Recently, Nimbo was featured in a case study entitled “Can Cloud Computing Really Simplify and Secure Healthcare Administration?” on the International Healthcare Technology (IHT) publication.
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- Kristine Drier
We thought we’d introduce you to some of the wonderful team members in our India office.
From left to right: Ratikant Pawar, Amol Kudke, Soujanya Vangapelli, Ganesh Kashid, & Pravin Jape.
- Kristine Drier
As a first year exhibitor at the National Retail Federation (NRF) Expo in New York City earlier this month we were unsure of what to expect. This year was NRF’s 100th anniversary Big Show and it certainly lived up to its name. Hundreds of vendors gathered to showcase the latest in retail trends and technologies.
Nimbo was fortunate to have Microsoft Azure experts working with us in our booth to demonstrate our Cloud Computing solutions for retail. We focused on Point-of-Sale (POS) in the cloud, Business Intelligence 2.0 and Supply Chain Management in the cloud.
As expected a major trend at the show was mobility. We saw mobile POS systems, mobile marketing solutions, mobile payment systems, mobile shopping apps…. you name it. This trend proves that the consumer drives the market and retailers are racing to keep up. It is becoming more apparent than ever that the cloud is a logical tool for adapting to this new retail environment.
We spoke with several CIOs from well-known retailers who were interested in POS in the cloud. A major challenge for them is developing a seamless inventory management process. Using POS in the cloud retailers have access to real-time inventory information which facilitates better decision making. Over 50,000 retailers in Europe are currently running their POS systems in the cloud on the Windows Azure Platform. Read the Case Study.
For the show we developed an interactive shopping game called “Beat the Cloud” using Microsoft Pivot. Beat the Cloud gave NRF attendees a chance to interact with Pivot in a fun environment. Most players were surprised that even they could use the Business Intelligence tool without becoming overwhelmed.
The show gave Nimbo an opportunity to come face to face with some of retail’s major players and better understand where retail is headed in 2011. We were also able to hear what types of cloud solutions will prove most valuable in a rapidly changing climate.
- Kristine Drier
National Retail Federation 2011
Nimbo will be exhibiting on January 10th and 11th at the National Retail Federation 2011 show. The show is held in New York City at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center. Please stop by our booth and say hi! The official booth number is #3311.
Free Cloud Assessment
Nimbo is offering a free cloud assessment to qualified retailers at the show.
This year at NRF Nimbo is demonstrating a Business Intelligence solution for interacting with large amounts of data using Microsoft Silverlight. This tool allows retailers to easily identify trends and patterns without tediously sifting through numerous documents, lengthy spreadsheets, and mind-numbing tabular reports.
To encourage trial of this dynamic tool we have created an interactive virtual shopping game. Players use Pivot to find and place designated products in their shopping cart. The player with the fastest time at the conclusion of the show wins a Dell Mini Laptop! Game play is limited to one play per person.
As part of our mission to lead the discussion about the value of cloud computing, Nimbo is offering free cloud assessments to qualified organizations. A typical assessment consists of a two day, on-site evaluation of the retailer’s existing environment, applications, and infrastructure.
The retailer gains a roadmap for migrating to the cloud including a list of suitable applications, costs, challenges and potential benefits. We also work with the retailer to develop a strategy for managing capital and operational expenses over time.
There are many approaches to entering the cloud based on an organization’s current applications, initiatives and future goals. Nimbo performs thorough assessments to find the best approach and long-term strategy for the needs of individual retailers.
Stop by Nimbo’s Booth for a free, interactive demonstration and chance to win a Dell Mini Laptop :Laptop: #3311. Email us at info@nimbo.com for more details.
- Kristine Drier
John Shaw, CEO, Nimbo, was referenced as the Cloud Computing expert in a blog article written on ITKnowledgeExchange.com. The blog is on the disillusionment theory of Cloud Computing.
John’s expertise in the article, is shown below:
John Shaw of Nimbo predicted we’re in the first wave of cloud adoption, where the majority of people trust their data to email and document cloud options. The second and third phases will include SaaS apps, SAP, BI and data that enterprises want to store outside of the firewall to share with partners. Now that cloud computing is descending the path away from its puffed-up and misunderstood image, perhaps we can move on to the second and third waves.
The article can be found here: http://itknowledgeexchange.techtarget.com/IT-watch-blog/despite-interop-hype-cloud-heads-to-trough-of-disillusionment/
John Shaw, President and CEO, Nimbo, spoke at Interop on the topic of Private and Public Clouds. John was joined by Sean Lynch (Product Manager for Google’s App-Engine Service), Marc-Thomas Schmidt (Chief Architect for SOA Connectivity at IBM), and Frank Greco (Director of Technology, Americas, for Kaazing Corp).
The conclusion from the panel was that “Hybrid Clouds will Rule,” at least for the time being. You can read Information Week’s full article here: Information Week Article
Here’s a picture from the event:
John Shaw, CEO of Nimbo, will speak at Interop New York 2010 as an expert on cloud computing. Interop is an international business technology event for IT and business professionals to discuss, discover and evaluate the latest trends in information technology.
A main focus of this year’s event is cloud computing and its poignant implications in an evolving enterprise IT environment. Shaw will participate in a discussion surrounding how to connect public and private clouds. This hybrid approach to a scalable environment is emerging as a leading option for many enterprises.
With over 15 years of experience Shaw provides insight into how the public and private cloud can work together to create intelligent solutions for companies in all industries. The discussion will take place on Thursday, October 21st at Jacob Javits Center.
For a full list of speakers and to register for Interop: http://www.interop.com/newyork/2010/speaker-list/
- Kristine Drier
Nimbo Tech traveled across coasts this past week to participate in the Microsoft Health Users Group (HUG) Exchange held at Microsoft corporate in Redmond, WA. The conference is a forum for leaders in healthcare IT to exchange ideas, discover new innovations and celebrate achievements in the industry.
As a HUG corporate sponsor our goal is to have a positive impact on the healthcare industry by creating solutions which simplify processes and add value to both provider and patient. We look forward to leading the conversation and returning next year!
-Kristine Drier
Nimbo is pleased to be a corporate supporter of the Microsoft Health Users Group (HUG). HUG connects leading IT professionals and thought leaders by providing a forum for productive conversation and innovative ideas.
As a Microsoft Gold Partner and leader in healthcare channel modernization Nimbo plays an influential role in the discussion of healthcare technology. As a corporate supporter of HUG Nimbo is at the forefront of this discussion offering insight into creating valuable solutions for healthcare professionals.
Nimbo will be attending the upcoming HUG Exchange in Redmond, WA to showcase a recent achievement of becoming the first company to migrate an organization to HIPAA 5010 on a Microsoft Framework. “This was a landmark account and we are proud to have worked alongside Connecticare in the delivery of ICD-9 to ICD-10 services” said John Shaw, CEO.
It is an exciting and challenging time in healthcare technology. Effective January 1, 2010 healthcare providers must be ready to submit claims electronically using the X12 Version 5010 standards. Nimbo has developed a solution which facilitates a smooth and successful transition creating efficiencies for both providers and patients.
The Microsoft Health Users Group’s mission aligns with Nimbo’s core ideologies of finding innovative solutions though collaboration and open discussion. “We are excited to be active participants in solving pressing issues in healthcare technology”, Ira Bell, CIO.
Come see us at the HUG exchange in Redmond on September 22nd and 23rd!
- Kristine Drier
