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PixelMEDIA Selected as a 2004 MITX Awards Finalist as a Result of its Web Design and Development Work in the Apparel and Travel, Tourism and Hospitality Industries
ECCO USA and The One Hundred Club Recognized as Two of New England’s Best Websites
Portsmouth, NH - 10/19/2004 - PixelMEDIA, a full service company offering integrated strategy, design and implementation services for Web, multimedia and IT initiatives, today announced that, as a result of its Web design and development work with both ECCO USAs website and e-commerce application and The One Hundred Clubs website, it has been selected as a finalist for the 9th Annual MITX Awards, in the Apparel and Travel, Tourism, and Hospitality categories. Held annually by the Massachusetts Innovation & Technology Exchange, the MITX Awards recognize excellence in the creation of interactive technologies designed, produced or developed in New England.
Begun in 1996, the MITX Awards have grown to become the most prestigious awards competition for New Englands interactive professionals, as well as the largest technology awards showcase in the country. Once again, our submissions came from virtually every segment of the economy, said Kiki Mills, Interim Executive Director of MITX. Taken as a whole, our awards show how, in less than a decade, interactive technology has become a core technology for businesses, nonprofits, educational institutions, and many other industries.
Being the seventh largest shoe manufacturer in the world, ECCO USA wanted a website that reflected the strength of their brand. PixelMEDIA built an end-to-end e-commerce solution that includes an interactive Flash homepage. Users are able to visit multiple "lifestyles" sections within the home page and then navigate throughout the site. The comprehensive e-commerce storefront and content and asset management systems were designed, developed, and deployed on Microsoft's .NET platform. It features a customized online store and configurable shopping cart; offering multiple ship-to destinations, easy discount code management and European size conversions. Utilizing real-time SAP integration, ECCOs e-commerce site offers two-way inventory feeds, integration with its order management system for fulfillment, and automatically updates online order status.
The One Hundred Club, another PixelMEDIA client, is an exclusive, members-only club that provides a place for Seacoast citizens to enjoy the finest in cuisine and wines. As a result of PixelMEDIAs work, The One Hundred Club site now offers a secure online area that provides members with networking opportunities, a tour of the Club, special event and travel planning, and concierge services. In addition, a member can review the upcoming menus and make reservations for dinner. A publicly accessible area provides prospective members with up-to-date information on the Club and its membership privileges.
PixelMEDIA is committed to providing its clients with the right strategy, design and implementation expertise that enables them to generate additional revenue opportunities, said Thomas Obrey, chief operating officer at PixelMEDIA. The fact that we are named as a MITX finalist in two categories is a testament to this commitment and our ability to make a significant impact on a companys success.
PixelMEDIA will be recognized with the other finalists in the Apparel and the Travel, Tourism, and Hospitality categories at a gala awards ceremony traditionally attended by over 800 of the regions top technology and business professionals. Winners will be announced at the ceremony in the Boston Copley Place Marriott on Wednesday, November 10th. Tickets can be purchased at www.mitxawards.org.
The 2004 MITX Awards competition is sponsored by Goodwin Procter LLP, IBM, Mullen, Nixon Peabody LLP, PricewaterhouseCoopers LLC and RDW Group. Media partners are boston.com, Mass High Tech, and Technology Review.
About ECCO USA
Founded in 1963, Eccolet Sko is an international designer and manufacturer of men's, women's and children's shoes. Today, ECCO employs more than 9,000 people around the world producing more than 12 million pairs of shoes every year-making it the seventh largest shoe brand in the world.
About PixelMEDIA
PixelMEDIA is an award-winning provider of integrated Internet and IT services that help clients align initiatives with short and long-term business objectives. PixelMEDIA provides the strategic, creative and technical expertise needed to increase revenue opportunities and reduce costs. Founded in 1994, PixelMEDIAs services include custom Web and Application design and development, User Interface design, Flash and multimedia tools, Search Engine services, Content Management, hosting and site management. PixelMEDIA's customers include industry leaders such as Tyco International, ECCO Shoes, CVS/pharmacy, LogicaCMG, MatrixOne, Nokia, Harvey Industries, and Cbeyond Communications.
About MITX
The Massachusetts Innovation & Technology Exchange (MITX), formerly known as MIMC, accelerates business opportunities and professional development for those who seek to create business advantage through the innovative application of technology and services. Serving more than 2,500 members from multiple industries including Internet, nanotechnology, interactive marketing, healthcare, and financial services, MITX is the regions premier association for thought leadership, technology trends, building business relationships and professional training and development. MITX also offers its members the chance to promote their companies to targeted audiences through sponsorships, speaking opportunities and networking. MITX is headquartered in Boston. For more information please go to www.mitx.org.