I ran across this great article by Clive Thompson (Read Here)which makes a case that "Geeks" like Bill Gates are the right kind of reasoned thinkers that can change the world.
To date, Geeks on Ice has focused on a regional mission to reduce the digital divide of our non-profits to help the less fortunate. Throughout this time I have observed the mindset of Geeks and agree with Clive that we have a very high level and pragmatic method of raising awareness for a cause and contributing large sums of money to help that cause.
Tell us what you think...
Link to article: http://www.wired.com/techbiz/people/magazine/15-09/st_thompson
Friday, August 31, 2007
Friday, August 10, 2007
Geeks support the Heart and Stroke Foundation
Please sponsor me for the Heart&Stroke Big Bike!
Hello,
You may be surprised to learn that one in three Canadian deaths annually are attributed to heart disease and stroke. I am working to help reduce the threat of these diseases by participating in the Heart&Stroke Big Bike event. Through this event, I am raising pledges to fund the life-saving research and education programs supported by the Heart and Stroke Foundation.
You can help me reach my personal fundraising goal by sponsoring me online. When you click on the link below, you will be taken to my personal donation page where you can make a secure online credit card donation. I understand that people are always looking for some type of donation, but as a friend your support would mean so much to me!
With your help together we will improve survival rates and inspire hope for longer, healthier lives! Thank you in advance for your generosity!
Follow This Link to visit my personal web page and help me in my efforts to support Heart and Stroke Foundation of New Brunswick
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Some email systems do not support the use of links and therefore this link may not appear to work. If so, copy and paste the following into your browser:
http://bigbikeride.kintera.org/faf/r.asp?t=4&i=238674&u=238674-185456535&e=1202397289
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Trevor MacAusland
Geeks on Ice Founder
Hello,
You may be surprised to learn that one in three Canadian deaths annually are attributed to heart disease and stroke. I am working to help reduce the threat of these diseases by participating in the Heart&Stroke Big Bike event. Through this event, I am raising pledges to fund the life-saving research and education programs supported by the Heart and Stroke Foundation.
You can help me reach my personal fundraising goal by sponsoring me online. When you click on the link below, you will be taken to my personal donation page where you can make a secure online credit card donation. I understand that people are always looking for some type of donation, but as a friend your support would mean so much to me!
With your help together we will improve survival rates and inspire hope for longer, healthier lives! Thank you in advance for your generosity!
Follow This Link to visit my personal web page and help me in my efforts to support Heart and Stroke Foundation of New Brunswick
******************************************************************************
Some email systems do not support the use of links and therefore this link may not appear to work. If so, copy and paste the following into your browser:
http://bigbikeride.kintera.org/faf/r.asp?t=4&i=238674&u=238674-185456535&e=1202397289
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Trevor MacAusland
Geeks on Ice Founder
Thursday, August 02, 2007
Leaders with Heart
Hello,
I have been asked by the Heart and Stroke Foundation of New Brunswick to participate in their Leaders with Heart program. As such, I have agreed to help raise $1000.00 to take part in the Big Bike Ride which takes place on September 8th at 1PM in Moncton, NB.
The Big Bike Ride consists of 29 nominated leaders from the Greater Moncton area in an effort to raise a total of $29,000 for the foundation. Here's a list of some of the other participants:
1. Doug Robertson – Councilor City of Moncton
2. Carla Bouchard- Owner/Broker Royal LePage Realty Experts
3. Jason Dempsey- Lawyer, Ellsworth, Johnson & Phillips
4. John J Thompson- CEO Enterprise Greater Moncton
5. Craig Sampson- CAAPS
6. Shawn Dempsey- Lawyer, Forbes Roth & Basque
7. Phil Dempsey-
8. Shannon Smith- Kelley Services
9. Lee Dempsey- Lawyer, Ellsworth, Johnson and Phillips
10. Michelle Condran –Center Manager at St. Pat’s Family Center
11. Bernard Cyr – President of Cyr Holdings
12. Mr. Stephen Booth – Principal at Queen Elizabeth School
13. Peter Ford – Doctor of Pharmacy and owner of Ford’s Apothecary
14. Daniel Allain- General Manager of Downtown Moncton
15. Anne Marie Ford- Pharmacist
16. Paul Burns Metro Moncton Real Estate
17. Valerie Roy GMCC Moncton
18. Carol Murphy
Heart and stroke is the number one cause of death in New Brunswick. Your donation would help fund health research to combat what causes heart disease and strokes. For more info go to www.heartandstroke.ca
At this time I would to ask for your donation of either $5, $10, $20, $50, $100 or higher in order to help me reach my target of $1000. In return you will receive a charitable tax receipt and the right to stand on the sidelines and heckle me while I ride a bicycle for the first time in 10 years!! Heck, for $300.00 I will wear your company logo (Hat, shorts, t-shirt) during the ride where there will be press and public. Disclaimer: You need to supply the merchandise.
If you are interested, please contact me at:
W: 506-855-0005
C: 506-872-2348
@: tmacausland@gmail.com
I look forward to hearing from you!
Kind regards,
Trevor Macausland
Geeks on Ice
www.GeeksonIce.com
Tel: 506.855.0005
Cel: 506.872.2348
Fax: 506.855.0088
Tmacausland@gmail.com
I have been asked by the Heart and Stroke Foundation of New Brunswick to participate in their Leaders with Heart program. As such, I have agreed to help raise $1000.00 to take part in the Big Bike Ride which takes place on September 8th at 1PM in Moncton, NB.
The Big Bike Ride consists of 29 nominated leaders from the Greater Moncton area in an effort to raise a total of $29,000 for the foundation. Here's a list of some of the other participants:
1. Doug Robertson – Councilor City of Moncton
2. Carla Bouchard- Owner/Broker Royal LePage Realty Experts
3. Jason Dempsey- Lawyer, Ellsworth, Johnson & Phillips
4. John J Thompson- CEO Enterprise Greater Moncton
5. Craig Sampson- CAAPS
6. Shawn Dempsey- Lawyer, Forbes Roth & Basque
7. Phil Dempsey-
8. Shannon Smith- Kelley Services
9. Lee Dempsey- Lawyer, Ellsworth, Johnson and Phillips
10. Michelle Condran –Center Manager at St. Pat’s Family Center
11. Bernard Cyr – President of Cyr Holdings
12. Mr. Stephen Booth – Principal at Queen Elizabeth School
13. Peter Ford – Doctor of Pharmacy and owner of Ford’s Apothecary
14. Daniel Allain- General Manager of Downtown Moncton
15. Anne Marie Ford- Pharmacist
16. Paul Burns Metro Moncton Real Estate
17. Valerie Roy GMCC Moncton
18. Carol Murphy
Heart and stroke is the number one cause of death in New Brunswick. Your donation would help fund health research to combat what causes heart disease and strokes. For more info go to www.heartandstroke.ca
At this time I would to ask for your donation of either $5, $10, $20, $50, $100 or higher in order to help me reach my target of $1000. In return you will receive a charitable tax receipt and the right to stand on the sidelines and heckle me while I ride a bicycle for the first time in 10 years!! Heck, for $300.00 I will wear your company logo (Hat, shorts, t-shirt) during the ride where there will be press and public. Disclaimer: You need to supply the merchandise.
If you are interested, please contact me at:
W: 506-855-0005
C: 506-872-2348
@: tmacausland@gmail.com
I look forward to hearing from you!
Kind regards,
Trevor Macausland
Geeks on Ice
www.GeeksonIce.com
Tel: 506.855.0005
Cel: 506.872.2348
Fax: 506.855.0088
Tmacausland@gmail.com
Wednesday, August 01, 2007
Whitehill is being Bought
Press Release Link: http://www.whitehilltech.com/pdf/Skywire_Software_Whitehill_Definitive_Agreement.pdf
Contact: Wendy Gibson
Chief Marketing Officer
972/377-1110 (main)
972/377-1102 (direct)
wgibson@skywiresoftware.com
For Release: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Skywire Software Enters Definitive Agreement to Acquire Whitehill Technologies
Move Solidifies Company’s Position as a Dominant, Vertically Focused Software Provider and Continues Its Global Expansion Serving Insurance and Other Key Industries
FRISCO, TX – August 1, 2007 – Skywire Software and Whitehill Technologies, two leading global providers of software and services for insurance, financial services, legal, and professional services, today announced they have entered into a definitive agreement under which Skywire Software will acquire Whitehill Technologies, Inc. Terms of the transaction, which is expected to be complete on or before August 31, 2007, were not disclosed.
The acquisition of Whitehill will solidify Skywire Software’s position as a dominant, vertically focused software company and continue its aggressive global expansion in serving insurance, financial services and other key, high-growth industries. Whitehill provides document and compliance software that helps insurance carriers, law firms and other companies improve efficiency and speed of key business processes. Based in Moncton, New Brunswick, Whitehill is a privately-held, profitable company with a major center in Markham, Ontario, and offices in the U.S. and U.K. With the acquisition of Whitehill, Skywire Software will employ more than 650 employees and serve nearly 2,500 customers in 45 countries.
"This acquisition anchors our position as a leading provider of key software applications to insurers of all sizes and across all segments of the insurance industry," said Patrick Brandt, president and chief executive officer of Skywire Software. "Whitehill offers an attractive complementary customer base and performance-driven talent. It fits well with our goal of providing the best customer service and technology in the industry, furthers our presence in key vertical markets, and enhances our presence on a global basis."
Whitehill serves more than half of the largest insurance companies in North America. The company’s document automation and regulatory compliance software complements Skywire Software’s portfolio of software applications and services that assist insurers in managing the lifecycle of a policy.
Skywire Software’s enterprise-wide products span a range of key functions including rating and underwriting, policy production and correspondence, real-time data exchange and business intelligence. Customers also leverage the deep domain knowledge and expertise of Skywire Software’s professional services team and its state-of-the-art Business Process Outsourcing facilities. Currently, Skywire Software serves more than 1,000 insurance companies.
According to industry research and advisory firm, Celent LLC, document management accounts for four of the top five categories tracking in software deals in the insurance industry. This acquisition positions Skywire Software as a leader in a highly-fragmented market.
Skywire Software’s vertical focus will expand to include legal and professional services. Over the past decade Whitehill has provided billing, reporting, workflow, and process integration software and services tailored to the specialized needs of these sectors. Whitehill currently serves more than 750 legal and professional services organizations, including two thirds of the world’s 250 largest law firms.
"It’s incredible the number of synergies between Skywire Software and Whitehill’s offerings, customers and employees, " said Paul McSpurren, president and chief executive officer of Whitehill Technologies. "We look forward to combining with Skywire Software to continue serving the legal and insurance markets, and building one of the top vertically focused software companies fueled by innovation, talent and a drive to provide outstanding customer service."
Current Whitehill customers should expect business to continue without interruption. The shared vision to build upon the domain expertise, process knowledge and service delivery success of the combined companies was a key driver of the acquisition. The transaction continues Skywire Software’s aggressive expansion, which has been fueled by organic growth and through nine previous acquisitions during the past four years. Earlier this year, Skywire Software completed the acquisitions of both Docucorp International and Integrated Insurance Technologies. Skywire Software is a privately-held subsidiary of Hall Financial Group, a $2 billion private, diversified firm.
About Skywire Software
Skywire Software is a leading software company serving the insurance, health care, utility, and financial services industries. The Company develops industry-specific software products that help companies integrate processes, people and information. With products and services that span a range of key functions, including rating, rules, underwriting, business intelligence, agency management, data movement, and enterprise-wide document automation, Skywire Software is dedicated to providing an unparalleled customer experience to more than 1,600 customers worldwide. For more information, contact Skywire Software at 1-800-735-6620 or visit www.skywiresoftware.com.
About Whitehill Technologies Inc.
Whitehill Technologies, Inc. develops and implements document and compliance automation solutions that help customers accelerate key business processes. More than 1,000 customers in 45 countries have used Whitehill software, including half the largest 100 insurers in North America and two thirds of the largest 250 law firms in the world. Headquartered in Moncton, New Brunswick, Canada, Whitehill is a privately held company in Canada, the United States and the UK. For more information, please call 1-888-944-8344 or visit www.whitehilltech.com.
About Hall Financial Group
Founded in 1968, Hall Financial Group is owned by Chairman Craig Hall and family. Diversified holdings include active operations in commercial real estate development, ownership and management; software application development, principally for the insurance industry; structured finance lending for real estate and other areas; vineyards and wineries; and oil and gas. In addition, the company maintains a portfolio of approximately $1.5 billion in stocks, bonds and venture capital investments in a broad range of industries, including a substantial ownership position in American Airlines (AMR). For more information, visit www.hallfinancial.com.
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2401 Internet Blvd.
Suite 201
Frisco, Texas 75034
Phone: 972-377-1110
Fax: 972-377-1109
http://www.skywiresoftware.com
© Skywire Software is a registered trademark. All other names, brands or products referenced are the service marks, trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. All rights
Contact: Wendy Gibson
Chief Marketing Officer
972/377-1110 (main)
972/377-1102 (direct)
wgibson@skywiresoftware.com
For Release: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Skywire Software Enters Definitive Agreement to Acquire Whitehill Technologies
Move Solidifies Company’s Position as a Dominant, Vertically Focused Software Provider and Continues Its Global Expansion Serving Insurance and Other Key Industries
FRISCO, TX – August 1, 2007 – Skywire Software and Whitehill Technologies, two leading global providers of software and services for insurance, financial services, legal, and professional services, today announced they have entered into a definitive agreement under which Skywire Software will acquire Whitehill Technologies, Inc. Terms of the transaction, which is expected to be complete on or before August 31, 2007, were not disclosed.
The acquisition of Whitehill will solidify Skywire Software’s position as a dominant, vertically focused software company and continue its aggressive global expansion in serving insurance, financial services and other key, high-growth industries. Whitehill provides document and compliance software that helps insurance carriers, law firms and other companies improve efficiency and speed of key business processes. Based in Moncton, New Brunswick, Whitehill is a privately-held, profitable company with a major center in Markham, Ontario, and offices in the U.S. and U.K. With the acquisition of Whitehill, Skywire Software will employ more than 650 employees and serve nearly 2,500 customers in 45 countries.
"This acquisition anchors our position as a leading provider of key software applications to insurers of all sizes and across all segments of the insurance industry," said Patrick Brandt, president and chief executive officer of Skywire Software. "Whitehill offers an attractive complementary customer base and performance-driven talent. It fits well with our goal of providing the best customer service and technology in the industry, furthers our presence in key vertical markets, and enhances our presence on a global basis."
Whitehill serves more than half of the largest insurance companies in North America. The company’s document automation and regulatory compliance software complements Skywire Software’s portfolio of software applications and services that assist insurers in managing the lifecycle of a policy.
Skywire Software’s enterprise-wide products span a range of key functions including rating and underwriting, policy production and correspondence, real-time data exchange and business intelligence. Customers also leverage the deep domain knowledge and expertise of Skywire Software’s professional services team and its state-of-the-art Business Process Outsourcing facilities. Currently, Skywire Software serves more than 1,000 insurance companies.
According to industry research and advisory firm, Celent LLC, document management accounts for four of the top five categories tracking in software deals in the insurance industry. This acquisition positions Skywire Software as a leader in a highly-fragmented market.
Skywire Software’s vertical focus will expand to include legal and professional services. Over the past decade Whitehill has provided billing, reporting, workflow, and process integration software and services tailored to the specialized needs of these sectors. Whitehill currently serves more than 750 legal and professional services organizations, including two thirds of the world’s 250 largest law firms.
"It’s incredible the number of synergies between Skywire Software and Whitehill’s offerings, customers and employees, " said Paul McSpurren, president and chief executive officer of Whitehill Technologies. "We look forward to combining with Skywire Software to continue serving the legal and insurance markets, and building one of the top vertically focused software companies fueled by innovation, talent and a drive to provide outstanding customer service."
Current Whitehill customers should expect business to continue without interruption. The shared vision to build upon the domain expertise, process knowledge and service delivery success of the combined companies was a key driver of the acquisition. The transaction continues Skywire Software’s aggressive expansion, which has been fueled by organic growth and through nine previous acquisitions during the past four years. Earlier this year, Skywire Software completed the acquisitions of both Docucorp International and Integrated Insurance Technologies. Skywire Software is a privately-held subsidiary of Hall Financial Group, a $2 billion private, diversified firm.
About Skywire Software
Skywire Software is a leading software company serving the insurance, health care, utility, and financial services industries. The Company develops industry-specific software products that help companies integrate processes, people and information. With products and services that span a range of key functions, including rating, rules, underwriting, business intelligence, agency management, data movement, and enterprise-wide document automation, Skywire Software is dedicated to providing an unparalleled customer experience to more than 1,600 customers worldwide. For more information, contact Skywire Software at 1-800-735-6620 or visit www.skywiresoftware.com.
About Whitehill Technologies Inc.
Whitehill Technologies, Inc. develops and implements document and compliance automation solutions that help customers accelerate key business processes. More than 1,000 customers in 45 countries have used Whitehill software, including half the largest 100 insurers in North America and two thirds of the largest 250 law firms in the world. Headquartered in Moncton, New Brunswick, Canada, Whitehill is a privately held company in Canada, the United States and the UK. For more information, please call 1-888-944-8344 or visit www.whitehilltech.com.
About Hall Financial Group
Founded in 1968, Hall Financial Group is owned by Chairman Craig Hall and family. Diversified holdings include active operations in commercial real estate development, ownership and management; software application development, principally for the insurance industry; structured finance lending for real estate and other areas; vineyards and wineries; and oil and gas. In addition, the company maintains a portfolio of approximately $1.5 billion in stocks, bonds and venture capital investments in a broad range of industries, including a substantial ownership position in American Airlines (AMR). For more information, visit www.hallfinancial.com.
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2401 Internet Blvd.
Suite 201
Frisco, Texas 75034
Phone: 972-377-1110
Fax: 972-377-1109
http://www.skywiresoftware.com
© Skywire Software is a registered trademark. All other names, brands or products referenced are the service marks, trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. All rights
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