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For the second year in a row, BlueSky is honored as a Best Place to Work in Indiana.
BlueSky's success can be directly attributed to the outstanding people we employ. Our guiding principles state that BlueSky is dedicated to providing an environment and culture to attract and retain like-minded individuals with a passion for eCommerce, and a yearning for success.
As a testament to this mission, BlueSky Technology Partners is proud to announce that for the 2nd year in a row, we've been ranked in the Indiana Chamber of Commerce's Best Places to Work in Indiana program of 2012! Once again, BlueSky participated in the small/medium-sized employer category (<250 employees). The program rankings were determined through an Employer Benefits & Policies questionnaire, as well as a comprehensive Employee Engagement & Satisfaction survey. The employee survey results were analyzed and categorized according to 8 Core Focus Areas: Leadership and Planning, Corporate Culture and Communications, Role Satisfaction, Work Environment, Relationship with Supervisor, Training and Development, Pay and Benefits and Overall Engagement. We're very proud to be an honoree in this year's Best Places to Work.
The actual rankings are announced on May 3rd, so stay tuned to see how we did!
BlueSky Technology Partners Receives IBM Smarter Commerce Authorization
(December 5, 2011) BlueSky Technology Partners (BlueSky) today announced it has been named an IBM Smarter Commerce Software Value Plus (SVP) Authorized Business Partner. With this authorization, BlueSky is now recognized as an expert in the set of IBM products companies use to transform their business processes to create dynamic solutions that address shifting customer demands.
IBM's Smarter Commerce initiative delivers software and services to help clients transform their business processes to more quickly respond to shifting customer demands in today's digitally transformed marketplace. IBM estimates the Smarter Commerce market opportunity for software at $20 billion, driven by the demands from organizations who are increasingly looking for ways to bring new levels of automation to its sourcing, marketing, sales and fulfillment processes to secure greater customer loyalty.
The Smarter Commerce SVP Authorization distinguishes BlueSky as an industry leader in Smarter Commerce solutions. To achieve authorization, BlueSky completed technical certifications in Commerce, business-to-business (B2B) Integration, and Marketing Management. This authorization validates that BlueSky has deep experience in IBM's Smarter Commerce product portfolio and verifies BlueSky's variety of successful implementations and completely satisfied clients.
"The Smarter Commerce Certification is particularly meaningful to BlueSky as the credential reaffirms our organization as experts in IBM's Smarter Commerce portfolio", states Todd Irwin, CEO of BlueSky. "BlueSky has exclusively invested our company's technical and business solution skill development on IBM's Commerce portfolio. Now we can leverage this new certification in our marketing and sales efforts to further establish our credibility in the market."
About BlueSky Technology Partners
BlueSky Technology Partners, headquartered in Noblesville, IN, is a highly skilled consulting services company that delivers e-commerce solutions to mid-market and enterprise organizations. BlueSky's leadership and personnel have numerous years of experience using IBM's Commerce products for client b2c and b2b solutions. BlueSky's consultancy focuses entirely on IBM Commerce solutions and the company has achieved Premier Business Partner status with IBM. BlueSky maintains 100% client satisfaction with our clientele and has recently been awarded Best Places to Work in Indiana by the Indiana Chamber of Commerce. For more information about BlueSky Technology Partners, visit http://www.blueskytp.com.
Gartner rates IBM WebSphere Commerce as the leading eCommerce Platform
On November 3rd, Gartner revealed their Magic Quadrant for E-Commerce research report, and this year, we see new trends that are especially noteworthy. The e-commerce industry is steadily increasing and one of the most important desires for organizations is for a single vendor to provide as many e-commerce and customer experience capabilities as possible. The complexities of this industry create challenges for many smaller platforms, but as seen in the magic quadrant matrix, the market leaders continue to invest in encompassing all e-commerce needs into one platform.
Gartner named IBM as the leader in the e-commerce industry based on two primary criteria: Ability to Execute and Completeness of Vision. Gartner's definition of the e-commerce market continues to expand beyond simply B2B and B2C commerce to include the entire customer experience throughout the entire sales process. IBM Smarter Commerce encompasses the entire value chain, and the processes that contribute to the overall customer experience which is why their "sell" side solutions, including WebSphere Commerce, lead the industry. To read the entire Gartner Magic Quadrant report, please visit http://www.gartner.com/technology/streamReprintPDF.do?id=1-17WU5ZL&ct=111104&st=sb
2011 Companies to Watch Celebration
On August 25th, BlueSky attended the 2011 Indiana Companies to Watch celebration held at the Indiana Roof Ballroom. The 'Companies to Watch' program focuses on small to medium sized companies 10-99 employees. BlueSky was honored as a company to watch in Indiana. Much of this wonderful recognition comes from the a multitude of criteria including BlueSky's involvement in our community, our employees, and culture. BlueSky is very proud to have such a great culture and team that really makes a difference. To see more on the Companies to Watch Celebration please visit http://link.backlight.tv/growindian/videos/companies-to-watch-1217.html
2011 Indiana Companies To Watch Honorees
DATE: July 11, 2011
BlueSky Technology Partners Honored as One of the 2011 Indiana Companies to Watch
(Noblesville, IN) – BlueSky Technology Partners, Inc. has been recognized as one of the 2011 Indiana Companies to Watch, an awards program presented by the Indiana Economic Development Corporation, its Small Business Development Center network, Purdue University and the Edward Lowe Foundation.
Forty-three companies from Indiana will be honored as outstanding second-stage companies during the fourth annual Indiana Companies to Watch awards program, held on Aug. 25 in Indianapolis.
Companies to Watch is an awards program that celebrates Indiana's privately held second-stage companies, typically those businesses that are past the startup phase, are considered to be established, and face issues of growth, not survival.
Companies honored range in industries and have headquarters based in 19 counties throughout the state. Among the 43 honored companies in 2011 is BlueSky Technology Partners.
About Indiana Companies to Watch
Companies to Watch firms must employ between six and 150 full-time equivalent employees, have between $750,000 and $100 million in annual revenue or working capital in place, and demonstrate the intent and capacity to grow based on employee or sales growth, exceptional entrepreneurial leadership, sustainable competitive advantage or other notable strengths.
This year more than 300 Indiana companies were nominated and 213 companies submitted applications for the Companies to Watch program. From that pool, 111 finalists were selected, and 43 companies emerged to become the 2011 class of Indiana Companies to Watch.
This awards program is unique because of its focus on second-stage companies. The impact of these companies on Indiana's economy is immense. During 2006-2008 Indiana's resident companies averaged more than 33,000 second-stage establishments according to YourEconomy.org, an online resource of the Edward Lowe Foundation. Those second-stage companies employed more than 784,000 workers.
Looking at the contributions of these companies from a different perspective, from 2006-2008 only 9.5 percent of Indiana's resident establishments were in the second-stage category, however, they generated 37 percent of net new jobs.
Indiana Companies to Watch is a collaboration among the Indiana Economic Development Corp., through its Small Business Development Center Network, Purdue University and the Edward Lowe Foundation.
This program would not be possible without the generous support of Barnes & Thornburg LLP as well as Premier Capital Corporation, Katz, Sapper & Miller, KeyBank and Ivy Tech Community College. The program is also supported by media sponsors BizVoice magazine, Inside Indiana Business and Northwest Indiana Business Quarterly.
About the program presenters:
The state of Indiana's lead economic development agency, the Indiana Economic Development Corporation oversees Indiana's statewide business attraction and development efforts, coordinates state programs and incentives for companies looking to grow in Indiana, and provides assistance and funding to Indiana entrepreneurs and high-tech start-ups.
The Indiana Small Business Development Center Network offers free and low-cost strategic assistance for growth oriented entrepreneurs and businesses with less than 500 employees. Funded in part by the federal and state government, the ISBDC is focused on growing the economy through small businesses.
As Indiana's land-grant university, Purdue University has a long history and commitment to Indiana's economic development. In today's knowledge based economy, this commitment is more important than ever. Purdue supports the Companies to Watch program through its Office of Engagement, Center for Regional Development, Burton Morgan Center for Entrepreneurship, College of Agriculture, Purdue Extension, Technical Assistance Program, and the Purdue Research Foundation.
The Edward Lowe Foundation inspired the creation of the Companies to Watch program to celebrate second-stage entrepreneurs and their companies. Established in 1985, the Edward Lowe Foundation is a Michigan-based nonprofit organization that supports entrepreneurship through recognition, education and research with a focus on second-stage companies—those that have moved beyond the startup phase and seek significant, steady growth. The foundation also encourages economic gardening, an entrepreneur-centered strategy providing balance to the traditional approach of business recruitment.
BlueSky is Declared a Top Place to Work in Indiana
BlueSky's success can be directly attributed to the people we employ. As a result, we strive to provide an environment and culture conducive to attracting and retaining like-minded individuals with a passion for e-commerce and software development, as well as a yearning for winning and success.
As a testament to this mission, BlueSky Technology Partners is proud to announce a TOP 10 ranking in the 2011 edition of the Indiana Chamber of Commerce's Best Places to Work in Indiana program! BlueSky participated in the small/medium-sized employer category (<250 people). Program rankings were determined through an Employer Benefits & Policies questionnaire, as well as a comprehensive Employee Engagement & Satisfaction survey. The employee survey results were analyzed and categorized according to 8 Core Focus Areas: Leadership and Planning, Corporate Culture and Communications, Role Satisfaction, Work Environment, Relationship with Supervisor, Training and Development, Pay and Benefits and Overall Engagement.
Earlier this year, we learned that BlueSky made the list, however, final rankings would not be disclosed until the May 5th awards ceremony where the announcement was made BlueSky ranked 6th overall! BlueSky is very proud to have received such a meaningful award. While it was an honor to simply be associated with the 34 other small and medium sized businesses from around Indiana, the outcome as 6th best place to work was very exciting and rewarding. This award is a special moment for BlueSky since our placement depended directly upon the employees that make up our organization. We always strive to make all of our employees excited to work for BlueSky, and we are very thankful to have such a great team of hard workers.
Click here to see all of the rankings in the final press release from the Chamber of Commerce. Best Places to Work in Indiana - Final Rankings!
BlueSky is Awarded Professional Retail Business Credential
The National Retail Federation (NRF) Foundation offers a number of professional certifications and credentials for business partners and consulting firms that service the retail industry and promote standards of excellence in this industry. The NRF Foundation's professional certifications confirm a company's exemplary industry knowledge of critical skills identified by the industry. BlueSky Technology Partners (BlueSky) is proud to announce they recently obtained the Professional Retail Business Credential.
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