You know, a lot of people having been patting us on the back for our Virgin America Google Apps migration and deployment project. Thanks for all the kudos! We're certainly enjoying the limelight here in beautiful North Hollywood (just above the Hills).
But did you know that this was not our largest Google Apps migration to date? Nor was it our first Virgin corporate project? Here are some fun facts about Google Apps partner SADA Systems:
Our largest Google Apps migration and implementation was for Kent State University (go Golden Flashes!). We provisioned over 130,000 users using our custom opt-in feature where students and student could voluntarily choose to move from their legacy email platform to Google Apps email. Read more about the Kent State Google Apps migration project.
In addition to Virgin America, we also assisted Virgin Mobile with their Google Sites corporate intranet and single sign-on user access.
If you or your organization is thinking about moving the cloud just like Virgin America, let's start a conversation! Shoot us a message at sales@sadasystems.com or call us at 866.997.0000. No obligations--just say "Hi!", "Great job with your recent project!" or send us a joke. The SADA team loves a good laugh :)
SADA congratulates Virgin America Google Apps launch!
SADA is flying high as today marks a momentous milestone: a successful Google Apps launch for airline giant Virgin America. Over 1,700 employees will be migrated to the Google Apps web-based office productivity suite.
SADA Systems assisted the Silicon Valley based airline with its Google Apps migration and implementation. Our team helped set up Virgin America's web single-sign on for Google Apps, allowing employees to access Gmail, Google Calendar, Google Docs, Google Talk and more using one password. The massive project also included custom email configuration, telephony (voicemail) systems integration and more in order to prepare this company to hit the ground running (or hit the clouds flying, rather?).
As part of their continual investment to the cloud, Microsoft has released the next generation of its Online Productivity suite, Microsoft Office 365, bringing together the latest versions of its cloud and desktop line of products for businesses and organizations of all sizes. Microsoft Office 365 includes:
Office Professional Plus
Exchange Online
SharePoint Online
Lync Online
Everything works together seamlessly with Office 365! Your office tools software will be available on the desktop as well as the cloud meaning that you will never lose a day of productivity. Bring the next generation of document sharing and collaboration to your office with the security features you’ve come to trust with the help of a seasoned Certified Microsoft Partner. Office 365 is automatically upgraded with each new production release.
As a Gold Certified Partner and seasoned Microsoft solutions provider, SADA knows that this means that business already in the Microsoft cloud or looking at cloud services options get a more unified and streamlined experience. Existing Microsoft Online (BPOS, Live@edu) customers will be able to transition to Office 365 over the course of the year after global availability.
Be sure to check out our Office 365 success stories (formerly BPOS and Live@edu success stories) on our blog to learn more about how we help organizations move forward. Or up, rather. Like Microsoft, “ We’re all in!”
Our 10th anniversary has come and gone, but our quality of service and level of dedication in the I.T. field is continually being recognized by industry leaders and the community alike.
SADA Systems and our CEO Tony Safoian were recently recognized at our 10th anniversary event by political dignitaries LA City Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa, Congressman Brad Sherman, Council Member Paul Krekorian, Council Member Dennis P. Zine and UCNH Chamber of Commerce President Jack Witt. Its hard to believe that this leader in I.T. and cloud computing services came from humble beginnings. This company was recognized for it's exceptional growth over the past decade--with a special focus on the last 3 years where SADA displayed a 64% revenue growth. Featured 4 consecutive times on the INC 5000 Fastest-Growing Companies annual list, SADA helped stimulate the economy and create jobs during these tough economic times. We here at SADA really enjoy what we're doing and appreciate all the support we're getting from the community and community leaders.
Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa honored SADA with a personalized letter of congratulations delivered by speech writer Rachel Kruer.
Congressman Brad Sherman and his team presented SADA with an American flag that flew over the United States capital.
Council Members Paul Krekorian and Dennis P. Zine both delivered official government certificates commemorating SADA's 10th anniversary and our various technological and business achievements. The Los Angeles City Council has recognized SADA for our commitment and dedication to empowering the global economy through Information Technology.
UCNH Chamber of Commerce President Jack Witt reminisced with former President Tony Safoian as he presented the company with a special plaque.
From the bottom of our hearts, we send a huge "Thank you!" to everyone who has helped make the last 10 years such a great success for us!
AuthMagic for Microsoft Online password sync solution self-service checkout now available!
That just means there is one less step between you and that password sync solution you so desperately need. Our award-winning password sync solution, AuthMagic Password Sync for Microsoft Online (AMMO), is currently being used by large research organizations, universities, Fortune 500 companies and small businesses to relieve the strain on tight IT resources. AMMO helps save organizations time and money during:
Automated password rotation policy
Environment changes
Active directory changes on premise
Improving password strength
Lengthy password lock-outs/resets
Fickle and forgetful employees
So why is self-service so awesome? For large BPOS applications such as AMMO, you typically would have to contact the company, endure lengthy sales calls, draft up a proposal for the tool and other applicable services, etc. AMMO’s self-service functionality allows you to enter in all the necessary criteria such as the number of BPOS subscriptions, the number of domains you wish to apply the tool for, pricing for additional maintenance and support and more. You'll be presented with a customized BPOS password sync tool package specif for your needs.
SADA is committed to creating simple cloud computing solutions with a no-frills purchasing process. Get what you want, when you want it.
Interested in purchasing our password sync tool? Check out our self-service checkout for AuthMagic for Microsoft Online at CloudToolKit.com.
Interested in becoming a reseller? Your BPOS clients will rejoice! Close deals faster when you can deliver solutions that clients need. Contact us at 866-997-0000 or sales@sadasystems.com to inquire about this program.
SADA Systems was recently invited to host office hours at the Google Booth at EDUCAUSE 2010. Our talented Business Development Associate Hratch and savvy Sr. Solutions Engineer Nicky shared stories and answered questions regarding Google Apps for Education content migration strategies and best practices.
SADA was proud to feature Kent State University in our Google Apps for Education case study highlighting our work on developing a unique opt-in, on-demand legacy content migration for KSU students and staff. Over 120,000 Google Apps users were provisioned smoothly and effectively with the assistance of this custom migration platform developed by one of the top Google Partners around. Our work allowed KSU to gradually transition away from their legacy email platform while improving overall efficiency and productivity.
And then there was the Go Google Tailgate! Watch your favorite SADA reps shoot some hoops at 0:16 and 1:34.
Thanks Google, EDUCAUSE 2010 was a blast! Read more about Google at EDUCAUSE 2010 at the official Google blog.
Google Message Security voted Best Messaging Security Product by Information Security Magazine
Google Message Security powered by Postini was recently recognized as the Best Message Security Product by Information Security Magazine besting the Barracuda Spam & Virus Firewall and Websense Email Security products for first place. Winning gold was not an easy task.
Voters particularly singled out Google Message Security's keen ability to detect and block spam, phishing attempts, viruses and spyware in communication and messaging systems.
As a seasoned Google Message Security (powered by Positini) reseller, SADA has been helping organizations enable powerful tools to keep their sensitive emails and correspondences safe. SADA helps customers custom configure message content filtering to ensure that inboxes stay compliant with company email policies. You define and enforce web use policies to keep your users and company safe.
SADA has extensive experience implementing Google Message Security Powered by Postini tools for high-profile Enterprises and governmental departments with strict data security and compliance protocols. As an Authorized Postini Reseller, SADA provides engineering support, consulting and deployment services for the award-winning Google Message Security and Google Message Discovery.
Google recently invited SADA Systems Google Apps Enterprise client Bergelectric to share their story in a post on the Official Google Enterprise Blog. Bergelectric discusses their reason for switching to Google Apps after a lengthy evaluation period of different cloud computing solutions. The SADA team is proud to be featured on the Official Google Enterprise Blog which covers Google enterprise information, search and apps and the users that utilize the tools:
Following a rapid response by a combined team from Google and Google Apps Authorized Reseller, SADA Systems, Inc., Bergelectric quickly made plans to “Go Google.” Key components of the deployment included user synchronization between Active Directory and Google Apps, single sign-on to Apps using Active Directory credentials, migration of all data from Groupwise to Google (including historical email, contacts and calendar items), Google Apps integration with BlackBerry Enterprise Server, implementation of the Google Message Discovery product for mail archiving and discovery, and a complete training and change management effort to ensure the smoothest possible transition and high user adoption rates.
SADA wins Microsoft's Excellence in Competency Award
And the awards keep piling up for SADA! The team was recently invited to a Microsoft Managed Partner event where SADA Systems and our cloud app development team were recognized for AuthMagic for Microsoft Online (AMMO). Microsoft’s Excellence in Competency Award recognizes Microsoft partners who identify new ways to improve profitability, deepen partnerships and streamline operations for BPOS customers. This password sync solution has helped not only our BPOS clients, but countless others outside of SADA’s network save time, money and resources by streamlining this process.
Microsoft Partner Account Manager Eric Trimble goes on to praise SADA and the AuthMagic Password Sync Solution for BPOS, "The Southwest Area Partner Team at Microsoft, is proud to award SADA with this award for Excellence in Competency because of the great work they have done in developing AuthMagic for Microsoft Online."
Driven by the need to facilitate the end-user’s cloud computing experience, our cloud app development team created Authentication Magic for Microsoft Online (AMMO) as an add-on to effectively and securely sync passwords from Active Directory to Microsoft Online. SADA began to develop the MSO cloud application in late 2009 to deliver a password sync tool based on a request from a client that specifically needed password sync between Active Directory and the Microsoft Online Cloud. As one of Microsoft’s top partners with a proven track record of innovation, SADA delivered a flawless password sync tool that satisfied both client and developer. AMMO is a popular BPOS password sync tool and is currently being used in several top tier organizations around the world.
SADA’s goal was to not only solve one customer’s issue, but to make this password sync solution widely available for other BPOS customers needing to address password sync between AD and the cloud. SADA’s BPOS apps development team approached password sync for BPOS by first addressing 3 main issues:
Seamless backend password sync that with no manual intervention required
Secure password transmission and synchronization
Easy set-up and configuration
The outcome? SADA developed a password sync solution that would improve overall productivity for all BPOS customers. Frustration and skepticism often occurs when a user is prompted with an external application for confidential tasks such as password changes. Therefore the tool was built to process password syncs entirely in the backend and be completely transparent to the end user. Security highlights include:
Passwords are securely encrypted
Passwords are never stored physically at any point in time
Buffer is cleared immediately after encryption
Secure encryption designed to resist cryptographic attacks
Overall, using Authentication Magic for Microsoft Online in conjugation with Microsoft Online Services will reduce the amount of time IT will spend on password and user management. Automated password rotations, environment changes, Active Directory changes on premise and lengthy password lock-outs or resets are a thing of the past with AMMO. Customers will save time, resource and money with AMMO adding value to the Microsoft BPOS and Exchange Online product. True to SADA’s motto, “We Make IT Easy.”
Google Apps is seeing a wide and growing adoption rate as of late. We here at SADA applaud New York public schools' adoption of Google Apps! New York is the 5th U.S. state to adopt the Google Apps suite joining Colorado, Iowa, Oregon and Maryland.
The New York Institute of Technology, New York State Teacher Centers, Boards of Cooperative Educational Services, the New York State teacher unions and New York State professional organizations, will all offer Google Apps access, training and support to 697 public school districts, as well as all non-public and charter schools, across New York. Over 3.1 million students will have access to features such as Gmail, Docs, Sites, Calendar and more.
As 1 of the first 10 Google Apps Partners to participate in the 2007 pilot, SADA has been servicing the educational sector and delivering Google Apps EDU products and services to over 200 clients and counting. Past clients include Northwestern University, Kent State University, The Cleveland Institute of Art and many more.
Even after an entire decade in information technology and cloud computing services, SADA Systems continues to collect impressive industry awards and accolades! Everything Channel, a division of United Business Media, recognized SADA as the 57th fastest-growing VAR solution provider in the technology industry. SADA posted an impressive two-year stretch of net-growth with a 52.17 percent revenue growth rate of over over $3.5 million in net sales between 2007 and 2009.
“SADA is in great company on the CRN’s Fast Growth 100 list. The Cloud continues to be the driving force behind our growth in relatively tough economic times - it allows the creation of great efficiencies and cost savings for organizations - something our clients continue to be willing to invest in,” remarks SADA Systems CEO Tony Safoian. “Our ranking on CRN’s Fast Growth list is an honor. It’s something we will strive to be part of for years to come.”
SADA maintains strategic alliances and partnerships with Google and Microsoft to deliver top tier cloud computing and IT services. SADA contributes its explosive growth to a dedicated team and strong relationships with clients such as Northwestern University, Kaiser Permanente, the City of Los Angeles and more (see full client list).
We are all looking forward to the CRN Fast Growth 100 2011 list!
About Cloud Computing Services Provider SADA Systems, Inc.
Founded in 2000, SADA works with its client base to develop innovative information technology solutions to business problems. SADA is a privately held information technology consulting, outsourcing, and development firm founded in 2000. SADA is proud to be one of the world’s first Google partner for Apps having participated in the Google Apps official launch in February of 2007, as well as one of Microsoft’s first Online Services partners specializing in Business Productivity Online Services BPOS migration and integration services.
SADA has a demonstrated track record and competency in providing cloud computing consulting services, implementation and customization. SADA designs, delivers, deploys and supports a holistic and cutting-edge suite of best-of-breed technologies, allowing organizations to leverage information technology to achieve the highest levels of effectiveness, efficiency, and collaboration.
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