Press Release
Jive Software Delivers Networking Site for IntercontinentalExchange®
Internal Site Facilitates Efficiency and Continued Growth
PORTLAND, OR, NOVEMBER 13, 2008 - Jive Software, the pure-play collaboration software leader, today announced that its customer, IntercontinentalExchange® (NYSE: ICE), a leading operator of global regulated futures exchanges and over-the-counter (OTC) markets, launched an internal social networking site named ICESpace. ICESpace serves as the company's corporate intranet and collaboration platform allowing employees to quickly find and connect with the people and information they need.
Beginning in January of 2007, ICE completed a string of seven acquisitions, growing from roughly 200 employees to nearly 800 today. The multiple acquisitions created communications challenges for ICE employees who are located in Atlanta, New York, Chicago, Houston, London, Winnipeg, Calgary and Singapore. ICE contacted Jive in November of 2007 seeking a common communication platform that would enable not only the posting of static information, but also rich collaboration for its employees worldwide. ICE chose Jive Software's Clearspace platform for its ease of use and ability to quickly connect people across departments, divisions and geographies.
ICESpace is now the central repository for ICE employees to find important company information such as executive communications, human resource policies and legal notices. However, the real value of ICESpace is the ability for users to share project updates and technology advancements with experts across organizations, spawning innovation, speedy resolution of issues and improved productivity.
"ICESpace has become a fixture on the desktops of our employees, providing access to shared documentation, real-time project updates and educational resources," said Edwin Marcial, Chief Technology Officer for ICE. "As a leading technology provider in the exchange space, we sought a solution for our internal needs that was innovative and more dynamic than a static intranet, and we found the right solution with Jive."
"With the current market turmoil, we are seeing companies rapidly adopt smarter, more effective ways of working," said Dave Hersh, CEO, Jive Software. "ICESpace is a perfect example of how an innovative company used social software to connect its geographically dispersed employees, resulting in enhanced productivity."
Jive's flagship products, Clearspace and Clearspace Community, are the industry's leading enterprise-class social business software applications that combine the latest content creation tools with community-driven intelligence. Jive is the only platform that can support both outward-facing online customer communities and inward-facing employee collaboration solutions effectively and successfully. By presenting Web 2.0 and traditional communication tools in an intuitive and unified way, Clearspace is transforming the way companies work, resulting in better products, faster processes and a more connected workforce.
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About Jive Software
Jive Software is the leader of the enterprise Social Business Software market. Jive brings together employees, partners and customers in a unified collaboration system, allowing them to create better products, faster processes and improved relationships. Its flagship products, Clearspace and Clearspace Community, are used by more than 2,500 customers worldwide, including more than 15% of the Fortune 500. Jive was founded in 2001 and is headquartered in Portland, Oregon. For more information, visit Jive Software online.
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