AppExchange Incubator enables TripSync to accelerate success with on-demand initiatives - First in a series of worldwide incubators to fuel entrepreneurship in multi-tenant applications and on-demand companies through the power of The Business Web
TripSync(TM) (www.tripsync.com) today announced that it is a member of the charter class of the first salesforce.com AppExchange Incubator. TripSync is a free, travel management solution designed to make the travel process easier. The ideal platform for sales forces, TripSync allows for forecasting, budgeting and understanding lead development and TCO.
'It is validating to be the first travel company selected to be included in the salesforce.com AppExchange Incubator,' said Robert Kost, CEO of Portaga. 'We're confident that our cutting edge travel management tools provide critical solutions for active sales forces and we look forward to feedback from road warriors and their managers on new functions such as Book and Hold.'
'Through the AppExchange Incubator we are working with partners like TripSync to help foster the next level of on-demand innovation,' said Rene Bonvanie, SVP and GM, AppExchange and developer marketing, salesforce.com. 'Bringing together startups with brand new on-demand initiatives and established ISVs and SIs who are accelerating their on-demand capabilities in the incubator is creating a community of collaboration and success that wouldn't be otherwise possible.'
TripSync allows business travelers to control travel and expenses with one program. Air, hotel and car reservations are made with speed and efficiency and changed with ease as necessary. A unique feature, Book and Hold, 'locks-in' a reservation for up to 24 hours while plans are confirmed. The benefits of the trip versus the cost can be easily examined with information transferred from TripSync to salesforce.com to see the total cost of ownership.
As part of the AppExchange Incubator, TripSync has access to a full package of business services, including access to the Salesforce multi-tenant platform, technology infrastructure, product development, sales and marketing support, and fundraising and business development assistance. The AppExchange Incubator will allow entrepreneurs and established companies to capitalize on the expertise salesforce.com has acquired as the worldwide market and technology leader in on-demand business services.
About TripSync
TripSync (www.tripsync.com) is the free, Web 2.0 travel tool that allows business travelers to book, change and manage travel directly from their calendar with a few simple clicks. TripSync simplifies, organizes and synchronizes business travel for one or multiple travelers by creating live data itineraries right in Outlook. TripSync makes creating or changing travel plans as easy as scheduling a meeting. Designed with an inherent understanding of how small and medium sized companies work, TripSync was developed by veteran business travelers at Portaga, Inc., a web services company based in White Plains, NY. For more information about TripSync and how to get it, go to www.tripsync.com.
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