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Avangate Client Innovation Contest 2013 Winner Announced: Act-3D
Vendor Selected for Innovative Product with High Impact on the Target Audience and Rapid Go-to-Market Strategy
Redwood Shores, CA - April 30, 2013 - Avangate, the agile Commerce provider trusted by thousands of software and cloud services companies to grow their businesses worldwide, continues its tradition of supporting innovation in the software industry by recognizing Act-3D as the winner of the 2013 Avangate Client Innovation Contest.
Avangate extends thanks to the dozens of companies that entered the contest, which included a diverse group of start-ups as well as established companies with applications as varied as project management, design and marketing automation tools. The 2013 winner, Act-3D, is an agile start-up company and the producer of Lumion, a pioneering architectural visualization software that features the world's fastest video rendering capabilities. Act-3D sells its products worldwide, both direct online and through reseller partners, and manages all sales channels using the Avangate integrated commerce platform.
"With Lumion, professionals in the architecture, engineering and construction industries can quickly turn their designs into compelling 3D visualization videos and images. For them it is an invaluable asset to convince potential customers and thereby acquire new business," explained Arthur Roodenburg, Managing Partner, Act-3D B.V. "The speed with which Act-3D customers can start using their Lumion product is crucial to the type of projects it supports. We wouldn't be able to sell and deliver our product so quickly and resource-efficiently on a global level without the Avangate commerce solution and 24x7 shopper support. Avangate helps us stay nimble and focused on innovation," continued Roodenburg.
"Opportunities to expand globally are clearly available today. At the same time, new challenges demand the agility to optimize operations and leverage partner ecosystems to deliver additional value to the customer," said Michael Ni, CMO/SVP Marketing and Products at Avangate. "Avangate enables companies such as Act-3D to increase their online sales across touchpoints, and grow their distribution channels to scale profitably and enter new markets. Act-3D is a great example of agile innovation, and we are pleased to recognize the company as the winner of the 2013 Avangate Innovation Contest," said Michael Ni, CMO/SVP Marketing and Products at Avangate.
Act-3D will gain visibility from joint communications programs with Avangate throughout 2013.
In addition to sponsoring this contest, Avangate supports innovation in the software industry though various incentives and awareness-building programs, as well as a scholarship that sponsors innovative companies to the influential Business of Software conference.
About Act-3D
Founded in 1998 and officially registered in January 2001, Act-3D B.V. is the privately owned company behind Lumion. Based in Leiden, The Netherlands, Act-3D is dedicated to the development of user-friendly real-time 3D software. Act-3D was among the pioneers when the first 3D acceleration hardware became commonplace. After several years of experience in simulation, training, architecture, TV and film, Act-3D decided to focus on Architecture visualization.
The company's goal is to transform high-end visualization technology so regular architects can use it. Act-3D software is used all over the world, the company has staff in more than 5 countries, and currently Lumion is the most popular modern visualization solution available.
More information can be found on lumion-3d.com
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Verifone is the payments architect shaping ecosystems for online and in-person commerce experiences, including everything businesses need – from secure payment devices to eCommerce tools, acquiring services, advanced business insights, and much more. As a global FinTech leader, Verifone powers omni-commerce growth for companies in over 165 countries and is trusted by the world’s best-known brands, small businesses and major financial institutions. The Verifone platform is built on a four-decade history of innovation and uncompromised security, annually managing more than 12B transactions worth over $500B on physical and digital channels.
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