieve vital business objectives. They provide end-to-end web technology expertise around agile business intelligence, content management, ecommerce, enterprise and faceted search, and managed services.

Overall the number of employees at RealDecoy grew by 50 percent in 2011, coinciding with a remarkable 90 percent increase in revenue. Currently the company has 44 openings available and anticipates an ongoing need for increased staffing in the year ahead. The new facilities can accommodate RealDecoy’s immediate growth predictions, but further office expansion may still be necessary.

"Our business enables clients to maximize web technology in order to achieve their business objectives. As a rapidly growing organization, it's important for us to attract and retain top talent that fits the unique culture we’ve fostered," said Geoff Waddington, President of RealDecoy. "We’re a leader in a very competitive space and our people and their development are our strength. It is important to provide them with the facilities and physical space they need to reach their potential.”

RealDecoy’s expertise and deep vendor partnerships have benefited organizations of all sizes, including many in the Fortune 500. The organization has earned a reputation as a thought leader and the preferred choice for both partners and clients implementing challenging applications. To keep up with its growing business, RealDecoy expanded its successful “nearshoring” efforts in Jamaica due to the region’s available expertise, and English speaking population, shared time zone, and awareness and sensitivity to US, Canadian, and European business practices.

RealDecoy’s investment in Jamaica has been facilitated by JAMPRO, the Government of Jamaica’s investment and trade promotion agency. The agency provided business support services from the initial stages through to the establishment of the company.

“JAMPRO is proud to be partnering with EffectiveSite, facilitating their investment and expansion in Jamaica,” said Mr. Vivion Scully, Knowledge Services manager in JAMPRO’s Investment Promotion Division. “EffectiveSite has successfully leveraged Jamaica’s surging potential as a “nearshore” outsourcing destination and is building an industry-leading company fueled by world-class Jamaican talent.”

About RealDecoy

2001 marked the launch of an organization that has become a recognized leader in delivering high-value web development. RealDecoy focuses on the delivery of content management, eCommerce, enterprise search, application management solutions, and on the emerging field of agile business intelligence. RealDecoy enables clients to improve operational efficiency, drive revenue growth, build client loyalty and far more. The benefits clients receive from partnering with RealDecoy go beyond the best-of-breed software they implement. They have an established record of delivering reliable, visually engaging, web site and web application solutions in a timely and cost-effective manner. The ongoing success of their clients is their success, they are invested, and they are not satisfied until client goals have been achieved. Achieving bottom-line results is not only about investing in the best technology—it’s also about joining the best services team, one with the right strategy. That is where they come in! For more information, visit www.realdecoy.com and follow us on Twitter http://twitter.com/#!/realdecoy.

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Media Contact

Steven Reid

Marketing Communications Specialist

T 613-234-9330 ext 162

E sreid@realdecoy.com

RealDecoy and PrototypeD Partner to Foster Local Innovation

Mon, 19 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Ottawa community benefits from the combined strengths of each organization— bringing together design and software assets and production capabilities that enable members to realize their goals

Ottawa – September 19, 2011: RealDecoy, a recognized leader in delivering high-value web development with a focus on content management, eCommerce, enterprise search, application management solutions, and on the emerging field of agile business intelligence, today announced a new partnership with ProtoypeD Urban Workshops (pD). Ottawa’s newest member funded workshop for hobbyists, pD enables professionals, students, entrepreneurs, techies, hackers and artists to explore new avenues of creativity by providing them with access to creative tools, resources, and technology. This partnership enables RealDecoy employees to take advantage of the resources available in the pD space and enhances pD’s existing resources including computers, software, and equipment— including a 3D printer provided by RealDecoy.

RealDecoy has always been dedicated to creating an environment that nurtures on-going learning, development, and innovation for its employees. With this newest partnership this productive environment is extended beyond RealDecoy’s walls and is expanded to provide tools and knowledge to members in the community. With such a diverse set of individuals, skills, and knowledge available at pD, this transfer of ideas to be mutual.

"This partnership establishes RealDecoy as an employer that encourages the pursuit of employee interests and fosters their creative spark. We are providing them with the space, expertise, and resources to pursue technical projects of their own design," said Geoff Waddington, President of RealDecoy. "Technical innovation and creative exploration are characteristics we cherish internally and we believe promoting those same qualities in our community builds greater opportunities for everyone."

"Our collaboration with RealDecoy leverages the strengths of each of our organizations, physical manufacturing and information systems respectively, " said Janak Alford, founder and Executive Director of pD. "This exchange-based approach to partnership represents the move toward joint collaboration and openness that are at the heart of the open-information movement, and frankly at the heart of building a solid community. The potential for members to harness the phenomenal tools and resources being offered by RealDecoy is exciting. "

About RealDecoy

2001 marked the launch of a new breed of organization that has become a recognized leader in delivering innovative technology; RealDecoy focuses on the delivery of content management, eCommerce, enterprise search, application management solutions, and on the emerging field of agile business intelligence. RealDecoy enables clients to improve operational efficiency, drive revenue growth, build client loyalty and far more. The benefits clients receive from partnering with RealDecoy go beyond the best-of-breed software they implement. They have an established record of delivering reliable, visually engaging, web site and web application solutions in a timely and cost-effective manner. The ongoing success of their clients is their success, they are invested, and they are not satisfied until client goals have been achieved. Achieving bottom-line results is not only about investing in the best technology—it’s also about joining the best services team, one with the right strategy. That is where they come in! For more information, visit www.realdecoy.com .

About PrototypeD Urban Workshops

PrototypeD (pD) is Ottawa’s newest creative outlet for hobbyists, professionals, students, entrepreneurs, techies, hackers and artists wanting to explore new avenues of creativity through access to creative tools, resources, and technology. This workshop provides the opportunity for members to access tools and resources and network with creative individuals. With an eye toward harnessing the hidden potential of technology, pD is open on a membership basis to Ottawa’s most creative—people who value access to high-tech tools such as CNC (Computer Numeric Controlled) machines, 3D inkjet printers, laser engravers, high-speed processing computers, and the space to pursue their goals. For more information, visit prototyped.org.

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RealDecoy Inc media contact:

Steven Reid
Marketing-Communications Specialist, RealDecoy Inc.
T: 613-234-9330 ext 162
E: sreid@realdecoy.com

hybris and RealDecoy Partner to Deliver End-to-End eCommerce and PCM Solutions

Wed, 7 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT

For Immediate Release

…B2B and B2C organizations benefit from best-in-class offerings for the development, implementation, and application management of leading multi-channel eCommerce platform…

New York – September 06, 2011: hybris, a leading multichannel commerce and communication software vendor, today announced a new partnership with RealDecoy, a recognized leader in delivering innovative technology with a focus on content management, eCommerce, enterprise search, application management solutions, and on the emerging field of Agile Business Intelligence. This partnership enables clients of both companies to maximize their technology investment, providing them with an implementation specialist who provides end-to-end services, from strategy through to on-going application management around the hybris eCommerce platforms.

hybris has always been dedicated to working with partners like RealDecoy to support the deployment of its software . As an implementation and consulting partner, RealDecoy fulfills a role associated with the non-commercial or execution part of the business. RealDecoy will run projects, and provide project services and management. Joint clients will benefit from the combined expertise and focus on client business objectives.

“Even in this challenging economic climate, investment in eCommerce remains strong with many organizations increasing their spend in this area. If organizations use the right resources and expertise to support the right eCommerce solution they can achieve a great return on investment (ROI) for a relatively low cost, compared to other enterprise IT projects,” said Carsten Thoma, COO hybris Group. “As a gold partner, RealDecoy is a key link to our customers and we are very happy to offer its expertise and experience to our customers knowing that it will ensure that these projects will be executed and managed to the highest standard.”

"Together we offer clients of all sizes, and across all verticals, the leading multi-channel eCommerce functionality seamlessly matched to client business needs," said Geoff Waddington, President of RealDecoy. "The hybris solution positions companies to be prepared for the new eCommerce ecosystem where transactions and interactions occur everywhere and all the time and RealDecoy is the ideal compliment to this offering—providing industry leading development and implementation experience to maximize their technology investment.”

About RealDecoy

2001 marked the launch of a new breed of organization that has become a recognized leader in delivering innovative technology; RealDecoy focuses on the delivery of content management, eCommerce, enterprise search, application management solutions, and on the emerging field of Agile Business Intelligence. RealDecoy enables clients to improve operational efficiency, drive revenue growth, build client loyalty and far more. The benefits clients receive from partnering with us go beyond the best-of-breed software we implement. We have an established record of delivering reliable, visually engaging, web site and web application solutions in a timely and cost-effective manner. The ongoing success of our clients is our success, we are invested, and we are not satisfied until their goals have been achieved. Achieving bottom-line results is not only about investing in the best technology—it’s also about joining the best services team, one with the right strategy. That is where we come in! For more information, visit www.realdecoy.com

About hybris

hybris (www.hybris.com) is a leading vendor of next generation agile multichannel commerce software. Its clear vision about the need for consistency, co-ordination and personalization of information across all channels and throughout all phases of the customer lifecycle has resulted in the development of an integrated, agile solution which supports the industrialization and automation of operational marketing and sales processes. It is spearheading innovation in this field, enabling businesses to communicate and sell across all channels in a consistent and effective way.

Established in 1997, hybris has a proven track record of profitability and growth. Headquartered in Munich, it has offices in the U.S., Canada, UK, Netherlands, Switzerland, Austria, Italy, France, Poland, Czech Republic and Sweden. Its international presence is extended via a dedicated network of business and technology partners across Europe, USA, Australia and Asia. It has over 300 customers worldwide running more than 2,500 websites "powered by hybris". Customers are global brands from retail and manufacturing industries, including: Toys 'R' Us, Adidas, V&D, Levi´s, Nespresso, Pirelli, Conrad, Ericsson, Lufthansa, Reebok, Grundfos, Demag, Bunzl UK & Ireland, Phonak, Waterstones and Rexel.

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hybris media contact:

Jessica Mularczyk
Ascendant Communications
Tel: 508-498-9300

Email: jmularczyk@ascendcomms.net

RealDecoy Inc media contact:

Steven Reid
Marketing-Communications Specialist, RealDecoy Inc.
T: 613-234-9330 ext 162
E: sreid@realdecoy.com

Ottawa Business Journal Ranks RealDecoy as the #1 Web Developer

Tue, 16 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT

RealDecoy Client, Home Hardware, is featured in Internet Retailer Article!

Thu, 4 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Home improvement retailer finds a home on mobile phones

Home Hardware builds a site to enter the mobile realm.

Kevin Woodward

Senior Editor, Internet Retailer

Home Hardware, a Canadian home improvement company, believes the relationship between consumers and their local stores is an important one. That relationship was a guiding factor in the design of the company’s mobile-optimized web site, says Kathy Philippe, Home Hardware consumer loyalty and web site manager.

Home Hardware is a network of more than 1,000 stores, each locally owned. That network is the reason why Home Hardware’s mobile site, like its desktop site, lacks a sales transactional component. “We are a cooperative of stores,” Philippe says. “The stores have the relationships with the customers.” Consumers can see product prices on the mobile site after they select their local store, she explains.

The mobile site, developed with help from Endeca Technologies Inc., enables users to create shopping lists, which they can also access on the company’s desktop site if they have created an account with Home Hardware.

The mobile site features a large search box at the top of the screen with a store locator button immediately below. Consumers enter a postal code or city and province to locate the nearest store. Product promotions highlight the lower section on the main page. Consumers also can access Home Hardware’s sales flyer on the mobile site.

Philippe says the rationale for choosing a mobile site over a mobile app is a simple one. “If you build an iPhone app it only works on the iPhone,” she says. “We want to be able to reach all smartphone and mobile device users.” Philippe does not rule out one day deploying a mobile app, but only if there is enough demand, she says.