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07.12.2007 Darmstadt Website optimisation for Leasotec

The Darmstadt based Leasotec GmbH specialises in manpower leasing for technology industries. Along with trained personnel Leasotec also leases out technology resources and office or workshop space.

Sitewards optimised the website of the temporary employment agency within the limits of the existing design and technology. We further developed the existing content management system and built in features for customers and applicants. While companies receive detailed information about available personnel over the customer area, applicants can look for open positions or apply directly to Leasotec over the applicant module. A comprehensive search function fast and easy access to all available offers online.

Thanks to the changed content management modules, Leasotec employees can add data effortlessly and place the offers online.

21.11.2007 Darmstadt Sitewards in hr-info on Web 2.0

Web 2.0-KonferenzLast Thursday (15.11.07) Tij Gupta analysed with a handful of other specialists the development of Web 2.0 in and for the SME segment. We were invited to the conference by the radio channel hr-info.

Along with the current status quo of the Internet (called Web 2.0) represented by the likes of YouTube, Google and Wikipedia, the group discussed the upcoming Web 3.0 (and semantic webs) too. The radio channel hr-info broadcast a half hour programme on the 18.11.2007 at 11:00 and 18:00 under the section section "Media and Computers".

For all who missed the event, you can find further information here.

02.11.2007 Esch-sur-Alzette (Luxembourg) Webdesign for XINTEC

XintecJust like the business stationery, the Internet presence of the Luxembourg based telecom solution provider XINTEC was integrated seamlessly with the corporate design and the current offerings were presented in a professional for the customers.

Thus on the basis oft he new look and feel, a professional image of the young company was created and static and dynamic elements combined for the customer communication.



01.11.2007 Weiterstadt Presentation pro accessibility

itSofDThe presentation trailer from Sitewards is based on the theme "Accessibility between humans". The customer, itSofD Consulting under the leadership of Norbert Baron, develops alternative communications media, which facilitate communication between differently abled people and normal people without using sign language.

The presentation focuses on a new communication device similar to a handheld PC, which "translates" spoken words into sign language.

31.10.2007 Esch-sur-Alzette (Luxembourg) Corporate Design for Luxembourg based software company

XintecXINTEC is a dynamic new software company, which focuses on the development of highly efficient solutions for optimum data (and cost!) management in the mobile telecom sector.

Sitewards developed a completely new corporate design concept on the basis of which a new logo was developed. The whole image of the company was altered to suit the new corporate identity oft he software provider, giving it a boost in the telecom market.

The corporate design includes business stationery, new letter heads, visiting cards, Word and PowerPoint templates and a presentation flyer.

Parallel to the corporate design Sitewards will create the new website for XINTEC in the near future.

16.10.2007 Darmstadt Sascha goes to Brockhaus!

One doesn’t get such a chance every day! Beginning of this month Sascha Carlin, software programmer, moved from Sitewards to Duden Neue Medien GmbH and as Community Manager is responsible for the Web-/Community-Services of the company.

The Sitewards team says: "Thanks Sascha! We thank you for your untiring effort and wish you all the best."

@Sascha: "Stay tuned", and keep us updated!

14.10.2007 Darmstadt New webdesign for PR-Box.de

PR BoxGood PR is one thing and the optimum platform for its presentation is another thing. Based on the briefing Sitewards developed a completely new image and website fort he Darmstadt based PR agency Graf & Creative.

Thanks to the comfortable database interface and website templates from Sitewards, the Graf & Creative team can quickly update the content of their website. The image here shows the screendesign as presented to the customer.

The new website will be available under "pr-box.de".

17.09.2007 Frankfurt Sitewards develops application for BearingPoint

BearingPointIn cooperation with the developer team from BearingPoint, Sitewards further developed an existing web application to make it more modern and future proof with modern web technologies. In this respect we not only modernized and extended the code but also the design of the application.

 

06.09.2007 Darmstadt Focus Infocom has new corporate flyers

Focus Infocom FlyerAfter Sitewards had already developed several projects for Focus Infocom in print, multimedia and web design, our design department was requested to develop the new corporate flyers of Focus Infocom. Sitewards tookover the complete development of the flyers, from the conception, design to the final printing of the flyers.

The flyer integrates in a clear and representative manner the product and service portfolio of the Darmstadt based telecommunications company.

Read more about the successful projects we’ve already developed for Focus Infocom on the customer reference page (German only).

03.09.2007 Darmstadt Maik Wigand strengthens the Sitewards Team

As a state certified assistant for commercial information technology, Maik Wigand belongs to a young and goal oriented generation, for whom the use of computers and IT is completely normal. With his sound knowledge in server migration and customized IT infrastructure solutions, Maik starts as an IT-Consultant under Lars Ax. Apart from his training as an IT Security Specialist, he has also attained the MCSA S (Microsoft Certified System Administrator & Security Specialisation) and LPIC-1 (Linux Professional Institute Level 1).

Maik will be responsible for customer requests in the areas network, computer and system technology, thanks to his solid experience.

09.08.2007 Eppelheim Barrier free Webdesign for the city of Eppelheim

Eppelheim Barrierefreies Webdesign für Stadt EppelheimGeographically Eppelheim may look like a small Gallic village. But near the famous city of Heidelberg this small Baden-Württemberg town offers its citizens an idyllic residential ambience.

The new screendesign from Sitewards gives the city an equally lively internet presence, which will soon be developed in cooperation with the InterLogics eGovernment GmbH.

A clear website structure in combination with great user friendliness give an optimal all round image to the website and emphasise the charm of the young city (which attained city rights in 1998).

07.08.2007 Eppelheim Corporate Design for the city of Eppelheim

Eppelheim Corporate Design für Stadt EppelheimSitewards was awarded the deal fort he new city logo and stationery design fort he city Eppelheim.

As a starting point fort he logo, Sitewards used the city’s emblem with the Globus Cruciger and a golden fitting on red background. The use oft the emblem in the Logo’s design is inspired by the historical significance of the Glooobus Cruciger and simultaneously maintains a young character for the whole design.

Along with the Corporate Design Sitewards will also design the new web presence of Eppelheim.

11.07.2007 Darmstadt Sitewards presence at the tradefair START 2007

Sitewards auf der STARTOn July 6 and 7, the Nuremberger Messe hosted a trade fair START to provide budding entrepreneurs with information on how to set up one's own business. As one of the exhibitors sitewards gave helpful advice and offered Venture Support to future entrepreneurs on their way to implement their business ideas.

The three partners of Sitewards were personally available to consult with the entrepreneurs about dealing with success factors of businesses after their foundation and invite investment worthy companies under the new Venture Support concept.

Furthermore, numerous visitors to the two-day trade fair stopped by the Sitewards booth for a round of office golf while they gathered more information about Venture Support. The event represented the current boom of start-up companies and franchise systems in Germany.

23.06.2007 Wiesbaden Webdesign for Global Cluster

Screendesogn Global ClusterSubsequent to the new Corporate Design Sitewards was also engaged for the new design for the Global Cluster`s website.

The integration of the screendesign into the template architecture simplifies the modification of the contents by the customer after the project has been completed.

Update:Sitewards will vigorously support the Hessen Agentur and its projects in design and marketing areas in the future.

 

15.06.2007 Mannheim Individual web modules for music portal Simfy

simfy.de is an internet search engine with direct comparisons of prices for music downloads.

For the next version of the music portal Sitewards developed new website modules, which display information about musicians and bands in the form of images, videos and music.

The modules should provide Simfy users detailed informationen about the chosen interpreters and contribute hereby to a significant increase in entertainment value.

05.06.2007 Wiesbaden New Corporate Design for Global Cluster

CD Global ClusterThe Hessen Agentur manages the non-monetary activities of Hessen’s state support for economic development. For their current project "Global Cluster", which will mediate commercial activity and establishment of business links with the new EU countries, Sitewards was awarded the contract to develop a new Corporate Design.

After the successful realisation of the new Global Cluster logo we are now working on the marketing collateral in the form of multilingual flyers and presentation documents.

29.05.2007 Griesheim Printdesign for aqua-terra Bioprodukt GmbH

aqua-terraQuality before quantity - to this principle follows the aqua-terra® Bioprodukt GmbH with biological products for the gulf and sports field care.

For aqua-terra® Sitewards designed a new image brochure including information all around the care of physical arrangements and a high-quality product sheet which may become useful for different mailings. In addition to that an advert for the product RenoSan 1 was also sketched.

While the brochure, the product sheet and the advert considering the existing corporate design, new style elements revalued the general view. Graphic drawings illustrate the high but careful effectiveness of the aqua-terra® biology product line.

14.05.2007 Darmstadt New smileStudio goes online

smileStudioThe first impression is one of the most important. For a safe and carefree occurrence smileStudio provides a radiate-white smile with "In-Office-Bleaching" and "Homebleaching".

Sitewards developed a new website with integrated webshop for the dental studio in Darmstadt, which accentuates the proven product results and high processing of quality.

Beneath detailed product and practice informationen for the different bleaching systems, the new website contains also a Live-Support-Chat with dental specialists.

smileStudio is one of our customers, who profits from our wide-ranging Venture Support concept.

08.05.2007 Darmstadt BEST EXCELLENCE Networking Meeting

BEST EXCELLENCEThe startup initiative BEST EXCELLENCE Rhein Main invited us to a networking event under the topic “The way to market success – open up markets – access customers – ensure success” at the IHK Darmstadt. The event featured top class speakers such as Mr. Merke from the F.A.Z. Institute. Tij Gupta, CEO of Sitewards, gave a talk about the acquisition of and relationship development with customers after Sitewards' founding. His talk was well received and highly appreciated by the audience.

04.05.2007 Darmstadt ZEIT-Reporter visits Sitewards

DIE ZEITAndreas Dorner, Diplom student and reporter for the newspaper ZEIT, is accompanying Tij Gupta two days long with the video camera to film his day to day life.

Andreas is creating a series of short reports for the ZEIT Online and for his Diplom examination. The story of our CEO was chosen as an example of a successful foreigner living in Germany. It will show the life, opinions, challenges and work of the Indian citizen living here through the series of interviews and every-day-scenes.

The report is expected to be published this summer on ZEIT Online.

03.04.2007 Frankfurt Relaunch LaserConnect-Website

LaserConnectLaserConnect, strategic partner of Sitewards, offers its customers - which range from single users to large concerns - hardware, software and IT services.

Sitewards created the LaserConnect`s new website last month. The website gives a clear and broad information with several image maps to simplify complex processes.

With their new website LaserConnect achieves efficient and comprehensive communication and inform customers and visitors about their broad array of services.

28.03.2007 Darmstadt Sitewards sponsors culture ensemble "Vorsicht Liebe!"

Vorsicht LiebeThe theatre ensemble from Michael Ihringer entertains spectators "with romantic and unromantic chansons about the thing with women". Sitewards sponsored the design and development of the website for the play "Vorsicht Liebe!" ("Careful, love!" in English).

The new website informs visitors about dates for the current performances and presents information about the actors.

The play premieres at Theater Mollerhaus in Darmstadt on Friday, the 4th of May 2007 at 8:30 pm.

We wish the team success.

27.03.2007 Karlsruhe Sitewards wins the "Innovationspreis 2007 ITK"

Venture SupportThe value of innovative ideas is immeasurable. Therefore the Initiative Mittelstand (an initiative to promote mid size businesses and products and services for this segment) looks for outstanding IT and consulting solutions for this segment of companies every year.

Among a large number of high quality participants Sitewards with its Venture Support won under the category consulting as one of the most innovative and interesting solutions for mid size companies.

20.03.2007 Darmstadt Lars Ax takes over as Sitewards partner

GesellschafterSince the beginning of March 2007 Lars Ax has taken over as a partner in Sitewards.

He takes over the shares of Carsten Takac and Marc Dassler and will participate in all strategic decisions for Sitewards alongside Tij Gupta and Constantin Kammerer.

Sitewards looks forward to successfully addressing new challenges with the new management team and thanks Carsten Takac and Marc Dassler for their long term commitment and relevant support, wishing them all the best their future endeavours.

05.03.2007 Darmstadt "Hessen rockt" - and Sitewards was there, live

Sold Out - Hessen rocktIn the tenth and final round of "Hessen rockt" the last four coverbands competed at Darmstadt's Centralstation to get a last ticket to the semi-final. Also on stage was Sold Out.

As front man and Sitewards colleague Lars Ax and his band opened the event, many team members from Sitewards and friends were present for energetic support.

Right from the beginning Sold Out created a grandiose atmosphere for the guests with a mix of rock, pop & soul. The fact that they missed out on the victory in the end, did not reduce their achievement in the slightest. Quite the opposite!

Sold Out sung the last number with the winners Stage Diva in a sporting closing performance.

In any case we wish Lars and his band many further successful performances and we are convinced that Sold Out will stand right at the podium`s top next time. ; -)

For further information, you can visit the new Sold Out website.

02.03.2007 Darmstadt University of North Carolina visits Sitewards

MBA Students at the University of North Carolina (Greensboro), who are attending University of Mannheim's Spring School guest lectures, visit Sitewards and some other regional companies, during their ten day stay here. The purpose was to gain a glimpse into the day to day life at a German start up enterprise.

Tij Gupta, CEO at Sitewards, received the American delegation with a visit around the Sitewards office and a presentation about Sitewards. Among other things he presented the Venture Support concept, which supports startups and smaller companies in close co-operation with them.

Due to the positive resonance from the visit and as a socially engaged company Sitewards will host further presentations of this kind in the future.

02.03.2007 Weiterstadt Website relaunch for Sold Out

Sold OutEveryone, who thought that computer scientists could only write code and install networks will be convinced of exactly the opposite when they meet our team.

Under the banner "Sold Out" Lars Ax and his cover band members create the suitable atmosphere on each event - no matter for private or public parties.

In order to lay emphasis on the professionalism and versatility of the young musicians, Sitewards not only changed the former web appearence into a new face, but also sponsored the new band logo.

Sitewards will support Sold Out in all further marketing and design issues.

01.03.2007 Darmstadt New website for German-Russian enterprise group

Topfloor GmbH The German Topfloor GmbH, located in Darmstadt (Hessen), supports the development of co-operation between Russian and Western European enterprises in the building industry.

The new website designed by Sitewards, provides a professional appearance in the German area.

Beside the logo redesign, the new website fits perfectly into the German-Russian federation. A multilinguale adjustment simplifies communication within the enterprise group.

14.02.2007 Darmstadt Support-Flatrate: Total cost control, maximum comfort

By now Sitewards support flat rate offers you an optimal service with individual agreed capability characteristics and response times to a monthly cost limit.

Our Support-Flatrate covers all by Sitewards available achievements, like Web-based solutions, IT infrastructure and marketing consultation. Thus you receive not only a comprehensive support for lining up tasks, but remain cost efficient at the same time.

For an optimal conversion of single services or a complete service package our highly motivated and experienced team supports you at any time.

You can learn more about the usage of Support-Flatrate - just send us an email at: mail@sitewards.com.

13.02.2007 Darmstadt Fair presentation for Focus Infocom

Messetrailer Focus Infocom After successful co-operation in reorganization of former website and Corporate Design Focus Infocom assigned Sitewards for a new fair presentation.

For a professional appearance on the 3GSM World Congress 2007 in Barcelona Sitewards developed, beside several large size posters, a Flash online presentation, which illustrates the product row in measuring technique and -evaluation.

Everyone who is interested in measuring and test systems in portable radio nets can visit Focus Infocom in Hall 2, Stand 2D97.

Update: Both online presentation and large size posters could contribute considerably to the fair success of Focus Infocom.

06.02.2007 Darmstadt Skype Inc. reported about Sitewards' usage of Skype

Skype for BusinessThanks to software like Skype Business version 3.0, online communication for small and mid sized companies is getting more and more exciting by the day. Innovative companies, like Sitewards, can benefit significantly from these Software.

In spite of all the efficiency in other areas, some companies have reservations against using online communication software. In order to present the details of the possible usage of Skype in organisations, Skype published a case study with Sitewards as a reference project for the study.

As a consulting company - that uses the best, easiest and most cost effective tools for its tasks - Sitewards integrated Skype ever since its founding in early 2005 into its organisation and uses it not only for the internal communication among colleagues but also for communication with customers and partners. The secret lay in Sitewards' Christmas present to its customers and partners in the year of its founding - 2005 - a Skype Software CD with a Headset.

You can learn more about the usage of Skype at Sitewards - just send us an email at: mail@sitewards.com.

Here is the full press release in "Pressebox" vom 26.01.07.

15.01.2007 Bensheim New Corporate Design for Proxitronic

Proxitronic GruppeProxitronic is one of the leading manufacturers worldwide of camera and electrooptical systems. Its customers include the biggest names in the aerospace and defence industries.

Since Proxitronic Industries is constituted be a holding company and three daughter companies, Sitewards created a basis design that could be extended seamlessly to the three other companies - Proxitronic Imaging GmbH, Proxitronic Detector Systems GmbH und Treo Elektrooptik GmbH. The corporate design consists of logos, visiting cards, letter heads, MS Word and PowerPoint templates that fit the business areas of each company.

The speciality of this design is that the fonts used were created by Sitewards exclusively for Proxitronic.

Update: On the basis of the good results so far, Sitewards was given the contract for the new websites of Proxitronic Industries and its daughter companies.

08.01.2007 Bad Dürkheim 3t nails with a new look

3tnailsBased on the success of our work with 3t nails, Sitewards was also given the contract to create the new website of 3t nails. In comparison to the fresh-fruit predecessor, the new design is easy flowing and based on the themes "Style and Elegance". The darker background brings out the products much stronger and allow a beautiful reflection effect and add to the mood of beauty and elegance.

Along with the optically beautiful website, 3t nails offers an easy-to-use webshop and a furniture configurator and integrates all their functions into the new design.

A visit to the 3t nails website is a must for all those interested in our work and for our existing customers.

05.01.2007 Müllheim Steel specialists take a liking to the online world

GrieshaberGrieshaber, a specialist manufacturer of bent steel products got a new online home from Sitewards. The design for the Baden-Württemberg based company is easy flowing and complements the easy flowing Corporate Design.

Along with the new design, Sitewards created an easy search engine for Grieshaber's customers to look up the nearest office supplies retailer of their products in Germany and Switzerland. The multilingual feature of the website is in planning.

03.01.2007 Eschborn Insono goes online

InsonoEschborn based Insono Consulting GmbH offers consulting in New Media and Technology. Along with services, Insono delivers its customers software solutions. Sitewards developed a new professional Website for Insono for the target segment B2B customers. A special feature of the website is the charming Flash based menu.

Insono shall manage the text and content of the website in house.