Firstup San Francisco, California firstup.io Company blurb: “The Firstup platform empowers your workforce by orchestrating your communications channels, apps and systems into one seamless experience.” ECA solution: FirstUp Internal Communications Solution self-summarized: “Experience a unified workflow that lets you create content, publish once and get the message to all of your employees.” How it’s sold: Part of solution platform Big name customers: Amazon, Boeing, Ford, Pfizer, Hilton, Dow Corporate Implementation/Channel partner program: No Recent headlines: Announced that Nicole Alvino, co-founder and chief strategy officer, has been appointed CEO Igloo Kitchener, Ontario 877-664-4566 www.igloosoftware.com Company blurb: “For over 13 years Igloo Software has helped organizations collaborate, communicate and engage employees with robust digital experiences.” ECA solution: Igloo Solution self-summarized: “With all your communications in one place, you can create consistent messaging, improve productivity and cut out the confusion.” How it’s sold: Part of intranet solution platform Connecteam New York, New York www.connecteam.com Company blurb: “Communicate, manage and train your non-desk employees with Connecteam’s all-inone company app. Easy to use, easy to customize, and easy to scale.” ECA solution: Connecteam Communication and Engagement App Solution self-summarized: “Quick and direct communication app to reach your mobile workforce. Keep your employees up to date, connected and informed wherever they are through your own communication app.” How it’s sold: Standalone solution available Big name customers: Nike, Billabong, American Eagle, Mason Construction, Tampa Bay Buccaneers Implementation/Channel partner program: No Recent headlines: Raised $120M at an $800M+ valuation for its all-in-one communications app for deskless workers. Akumina Nashua, New Hampshire www.akumina.com Company blurb: “We saw a need for an employee experience overhaul: a new, integrated platform that connected employees to their tools, the business and each other. The result? We invented the total Employee Experience Platform (EXP) to provide our customers with the best digital workplace experience possible.” ECA solution: Akumina Employee Experience Platform (EXP) Solution self-summarized: “Enable communications to deliver targeted news, alerts and messages at any Big name customers: Caesars Entertainment, Keen Footwear, Enmax, University of Waterloo, Paycor Implementation/Channel partner program: No Recent headlines: Igloo Software was named a “Strong Performer” in “The Forrester Wave: Intranet Platforms, Q1 2022” report, which evaluated 12 vendors. AlertMedia Austin, Texas 800-826-0777 www.alertmedia.com Company blurb: “Protect your people. Protect your business. Identify threats and communicate faster during emergencies and other critical events.” ECA solution: AlertMedia Mass Notification Solution self-summarized: “Our robust solution integrates with internal systems and connects your entire organization allowing you to communicate with precision, interact with your audience and confirm a resolution. Improve employee safety, mitigate loss and ensure business continuity with an emergency communication solution designed for the modern workforce.” How it’s sold: Standalone available Big name customers: DHL, JetBlue, Greyhound, Walmart, 1-800 Flowers Implementation/Channel partner program: Yes Recent headlines: Fusion Risk Management adds AlertMedia integration to operational resilience platform. 40 REMOTE WORK SOLUTIONS rwsmagazine.com
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