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| Recent Akropolis news and events. |
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| Akropolis Announces Partnership with BayTSP to Protect Image Content from Copyright Infringement |
| - 09 / 00 - |
Akropolis.net, today announced a limited partnership with BayTSP that will ensure Akropolis.net's web site, and all the content within, is protected from unauthorized and illegal use. BayTSP tracks online content regardless of media type. Its patent-pending technology takes the unique DNA of a given file- audio, video, software, WebPages etc.- and searches the Internet continuously. "Architects, designers and contractors build online portfolio's of their work on our website. It is very important to our clients to know that no one else can claim the work as their own. After looking at several potential solutions, Akropolis determined that BayTSP had the best system for protecting our clients images", said Jeremy Kisner, President of Akropolis.net.
| Akropolis announces first ASP Partner - Decorwalla.com |
| - 08 / 00 - |
Akropolis announced that Decorwalla.com would be the first full implementation of the Akropolis Portfolio builder and integrated search engine. "It was very clear that Akropolis.net had developed the best system for building, displaying and distributing portfolios on the Internet," said Jason Masciarelli, president of Decorwalla.com. Acting as an application service provider, Akropolis will host and maintain the application which will be seamlessly integrated into the look and feel of the Decorwalla.com website.
| Akropolis Selected to Build New Website for ACSA |
| - 07 / 00 - |
Akropolis.net was selected by the American Collegiate Schools of Architecture to combine their two existing websites into one new site. The new site will feature a more contemporary look, e-commerce of ACSA applications, a new member directory, and much more. The ACSA represents faculty and staff at over 100 architecture schools around the world. The new site is expected to go live late in the Q4, 2000
| Akropolis.net Selected as Development Partner for Arch Voices |
| - 05 / 00 - |
Arch Voices "The Young Architects Connection" has selected Akropolis as their Web Development partner. Arch Voices is a new organization whose goal is to provide professional information and resources for interns and young architects. To do so Arch Voices features regular updates regarding IDP regulations, licensing information, design competitions, useful Web resources and other new media and career development resources. The Arch Voices web site will contain 20,000 architectural internship listings, which will also be incorporated in the Akropolis employment center. For more info email archvoices@hotmail.com. The site is expected to launch in August 2000.
| Akropolis.net Announces 3 New Board of Advisor Members |
| - 03 / 00 - |
William Holland – Is advising Akropolis on market trends and product development. Mr. Holland is the former City Architect for the City of Los Angeles. He has hired and worked with 100's of architects and now teaches architecture at USC. He is going to be coordinating focus groups and gathering user feedback.
Ken Sethney – Is advising Akropolis on user interface and marketing issues. He is the President of The Sethney Group, an Internet strategy and implementation consultant. Mr. Sethney is the former Founder and President of 2 marketing communications firms.
Dr. Amit Kumar - Is advising Akropolis on strategy, financing and capital structure. He has co-founded 4 venture backed technology companies, and has a Ph.D from CalTech University. Dr. Kumar formerly worked for Oak Investment Partners.
| Akropolis.net Selected to Build Web Site for Arch Network |
| - 03 / 00 - |
Arch Network, an association of architectural career centers at over 100 architecture schools in the U.S and Canada, has selected Akropolis.net to build their web site. The content of the Arch Network site will also populate the Akropolis Job Center. The site is will launch in July 2000.
| Akropolis.net Selected to Build Web Site for IIDA |
| - 02 / 00 - |
Three Chapters of the International Interior Design Association (IIDA) Kentucky, Ohio and Michigan are building a single Web site, which will be powered by Akropolis. IIDA is known as the premier association for commercial designers. The projected launch date is July 2000 Content such as profiles and portfolios for IIDA members will be available both on the IIDA site and the Akropolis.net site.
| Akropolis.net Introduces The Akropolis Marketplace |
| - 01 / 07 / 00 - |
The Marketplace allows visitors at www.akropolis.net to purchase everything from tools to electronics. According to Akropolis President, Jeremy Kisner "This is just the company's first generation of e-commerce. However, facilitating transactions between professionals in the Design and Building Industry and their suppliers, will eventually represent the biggest efficiency that we can deliver to our clients". Future additions will include catalogue purchasing, auctions, reverse auctions and supplier liquidations.
| Akropolis.net moves to Exodus |
| - 10 / 27 / 99 - |
Akropolis.net has co-located their Internet site and all related information systems with Exodus Communications, Inc., the nations most respected Internet Service Provider. It is widely recognized that Exodus's Internet Data Centers offer the fastest and most reliable Internet access in the world. For this reason Exodus hosts such prestigious companies as Lycos, eBay, Hotmail, GeoCities, Buy.com, USATODAY.com and MSNBC. The combination of physical security features, redundant systems and multiple backup generators means that AKROPOLIS.NET will have the fastest and most reliable service available on the market today.
| Akropolis.net to Host Online Job Fair |
| - 10 / 12 / 99 - |
The American Society of Interior Designers annual Student Job Fair will extend past the walls of the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center in New York City on Friday, October 29 when Akropolis.net allows students and employers to participate online. This opens up the event to thousands of job seekers and employers both at the show and around the country. Akropolis will host computer search stations at the show in NY. The number of employers represented at the show will be more than triple this year as a result of this new online option. This is a unique opportunity for East and West Coast designers to interact with job seekers.
| New Web site Design! |
| - 10 / 01 / 99 - |
Akropolis.net, the Internet Community for Architecture, Design & Construction, unveils a brand new design for their global Web site. The new design features a new look, resource links, a streamlined search and new functionality within the JobCenter. Project collaboration software, web based email, chat rooms, spec information and more will be added in the coming months.
| Akropolis.net to Build Site for AIAS |
| - 09 / 22 / 99 - |
American Institute of Architecture Students (AIAS) signs agreement to have national Web site developed by Akropolis.net. Over 5000 student members will have the ability to build an online resume and portfolio, which will be searchable with the Akropolis.net database technologies.
| Akropolis.net to Build Site for ASID Texas Chapter |
| - 09 / 20 / 99 - |
The American Society of Interior Designers largest state chapter, ASID-Texas, signs an agreement to have their chapter Web site developed by Akropolis.net. Every member of the chapter will be able to have an individual Web site developed and be included in the Interior Designer visual search engine that will be a feature on the chapter Web site.
| Akropolis.net Welcomes Phil Connolly |
| - 08 / 10 / 99 - |
Akropolis.net welcomes Phil Connolly as the new Director of Information Technology. Mr. Connolly has more than eight years of software and network engineering experience. Previously, he was a Network Manager for a large multi-national advertising agency with sales exceeding $800 million per year.
| Akropolis.net Included in "The Internet Cool Guide" |
| - 07 / 27 / 99 - |
Akropolis.net is selected as one of the '1000 Coolest Web sites on the Net' by te Neues Publishing Company. The Internet Cool Guide, a visual guide to the 1000 best sites on the web, will be released in bookstores in October 1999.
| Akropolis.net Welcomes Jeremy Kisner |
| - 06 / 13 / 99 - |
Akropolis.net welcomes Jeremy Kisner on board as the new Director of Sales and Marketing. Previously, he was the Director of Sales & Marketing at the 3E Company where he oversaw 500% sales growth over five years.
| New Corporate Headquarters in Santa Ana, CA |
| - 05 / 20 / 99 - |
Akropolis.net moves operations to their new corporate headquarters in Santa Ana, CA. The new office space will allow Akropolis.net to expand its technical and sales/marketing teams in conjunction with the fast growth of the company.
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