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EDGE Technology Services Publishes Best-of-Breed Software Solutions: The Hidden Gotchas

Middletown, CT, June 13, 2011 – EDGE Technology Services, a leader in corporate technology consulting services, has published a white paper, entitled ‘Best-of-Breed Software Solutions: The Hidden Gotchas’. The paper identifies the ‘Best-of-Breed’ (BoB) approach as a popular philosophy for choosing media enterprise software systems today. It highlights where the “the hidden gotchas” are in doing so, while simultaneously providing the questions that must be answered when implementing such an approach.

‘Best-of-Breed Software Solutions: The Hidden Gotchas’ articulates the benefits of choosing single software systems that best match the needs of individual applications/departments from multiple vendors. It also provides thoughtful insights to the challenges of “cobbling” them to work together for the business holistically. As noted in the paper “Without fully understanding the ‘gotchas’ of BoB solutions, many media enterprises could end up spending more than necessary to build, manage, maintain and staff such solutions.”

The paper serves as critical tool and reference for executives who are considering and/or implementing the BoB approach for their enterprise software system. It also talks at length about ways to minimize risk and additional cost in doing so. To download a copy of the white paper visit http://edgets.com/BoBSoftwareSolutions.pdf

The author, Alec Pettersen is the SVP, of Edge Technology Service’s Media Practice. At EDGE, he helps media executives develop sustainable IT strategies. As a former CIO of a large broadcast group, he has not only created digital transformative programs for media enterprises, but also participated—first hand—in the benefits of aligning IT to company business strategy.

For more information on EDGE Technology Services visit www.edgets.com.

About EDGE Technology Services

EDGE Technology Services is a privately held company with deep domain expertise and a credible reputation for securing high-quality industry experts for business, software, and IT projects in an expedient, efficient, and professional manner. They partner with their clients, both nationally and internationally, to provide resources in the form of consulting, project management, or via staff augmentation - temporary or permanent. Given their diverse client base, EDGE’s domain expertise serves a wide spectrum of industry groups, including but not limited to media & advertising, insurance, healthcare, pharmaceutical, manufacturing, banking & finance, utilities and telecommunications. For more information visit www.edgets.com.

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EDGE Technology Services’ Alec Pettersen Set to Speak at the Cable Show’s CIO.IT Track

Middletown, CT, June 6, 2011 – EDGE Technology Services, a leader in corporate technology consulting services, has announced that Alec Pettersen, senior vice president of the EDGE media practice, is set to speak during one of the CIO.IT sessions happening at this year’s Cable Show. The session entitled “Innovate IT Session 1: Best Ideas in Cable IT Architecture and Strategy” will afford information technology providers the opportunity to present forward-thinking—and potentially controversial--ideas for better utilizing IT for operations and the future.

“The Cable Show has a reputation for continually providing attendees with thought-provoking information surrounding new technologies and efficiencies,” said Pettersen. “This is an area, where EDGE Technology Services has extensive expertise, as we are often working with our clients to find better and more efficient ways for them to maximize their technology investment for the future.”

At EDGE, Alec helps media executives develop sustainable IT strategies. As a former CIO of a large broadcast group, he has not only created digital transformative programs for media enterprises, but also participated—first hand—in the benefits of aligning IT to company business strategy.

The Cable Show is June 14-16, 2011 in Chicago and the ‘Innovate IT Session’ aforementioned will be June 15, 2011 at 11AM in room S403A. For more information on this session visit: http://2011.thecableshow.com/schedule/Session/1014

For more information on EDGE Technology Services visit www.edgets.com.

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EDGE Technology Services Publishes ‘IT-ization of Broadcasting: The Digital Conundrum’

Middletown, CT, April 11, 2011 – EDGE Technology Services, a leader in corporate technology consulting services, has published a white paper, entitled ‘IT-ization of Broadcasting: The Digital Conundrum’. The paper identifies key trends and insight in how IT has become the driving factor in doing business in a digital world; shifting from what once was a reactive role to proactive. In addition to highlighting the trends, the paper acknowledges best practices on how to better align IT strategies to the business as a whole.

‘IT-ization of Broadcasting: The Digital Conundrum’ emphasizes how many industries have seen numerous technology changes throughout its history, but perhaps none of them compares to the profound impact and speed of the transition to “digital.” In an effort to capitalize on digital technology in industries like media, where content needed to be created and delivered digitally, some companies duplicated all processes and practices; which naturally led to increased cost. This approach put executives in a digital conundrum of ‘how do I leverage the power of digital without sacrificing margins or competitive advantages?’

The paper denotes key questions for executives who are in the digital conundrum to address and talks at length about how to utilize IT strategically to move business operations forward. To download the paper visit www.edgets.com/ITizationofBroadcasting.pdf.

The author, Alec Pettersen is the SVP, of Edge Technology Service’s Media Practice. At Edge, he helps media executives develop sustainable IT strategies. As a former CIO of a large broadcast group, he has not only created digital transformative programs for media enterprises, but also participated—first hand—in the benefits of aligning IT to company business strategy.

For more information on EDGE Technology Services visit www.edgets.com, or visit them at the NAB Show in the North Hall N6909MR.

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EDGE Technology Services Expands Service Offering to Address the Changing Role of Information Technology (IT)

Middletown, CT, April 7, 2011 – EDGE Technology Services, a leader in corporate technology consulting services, has expanded their service offering portfolio to address the changing role of Information Technology (IT) in the markets they serve. EDGE Technology Services now provides four distinct service solutions designed to maximize current and future technology investments. The new service portfolio includes IT Optimization, Workflow Analysis & Integration, Project Analysis & Project Management, and Staffing Solutions.

EDGE, founded in 2000, is known for its ability to deliver consulting, project management, and staff augmentation within its key market verticals—media, finance, and healthcare. Given the magnitude of technology advancements over the last few years alone EDGE has seen a dramatic shift in IT service demands, clients’ needs have radically changed, including transitioning to multiple platforms for content delivery, optimizing file-based workflows, and managing the transition of outsourced IT environments.

EDGE’s IT, broadcast, and domain expertise also spans a broad range of systems within a media enterprise including the following - digital media strategies, content rights management, content asset management, and corporate IT systems (CRM, ERP, HR. etc…).

“Our organization has always possessed a profound sense of agility,” said Kate Cervoni, COO EDGE Technology Services. “Capitalizing on that agility to provide our clients with a service offering that better aligns to their operational needs and maximizes their technology investment was predestined.”

For more information on EDGE Technology Services visit www.edgets.com, or visit them at the NAB Show in the North Hall N6909MR.

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EDGE Technology Services Steps Up Presence at the NAB Show

Middletown, CT, April 5, 2011 – EDGE Technology Services, a leader in corporate technology consulting services, has announced that they will be sponsoring both the free attendee Wi-Fi service at the NAB show April 11–14, 2011 in Las Vegas, as well as the Career Day event happening Wednesday April 13th during the show.

Attendees of the NAB Show will be able to access the free Wi-Fi from any of the Las Vegas Convention Center lobbies, a few key hot spots, and throughout the Banners restaurant. “This service is key all of us who are attending the show and need to stay connected,” said Kate Cervoni, COO EDGE Technology Services. “We stepped up to sponsor this, as it not only aligns to our mission as a company, whereby maximizing technology investments, but also affords us the ability to strengthen our NAB Show efforts and presence.”

EDGE Technology Services is continually recruiting to find the highest quality talent in the media industry and thus the Career Day happening during the NAB Show proved an excellent sponsorship opportunity for EDGE as well. At Career Day media companies are able to network with experienced professionals, college students and entry-level job seekers interested in a career in the broadcast industry.

EDGE will also be hosting a meeting room on the tradeshow floor in the North Hall, N6909MR. For more information on EDGE visit www.edgets.com.

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EDGE Technology Services Appoints Chris Fallon Director, Business Development

Middletown, CT, March 23, 2011 - EDGE Technology Services, a leader in the media services industry, is pleased to announce Chris Fallon as Director, Business Development. Already a tenured professional in IT and software sales functions, Fallon will be focused on developing new and strengthening existing client relationships within the media practice.

As a highly accomplished business executive, Fallon brings strengths and a strong background in business development, product launch, IT management, and strategic planning skills. As a Regional Account Executive for SAI Global Limited, Fallon successfully managed substantial increases in productivity with companies such as American Express, BNY Mellon, Sony, and Merck & Co. In addition to SAI Global he has also held the Account Executive role for Books 24X7, Realization Technologies, and IntraLinks, Inc. where he was primarily responsible for garnering new business opportunities and sustaining solid client relations.

“I am very much looking forward to my new role as Director, Business Development at EDGE Technology Services, where I will be able to utilize my client relations skills and technology expertise to build stronger partnerships,” said Fallon. “On a greater scale I am excited for this opportunity and how it will impact new business for EDGE in the future.”

About EDGE Technology Services

EDGE Technology Services is a privately held company whom possesses deep domain expertise and has a credible reputation for securing high-quality industry experts for business, software, and IT projects in an expedient, efficient, and professional manner. They partner with their clients, both nationally and internationally, to provide resources in the form of consulting, project management, or via staff augmentation - temporary or permanent. Given their diverse client base, EDGE's domain expertise serves a wide spectrum of industry groups, including but not limited to media & advertising, insurance, healthcare, pharmaceutical, manufacturing, banking & finance, utilities and telecommunications. For more information visit www.edgets.com.

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