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Wow! IBC 2024 was a huge success!
Pre-show buzz was off the charts. Top 3 in multiple exhibitor categories.
The showroom was on fire. Record showroom attendance.
Presentation energy was high.
Great conversations were had with new and existing customers.
A huge thank you to everyone we met in Amsterdam at IBC 2024.
Let’s keep the conversation going. Request a Demo or Sales Inquiry now.
We hope to hear from you soon.
Lights. Camera. Action! See VimBiz Expert Tom Levesque take to the stage at IBC Amsterdam to present "VimBiz from Planning to Scheduling to Actuals."
Attendees gave a warm reception of Tom’s presentation and insights on how VimBiz can optimize and elevate your operations.
See for yourself. Watch the presentation now!
Attending IBC 2024 in Amsterdam? Come say hello to the friendly VimBiz team!
We're here to help streamline your broadcast and media operations and answer all your questions. Don’t miss the chance to connect with us in person.
Visit us at booth 14.G20.
Hope to see you soon!
How do broadcasters perform their best at the Olympics? By using VimBiz, the gold medalist of media resource management!
We're thrilled to share that VimBiz is in the winner's circle, supporting the extraordinary efforts at the Olympics! Like a coach with a game plan, VimBiz helps broadcasters streamline their human and technical resource scheduling and equipment logistics, ensuring they stay on top of their game.
With VimBiz, operations run like a well-trained athlete, coordination is smoother, and productivity soars. Discover how we’re helping broadcast and media companies around the globe go for gold in efficiency.
Contact Us or Request a Demo now!
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Comment les diffuseurs excellent-ils aux Jeux olympiques ? En utilisant VimBiz, le médaillé d'or de la gestion des ressources média !
Nous sommes ravis de partager que VimBiz fait partie du cercle des gagnants en soutenant les efforts extraordinaires déployés lors des Jeux olympiques ! Comme un coach doté d'un plan de match, VimBiz aide les diffuseurs à rationaliser la planification de leurs ressources humaines et techniques et la logistique de leur équipement, leur permettant ainsi de rester au sommet de leur performance.
Avec VimBiz, les opérations s’exécutent comme un athlète bien entraîné, la coordination est plus fluide et la productivité atteint de nouveaux sommets. Découvrez comment nous aidons les sociétés de diffusion à viser l’or en matière d’efficacité, globalement.
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This year, we proudly celebrate two decades of dedication, innovation, and success. From our local Canadian roots to a global footprint, Vimsoft has grown into a leading provider of resource management software solutions for the broadcast and media industry with its flagship product, VimBiz.
Vimsoft’s journey began within the North American market with broadcasters like CBC, Harpo Productions, Major League Baseball, and NBC Universal. Vimsoft then continued to expand to South America and Europe, winning the trust of national public broadcasters, including Sweden’s SVT, Denmark’s DR, Norway’s NRK, Switzerland’s SRG SSR, and many more valued customers.
A special thank you to our incredible VimBiz team and amazing loyal customers for being part of our journey. Here’s to the next 20 years of continued success!
Missed us at NAB Show Las Vegas? Don’t worry, the live-steams were recorded for you.
Are you ready to elevate your Project Planning to the next level?
Watch VimBiz presentations LIVE from NAB Show Las Vegas!
Learn how VimBiz Project Planning optimizes workflows, streamlines processes, and maximizes efficiency.
Another fantastic year at NAB Show Las Vegas!
A huge thank you to all who joined us, both in person and virtually, for
making #NABShow 2024 a resounding success.
We had the pleasure of engaging with numerous passionate new prospects, while also reconnecting with our valued existing customers who were keen to explore our latest innovations.
To everyone who stopped by our booth or watched us online, we say thank you and let’s keep the conversation going. Reach out to us for more demos, training, and sales inquiries to get started with VimBiz today!
Vimsoft is happy to announce the addition of LA7 to its growing list of VimBiz customers!
LA7 is a private Italian television station that produces quality content with a focus on current affairs, information, in-depth content, and entertainment. LA7 is also active on the web with La7.it and TGLA7.it.
LA7 chose VimBiz to replace its previous scheduling solution ScheduALL. Another excellent example of how VimBiz is the clear choice as the best ScheduALL replacement. To find out why customers like LA7 are selecting VimBiz to replace ScheduALL, visit VimBiz - ScheduALL Replacement.
Fun Fact! Did you know that VimBiz is the behind-the-scenes wizard at the World Junior Hockey Championship?
From seamless planning, scheduling, time tracking, and resource allocation, VimBiz is the unsung hero that ensures smooth broadcasts of the games.
Read all about it!
Vimsoft is making headlines in the latest issue of Acadie Nouvelle.
Check out the article for the inside scoop on Vimsoft’s operations, their search for top local talent, and exciting opportunities.
Spread the word to your techy friends.
Link to French language article: Vimsoft at the Forefront of Talent Search.
We are delighted to announce that Vimsoft has won the Business Excellence Award for Innovation by The Chamber of Commerce for Greater Moncton!
This honor is a testament to our fantastic customers unwavering support and growth over the past 19 years, as well as the incredible effort and dedication of our staff.
We would like to express our sincere gratitude to The Chamber of Commerce for Greater Moncton and to all nominees for raising the bar of excellence.
Together we are advancing innovation in Greater Moncton and beyond!
That’s a wrap for IBC 2023! During four days of exhibiting, we received the largest number of visitors in the history of Vimsoft’s attendance at IBC, dating back to our first appearance in 2014.
Highlights of Vimsoft @ IBC include: - Strengthening bonds with existing European customers with face-to-face discussions and demoing the latest and greatest VimBiz features. - A substantial rise in visits from businesses newly discovering VimBiz or expressing interest in learning more about VimBiz.
It was a pleasure to meet everyone who stopped by our booth. Thank you for helping to make IBC 2023 a milestone year and our most successful yet!
We look forward to chatting with you again. vimbiz.com/sales-inquiry
Day 1 of IBC 2023 was a huge success! We received the largest number of visitors in the history of Vimsoft’s attendance at IBC, dating back to our first appearance in 2014.
Come see us at stand 8.A92 for day 2, 3, and 4 of IBC 2023! Drop in or book a meeting here: https://rb.gy/yuh92.
Excitement is building for IBC 2023! Come chat with our friendly team at stand 8.A92.
Drop in or book a meeting here: https://rb.gy/yuh92.
#IBC2023 is only one week away! Meet with us in Amsterdam to learn how VimBiz eliminates operational headaches with streamlined resource management, scheduling, rentals, & more.
Book a meeting here https://rb.gy/yuh92 and use free exhibit pass code IBC5992.
VimBiz is heading to Amsterdam for IBC2023! IBC is an invaluable annual meeting point for the broadcast industry.
Find us at booth 8.A92 from September 15th to 18th. Contact us to schedule a meeting and get a FREE exhibit pass. We'd love to talk to you!
Visit our 2023 IBC Show page or reach out to us using our Contact Us page.
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Opportunities New Brunswick: Dieppe’s Vimsoft Inc. is looking for talent to work with its well-known broadcasting clients which include names like NBC Universal, CNBC, PBS, Major League Baseball, Bell Media, and several public broadcasters. Find out more about this innovative low-key NB success story, including how to join its team, ONB Technology Spotlight Vimsoft. |
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We are thrilled to announce that Vimsoft has won Expansion Dieppe's Business Excellence Award! This recognition is a testament to the hard work and dedication of our incredible staff over the past 19 years, as well as the continued growth and support of our amazing customers. We extend a heartfelt thank you to Expansion Dieppe and congratulate all nominated finalists for raising the bar of excellence. Together, we are driving economic development and innovation in Dieppe! |
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Exciting news! Vimsoft has been nominated as a finalist for Expansion Dieppe’s Business Excellence award. Finalists have shown exemplary vision, managerial insight, success, and job growth in the Dieppe business community. We’d like to extend our gratitude to our customers and staff, as well as congratulate all nominated finalists. Please take a moment to vote for Vimsoft here: Expansion Dieppe - My Choice Award. |
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#NABShow2023 is officially a wrap! Thank you to all our visitors for making #NABShow Las Vegas an incredible success. We had the pleasure of chatting with many enthusiastic new prospects, as well as catching up with our amazing existing customers who were eager to learn about our latest and greatest features. To everyone who visited our booth or contacted us online, thank you. Let's keep the conversation going! vimbiz.com/sales-inquiry |
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Hello, Las Vegas NAB Show-goers! The VimBiz team will be showcasing the latest addition to our Advanced Planning and Scheduling solution: VimBiz Business Requirements. Unlock the full potential of your content production process with VimBiz Business Requirements. Our powerful tools streamline planning and requesting of resources. Accurately budget, quote, and track resources from start to finish. Say goodbye to emails, telephone, or hall conversations when planning for production resources and say hello to smoother, more efficient planning and requesting of resources with VimBiz Business Requirements. To find out how VimBiz Business Requirements can benefit your organization, schedule a live viewing here VimBiz - NAB Show 2023 or request a virtual meeting at vimbiz.com/Request-Demo. |
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Discover the VimBiz difference: world-class service and support. Our valued customers often tell us how much they appreciate our friendly service and support that meets or exceeds their expectations. From training to support and everything in between (implementation, deployment, updates, and more), we work closely with customers every step of the way. In fact, our customers have told us it’s one of the key reasons they chose VimBiz over our competitors. We pride ourselves on our friendly approach. We're here to help you succeed. With VimBiz, you'll get the tools you need to take your business to the next level, backed by a team that cares about your success. Chat with us in person at NAB Show Las Vegas from April 16th to 19th, or schedule a virtual meeting, we'd love to talk to you. VimBiz - NAB Show 2023 |
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The VimBiz team is heading to Las Vegas for NAB Show 2023! NAB Show is the broadcast industry's largest annual tradeshow and a great way for vendors and customers to connect. Find us at booth C4208 from April 16th to 19th. Contact us to schedule a meeting and get a FREE exhibit pass. We'd love to talk to you. Visit our VimBiz - 2023 NAB Show page or reach out to us using our Contact Us page. |
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Vimsoft is happy to announce the addition of Groupe Média TFO to its growing list of VimBiz customers. Groupe Média TFO is an award-winning Franco-Ontarian public media company that produces and distributes French-language educational content, available on various platforms, including the TFO television channel, TFO Éducation, and various YouTube channels. We are also proud to announce Groupe Média TFO chose VimBiz to replace its previous scheduling solution ScheduALL. Another excellent example of how VimBiz is the clear choice as the best ScheduALL replacement. To find out why customers like Groupe Média TFO are selecting VimBiz to replace ScheduALL, visit VimBiz.com - ScheduALL Replacement. |
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Vimsoft is now scheduling virtual meetings for IBC Exhibition 2022. When Vimsoft had to render its decision to attend IBC, our area was in lockdown from another large increase in Covid-19 cases. Therefore, a decision was made to be cautious and not attend IBC 2022. We will be resuming in-person attendance at NAB and IBC in 2023. Contact us to schedule a call or request a demo before, during, or after IBC 2022. |
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Collaboration with our customers has and continues to be a key component to the success of VimBiz. Today, we are proud to announce another milestone in further improving this collaboration: The launching of the VimBiz Forum! Our goal is to empower customers to share their experiences, tips, and configurations that helped optimize their operations; and hopefully, find new ways to improve them. Share your voice and join in the conversation; visit the newly launched VimBiz Forum! |
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The evolution of VimBiz continues! This time, not just from the growth of our software, but through the emergence of a collaborative VimBiz customer community. The idea of multiple customers meeting and sharing information on a regular basis was an initiative spearheaded by the Danish Broadcasting Corporation, and has grown to include four National European Broadcasters, the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation, the largest Outside Broadcaster in Canada, and an entity within the federal Canadian government. The customer community meets monthly to discuss ideas, workflows, new features, and future enhancements. This valuable information is shared transparently with Vimsoft as we work together with the common goal of understanding what our customers want, empowering them with knowledge, and improving VimBiz now and for years to come. Additional plans are in the works to further help our customers collaborate. Stay tuned. |
Trade shows like NAB have been at the core of marketing VimBiz. Each year we look forward to showcasing our newest improvements and features, meeting potential customers, and continuing to grow relationships with existing customers.
Out of an abundance of caution, Vimsoft will not be attending NAB 2022. However, we are planning on attending NAB 2023.
We look forward to continuing close communications with our amazing customers, and for those new to VimBiz and want to learn more, Request a Demo today!
The evolution of VimBiz continues with new features and enhancements! VimBiz 2021 is the culmination of 17 years of developing the most comprehensive Broadcast Resource Management solution available. More than ever, our valued customers (powered by our Customer Portal) are contributing innovative ideas which are inspiring new processes, important features, and enhancements. Here are some highlights:
See Released Items in the latest release of VimBiz for full details.
We are proud to announce Vimsoft was awarded a contract with the Canadian government. After a competitive tender process, the VimBiz Scheduling solution was selected in 2020 and recently successfully implemented.
Despite pandemic challenges and specific operational needs, all requirements were met by providing excellent service and support throughout the implementation. A great example of the flexibility of VimBiz and the agility of our team.
This success has been rewarded with requests for additional implementations of the VimBiz solution suite. Expansion to other departments and additional VimBiz modules is already in progress and planned to continue in 2022.
Our comprehensive product and excellent service continue to open new doors for us. We are excited to add multiple departments of the Canadian government to our growing list of satisfied customers and look forward to future developments.
2020 was a difficult year for businesses and individuals around the world. The Covid-19 pandemic challenged us to ensure the safety of our employees while maintaining the same quality services to our loyal customers.
Early in the pandemic, every employee was setup to be fully operational to work and collaborate from home or at the office. By using technologies such as VPN over multi-ISP failover fiber internet connections, Microsoft Teams, and our own VimBiz technology, we leveraged technology to allow every employee to communicate and collaborate effectively no matter where they are physically.
With onsite visits for meetings, implementations, and training on pause until we can ensure the safety of our employees, we continue to work diligently to provide the same high quality customer support and services remotely.
Our technical team adapted quickly to the “new normal” by remaining as productive as ever, developing our new Business Requirements module and implementing over 160 VimBiz enhancements during the past 12 months.
We would like to thank our loyal customers for continuing to work closely with us in 2020 and look forward to working with you in 2021 and beyond!
NRK of Norway has selected the VimBiz cloud-based solution to optimize their resource planning and scheduling processes.
After many years of successful implementations in North America, South America, and several European countries, VimBiz has been selected again as the best solution to optimize the complex planning and scheduling processes of a public broadcaster. The NRK of Norway preferred VimBiz after managing a highly competitive process with multiple international suppliers, which included a meticulous evaluation methodology through a public tender process.
“The Broadcasting industry has been managing their production planning and resource scheduling for technical resources and professional staff using multiple antiquated software that are not integrated as one solution.” shared Tom Levesque, Business Development Manager at Vimsoft. “NRK’s main objective was to find the market-leading solution that offers an end-to-end solution to their complex operation. The solution also needed to be cloud-based and mobile-accessible, using popular smartphone devices. VimBiz met all these criteria, and offered much more.”
“The long list of business requirements of the NRK were highly detailed and very familiar to the VimBiz experts” proudly reported Mitch Manuel, Vimsoft President and CEO. “VimBiz was designed exclusively for the broadcasting industry and the workflows and processes have been further optimized over the years to meet the intricate requirements of the media production industry.”
The VimBiz Scheduling and Timecards solution has now been selected through competitive public tenders by SVT in Sweden, DR in Denmark, SRG SSR in Switzerland, and NRK in Norway. The European media industry has done its due diligence and the result is unanimous:; VimBiz is the leading solution to manage the planning and scheduling of media productions for public broadcasters.”
The 2019 IBC Show in Amsterdam will mark the 7th consecutive year that Vimsoft showcases its most powerful solution, VimBiz. VimBiz continues to make its mark in Europe with implementations at some of the world’s largest national broadcasters.
The Vimsoft team invites all IBC attendees to stop by booth A40 in hall 11. From September 13 to 17 Vimsoft representatives will be showcasing the most powerful and latest VimBiz features and technologies.
Contact us today to schedule a demo, or stop by our booth and our representatives will be happy to show you what VimBiz has to offer.
About IBC: IBC has had a record attendance attracting more than 57,000 attendees from 170 countries around the world, exhibiting more than 1,700 of the world's key technology suppliers and showcasing a debate-leading conference.
The VimBiz Scheduling and Time Registration solution was selected after a comprehensive two-year evaluation process, which included a two week onsite Proof of Concept. VimBiz’s new technology will replace applications from Cositec and ScheduAll. More and more, VimBiz is recognized as the standard solution to drive efficiency and to manage the operational costs for large media production corporations.
“This project is another important operation milestone, as VimBiz will be used simultaneously in four different languages to share production resources from four distinct business units,” stated Tom Levesque, Business Development Manager. "Our customers have very complex operations, and VimBiz was designed to convert intricate production requirements to normal workflows and controllable processes."
“We were glad to read up on the details of the business requirements for this RFP,” explained Paul Manuel, VimBiz Product Manager. "We believe VimBiz to be the only resource management solution in the Media industry designed to solve these complex media production projects. The requirement for a real-time interface with SAP was a familiar request as interfacing with human resource and financial systems such as SAP is part of our standard interfacing process."
The Vimsoft team looks forward to working with our new partner and upgrading another European National Broadcaster to the advanced VimBiz solution.
We would like to send our sincere thanks and appreciation to all our visitors for making NAB 2019 a great success!
We were pleased by the positive feedback from customers and prospects on all the new features we've developed over the last year. To all our visitors, continued supporters, and partners; thank you. We hope to some of you at the 2019 IBC show in Amsterdam!
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The Vimsoft team is prepared for what will be another fantastic NAB show. Be sure to catch the team in the North Hall – booth N4424. This year Vimsoft will be showcasing its cross-platform capabilities including its VimBiz Mobile platform. Numerous new features have been added to the VimBiz solution over the course of the last year, and the team is eager to share them with you.
Get free access to the show by using customer code LV8258 and don’t forget to pre-book your onsite demo by visiting our NAB page and adding Vimsoft to your show calendar.
The team will see you in sunny Las Vegas on April 8 through 11!
The entire Vimsoft team would like to wish everyone season's greetings. We look forward to working with you in what is sure to be an exciting and prosperous New Year.
We would like to send our sincere thanks and appreciation to all our visitors for making IBC 2018 a great success!
We were pleased by the positive feedback from customers and prospects on all the new features we've developed over the last year.
To all our visitors, continued supporters, and partners; thank you. We hope to hear from you soon and wish everyone a safe return.
Next stop - NAB 2019 in Las Vegas! More news to follow.
The 2018 IBC Show in Amsterdam will mark the 6th consecutive year that Vimsoft showcases its most powerful solution – VimBiz – to the European market.
VimBiz has surely made its mark in Europe with implementations at some of the world’s largest national broadcasters - and 2018 is no exception as it is shaping up to be yet another very successful year for growth and recognition.
The entire Vimsoft teams invite IBC attendees to stop by booth A40 in hall 11 where Vimsoft representatives will be showcasing the latest VimBiz features. The show goes from September 14 to 18 and customers can gain FREE access to the show by using code – 17974.
We can’t wait to see you and your colleagues at the show! Please check back in for more details on what we will be bringing to IBC this year!
IBC is the world's most influential media, entertainment and technology show. Six leading international bodies are the partners behind IBC, representing both exhibitors and visitors.
In its 50th anniversary, IBC2017 had a record attendance attracting more then 57,000 attendees from 170 countries around the world, exhibiting more than 1,700 of the world's key technology suppliers and showcasing a debate-leading conference.
The entire Vimsoft team would like to extend their sincere thanks to all of its NAB 2018 visitors. Our experts are looking forward to working with all of you and your teams to further enhance visibility, collaboration, and efficiency with VimBiz.
2018 shows great promise at Vimsoft with the expansion of its technical team along with new opportunities in both the US and European markets.
Thank you!
By now you're likely close to completing your travel plans for the 2018 NAB show. So are we, and we're excited to share with you all the new features and enhancements we've brought to VimBiz at this year's show.
The Vimsoft team is preparing for yet another NAB show in Las Vegas. The show runs from April 9th to the 12th this year and is sure to attract many people from around the world. The Vimsoft booth will be located in the North Hall – N5319 and we would like to invite you to pre-book a demo or meeting today by using the NAB show planner or directly through our contact us page.
The Vimsoft team is excited to announce the launch of its new website! Our new site has been completely redesigned from the ground up featuring: new content, user friendly navigation, a powerful user dashboard, and new mobile friendly technology. VimBiz.com now boasts improved structure and flow to help existing and future clients learn more about VimBiz the most in-depth Broadcast Resource Management solution.
We would like to send our sincere thanks and appreciation to all our visitors for making IBC 2017 a great success!
We were pleased to share some of the new features that are now part of the VimBiz solution, such as our new mobile options, enhanced planning and scheduling capabilities, and engineering tools.
To all our visitors, continued supporters, and partners; thank you. We hope to hear from you soon and wish everyone a safe return.
Vimsoft welcomes you and your colleagues to visit our booth at IBC in Amsterdam. We are excited to be showcasing the following next generation of VimBiz technologies in Hall 11 - booth A40. This year the Vimsoft team will be showcasing many enhancements brought to the Scheduling and Rentals Opreration as well as its second generation of the VimBiz mobile app for both iOS and Android devices
After an extensive RFP process that required onsite demonstrations, VimBiz was chosen to be the preferred Asset Management solution at Televisa. Replacing the incumbent Xytech system that is currently being utilized, VimBiz will not only cover all of the Asset Management requirements put forth by the broadcaster, but will also enable to ability to expand the usage of VimBiz thanks to its interconnected modules and underlying technology. Providing a one-stop-solution for all operational needs.
It's now official. The entire Vimsoft team has moved into their new state-of-the-art facility located in downtown Dieppe. As the team settles in and final design details are completed, the Vimsoft team will begin working towards doubling its workforce over the next two years. The new office space boasts ample room for growth along with many amenities that are sure to attract top local talent.
The entire Vimsoft team would like to extend their sincere thanks to all of its NAB 2017 visitors. Our experts are looking forward in working with all of you and your teams to further enhance visibility, collaboration, and efficiency with VimBiz.
2017 is shaping up to be another big year at Vimsoft. From moving into our new offices and expanding our workforce, to the successful launch of our cloud solution and the new generation of our mobile app, it’s certain that 2017 is going to be very exciting.
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The Vimsoft team is prepared for what will be another fantastic NAB show. Be sure to catch the team in the North Hall – booth N6524. This year Vimsoft will be showcasing its cross-platform capabilities including its new VimBiz Mobile 2.0 platform and VimBiz cloud solution. Numerous new features have been added to the VimBiz solution over the course of the last year, and the team is eager to share them with you.
In early 2016 the Vimsoft team began working on making VimBiz compatible with the cloud. During NAB 2016, the team announced the upcoming cloud feature along with its plans to expand its mobile offerings. This grabbed the attention of New York-based rentals operation – CP Communications.It's been a very busy year for Vimsoft and its partners. As 2016 comes to a close, the entire Vimsoft team would like to wish all their clients, friends and family a very happy and safe holiday season.We would like to send our sincere thanks and appreciation to all our visitors for making this year's event a success!
Vimsoft is proud to announce that due to the overwhelming success of its flagship product- VimBiz, the company will be expanding its operation by building a new state-of-the-art facility in the heart of downtown Dieppe, New Brunswick. Another National Broadcaster has selected the VimBiz Solution suite to manage all of its resources. The public broadcasting organization of the French Community of Belgium has selected VimBiz to manage all its equipment logistics, after an in-depth public tender study.
The entire Vimsoft team would like to extend their sincere thanks to all of its NAB 2016 visitors. Our experts are looking forward in working with all of you and your teams to further enhance visibility, collaboration, and efficiency with VimBiz.
2016 is shaping up to be another big year at Vimsoft. From the construction of our new location, to the launch of our cloud solution and mobile app, it’s certain that 2016 is going to be very exciting.
Thank you!
Vimsoft is pleased to announce its partnership with PCI (ProConsultant Informatique) based in Jouy-Aux-Arches, France. 
Comcast is expanding their VimBiz usage at their Denver facility. The Comcast engineers will be using VimBiz as their primary application for servicing and management of their Advanced Distribution System. 
VimBiz is now fully implemented at the Danish Broadcasting Corporation (DR). VimBiz has been in production since October 2015, and in January 2016, the DR and Vimsoft teams celebrated this great achievement via a remote video conference with both teams present for the celebration. Well over 250 enhancements and new features deployed in VimBiz during the project can now be used by other Vimsoft customers. 3,000+ DR employees now view their planned schedules in VimBiz and also enter their actual worked times and events via the VimBiz Timecards module. The most powerful contract and union working rules solution in the media industry was also configured to respect the complex Danish working rules. 
VimBiz has been selected by Dome Productions of Toronto, Canada as the best solution suite to replace their current system and other homegrown applications. Only the flexibility and the depth offered by VimBiz and its extensive suite of solutions could meet the complex operational needs of Dome Productions. VimBiz will allow Dome Productions to fully automate the logistics of their complex operation by centralizing the information in one system - VimBiz.What a great year 2015 has been; another year full of success stories and amazing enhancements to our flagship solution – VimBiz. The Vimsoft team has been working hard towards making the best Broadcast Resource Management software even better. New clients and major implementations were all added to Vimsoft’s list of successes and growth in 2015. Vimsoft has aligned itself for a very successful and busy 2016 thanks to its newly acquired clients, major implementation projects, and internal growth. From the beginning of 2015 the Vimsoft team worked hard towards updating the VimBiz user interface while enhancing many of its modules. Scheduling, Rentals and Engineering modules have seen new leading edge features that are key components for today’s broadcasters. Stay tuned for more information and updates.
VimBiz was selected as the best solution for CNBC needs. This process included on site demonstrations against competing technologies such as ScheduAll and ShowMgr. “VimBiz was again identified as the best solution to meet complex broadcast scheduling needs”, said Tom Levesque, Business Development Manager at Vimsoft. We are pleased to be providing our leading edge solution VimBiz to CNBC. Vimsoft is pleased to announce that the VimBiz Broadcast Resource Management solution has been selected by Comcast, in the United States. Comcast follows the trend of large media corporations like NBC Universal, by implementing VimBiz to efficiently manage its technical resources. We would like to send our sincere thanks and appreciation to all our visitors for making this year's event a success!
The School of Visual Arts (SVA) will start the 2015 school year with a brand new VimBiz installation that will cover all their rental needs. After seeing an extensive demo at NAB 2015, the SVA team was convinced that VimBiz was the right solution for their operation thanks to its intuitive rental and asset management solutions.
An ongoing partnership with Montreal based technology company, Applied Electronics, has led to the implementation of VimBiz at Videotron’s MAtv. The VimBiz Scheduling and Asset Management Solutions will be implemented at MAtv. With these solutions, MAtv will be able to schedule all their employees and manage their extensive inventory of assets across all their departments. Vimsoft invites everyone to come by their booth this year at IBC 2015. This marks the 4th consecutive year of attendance for Vimsoft at this show. With its recent growth in the European market, it was essential for Vimsoft to grow at IBC. That’s why this year Vimsoft's booth has doubled in size and more staff will be sent to attend the show.
VimBiz has done it again – the best Broadcast Resource Management solution suite has been preferred to and has successfully replaced a competitor’s product. This time, VimBiz Discrepancy Reporting has been chosen for a nationwide implementation at NBC Universal. 
The Vimsoft team has returned from yet another fantastic NAB show in Las Vegas, Nevada. Major enhancements to the overall capabilities of VimBiz coupled with the upcoming iOS app, IT module and capacity planning options, made VimBiz even more sought after by some of the biggest names in broadcasting.
The entire Vimsoft team extends sincere thanks to all our NAB 2015 visitors. Our experts look forward to working with you and your teams to further enhance visibility, collaboration, and efficiency with VimBiz. Thank you!
What a year 2014 has been for Vimsoft, our best year yet! Most recently, the Vimsoft team has been very busy making the best Broadcast Resource Management software – VimBiz – even better. VimBiz has been enhanced with great features such as Capacity Planning, Summer Months Employee Absence Planning and an improved Discrepancy Reporting Module. We would like to send our sincere thanks and appreciation to all our visitors for making this year's event a success!
While celebrating 10 years of customer satisfaction Vimsoft invites all IBC attendees to visit our stand located at 9.A38 from September 12 to 16. 
Vimsoft celebrated 10 years of continuous growth with another successful NAB show in Las Vegas. VimBiz was enhanced with hundreds of new features over the last year, including even more mobile options.We would like to send our sincere thanks and appreciation to all our visitors for making this year's event a success!
VimBiz continues to expand in North America with its ability to integrate engineering workflows with operational workflows in one solution. VimBiz was also selected for its capability to manage multiple networks in multiple regions: a must requirement for this major network broadcaster.
Vimsoft was selected again as the best provider of a Planning and Scheduling System to manage the Media Production Resources of a major TV and Radio Network in Europe.
Following an extensive RFP selection process, VimBiz was judged to be the best technology on the market today. The Vimsoft Team continues to be excited about the future expansion of its flagship solution VimBiz in more European countries.
For Sveriges Television AB (SVT) it was a logical expansion of their existing VimBiz Enterprise Service Management solution to address ITSM workflows. The IT Helpdesk, Incident Reporting, and Change Management tools are all there in the VimBiz Service solution. Thorough User Acceptance Testing resulted in a recent rollout of this powerful area within VimBiz Service.We would like to send our sincere thanks and appreciation to all our visitors for making this year's event a success!
Vimsoft had a fantastic response to the VimBiz suite this year at Europe’s largest broadcasting convention, IBC2013 in Amsterdam. At the Vimsoft booth in Hall 9 visitors unfamiliar with VimBiz witnessed something not seen before in the broadcasting and media production industry—an elegant and comprehensive software suite that addresses Resource Scheduling as well as Rentals and Engineering workflows. Vimsoft calls this ‘True Integration’ and the ability to manage all these related workflows in a single database was a revelation for many.
Industry institution Deluxe provides world-class post-production and other entertainment services to the world’s top motion-picture groups. To deliver these services Deluxe relies on a staggering amount of technical equipment for which the Engineering group has responsibility. Recognizing the vast capabilities of VimBiz, Deluxe management chose to implement an Engineering-focused package that includes Asset Management, Service Workflow, and Stockroom Management.Vimsoft will feature the latest VimBiz EVO solution suite in stand 9.A02 at IBC2013 this September in Amsterdam. The EVO version has been referred to as “the ultimate VimBiz” and promises to change the expectation level for integration of Resource Scheduling, Rentals, and Engineering workflows.As Vimsoft closes the books on another successful fiscal year company management is pleased to announce that, once again, Vimsoft has had its best year ever.
The Director of Engineering at Washington, DC-area PBS broadcaster WETA knows the key to efficient management of asset and service workflows is visibility. Accordingly, WETA recently purchased a popular Vimsoft barcode solution, and complemented the company’s service workflows with a VimMail e-mail utility that enables even non-VimBiz users to easily track the progress of Service Requests.Swedish national public broadcaster SVT is a shining example of a methodical VimBiz implementation resulting in tremendous efficiencies and cost-savings. The initial focus was VimBiz Scheduling and Timecards to facilitate planning and scheduling of all production resources and capture all employee working times and claim codes. Recognizing that Resource Scheduling involves technical gear that requires service and may be associated with rental contracts, SVT next implemented VimBiz Rentals and VimBiz Engineering solutions, the latter focused on management of technical assets and service workflow. The next logical step has now been taken with the acquisition of VimBiz Enterprise Stockroom Management.Toronto is a North American hotbed of broadcasting- and media-related activity. Accordingly, this Canadian jewel is also a major market for the VimBiz Broadcast Resource Management solution suite. This week Vimsoft is concluding onsite visits to a number of Toronto-area customers.We would like to send our sincere thanks and appreciation to all our visitors for making this year's event a success!
Last week's monstrous NAB Show 2013 in Las Vegas was the launch site for Vimsoft's latest EVO version of the company’s comprehensive VimBiz Broadcast Resource Management solution suite. VimBiz EVO drew a tremendous amount of positive feedback for the updated look and refined feel of the highly integrated modules. It was immediately apparent to visitors that VimBiz EVO is very adaptable and refined, and it was rewarding to see attendees relate to the Resource Scheduling, Rentals, and Broadcast Engineering workflows VimBiz helps manage more effectively.Vimsoft will be demonstrating a new standard in Broadcast Resource Management power and refinement at booth #N5815 at this year’s NAB Show in Las Vegas—VimBiz EVO. The company promises this evolution of the popular VimBiz suite will change the expectation level for integrating Resource Scheduling, Rentals, and Engineering workflows. VimBiz remains the most comprehensive, integrated, and scalable Resource Management software in the broadcast industry, and the only one to successfully integrate Engineering workflows such as asset and service management with Operations processes such as rentals and production scheduling.
The Canadian Suite is a NAB tradition of which Vimsoft is proud to be a perennial official sponsor. Broadcast professionals network in a casual atmosphere where everybody learns something valuable about our industry. The Vimsoft Team invites colleagues and friends to join us at the Canadian Suite ballroom in the Flamingo from 6-8pm April 8, 9, and 10.
Although distant neighbors, Québec-based French-language TV network TVA and Brazilian giant Rede Globo took similar paths to “VimBiz enlightenment.” Both run large operations with centralized equipment facilities, both had challenges managing the movement of technical assets and the associated costs, and both commissioned Vimsoft experts to analyze onsite workflows in autumn 2012. TVA management reached similar conclusions to those of their South American counterparts—VimBiz is the answer.
After a rigorous global software search, Brazil’s Rede Globo—the second-largest commercial TV network in the world—has entered into an agreement with Vimsoft to implement VimBiz Enterprise Rentals Management along with supporting VimBiz Asset Management and VimBiz Stockroom Management solutions. This important official step comes after Vimsoft expert consultants analyzed existing Broadcast Operations and Engineering workflows onsite in Rio de Janeiro in autumn 2012. Vimsoft consultants saw tremendous opportunities for efficiency improvements as Rede Globo prepares for FIFA World Cup 2014 and the Rio 2016 Summer Olympic Games.The Vimsoft Team has continued with improvements to load times and processing efficiency, added several new reports, and made significant enhancements in several modules, especially Rentals. The VimDev development framework underlying VimBiz makes it possible to complete development and QA cycles in a small fraction of the time and overhead required in traditional development environments. This efficiency enabled Vimsoft to easily meet an internal goal to issue a new VimBiz release in the first month of the New Year. Happy New Year, Vimsoft customers!
Your organization is fueled by the activities of a diverse mix of employees. These critical Human Resources have published work schedules and a complex set of contract rules and working regulations. Administrative costs of managing proper employee compensation can be staggering. Whether done internally or through consultants the costs are high, and the costs of mistakes can be even higher.The Vimsoft Team is very excited to release the most comprehensive and most highly polished VimBiz version to date. There have been so many enterprise-scale features added to VimBiz over the past 18 months that the focus of this late-2012 release became refinement of what was already a well-tested and solid performer.One of the world’s largest commercial television networks has retained Vimsoft to provide expert guidance in complex Broadcast Operations and Engineering workflows involving movement of production-set materials, equipment, parts, and media assets. Vimsoft consulting experts offer decades of in-the-trenches broadcasting experience combined with knowledge of how technology facilitates workflow best practices. The VimBiz Broadcast Resource Management solution suite is a reflection of such expertise.We would like to send our sincere thanks and appreciation to all our visitors for making this year's event a success!
VimBiz was a big hit at Europe’s biggest broadcasting convention. Three words in particular caught the attention of IBC2012 attendees who visited the Vimsoft stand—Scheduling, Rentals, Engineering.
Vimsoft will be demonstrating the VimBiz Broadcast Resource Management solution suite in stand 6.A25 at IBC2012 this September in Amsterdam. Vimsoft will highlight how VimBiz truly integrates Operations workflows such as Resource Scheduling and Rentals with Engineering processes such as Asset Management and Service.
Major League Baseball Productions is the team behind the video content and other baseball-related broadcast media that are seen by legions of fans via multiple networks across diverse geographies. MLB Productions management knew there was a need to more effectively manage technical assets and gain better control over renting kits and assets to producers in the field. However, they also knew efficiencies could be gained in Resource Scheduling…they even had a popular scheduling solution awaiting implementation.One of the greatest advantages of VimBiz is the visibility it provides on activities that have real cost effects for organizations of all sizes. In VimBiz, pretty much any activity can be associated with a Cost Center, and reports provide visibility on trends and budget usage.VimBiz Scheduling provides planners very powerful tools for pushing employee, team, and facility schedules to anyone in an organization. Employees and freelancers can view these schedules in a number of convenient ways, including VimBiz Web, Google Calendar, mobile phone, or iPad/tablet. In addition, a huge VimBiz benefit is the ability for the planner to be flagged on scheduling implications related to labor agreements and complex working regulations. This contractual information is reflected on VimBiz-generated Timecards, which also may be viewed and submitted for approval via VimBiz Web.We would like to send our sincere thanks and appreciation to all our visitors for making this year's event a success!
Nowhere are the effects of organization and control more immediately evident than in Resource Scheduling—when things go smoothly nobody notices; when things go wrong the pains are felt right now. VimBiz Scheduling is the silent partner that keeps everyone organized and focused on what they should be doing, instead of distracted by what went wrong. VimBiz Scheduling enables the advanced planning and scheduling of facilities and associated roles. Role scheduling is a key VimBiz advantage—it’s much easier to schedule a studio than it is to schedule people. Studios don’t require breaks or have labor contracts that stipulate a maximum of four evening shifts per month. VimBiz Scheduling and integrated Timecards functionality accommodate such diverse needs while also providing advantages through integration with powerful VimBiz solutions for Assets, Service, and Rentals. VimBiz Scheduling enables powerful cost control over production projects, ensuring events remain on-time and on-budget.Rentals operations in broadcasting are a unique blend of planned and unplanned events ranging from simple to complex. The VimBiz Rentals solution enables managers to efficiently accommodate the spontaneous drop-in, the online booking request, and the large live event with extensive preparation, multiple check-outs and check-ins, and cost tracking of multiple assets, kits, parts, and consumable items. Conflict-resolution tools ensure availability rules are respected, substitutions are triggered where appropriate, and the need for transfers, sub-rentals, or purchases are highlighted. Late returns are flagged, as are potentially affected rentals. Automatic notifications ensure the right people are kept aware of relevant rental information. Usage analysis and powerful reports enable better decisions and indicate optimal inventory levels. Additional visibility and efficiencies are provided via tight integration with VimBiz Engineering and VimBiz Scheduling solutions. VimBiz Rentals—the power to adapt.
French-language broadcaster Télé-Québec replaced several systems with their VimBiz implementation, and continues to leverage efficiencies in more areas of the business. A recent purchase of additional Heavy-User Licenses was aimed at spreading VimBiz both wider and deeper within the organization.
Raycom Media’s Central Broadcast Center in Charlotte, North Carolina is the nerve center for 45 television stations broadcasting across 36 US markets. In such an environment the importance of effectively managing Discrepancy Reports cannot be overstated, which made the Discrepancies module the focal point of Raycom’s original VimBiz purchase. More recently, the power of VimBiz has been used to not only capture critical DR data for analysis and trend spotting, but for frequency-based and highly filtered report distribution.
Sheridan College shapes tomorrow’s leaders in digital media and communications. This makes the VimBiz implementation at Sheridan special—it provides tools to make the College more efficient, and it exposes students to technology that will be top of mind throughout their careers. Sheridan leverages several areas of VimBiz, especially for managing assets and rental workflows, and is currently ramping up across more of the College’s programs and expanding into VimBiz Scheduling for full facility planning and booking.Several enterprise-scale Vimsoft customers depend on VimBiz to manage day-to-day activities involving people, assets, and facilities, and these same organizations also have entrenched corporate financial and HR systems. For many of these companies, VimBiz plays an additional critically important role by interfacing with these enterprise systems, thereby keeping them updated with the freshest information. The implementation of the powerful VimBiz Scheduling solution at Swedish national public broadcaster SVT made the benefits of consolidating complementary workflows abundantly clear. SVT management recognized that additional efficiencies could be leveraged by incorporating the VimBiz Engineering and VimBiz Rentals solutions, providing one powerful centralized database for assets, service tracking, production projects, rentals, and charge-backs.
San Diego PBS station KPBS is following through on plans to implement VimBiz Operations modules after successful initial phases involving Engineering modules and the Discrepancies module. The focus at KPBS will now turn to facility and personnel scheduling, employee timecards, and rentals workflows.
La Société Radio-Canada (French-language CBC) enjoys the efficiency benefits of an enterprise-scale VimBiz implementation to manage assets, parts, people, and service operations across its radio, television, and internet operations. Radio-Canada management also knew VimBiz could drastically improve efficiency in the organization’s rental workflows, and thus VimBiz Rentals has become the latest area of focus for SRC’s proactive team of broadcasting professionals.
Media 21 prides itself on being the leading provider of the most advanced audio-visual technology in Trinidad and Tobago—an attribute that immediately drew the company to VimBiz and RFID. The St. James-based organization also had an ideal project to take advantage of such technology—a large-scale physical relocation for the Parliament of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago, which has its own television broadcasting unit.
The Canadian Broadcasting Corporation has enjoyed the benefits of VimBiz for several years. However, executive-level managers recognized there were even more cost-saving advantages to be leveraged through VimBiz, and a particular area of focus became the VimBiz Discrepancies module.VimBiz Resource Scheduling and Timecards management have received a lot of recent attention from existing customers, new accounts, and at NAB Show 2011. The latest news—after a rigorous and methodical evaluation process involving Resource Scheduling vendors from around the globe, Vimsoft has been selected to provide Swedish national public broadcaster Sveriges Television AB (SVT) with advanced planning and scheduling functionality along with management of timecards and labor contracts.The WETA Engineering department was quick to recognize the benefits of using VimBiz to manage their assets, service workflows, and shift logs. The DC-area radio and television broadcaster had recognized long ago that a central database was the best way to manage assets and service, but they needed to get away from their older-technology solution that was no longer supported. The future-proof nature of VimBiz became very attractive.
The quality of traffic at NAB Show 2011 was phenomenal for Vimsoft, and reactions were hugely positive to the comprehensive functionality and value provided by the industry-leading VimBiz Broadcast Engineering & Operations solution suite. Vimsoft showcased RFID expertise and focused the spotlight on Operations this year—most notably on Resource Scheduling and Timecards functionality.
We would like to send our sincere thanks and appreciation to all our visitors for making this year's event a success!
Vimsoft will be in the North Hall (“Management & Systems”) in booth #N1029 at NAB Show 2011. The Vimsoft Team will present the latest modules and features of broadcasting’s most powerful Engineering and Operations management solution—VimBiz. Key highlights this year include a focus on Resource Scheduling/Production Planning, as well as a very cool RFID demonstration.
The Canadian Suite is a popular NAB tradition and Vimsoft will again be an official sponsor of this networking event. Management and staff invite colleagues and friends of Vimsoft to join us at the Canadian Suite ballroom in the Flamingo from 6-8pm April 11, 12, and 13.
Broadcasting icon PBS has internal VimBiz champions that love the flexibility of the solution and the degree of integration between modules and across platforms. They have expanded VimBiz deployment to include Rich, Web, and Mobile platforms, inbound VimMail e-mail service, a barcode solution, and VimBiz Device Monitoring. And they see even more potential.
The CBC is like an old and dear friend to Vimsoft. The broadcasting giant ranks among the earliest and largest of Vimsoft’s customers, and the two organizations share thoughts frequently enough that Vimsoft can sometimes predict future CBC plans and CBC managers often anticipate where VimBiz development will go. Key individuals within the CBC have been driving forces behind primarily the Engineering functionality of the VimBiz application suite. So it is no big surprise that VimBiz deployment has continued throughout the organization, but it is nonetheless very rewarding for everyone involved.
French-language television and radio broadcasting heavyweight La Société Radio-Canada (SRC, or “Radio-Canada” to most) stepped up big with an enterprise VimBiz implementation one year ago. Eager to expand VimBiz-derived efficiencies across multiple regions throughout the nation, SRC has again made a major commitment to the broadcasting industry’s only truly integrated Engineering & Operations solution—VimBiz.
The US DoD Defense Information School (DINFOS) uses VimBiz for everything from IT Help Desk (replacing an expensive enterprise system) to rentals, and also for managing service operations, stockroom inventories, and capital assets. DINFOS personnel and a major defense contractor performed extensive analysis to determine that VimBiz incorporated the most functionality, the highest degree of integration, and (very importantly) easy and cost-effective customization. Throughout 2009 and 2010 DINFOS expanded its enterprise VimBiz deployment, and this trend has continued into 2011.
With headquarters near the Lobster Capital of the World, Captain Dan’s is a major player in seafood processing on Canada’s East Coast. What was it about Vimsoft and VimBiz that caught their attention?
Vimsoft is proud to announce that Raycom Media has become the most recent customer of the information management powerhouse. Raycom is one of the largest broadcasters in the United States, owning and operating 45 television stations across 36 markets.
French-language sports broadcaster RDS has recently grown its VimBiz user base by leaps and bounds as the efficiencies provided by VimBiz have become increasingly obvious.
Vimsoft often gets industry accolades and supportive customer feedback for the Engineering modules in the best-of-breed VimBiz solution, but the recent Content & Communications World (CCW) 2010 expo was the site of additional praise for Operations modules designed for workflows related to activities such as Resource Scheduling, Timecard Management, Rentals, and Discrepancy Reporting.
Vimsoft has an unlimited number of FREE Passes to Content & Communications World 2010 at the Javits Center in New York, October 13-14. We have both Full Conference Passes as well as Free Expo Passes. The Full Conference Pass entitles the registrant to free admission to all conference sessions as well as exhibits, a savings of several hundred dollars. These passes are for qualified end-users such as broadcast, media, and military organizations, not systems integrators and resellers. The Expo Pass includes admission to the exhibits, keynotes, select morning tutorials, sponsored presentations, and receptions. These passes are for any attendee from any organization.
As another fiscal year comes to a close Vimsoft management is very pleased to announce that the company has, once again, more than doubled sales compared with the previous twelve-month period. This growth trend was recognized in 2009 by the Progress Media Group, who named Vimsoft one of its “Fastest Growing Companies” and indicated the information-management powerhouse was the top-performing company based in the province of New Brunswick.
A public service of San Diego State University, KPBS is part of the PBS radio and television broadcasting family. Station management quickly recognized the enormous power of the VimBiz application suite and appreciated that the technology was already in place at a national level within PBS.
The Bowhead family of companies provides an enormous range of products and services to government and commercial customers, and they are especially prominent in delivering world-class engineering and information technology services to the US Department of Defense. Vimsoft not only shares a customer base with Bowhead, but also shares a commitment to the highest standards in data management.
We would like to send our sincere thanks and appreciation to all our visitors for making this year's event a success!
NAB 2010 Recap
Vimsoft has an unlimited number of FREE VIP Exhibits Passes to NAB 2010. Regular admission price for attendees is US$150. A free pass code is already embedded in the registration link below. Just click, register, and come see us April 12-15 at booth #N520 in the North Hall at the LVCC in sunny Las Vegas! Vimsoft will be in the North Hall this year (“Management & Systems”) in booth #N520, and once again will be showing off the latest modules and features of broadcasting’s most powerful Engineering and Operations management solution—VimBiz. A NAB staple, the Canadian Suite will also be returning in 2010 and will again be at the Flamingo. As always, Vimsoft will be an official sponsor of this popular NAB tradition. Management and staff invite colleagues and friends of Vimsoft to join us at the Flamingo from 6-8pm on April 12, 13, and 14. Free drinks, of course!
Acting on plans made last fall, Canada’s largest radio broadcaster has more than doubled its initial VimBiz user base and launched into a full-scale barcode inventory system also purchased from Vimsoft.
La Société Radio-Canada (SRC), referred to by many as “Radio-Canada,” is the French-language television and radio broadcasting side of the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC). Radio-Canada is a very large enterprise with operations stretching from coast to coast. Montréal-based SRC management saw many advantages of entrenching VimBiz in the operation’s day-to-day business and made the commitment to implement the application across the country.
“Preparation” is a recurring theme for everyone involved in an Olympiad. From athletes and coaches to organizers and broadcasters, everyone wants to use the best tools possible to prepare for the Olympic Games—and to help them perform optimally when the world is watching. Accordingly, leading production facilities provider Dome Productions uses VimBiz to prepare for the Vancouver 2010 Winter Games.
Télé-Québec is a French-language public educational television network headquartered in Montréal. The company’s programming and local stations are an important part of the cultural landscape for French-speaking Canadians. The multilingual nature of the VimBiz application suite was an obvious advantage recognized by Télé-Québec management, but the purchase decision was based more on breadth of functionality and the enormous flexibility enabled by the VimDev development framework.
The Sheridan Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning is a premier polytechnic college with an established reputation in several disciplines, including a renowned School of Animation, Arts & Design. Students at Sheridan College have access to cutting-edge equipment and technology in programs such as Film and Television Professional Training. These valuable tools now include VimBiz.
Corus is the powerhouse Canadian specialty multimedia entertainment company behind such brands as YTV, Treehouse, W Network, and Movie Central. Corus saw the VimBiz light back in 2007, and recently that light has become more intense.
The Jacob K. Javits Convention Center in New York will be the site for the Content & Communications World (CCW) Expo October 14-15. CCW is really three shows in one, encompassing HD World, SATCON, and IP Media Expo. Vimsoft will be in booth #1050 in the HD World section of the CCW floorplan.
Recently 100% acquired by Comcast, New England Cable News (NECN) is the largest 24-hour regional news network in the United States. Winner of numerous broadcast journalism awards, NECN is a prime example of an organization that strives for excellence in every operational capacity. Engineering and IT management at NECN have long recognized the advantages of a proper asset management database. They immediately appreciated the highly normalized relational database architecture of VimBiz, and quickly gained an understanding of the VimDev framework that underlies the application. The more they investigated the integration between the various VimBiz modules, the more they were impressed.
Through a variety of media platforms, the US DoD Defense Media Activity (DMA) provides news and information to US forces worldwide. DMA San Antonio is responsible for worldwide communications involving the US Air Force. Media experts at DMA San Antonio already had gotten a taste for the power of VimBiz through their relationships with The Pentagon Channel, American Forces Network, and the Defense Information School.
Réseau des sports (RDS) is a powerhouse Canadian French-language sports network owned by CTVglobemedia and ESPN. The widely recognized property has exclusive rights to French-language broadcasting of all NHL Montréal Canadiens hockey games, ensuring fixated eyeballs from throngs of passionate Habs fans. RDS knows its audience, knows its advertisers, and knows the importance of being light on its feet. A high priority is placed on operational efficiency.
It only made sense. Montréal-based Sono Vidéo has a solid reputation for expertise in audiovisual, broadcast, videoconference, automation, and medical solutions. They are very strong in the largely French-speaking Québec market, where the multilingual capabilities of VimBiz are particularly attractive. Sono Vidéo has had considerable success reselling VimBiz, but management recognized a huge advantage of partnering with Vimsoft was using the application suite in-house.
The Defense Information School (DINFOS) is a United States Department of Defense institution dedicated to excellence in organizational communication. Military communications professionals attend DINFOS to broaden skills related to broadcast operations, broadcasting equipment maintenance, journalism, video production, photography, multimedia, and other disciplines related to public affairs and visual information. The implementation of the VimBiz application suite is a solid endorsement from an organization with a strong commitment to education and best practices.
Vimsoft first met with PBS engineering and technical operations experts at NAB 2009 in Las Vegas. Within 6 weeks a deal was signed.
The Training and Education Center (TEC) at the McGhee Tyson Base in Tennessee is seen as the crown jewel of the USAF Air National Guard, and it is also the home of the television production studios for TEC-TV. Engineers at ANG TEC-TV recognized the need for more efficient equipment management and service workflows. They also wanted something that accommodated scheduling needs and was scalable and proven.
The story sounds very similar to the Maritime Cold Storage situation in 2008 (see January 22, 2008 news story)—a brand-new eastern Canadian Public Refrigerated Warehouse with a proactive General Manager disenchanted with the limitations and pricetag of traditional warehouse management solutions.
It’s not top secret that Vimsoft has many loyal fans within the United States Department of Defense. Some of these supporters work with existing VimBiz installations such as The Pentagon Channel and the American Forces Network Broadcast Center. Some of the staunchest supporters, however, have been those who have recognized that Vimsoft technology has a wider application beyond management of broadcasting assets, order cycles, and service workflows. The VimDev framework behind the VimBiz application suite is seen by these visionaries as the ideal platform upon which to base software that will replace systems handicapped by older, less flexible, and more expensive technology.
For Montréal-based SETTE, postproduction and signal-management services are the bread and butter, while efficiency is a competitive advantage. Appropriately, the VimBiz suite was seen as an ideal fit for managing equipment and service workflow. More than that, a real attraction was the powerful basis for decision-making the application provides management.
Recession? Despite lower overall NAB attendance numbers this year, traffic was steady and more highly qualified than in previous years. Vimsoft hosted its largest-ever booth with more demo and meeting area, and even more VimBiz functionality to show off! Reactions were phenomenal to the news that Vimsoft is increasingly opening up the company’s VimDev Development & Customization Toolkit to customers. There was huge approval for the extremely slick VimScan Inventory Technology, new Cable Management sub-module, Project Management workflows, Discrepancy Reporting functions, and Device Monitoring capabilities.
Latin America’s largest television and radio broadcasting network, Albavisión, became instant VimBiz fans at NAB 2008 (see related May 8, 2008 story). A pilot was quickly implemented and data from more than a dozen Spanish-speaking countries were imported. Albavisión immediately recognized the adaptability the VimDev framework provided the VimBiz application, and several enhancements were implemented to accommodate financial variables and structures important to the company. All Vimsoft customers have received the benefits of these enhancements and, as typical, no customization fees were involved.
We would like to send our sincere thanks and appreciation to all our visitors for making this year's event a success!
In the past Vimsoft has won awards in recognition of the innovative technologies it produces. This time around Vimsoft is being recognized as one of Atlantic Canada’s fastest growing companies in terms of revenue growth. Each year Progress Media Group lists regional organizations that have demonstrated the most significant increases in revenues over the previous 3-year period. Vimsoft was named the top-performing company in its home province of New Brunswick.
Vimsoft has an unlimited number of FREE VIP Exhibits Passes to NAB 2009. Regular admission price for attendees is US$150. A free pass code is already embedded in the registration link below. Just click, register, and come see us April 20-23 at booth #SL13005 at the LVCC in sunny Las Vegas!
Vimsoft will be in booth #SL13005 at NAB 2009 and will once again be showing off the latest modules and features of broadcast engineering’s most powerful equipment asset management solution—VimBiz. Also returning for 2009 is the Canadian Suite, and Vimsoft will once again be an official sponsor of this popular NAB tradition. Management and staff invite colleagues and friends of Vimsoft to join us in the Vista Room of the Flamingo from 6-8pm on April 20, 21, and 22. As always, free drinks!
As one of Canada’s largest media companies, Montréal-based Astral Media has complex equipment asset management needs and multiple service shops with activities coordinated among several facilities. Astral management recognized the efficiency advantages the VimBiz Equipment Asset Management suite would provide and a purchase was made in 2007. Since that time, VimBiz has helped Astral Media to streamline workflows and has greatly improved management of capital assets at the company. To further expand benefits provided by VimBiz, Astral Media has more recently purchased additional software licenses and taken advantage of barcode technology offered by Vimsoft.
With all eyes on the countdown-to-launch clock in the lobby, MLB Network management is keenly aware of the importance of efficient processes. The new cable network already had a powerful JD Edwards financial package and implemented the industry-leading VimBiz Equipment Asset Management application suite in the fall. MLB Network managers along with engineering and IT staff recognized that VimBiz was no ordinary asset management tool. VimBiz incorporates powerful product request, authorization, Purchase Order, receiving, and internal delivery mechanisms. Inevitably the conversation at MLB Network turned toward how to interface these two powerful systems while still respecting the aggressive launch target.
Crossroads Television System (CTS) has had a busy year. Featuring family-values programming, CTS added to its existing operations in Burlington, Ontario with launches in both Calgary and Edmonton, Alberta. With such rapid expansion, CTS Director of Engineering David Storey recognized more than ever the need for efficient management of equipment and software assets. Additionally, CTS manages and services its own equipment, as well as equipment belonging to other companies. Accordingly, CTS needed powerful reporting and a system with the flexibility to handle multiple service workflow variations.
Major League Baseball and minority shareholders Time Warner Cable, DirecTV, Cox Communications, and Comcast will launch the MLB Network into approximately 50 million homes on January 1, 2009. This will be the largest rollout in cable network history. With such an aggressive launch schedule, MLB Network had an immediate need for the industry’s most powerful Equipment Asset Management solution. VimBiz surpassed MLB Network executives’ expectations and the purchase occurred very quickly.
COGECO is a diversified telecommunications company offering services such as cable television, high-speed Internet, and digital telephony to millions of customers in Ontario, Québec, and Portugal. COGECO has selected VimBiz to manage the company’s mission-critical distribution assets, as well as associated Preventative Maintenance and service workflows.
Dome Productions is one of North America’s leading production facilities providers, offering a fleet of HD and SD mobile trucks, an extensive range of transmission services, a fully equipped rental studio and edit suite, and turnkey host production services. Dome Productions is the company operating behind the scenes at major live events such as Major League Baseball, NHL hockey, PGA golf, and NBA basketball games, various international summit meetings, and concerts by major artists such as Bon Jovi and Coldplay. As one can imagine, Dome Productions manages a large number of expensive equipment assets, many of them mobile. Efficient asset-management practices are absolutely critical in the time-sensitive environment in which Dome Productions operates. VimBiz was selected as the hands-down winner for managing assets from the budget planning phase, through acquisition, and ultimately to retirement. Flexibility in managing each asset during the middle part—service life—was the key for Dome Productions.
The United States Armed Forces Radio and Television Service has taken a major step forward in effectively managing broadcasting-related assets by purchasing VimBiz for the American Forces Network (AFN) Broadcast Center. With a large number of assets and a user base that can be redeployed on short notice, AFN needed an extremely powerful asset management suite with a short learning curve and easily managed user permissions and authentication procedures.
From their Denver-area digital origination facility and world-class NOC, Technicolor Network Services U.S. develops, supports, and delivers cable network products and services to globally recognized customers such as NBC Universal. For managing mission-critical assets and related service workflows, VimBiz was already an indispensible suite of tools at Technicolor Network Services U.S., but the company wanted to tie in purchasing/receiving functions and on-air discrepancy reporting with their powerful asset-management capabilities. The solution: a few more VimBiz licenses. VimBiz has extremely powerful order-management functionalities—from stockroom auto-reordering to Purchase Order authorization to low-cost-supplier defaults to receiving and internal delivery. And Vimsoft Live makes requesting and ordering previously non-stock items a breeze. In addition to new power-users in purchasing/receiving, Technicolor Network Services U.S. set up new users to take full advantage of the VimBiz Discrepancies module. Now Discrepancy Reporting personnel can manage details of each discrepancy, including timecodes, durations, program information, and assets involved. Discrepancy managers can get a number of snapshot reports containing critical discrepancy information.
Canada’s largest radio broadcaster has chosen VimBiz to manage physical and software assets. Astral Media Radio is especially strong in “la belle province,” where each week one out of every two Québecers tunes in to an Astral radio station. Appropriately, VimBiz implementation will commence in Montréal.
With a proven track record at CBC Television, VimBiz was an obvious choice to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and organize engineering workflows at CBC Radio. To fast-track ROI, CBC Radio took advantage of a few Vimsoft services, including pre-cleaning and importation of existing asset data. In addition, the customer kickstarted service shop efficiency by having Vimsoft provide onsite professional training services.
Operating in more than a dozen Spanish-speaking countries, Albavisión is the largest television and radio broadcasting network in Latin America. Having met Vimsoft at NAB 2008, Albavisión executives quickly recognized the power of the VimBiz Equipment Asset Management application suite, and were especially interested in the flexibility of the VimDev framework underlying the application.
We would like to send our sincere thanks and appreciation to all our visitors for making this year's event a success!
Thank you to both new and annual visitors to the Vimsoft booth at this year’s NAB Show. Together you have made this the most successful year yet for the developers of the industry-leading VimBiz Equipment Asset Management solution. We look forward to building on existing relationships with our valued customers, and to establishing new ones with prospects met at NAB 2008. Vimsoft will continue its commitment to product development of VimBiz. New and existing customers will benefit from additional modules already under development.
In response to customer demand for VimBiz
to come pre-loaded with the most common broadcasting products, Vimsoft has gone
a significant step further—Vimsoft Live.
Instead of a static pre-loaded product list, VimBiz
users now have seamless live access to a continuously evolving product database
hosted and maintained at Vimsoft headquarters. A single click imports rich product
information to the user’s local VimBiz database.
Make sure your NAB Show 2008 plans include a stop by the Vimsoft exhibit in booth #SL129 in the Lower South Hall of the
Las Vegas Convention Center. Stop by any time or plan to attend a scheduled live
demo of the VimBiz Equipment Asset Management
(EAM) application suite. The live demos will include a tour of the latest
VimBiz sensation—Vimsoft Live.
Demo times are listed below.
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Monday April 14 |
Tuesday April 15 |
Wednesday April 16 |
Thursday April 17 |
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10:00am 1:00pm 3:00pm 5:00pm |
12:00pm 2:00pm 4:00pm 5:00pm |
10:00am 1:00pm 3:00pm 5:00pm |
10:00am 12:00pm 1:00pm 2:30pm |
When Canadian media powerhouse Rogers Communications went looking for software to manage broadcasting projects, who did they turn to? Vimsoft, of course! Rogers will be using VimBiz to manage physical and software assets as well as service workflow. Additionally, the company will use VimBiz to manage project accounting, which involves taking proposed products through approval stages and then tracking actuals against approved project budgets.
Vimsoft has an unlimited number of FREE VIP Exhibits Passes to NAB 2008. Regular
admission price for attendees is US$200. A free pass code is already embedded in
the registration link below. Just click, register, and come see us April 14-17 at
booth #SL129 at the LVCC in sunny Las Vegas!
Montréal-based global entertainment empire Cirque du Soleil has chosen the VimBiz
application suite to manage the audiovisual equipment, software, and lighting required
for training and production related to the enterprise’s world-renowned live performances.
Tracking asset locations, handling changes in asset status, and managing service
workflows are key information management challenges Cirque du Soleil will address
using the power and flexibility of VimBiz.
In 4 weeks the broadcasting world will descend upon Las Vegas for NAB Show 2008.
Vimsoft is a fixture at this annual smorgasbord of all that is present and future
in the world of broadcasting technology—find us at booth
#SL129 in the South Hall of the LVCC. The company is also an
official sponsor of the NAB Canadian Suite 2008. Management and staff
invite colleagues and friends of Vimsoft to join us in the Vista Room of the Flamingo
from 6-8pm on April 14, 15, and 16. Free drinks!
Vimsoft recently flexed its prodigious software development muscles at the inaugural
Think NB showcase of New Brunswick information and communication technology (ICT)
companies. Planned as an annual event, Think NB has been designed to profile and
promote NB ICT companies to government departments and agencies, academia, and industry.
The government of the Province of New Brunswick has bestowed upon Vimsoft a prestigious
award for excellence in innovation. Recognizing the innovative and commercially
successful VimBiz application, Vimsoft’s proprietary VIMDEV development framework,
and uncharted Web R&D work, the Enterprise Greater Moncton economic development
agency nominated the information management powerhouse for the award.
Customers, distributors, and other interested parties are invited to join Vimsoft
at the Western Association of Broadcast Engineers (WABE) 2007 Convention at the
Fantasyland Hotel at the West Edmonton Mall in Edmonton, Alberta. Vimsoft will be
displaying the innovative VimBiz application suite in the BSE booth on October 15
and October 16, and Marketing Director Joel DeWolfe is scheduled to make a presentation
at 3:15pm on October 16 in the Beaujolais Room at the Fantasyland Hotel.
Astral Media, one of Canada’s largest media companies, has chosen to implement the VimBiz Equipment Asset Management suite to help make television operations more efficient. Primary needs included streamlined data ingest and accommodation of various engineering service workflows.
Demonstrating the company’s commitment to the broadcasting industry, Vimsoft will
attend and present at the Central Canada Broadcast Engineers (CCBE) 2007 Convention
in Barrie, Ontario this September.
PSSI Global Services provides a fantastic example of the flexibility of Vimsoft’s
VimBiz application. With corporate offices in Las Vegas and California, PSSI is
a full-service production and satellite transmission company that specializes in
the coordination, production, and transmission of domestic and international live
event programming. With VimBiz PSSI can much more effectively manage the company’s
full range of fixed, mobile, and international fly-away satellite systems used to
provide live video, audio, IP, and data services worldwide.
Officials at the United States Department of Defense have purchased VimBiz to manage
broadcasting assets and related service workflows. Several agencies within the DoD
are involved with the implementation, but the primary user base comes from The Pentagon
Channel—broadcasters of military news and information targeted toward members of
the US Armed Forces.
Decisive Analytics Corporation (DAC) is a system engineering company that provides
optimization solutions, systems analysis, and other products and services to a wide
array of broadcasting and non-broadcasting customers. DAC has a long history with
the US Department of Defense and other government agencies, as well as with commercial
businesses. With VimBiz, DAC now has a powerful tool to manage its physical and
software assets, as well as the ability to manage projects and assets for DAC customers.
At Vimsoft there is a strongly held belief that customer prospects should have a
high degree of transparency regarding the software they are considering buying.
This is the primary reason for the “try-before-you-buy” VimBiz free download, which
may very well represent the world’s most powerful self-installing database-driven
free application. The company also maintains a firm commitment to outstanding customer
support. A series of new downloadable videos addresses both the transparency and
support goals of Vimsoft.
Vimsoft has completed the US Government Central Contractor Registration procedure
to become an eligible supplier to federal government departments and agencies in
the United States. Part of the registration process involved securing a NATO commercial
code, necessary for doing business with any department under the US Department of
Defense umbrella.
Based near Denver, Colorado, and a part of the London, UK-based Sparrowhawk Media
Group conglomerate, Sparrowhawk Broadcast Services is a state-of-the-art digital
origination facility that develops, supports, and delivers cable network products
and services for customers and affiliates in the US and around the globe. From network
origination to satellite capacity and from post production to subtitling/translation
services, the Sparrowhawk Broadcast Services team offers a wide array of products
and services using the most modern equipment and software. The Denver Network Operations
Centre (NOC) is a cutting-edge crown jewel in the Sparrowhawk Media Group’s portfolio.
Accordingly, Sparrowhawk Broadcast Services has chosen the VimBiz Equipment Asset
Management suite to streamline its engineering workflows.
The National Research Council of Canada delivers its Industrial Research Assistance
Program through a nationwide team of business- and technology-savvy scientists and
engineers called Industrial Technology Advisors (ITAs). Recognizing proprietary
development advantages, powerful existing tools, and unmatched platform and application
flexibility, the NRC chose Vimsoft over a dozen other vendors to supply a reporting
and project management suite for its ITAs. The database-driven application developed
by Vimsoft will be accessible via thick-client (rich) as well as thin-client (Web)
interfaces, a rare combination and Vimsoft specialty appropriate for the needs and
reputation of ITAs.
As part of its commitment to customer service and quality assurance, Vimsoft has
hired experienced software developer and training specialist Brian Brown. With a
well-rounded programming background and rich customer-facing experience, Brian is
a valuable asset to the Vimsoft team.
Corus Entertainment, one of Canada’s most successful integrated media and entertainment
companies, has chosen to implement VimBiz to manage equipment and software assets
at its Toronto-based specialty television operations and digital post-production
facility.
With new customers, new partners, expanding roles with existing clients, and an
increasing headcount, the time has come for Vimsoft to expand into new office space.
The move is convenient for staff, clients, and partners alike, since the Vimsoft
team exercised an option to expand into a large space adjacent to the existing suite,
which will continue to be part of Vimsoft’s floorplan.
With over 108,000 attendees, the National Association of Broadcasters 2007 show
in Las Vegas once again proved why it is the industry-defining event for any company
involved in broadcasting and media production. Visitors to the Vimsoft booth confirmed
that VimBiz is the best-of-breed Equipment Asset Management solution for broadcasting.
This status was not only noted by customers, but also by prospects exposed to a
VimBiz demonstration and by resellers who have a solid grasp on available technologies.
In addition, response was very positive from systems integration specialists. Systems
integrators see VimBiz as a valuable tool for managing their own clients’ projects,
and as a very attractive offering that could be pre-loaded and sold to these clients.
We would like to send our sincere thanks and appreciation to all our visitors for making this year's event a success!
Vimsoft will further expand its broadcasting presence with a professionally designed
display booth at the National Association of Broadcasters 2007 trade show in Las
Vegas April 16-19. NAB2007 will feature over 68 football fields of exhibitors and
attract well over 105,000 attendees from around the globe.
Montréal-based MusiquePlus/MusiMax has purchased Vimsoft’s Equipment Asset Management
suite, VimBiz. MusiquePlus wanted a powerful asset tool and something to streamline
service requests and preventative maintenance processes. The company also desired
the capability for its employees to work in either French or English. The obvious
answer was VimBiz and the purchase decision was made even easier when the relatively
low licensing cost of the software was factored in. Now MusiquePlus has a best-of-breed
Equipment Asset Management suite with the most compelling value proposition in the
broadcasting industry.
MONCTON – Vimsoft Inc., a leading provider of asset management software solutions
for the broadcasting industry, announced today that it has secured venture capital
financing from the New Brunswick Innovation Foundation (NBIF) and the Technology
Venture Corporation (TVC). The investment provides Vimsoft with the necessary capital
to implement its software commercialization and marketing plan. The funding will
also support the company’s research and development activities.
Reaching another milestone in the company’s 2007-2009 business plan, Vimsoft has
added an experienced Quality Assurance Administrator to the team. Marc Gallant joined
Vimsoft in February 2007, bringing with him a rich background of software QA management
at customer sites in North America, the Caribbean, and Europe. Mr. Gallant will
lead quality assurance efforts for the VimBiz Equipment Asset Management suite,
providing customers with a reliable and user-friendly software experience.
Vimsoft has unveiled its impressive new 11-minute “Introduction to VimBiz” video
and posted it in the company’s online video library. The quick-tempo video provides
a great overview of this extremely capable application suite and indicates Vimsoft’s
dedication to the broadcasting sector.
Vimsoft was one of only five Canadian companies selected to be featured at a winter
2007 six-city European mission organized by a network of Canadian Trade Commissioners.
Focused on the latest broadcasting technologies such as Internet Protocol television
(IPTV), the mission encompassed presentations and matchmaking sessions in Stockholm,
Helsinki, Oslo, Copenhagen, Brussels, and Munich. Vimsoft’s 2007-2009 marketing
plan calls for penetration into Europe, and this mission provided a valuable opportunity
to develop contacts at broadcasting, media production, and reseller companies throughout
the region.
Concrete had yet to be poured when investors behind a greenfield eastern Canadian cold storage facility contacted Vimsoft for information management help. Warehousing veteran Charles Robichaud would be the General Manager for the state-of-the-art public freezer on New Brunswick’s Atlantic coast. Robichaud and his team were aiming to open the doors of Maritime Cold Storage (MCS) in the spring of 2008. Combining his years of experience in the industry with research on available warehouse management solutions left Charles with the intense feeling that there must be a better way.
In January 2007 Vimsoft President Mitch Manuel attended a trade mission to Chicago
organized by the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA). The mission provided
an opportunity to see presentations by experts offering advice on how to do business
in Chicago and throughout the state of Illinois. There were also matchmaking sessions
that provided Vimsoft exposure to some small and large broadcasting companies and
a Chicago university with a specialized broadcasting training program. The mission
also provided an ideal opportunity to drop in on Chicago-based HARPO Productions,
a satisfied Vimsoft customer since July 2006.
Displaying dedication to the broadcasting and media production industry, Vimsoft
secured booth space and a speaking engagement at the finely focused All Access 2007
show at Tour Tech East’s facility in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia. Featuring a relatively
small but influential number of broadcasting equipment suppliers and resellers,
All Access provides a fantastic opportunity to network with industry players and
demonstrate Vimsoft’s newest VimBiz features. The annual show also happens to take
place in New Brunswick-based Vimsoft’s backyard.
Executing on the 2007-2009 business plan, Vimsoft management has hired a new Marketing
Director to oversee all marketing operations over the next three years and beyond.
Joel DeWolfe has joined the Vimsoft team in this capacity, bringing with him an
impressive academic background and extensive marketing and project management experience.
Graduating 1st-in-class from Boston’s Northeastern University, Mr. DeWolfe worked
in mobile communications technology and managed bricks-and-mortar and Web-based
business operations in New England and Atlantic Canada. The 2007-2009 business plan
calls for increased broadcasting-market penetration of the VimBiz Equipment Asset
Management suite throughout Canada, the United States, and Europe.
A Society of Motion Picture and Television Engineers (SMPTE) conference in Montréal
in fall 2006 provided an ideal opportunity to demonstrate the power and versatility
of VimBiz, Vimsoft’s broadcasting-focused Equipment Asset Management and Maintenance
software suite. Invited by a large equipment reseller interested in adding VimBiz
to the portfolio of offerings, Vimsoft managers made lasting impressions on regional
and international multimedia production companies and broadcasters.
After extensive due diligence, the National Research Council of Canada (NRC) has
invested in Vimsoft under the federal government department’s Industrial Research
Assistance Program (IRAP). IRAP funding is earmarked for extremely innovative research
and development work with a high probability of commercialization benefits. The
NRC investigated Vimsoft’s existing technology and the company’s proposal to expand
its database framework to a Web-based environment with a very rich-form user experience.
Satisfied with the technical aspects of the proposal, the NRC also positively evaluated
the commercialization potential of the proposed R&D work. Vimsoft has an existing
customer base willing to pay to use applications developed as a result of the work
done in the proposed project, and several other potential customers have made inquiries
about capabilities that would be addressed through the project.
The Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA) has demonstrated the federal government’s
support of Vimsoft’s marketing plan for the 2007-2009 period. Under an ACOA Business
Development Program (BDP) provisionally repayable loan structure, Vimsoft can claim
export marketing expenses incurred in the execution of the company’s 3-year marketing
plan. Terms of the contract cover the period of July 28, 2006 to September 30, 2007,
and Vimsoft plans call for further penetration of the broadcasting and media production
markets in the United States and Europe during that timeframe. Eligible expenses
will be covered up to 75% and repayment of the Agency’s contribution is based on
a percentage of sales generated in export markets.
HARPO Productions, the Chicago-based multimedia production company owned by entertainment
magnate Oprah Winfrey, has selected Vimsoft’s powerful VimBiz application to manage
valuable equipment and software assets. A HARPO representative witnessed a VimBiz
demonstration at the monstrous 2006 National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) show
in Las Vegas and immediately knew this was the solution the company needed. The
Chicago-based company has a number of high-end equipment assets and editing software
suites and recognized the value of efficiently managing and servicing these mission-critical
assets. With VimBiz, asset information is at the fingertips of managers and maintenance
engineers, providing valuable information management benefits, lower asset-ownership
costs, and fewer surprises.
The numbers are staggering—over 1,500 exhibitors and in excess of 105,000 attendees.
This is the annual National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) extravaganza in Las
Vegas—mecca for all in the broadcasting and media production world. The status of
NAB makes it a must on the Vimsoft event calendar, and NAB2006 became the forum
for the introduction of the VimBiz Equipment Asset Management suite. Response was
very enthusiastic, and Vimsoft representatives and booth visitors alike confirmed
that NAB supports what other industry research indicates—there is no scalable broadcasting-focused
Equipment Asset Management suite available, other than VimBiz.We would like to send our sincere thanks and appreciation to all our visitors for making this year's event a success!
The Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC) has performed extensive research on
how best to manage its many thousands of equipment and software assets in order
to increase efficiency and lower costs. Non-scalable solutions were not an option
for an organization as large and complex as the CBC. Large, horizontally focused
software vendors could only promise to try to build something that would meet CBC
requirements…at a cost of several million dollars. The solution for the CBC was
VimBiz by Vimsoft. As a demonstration of the world’s largest broadcasting company’s
confidence in VimBiz, the software suite was purchased and implemented in the state-of-the
art Toronto Broadcasting Centre in early 2006. Housing over 40,000 equipment assets,
the TBC is a complex microcosm of the CBC culture. As of spring 2007, VimBiz has
performed flawlessly in this environment for over one year.
