Delivered Innovation to provide rapid development and delivery of on-demand web applications by leveraging Coghead platform.
PARK RIDGE, Ill. – April 1, 2008 – Web 2.0 is changing the way IT services are delivered, and The Mikan Group is helping customers harness the power of Web 2.0 by introducing Delivered Innovation. Delivered Innovation gives business professionals and entrepreneurs alike the ability to turn ideas into on-demand applications for improving existing business operations or even creating new business opportunities with a revenue generating Software as a Service (SaaS) delivery model for selling innovative applications on the web.
Developing and delivering web applications on the Coghead platform allows Delivered Innovation to turn around working prototypes in just weeks, and fully functioning on-demand applications in a fraction of the time it would take with a traditional software project. Because there is no hardware or software to buy or maintain, the initial and ongoing costs of providing services using a hosted platform are also much lower than building and deploying applications using traditional technologies and methods.
For corporate customers, Delivered Innovation can design, develop, and deliver custom web applications by analyzing proprietary business processes, converting Excel spreadsheets, or migrating from existing database forms or applications. Because there is no costly infrastructure to build or manage, business users can focus on managing current challenges without having to wait on the IT department to find time for their projects.
Delivered Innovation also provides entrepreneurs and businesses with a unique opportunity by partnering in the development of innovative ideas and intellectual property into profitable Software as a Service applications. Not only will Delivered Innovation design, develop, and deliver on-demand applications, but also manage provisioning, operations, and billing functions in addition to leading partners through the process of establishing effective business models. Equity and revenue sharing options make it possible for partners to get ideas to market quickly, without having to contribute or raise significant capital upfront.
“We have been talking for some time about how Web 2.0 will cause a fundamental disruption in traditional technology delivery models,” says Michael Topalovich, founder of The Mikan Group and Delivered Innovation. “That time is now, and by partnering with Coghead to develop and deliver on-demand web applications, Delivered Innovation is showing our customers how to use Web 2.0 innovation to accelerate the creation of business value using next generation technologies.”
Delivered Innovation will be launching the Marketing Lucidity Lead Model application in conjunction with the Web 2.0 Expo in San Francisco on April 22, marking the first release of an application developed in conjunction with an innovation partner. Additional partner and independently produced applications are scheduled for release over the next 6 months, and will be showcased in the Delivered Innovation Marketplace.
About Delivered Innovation
Delivered Innovation specializes in rapidly designing, developing, and delivering web applications using the Coghead platform. Delivered Innovation services include project-based development of corporate web applications to improve business processes and operations, a partnership program for developing innovative ideas into revenue generating Software as a Service (SaaS) applications, and educational programs to help business and IT professionals become effective Coghead developers. For more information, visit www.deliveredinnovation.com.
About The Mikan Group
The Mikan Group provides strategic Information Technology consulting services to business and IT leaders in midsize enterprises. The Mikan Group philosophy is that by integrating IT with business strategy and processes, companies can achieve breakthrough business performance, drive growth, and increase competitive ability. For more information, visit www.mikangroup.com.
About Coghead
Coghead provides a radically new way for tech-savvy businesspeople to create, manage, and deploy their own web-based applications. The Coghead service enables the users closest to a business challenge to create customized solutions in hours or days at a fraction of the cost of large packaged applications or custom development projects. Founded in May 2003 and funded by American Capital, El Dorado Ventures, and SAP, Coghead is staffed by industry veterans, serial entrepreneurs, and some of the brightest minds in software. For more information, visit the company’s web site at www.coghead.com.
Contact
Michael Topalovich, President
The Mikan Group, LLC
+1.847.656.5313
michael.topalovich@mikangroup.com
