Atlanta-based Proficient Systems Named Innovator in 2005 and 2006
ATLANTA, Jan. 31 -Proficient Systems, Inc., a provider of technology that helps companies increase the return on their Web investment by converting more visitors into buyers, today announced the company was named one of the Top 40 Innovative Companies by The Technology Association of Georgia (TAG) for the second consecutive year. Proficient will be recognized at the Georgia Technology Summit - Innovation & Entrepreneurs on Tuesday, February 7, 2006 at Cobb Galleria Centre. More than 700 leaders from the State's technology community are expected to attend TAG's long standing tradition of recognizing Georgia's best.
"It is a privilege to be recognized as Top 40 Innovator by The Technology Association of Georgia for the second year in a row," said Gregg Freishtat, CEO, Proficient Systems, Inc. "We've created a solution that clearly fulfills an unmet need in the marketplace and our continued success is a testament to the commitment and determination of Proficient's hard-working team."
2005 was a busy and productive year for Proficient Systems. The company doubled its existing customer base, announced the latest release of its enterprise offering, ProficientSales Server 4.0(TM), and launched a mid-market solution, Proficient Express(TM). In addition, Proficient Systems opened an office and secure data center in London, England, in order to service existing customers and to support the company's rapid expansion into Western Europe.
TAG's Top 40 Innovators are chosen based on four key criteria: degree of innovation, likelihood of success, potential impact on the Georgia economy and promotion of Georgia's image of innovation, both nationally and internationally.
About Proficient Systems, Inc.
Headquartered in Atlanta, Proficient Systems, Inc. is helping industry- leading companies better monetize their Web presence by converting visitors into buyers. The Proficient solution utilizes sophisticated data mining algorithms to track and analyze the behavior of Web site visitors in real time, and then intelligently approaches visitors with the appropriate sales or service professional based on a company's specific business objectives. Proficient's real-time data mining engine determines the most valuable customers and engages them with chat and collaboration technologies, allowing companies like E*TRADE, Huntington National Bank, CarMax and Siebel to experience increased revenue, improved productivity, and enhanced customer satisfaction. For more information, visit http://www.proficient.com.
