Proofpoint Systems, Inc

Proofpoint Systems, Inc.
Private
Industry Cloud computing
Founded 2003
Headquarters Los Altos, California, United States
Area served
Worldwide
Key people
CEO: Dr. Jim Hill
Products - Browser-based software
- Precision metrics
- Organizational performance analysis
Website http://www.proofpoint.net

Proofpoint Systems, Inc. is a global provider of software, systems, and programs that support individual and organizational performance. Based in Silicon Valley -- Los Altos, California—and founded in 2003 by Dr. Jim Hill, Proofpoint Systems developed the first browser-based performance analysis software systems. These patent-pending applications represent an industry shift in the way organizational requirements are identified, scoped, and addressed.

Proofpoint Systems has research and development facilities in Denver, Colorado, as well as sales offices in Phoenix, Arizona and Washington, D.C.

History

Founding

Proofpoint Systems was founded in 2003 by Dr. Jim Hill, a retired United States Marine Corps officer and former Sun Microsystems executive.[1][2][3] In the same year, Proofpoint secured major contracts with the United States Navy, resulting in a client ROI of 37-to-1 and the receipt of the International Society for Performance Improvement Award of Excellence in 2005.[4]

Proofpoint software continues to be deployed to private and public sectors where responsive, data driven solutions and precision metrics are a necessity.

Initial product development

The patent for Proofpoint Systems' Performance Analysis Support System (PASS) was filed on April 5, 2006 and published on October 25, 2007.[5] PASS operates by guiding a user through a "detailed, consistent analysis process... helping organizational leaders accurately diagnose critical performance or productivity issues".[6]

Proofpoint's first product, Comprehensive Performance Analysis Support System (ComPASS), was later developed as a web-based organizational analysis system to accomplish in days what typically takes months of expensive face-to-face consulting engagements.[7][8] In 2006, ComPASS was recognized as a finalist for the Stevie Awards in the category of Best New Product or Service.[9] In the same year, Proofpoint Systems was awarded with United States Navy contracts to support strategic planning in the Manpower, Training, and Education arena.

Products and services

Beyond analysis and project management, Proofpoint Systems offers a number of other products and services including: strategic planning, goal development, web based diagnostics and assessment.

Web-based Organizational Performance Systems include:

Corporate timeline

References

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  2. Profile of Jim Hill, Walker's Research, Feb 8, 2010
  3. "Recorded - Jim Hill". ISPI. 2009-11-04. Retrieved 2010-07-30.
  4. "ISPI Awards of Excellence 2005". Ispi.org. Retrieved 2010-07-30.
  5. http://www.google.com/patents/about?id=nliiAAAAEBAJ
  6. http://www.google.com/patents?id=nliiAAAAEBAJ&printsec=abstract&zoom=4#v=onepage&q&f=false
  7. http://www.google.com/patents?id=nliiAAAAEBAJ&printsec=claims&zoom=4#v=onepage&q&f=false
  8. [Hill, James J. "Our Big Bang Moment." PerformanceXpress Nov. 2007. PerformanceXpress. International Society for Performance Improvement, 27 November 2009. Web. 28 July 2010]
  9. "J1544-ABA06 Program/Web" (PDF). Retrieved 2010-07-30.
  10. [NTSA. (2005, February). Naval command seeks to ensure high individual, mission performance. I/ITSEC Newsletter, 4(1), 8.]
  11. Watkins, Ryan (2005-04-01). "PerformanceXpress". PerformanceXpress. Retrieved 2010-07-30.
  12. Watkins, Ryan (2005-04-01). "PerformanceXpress". PerformanceXpress. Retrieved 2010-07-30.
  13. "The American Business Awards: Company, Office & Product Stevie Award Winners & Finalists". Stevieawards.com. Retrieved 2010-07-30.
  14. "The American Business Awards: Company Office & Product Finalists". Stevieawards.com. Retrieved 2010-07-30.
  15. The American Business Awards 5th Annual Awards Dinner and Ceremonies, Stevie Awards, June 11, 2007
  16. http://www.iechome.com/pdf/GSA_Schedule.pdf
  17. "The American Business Awards: Product & Product Management Categories". Stevieawards.com. Retrieved 2010-07-30.


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