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Adobe Connect is going "MOBILE"

Administrator Account — Fri, 12 Feb 2010 18:59:00 GMT

I don’t know about you but at Azavar we are quite exited about the progress Adobe is making with Mobile technology. Although their efforts are not perfect, the popularity of new gadgets like the iPhone pushes Adobe to move faster in adjusting existing technology.

Azavar has been an Adobe Connect Partner for a long time. We love and use all the Adobe products, but while Connect is a great product, it is no longer new. Their latest advancement, Connect Pro Mobile, will definitely bring Adobe back to the top of the innovative software list. Acrobat Connect Pro Mobile is a flash-based application that enables webinarists to participate to a web meeting from a mobile device, iPhone in particular.

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February 2010 Adobe Connect Webinar

Administrator Account — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 18:08:00 GMT

...Without compromising quality and results!

Learn how real-world organizations capitalize on Adobe Connect Pro's rich meeting, collaboration, and presentation tools to cut costs while providing more effective training and communication.

A large medical board uses Connect to deliver paid Continuing Education.

A top 10 university uses Connect to hold live interactive meetings with students and faculty anywhere across the globe.

A premier Futures Broker uses Connect to educate customers on new and existing products

Register Now for Our Webinar

Wednesday, February 7, 2010 at 10 a.m. Central

Adobe Connect Pro — Achieve High-Impact Web Conferencing and Training

It's dynamic and engaging, easy-to-use, and always available — that's why Adobe® Acrobat® Connect™ Pro software is a leading solution for web conferencing and online training.

Enesco, LLC Interactive Marketing

Thu, 14 Jan 2010 14:21:00 GMT

Enesco, LLC is a global leader in the giftware, and home and garden décor industries. Serving more than 44,000 customers worldwide, Enesco distributes products to a wide variety of specialty card and gift retailers, home décor boutiques, as well as mass-market chains and direct mail retailers. Enesco’s International Headquarters is located in Itasca, Illinois. With subsidiaries in the United Kingdom, France, Canada and Hong Kong, Enesco serves markets operating in Europe, the Americas, Canada, Australia and Asia.

Azavar Webability Services:

Interactive Marketing including Branding, Website Design & Development, Online Business Strategy

Challenge:

Enesco International faces a challenge that all international mogul welcome: Success.

Enesco invited Azavar Technologies to use its Interactive Marketing Expertise to help the corporation to present a cohesive image online, boost its international online credibility, showcase its rich history and encourage new creative talents to partner with Enesco.

Solution:

Azavar conceptualized, design, and build the global Enesco corporate website that serves as the umbrella for all Enesco related sites and unify branding throughout the Enesco family of web properties.
The entry page includes links through for each region and search engine optimized text.
The corporate site displays all acquired brands unified under the Enesco brand, and provides the user the ability to filter the list by occasion or type. Each brand has a landing page with related links and items that will be customized to the selected region.

Adobe® Acrobat® Connect™ software & support to customers throughout Canada

Administrator Account — Mon, 04 Jan 2010 23:26:00 GMT

Azavar Technologies Corp. proudly announces that they can now offer Adobe® Acrobat® Connect™ Pro web conferencing software and support to customers throughout Canada.

Already licensed to sell Adobe Connect products in the US, Azavar now connects Canadian businesses with the tools to securely share presentations and multimedia right from their desktops using a web browser and the Adobe Flash® Player runtime™ which is already installed on over 98% of Internet-connected personal computers.

For more information about Azavar or Adobe® Acrobat® Connect™ Pro, please call 800-683-0800.

Sam’s Wines & Spirits and Binny’s Beverage Depot Consolidation….

Administrator Account — Fri, 01 Jan 2010 17:30:00 GMT

In a very quiet move, Binny’s a Chicago family-owned liquor retail purchased Sam’s Wine, its longtime rival.

http://www.whatdoesjohnknow.com/tag/sams/

http://www.chicagobusiness.com/cgi-bin/news.pl?id=35757

http://www.yelp.com/topic/chicago-wow-binnys-is-buying-sams-wine

Selerity.com: Another Award Winning Website?

Administrator Account — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 17:36:00 GMT

Azavar Designs & Develops for Selerity a website that has all the distinctiveness of an award winning website.
Selerity is a real-time decision acceleration platform that allows businesses to act with confidence. Selerity provides information and data solutions that connect businesses with breaking events.

Challenge: As a new entity, Selerity faced a multitude of challenges including brand recognition, online credibility and relevant information.

Solution: Azavar conceptualized the new Selerity website, integrated a state of the art technologies including a content management system that will respond to all their needs.
In addition to user-friendly website design and intuitive information architecture, Azavar was able to establish Selerity online credibility.

Northside Catholic Academy Has A New Website

Administrator Account — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 03:44:00 GMT

Azavar Website Development Team designs the "Right Fit" website for the Northside Catholic Academy.

After a period of discovery, during which our specialist clearly defined the targeted market and audience, the current users and the Academy's goals, Azavar develop a full Webability project plan to maximize the success of the end product.

Northside Catholic Academy is the parish school of six Catholic parishes in three Chicago neighborhoods.

Northside Catholic Academy is dedicated to educating the whole child -- intellectually, spiritually, socially and physically.

In a recent survey, 97% of parents Highly Recommend Northside Catholic Academy.

Watch the Academy Video

Columbia Pipe Website WebAward Winner

Administrator Account — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 16:35:00 GMT

http://www.webaward.org/winner.asp?eid=14142

Since 1935, Columbia Pipe & Supply Co. has consistently delivered a wide range of high quality construction products from the most reputable manufacturers in the industry.

Columbia Pipe is an independent company, and the sales team has the flexibility to focus Columbia's customers’ unique needs without the bureaucratic limitations of a large corporation.

Columbia Pipe first partnered with Azavar for a full evaluation of its current online business. After extensive research, including Columbia Pipe employees and customers, Azavar was able to develop a complete program that includes Website Development, and Online Marketing.

Challenges of the Project:

Redesign their website to accurately portray their industry prowess
Accurately and efficiently display their full range of top-tier products and services.

Solution:

Azavar designed and developed a bold, professional website for Columbia that demonstrates their edge in the industry. We intuitively organized their online products and services so visitors can easily see what they have to offer. At the same time, we created a new customer extranet streamlines the online ordering process – from checking product availability to reviewing order history.

Related Links:

* http://www.columbiapipe.com

* http://www.webaward.org/winner.asp?eid=14142

October Adobe Connect Webinar

Administrator Account — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 15:34:00 GMT

The monthly Adobe Connect webinar is scheduled Wednesday, October 14h, 2009

September 24, 2009 - Illinois Municipal League 96th Annual Conference

Administrator Account — Fri, 25 Sep 2009 08:15:00 GMT

Join Us Booth #424

The League of California Cities Annual Conference

Administrator Account — Fri, 14 Aug 2009 19:23:00 GMT

Azavar Audit Solutions, Inc. will be attending the League of California Cities Annual Conference in San Jose.

September 16 to September 18, 2009

Please stop by our booth (# 941) and have a chat with us on how we may be able to find your City lost revenue or monthly cost savings!

The League of California Cities is an association of California city officials who work together to enhance their knowledge and skills, exchange information, and combine resources so that they may influence policy decisions that affect cities.

Illinois Technology Association Finds Out What Makes Azavar So Special

Administrator Account — Thu, 28 May 2009 14:35:00 GMT

Chicago, IL – May 28, 2009 – In their weekly industry publication, the Illinois Technology Association (ITA) featured Azavar Technologies Corporation in a special Q&A interview with Madhu Thota, Azavar’s Technical Director.

Headquartered in Chicago, the ITA is a regional industry trade association that connects technology companies – giving them the chance to access vital industry information and promotional opportunities. Their weekly publication, ITA Industry Weekly, focuses on technology news and trends.

Thota’s interview in ITA Industry Weekly presented an excellent opportunity to describe Azavar’s unique services as a project-based technology consulting firm. Thota outlined the virtualized platform that Azavar just rolled out to enhance their development and maintenance capabilities, and he also described the latest technology and business trends Azavar recommends to keep clients on the cutting edge of their fields.

“First, your site is your key marketing tool.” Thota told ITA. “Invest in it. Second, it has lifespan of a couple years. Keep it fresh. Third, take charge with a content management system included in every site. We train our clients to maintain the site content and avoid needless maintenance contracts with vendors.”

ITA Industry Weekly also questioned Azavar about the challenges facing the IT industry in general and the future of Azavar specifically. The answers and the rest of the interview are on ITA’s website: http://www.illinoistech.org/technologynews.aspx/1963

Trim Budgets for Staff Training and Certifications…

Administrator Account — Thu, 30 Apr 2009 19:36:00 GMT

Trim Budgets for Staff Training and Certifications… …without compromising quality and results!

Adobe Connect Pro Webinar, April 15 2009 at 10 a.m. Central

Administrator Account — Wed, 01 Apr 2009 22:52:00 GMT

Azavar Technologies E-learning introduces
Adobe Connect Pro.

Adobe Connect Pro Webinar

March, 25 2009 at 10 a.m. Central

Adobe Connect Pro — Achieve High-Impact Web Conferencing and eLearning It's dynamic and engaging, easy to use, and always available — that's why Adobe® Acrobat® Connect™ Pro software is a leading solution for web conferencing and eLearning.

Deployed using Adobe Flash® Player, which is already installed on 98% of Internet-connected computers, Acrobat Connect Pro lets everyone connect instantly — without downloading software. Deliver sophisticated eLearning sessions or conduct interactive web conferences with virtually anyone, anywhere, on almost any device.

Top New & Enhanced Features of Acrobat Connect Pro 7

The latest version of Adobe Connect Pro has even more ways to streamline your online presentations:

Breakout rooms
Recordings that can be edited and downloaded
Easy video capture, editing, and output
Randomized and pooled question assessments
Compliance and control settings
Publish self-running presentations to Adobe PDF
Presence integration with Microsoft Office Communications
Server and Microsoft Live Communications Server
Departmental chargeback tagging and reporting
Online catalog with learner self-enrollment
Virtual classroom training course delivery and tracking
Extended telephony options
Independent VoIP controls
Delegated administration for IT management
Native LDAP authentication
Enhanced training reporting
License and system capacity planning tools
One-click participant management and interaction

Register today and learn what benefits Adobe Acrobat Connect Pro will bring to your business.

Azavar Completes Flinn Scientific Online Training Website

Administrator Account — Wed, 01 Apr 2009 18:24:00 GMT

Azavar builds Flinn Scientific, inc. state-of-the-art Flash e-Learning platform.

YouTube Provides the Perfect Social Media Platform for Azavar

Administrator Account — Mon, 30 Mar 2009 17:25:00 GMT

Chicago, IL—March 31, 2009 – Azavar Technologies has taken advantage of one of the most popular video sharing websites in existence: www.YouTube.com. By creating a customized “channel” or profile on YouTube, Azavar can now upload and share videos, network with potential clients, and display their innovation and success with millions of the site’s daily visitors.

The first two videos Azavar launched on their YouTube channel document a recent major website redesign for Lind-Waldock, a Chicago-based futures brokerage firm. As part of the redesign, Azavar developed an award-winning, Adobe Flex-based Rich Internet Application that is explained in detail in one of the videos.

Azavar encourages clients and potential clients to check in their channel regularly to see the latest Azavar videos: http://www.youtube.com/user/azavartech.

Adobe Acrobat Pro Webinar Presented By Azavar E-Learning Solutions.

Administrator Account — Sun, 15 Mar 2009 17:57:00 GMT

CHICAGO, IL - March, 2009 - Azavar™ Technologies Corporation, a Chicago website design consulting firm, is pleased to announce its March 2009 Adobe® Acrobat® Connect Pro™ online seminar, or webinar. This free webinar on Wednesday, March 25, 2009, will expose attendees to all the cutting-edge new e-Learning features Adobe Connect Pro can provide.

During this one hour interactive webinar, attendees experience the web conferencing opportunities and solutions Adobe® Acrobat® Connect™ Professional (formerly known as Adobe/Macromedia Breeze Meeting) has to offer, as well as its uses for online training and collaborating within your professional environment. As an Adobe Solutions Provider and an Authorized Adobe Connect Channel Partner, Azavar is in a unique position to offer these monthly webinars that introduce and demonstrate the benefits of the cutting-edge collaboration software that lets users meet, present and train online, live and on-demand. And as an Adobe Education Reseller, educational institutions get the added benefit of being able to purchase Acrobat Connect Professional from Azavar at educational prices. Acrobat Connect Professional is just one option offered by Azavar. Azavar also offers Adobe Connect Professional Training (formerly Breeze Training), Adobe Connect Professional Events (formerly Breeze Events) and Adobe Presenter (formerly Breeze Presenter).

Find out more about Azavar e-Learning solutions.

Azavar's Expertise Recognized at the Web Design ’09 Conference

Administrator Account — Fri, 06 Feb 2009 20:47:00 GMT

...Azavar Technologies ....confirm our expertise as website design professionals....at the Web Design ’09 Conference ....

Azavar Selected to Participate in Internet Retailer's Web Design '09 Conference

Administrator Account — Thu, 15 Jan 2009 16:19:00 GMT

CHICAGO, IL – January 15, 2009 – Azavar Technologies Corporation, a premier e-Commerce website design consulting firm, announces their upcoming exhibition at Internet Retailer's second annual Web Design '09 Conference in Miami Beach, Florida. The hard-hitting event, which focuses on retail website design, takes place in the newly rebuilt Fontainebleau Miami Beach Hotel January 19-22, 2009.

Internet Retailer is the first magazine devoted to reporting on the Internet revolution in retailing. Their Web Design '09 conference will feature expert speakers, retail website redesign workshops, one-on-one website design consultations, and exhibitions by over 40 industry leading companies – including Azavar.

Azavar was also selected by Internet Retailer's editors to be one of the esteemed companies giving complimentary website design consultations to conference attendees. During private, 30-minute sessions, Azavar experts will deliver objective recommendations for specific website design improvements retailers can make to their websites.

"Internet retailers at the conference will really benefit from Azavar Webability™," says Sherrie Hablitzel, Creative Director for Azavar. "Our approach to e-Commerce and e-Retail website design is about combining award-winning creative, user-experience design, and information architecture to create a distinctive online merchandising environment that produces better sales."

Azavar's Hablitzel will also be one of three panelists conducting a lively and engaging session at the close of the Conference. The session will center on prevalent themes the panelists found as they analyzed attendees' websites. In particular, Hablitzel and the other experts will discuss how e-Retailers can avoid common website design mistakes and how to imitate the very best e-Commerce websites reviewed at the Conference.

About Azavar

Azavar is an award-winning e-Retail website design and development consulting firm that delivers Webability™ to our clients. By bringing together the right mix of talent to harness the power of the web, Azavar Webability means our e-Commerce clients achieve real, measureable results. Founded in 1996, Azavar Technologies Corporation is based in Chicago with offices in Los Angeles, Detroit, and Toledo. A diverse range of businesses turn to Azavar for custom web technology solutions including The Wm. Wrigley Jr. Company, Intel Corporation, Viacom / MTV Networks, Sam’s Wines & Spirits, Lind-Waldock, Dean Foods, Masco Corporation, and Bisco Incorporated.

Azavar Earns Multiple Awards for Website Design Expertise

Administrator Account — Thu, 04 Dec 2008 23:10:00 GMT

CHICAGO, IL, October 2008 – Azavar Technologies Corporation, a premier website design and development firm, secured several awards from Web Marketing Association’s (WMA) annual WebAward Competition. Most notably, Azavar earned Best Design Website for their work on Justyna Collections Catalog, a high-end faucet designer site.

The WMA WebAward Competition is the premier showcase for website development. This month, the 2008 WebAwards declared the best website in each of its 96 industry categories. For the design industry category, Azavar’s Justyna Collections Catalog had near perfect scores in all seven judging criteria including design, innovation, and technology.

Azavar’s team of designers utilized the latest Adobe Flash technologies to create an elegant, engaging product display for the Justyna Collections Catalog website.

“This is a nice use of Flash: quick image downloads and access to additional information,” said one anonymous judge of the Justyna site. “This site is a lesson in ‘less is more’ and does its job of showcasing its wares.”

In addition to winning Best Design Website for Justyna Collections Catalog, Azavar also won five Standard of Excellence Awards for Universal Building Products, MacNeal Physicians Group, Lind-Waldock Financial Futures Brokers, 1-800-Translate, and Mico Designs Corporate website.

"I like the framework of the site,” another judge said about Mico Designs’ website. “It's self contained and has a smart use of color.”

To secure these awards, Azavar’s sites had to impress an independent team of judges representing a variety of relevant disciplines of website development. Judges included members of the media, advertising executives, site designers, creative directors, corporate marketing executives, content providers, and webmasters. Azavar beat out nominations from interactive agencies and website marketing departments in more than 45 countries from around the world.

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Azavar is an award-winning integrated Web solutions provider that delivers Webability™ to its clients. Azavar Webability brings together the right mix of talent to achieve great results using the power of the Web. Founded in 1996, Azavar Technologies Corporation is based in Chicago with offices in Los Angeles and Toledo. Azavar provides Web solutions for a diverse range of businesses including The Wm. Wrigley Jr. Company, Intel Corporation, Viacom / MTV Networks, Dean Foods, Masco Corporation, and Bisco Incorporated. To learn more about Azavar, visit the company’s website at www.azavar.com.

Azavar Teaches Businesses How to Stay Ahead of the Technology Curve

SuperUser Account — Tue, 29 Jul 2008 22:24:00 GMT

Azavar’s certified team of Adobe trainers host a webinar to teach people how to get the most out of Adobe Acrobat Connect Pro 7.

Azavar and Nutshell Partner to Give Clients Vital Information

SuperUser Account — Tue, 29 Jul 2008 22:17:00 GMT

Through this strategic partnership, Azavar Technologies Corporation can round out its Adobe Connect solutions with advanced reporting.