University of British Columbia Chooses The Active Network’s Content Management Solution to Power Campus Websites
More than 500 Web Sites to Be Offered Active Content Manager
SAN DIEGO, CA – February 15, 2007 – The Active Network, Inc. (Active), a company that delivers software technology and marketing solutions for community service organizations, today announced that the University of British Columbia has chosen its Active Content Manager (ACM) solution to operate its many campus and departmental Web sites. Consistently ranked among the world’s 40 best universities, the University of British Columbia will use Active’s content management solution to standardize publishing of its many Web sites, provide university staff with the ability to quickly edit and publish content online, and streamline to gain efficiencies in site management.
“ACM is a tried and true product that has successfully been implemented by some of North America’s most reputable educational and government institutions.” said Alex Barnetson, senior vice president, The Active Network, Inc. “The Active Network is thrilled to provide the University of British Columbia with greater self-service capabilities, and the ability to improve communications and compliance needs across their public and internal Web sites.”
“The University of British of Columbia has a multitude of Web sites at all levels within the university, and it was imperative that we choose a vendor that could deliver a content management solution that is simple to use and could be easily deployed,” said Rob Wilson, manager, Web Communications for the University of British Columbia. “The Active Network met all our requirements and we are looking forward to providing non-technical site owners with tools that will allow them to take ownership over their content.”
The University of British Columbia selected Active’s ACM solution to offer content management services to its 500 plus facility and departmental Web sites. By offering a scalable and secure solution that also allows non-technical staff to easily publish, manage and update online information, the University of British Columbia can better improve lines of communications between students, staff, faculty, alumni and other constituents.
The University of British Columbia joins numerous colleges and universities throughout North America using Active’s ACM solution including the University of Toronto, Thompson Rivers University, University College of the Fraser Valley, Loyola Marymount University and Point Loma Nazarene University among others.
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About The Active Network, Inc.
The Active Network, Inc., based in San Diego, Calif., provides application services technology and marketing access to community service organizations, and is a leading online community for active lifestyles. The company’s solutions help sports and community service organizations improve customer service capabilities, increase revenues, and reduce the cost and complexity of managing and marketing activities and events. Its full service marketing and promotions agency, Active Marketing Group, brings direct knowledge, insight and access to active and on-the-go consumers. Through its Web properties, www.Active.com, www.eteamz.com and www.ActiveGolf.com, The Active Network provides consumer services and resources that support participation in healthy lifestyles. For more information, please visit www.TheActiveNetwork.com or call 1-888-543-7223.
Media Contact:
Tina Wilmott, The Active Network, Inc.
858-964-3813, tina.wilmott@active.com
