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Cloud Control: Business Strategies
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Cloud Control - Business StrategyControl Your Customers' and Clients' Environments

The Internet has expanded into what is termed the CLOUD which is a playing field that sees many applications sharing information all while on the Internet.  This dynamic interaction allows companies and individuals to access data across multiple platforms and devices all at the same time.  Not all systems allow for this type of data sharing and access, but as systems become more secure and web technology more advanced, you'll see more and more sharing of information.   Today, organizations need to understand the flow of data and the security provided to keep your data intact and organized, yet available.  

Web content can now be shared across mobile devices and applications yet managed in one location.  The integration of Facebook, LinkedIN, Twitter and other social networking websites into everyday business communication is fantastic and must be utilized correctly to be effective.  Contact data can be stored in systems like Salesforce.com or Infusionsoft, yet be re-purposed for events and fundraisers easily, but it takes understanding how the CLOUD can accomplish it that is what iCita provides.

Utilizing all these opportunities in the CLOUD is a challenge, but with today's technological advances, it is fully possible.  

 


 

project_triangle_constraintsCross-platform and API technology bridges technologies to share and obtain data programically. Our strength lies in configuring existing applications and enhancements to new applications based on the functional requirements of our customers.  Some of these include:

CRMs/ CMS/ 3rd Party Applications/API’s

  • Convio CRM: Customization of templates, content, forms, donations and data management.
  • Blackbaud/Kintera: Complete utilization and support of Kintera Sphere system and conditionalized content.
  • Blackbaud/eTapestry: Creation of application utilizing API to share data between CMS forms and registrations and eTapestry application
  • Shipping API: Creation of data exchange via secure FTP with fulfillment company with feedback loop.
  • Salesforce.com: Data input API for sharing of data between CMS website forms and Salesforce.com.
  • CVent/Salesforce.com: Event, registration, emarketing set-up and data mapping to Salesforce.com.
  • Joomla:  Social networking, mobile application and multi-domain control.  Events, registrations, donations and API integrations.
  • Drupal:  Event registrations, personalization, multiple languages and API integrations with other applications.
  • Word Press: Customization and integration of multiple modules.  
Usability and Programming Standards

iCita adheres to W3C coding standards for HTML, XML, XHTML, PHP and Javascript. We perform quality assurance testing of the front-end user interface and validate the code against HTML standards set-forth in the technical requirements.  The testing process includes code validation, verification of links and embedded functionality to ensure smooth compilation of front-end and back-end programming.  iCita is responsible for documenting and proposing resolutions for any issues discovered throughout the testing process.