For Immediate Release:
Enterprise Social Software, XML Content Strategies Practices & XBRL coverage expanded
Cambridge MA, March 24, 2009. Gilbane Group Inc. today announced the addition of three new analysts to its growing team. Gilbane already has the industry's largest collection of analysts and consultants focused completely on content technologies, and the new additions further expand and add even more depth of experience and expertise.
The latest experts joining Gilbane Group in March include:
- Barry Schaeffer, Senior Analyst, XML Strategies & Content Management
- Larry Hawes, Lead Analyst, Collaboration & Enterprise Social Media
- Neal Hannon, Senior Consultant, XBRL Strategies
"Even with the difficult economy, companies are investing in enterprise social media strategies to improve both internal collaboration and customer communication. New SEC financial reporting requirements mean companies cannot wait any longer to implement XBRL, and they need to do so in ways that leverage XBRL data for operational advantage to take full advantage of the investment. And building more efficient content infrastructure strategies with XML is a smart and effective use of IT resources while waiting for capital budgets to loosen." said Frank Gilbane, CEO of the Gilbane Group. "I'm thrilled we were able to attract three more high-caliber, deeply experienced experts to our group to help our customers in each of these critical areas".
"Having worked with the Gilbane Group for a number of years, I am excited about the opportunity to contribute to the growing Gilbane consulting practice." said Barry Schaeffer, Senior Analyst, XML Technology & Content Strategies, "In today's rapidly changing information world, the integrity and breadth of experience Gilbane brings to its consulting work is the perfect mix to help its clients stay ahead of the curve."
"I am honored and excited to be joining the outstanding collection of intelligent, experienced analysts and consultants at the Gilbane Group.", said Larry Hawes, Lead Analyst, Collaboration & Enterprise Social Software, "I am also looking forward to meeting and building relationships with Gilbane Group's customers and followers. I know some already and will begin to meet others very soon. We have much to learn from each other regarding collaboration and enterprise social software, and I can't wait to begin the dialog!"
"Riding on the rails of the recent Securities and Exchange Commission’s mandate, XBRL is exploding onto the corporate XML scene." said Neal Hannon, Senior Consultant XBRL Strategies, "I am very excited to be joining the Gilbane Group as an XBRL consultant and look forward to providing companies with the tools and skills for XBRL compliance as well as meet strategic data management objectives."
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Gilbane Group Inc. is an analyst and consulting firm that has been writing and consulting about the strategic use of information technologies since 1987. We have helped organizations of all sizes from a wide variety of industries and governments. We work with the entire community of stakeholders including investors, enterprise buyers of IT, technology suppliers, and other consultant and analyst firms. We have organized over 60 educational conferences in North America and Europe. Our next event is Gilbane San Francisco, June 2-4, 2009 - http://gilbanesf.com/. Information about our widely read newsletter, reports, white papers, case studies and analyst blogs is available at http://gilbane.com.
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