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==History==
==History==
SlideRocket was founded in Jan 2006, and launched as a private beta<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/03/19/sliderocket-presentation-web-app-enters-private-beta-get-your-invite-here-2/|title=TechCrunch article on SlideRocket - SlideRocket Presentation Web App Enters Private Beta}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://scobleizer.com/2008/03/20/vc-admits-he-hates-boring-powerpoints/|title=Scobeleizer article on SlideRocket - VC admits he hates boring PowerPoints}}</ref> in March 2008 at the Under The Radar Spring event. A public beta was announced in September 2008<ref>{{cite news|url=http://blogs.zdnet.com/Stewart/?p=951|title=ZDNET article on SlideRocket - SlideRocket opens up to the public}}</ref> followed shortly by public release<ref>{{cite news|url=http://news.cnet.com/8301-10787_3-10045587-60.html|title=CNET article on SlideRocket - SlideRocket isn't yet PowerPoint's undoing. But it might be.}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/10/28/sliderockets-impressive-online-presentation-app-hits-general-release/|title=TechCrunch article on SlideRocket - SlideRocket’s Impressive Online Presentation App Hits General Release}}</ref> on October 28, 2008.
SlideRocket was founded in Jan 2006, and launched as a private beta<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/03/19/sliderocket-presentation-web-app-enters-private-beta-get-your-invite-here-2/|title=TechCrunch article on SlideRocket - SlideRocket Presentation Web App Enters Private Beta}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://scobleizer.com/2008/03/20/vc-admits-he-hates-boring-powerpoints/|title=Scobeleizer article on SlideRocket - VC admits he hates boring PowerPoints}}</ref> in March 2008 at the Under The Radar Spring event. A public beta was announced in September 2008<ref>{{cite news|url=http://blogs.zdnet.com/Stewart/?p=951|title=ZDNET article on SlideRocket - SlideRocket opens up to the public}}</ref> followed shortly by public release<ref>{{cite news|url=http://news.cnet.com/8301-10787_3-10045587-60.html|title=CNET article on SlideRocket - SlideRocket isn't yet PowerPoint's undoing. But it might be.}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/10/28/sliderockets-impressive-online-presentation-app-hits-general-release/|title=TechCrunch article on SlideRocket - SlideRocket’s Impressive Online Presentation App Hits General Release}}</ref> on October 28, 2008.
On April 26th 2011 SlideRocket was acquired by [[VMware]].<ref>{{cite web|title=VMware Buys Another Slice of the Cloud With SlideRocket|url=http://www.pcworld.com/businesscenter/article/226552/vmware_buys_another_slice_of_the_cloud_with_sliderocket.html}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=VMware acquires SlideRocket|url=http://www.sliderocket.com/launch/vmware_sliderocket.html}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=VMware Acquires SlideRocket Collaborative Presentation Provider|url=http://www.vmware.com/company/news/releases/vmw-sliderocket-042611.html}}</ref>
On April 26th 2011 SlideRocket was acquired by [[VMware]].<ref>{{cite web|title=VMware Buys Another Slice of the Cloud With SlideRocket|url=http://www.pcworld.com/businesscenter/article/226552/vmware_buys_another_slice_of_the_cloud_with_sliderocket.html}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=VMware acquires SlideRocket|url=http://www.sliderocket.com/launch/vmware_sliderocket.html}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=VMware Acquires SlideRocket Collaborative Presentation Provider|url=http://www.vmware.com/company/news/releases/vmw-sliderocket-042611.html}}</ref>
SlideRocket is based in [[San Francisco]].
SlideRocket is based in [[San Francisco]].

Revision as of 18:03, 21 September 2011

SlideRocket
Type of businessPrivate
Type of site
online presentation platform
Available inEnglish
FoundedJan 2006
HeadquartersSan Francisco, CA
Key peopleMitch Grasso, Mike Lingle co-founders
Servicessoftware applications
URLhttp://slidlerocket.com/
LaunchedOctober 2008
Current statusactive
SlideRocket
Developer(s)SlideRocket
Operating systemWeb-based Application
TypeWeb-based Productivity Tools
LicenseProprietary
WebsiteSlideRocket.com

SlideRocket is an online presentation platform that lets users create, manage, share and measure presentations. SlideRocket is provided via a SaaS model offered via monthly or annual subscription plans.[1] Users initially sign up for a free 14-day trial then decide which plan to subscribe to. Users can also use a basic version of the software which is free.

History

SlideRocket was founded in Jan 2006, and launched as a private beta[2][3] in March 2008 at the Under The Radar Spring event. A public beta was announced in September 2008[4] followed shortly by public release[5][6] on October 28, 2008. SlideRocket is most commonly credited with inventing the PResuMÉ or Presentation Resumé in early 2009. On April 26th 2011 SlideRocket was acquired by VMware.[7][8][9] SlideRocket is based in San Francisco.

See also

Awards

  • Underneath the Radar Spring 2008, Category Winner, Audience Choice, Judges Choice.
  • Crunchies 2008 - Nominee Best Design [10]

References

  1. ^ "SlideRocket Pricing".
  2. ^ "TechCrunch article on SlideRocket - SlideRocket Presentation Web App Enters Private Beta".
  3. ^ "Scobeleizer article on SlideRocket - VC admits he hates boring PowerPoints".
  4. ^ "ZDNET article on SlideRocket - SlideRocket opens up to the public".
  5. ^ "CNET article on SlideRocket - SlideRocket isn't yet PowerPoint's undoing. But it might be".
  6. ^ "TechCrunch article on SlideRocket - SlideRocket's Impressive Online Presentation App Hits General Release".
  7. ^ "VMware Buys Another Slice of the Cloud With SlideRocket".
  8. ^ "VMware acquires SlideRocket".
  9. ^ "VMware Acquires SlideRocket Collaborative Presentation Provider".
  10. ^ "Crunchies 2008 Best Design Nomination".
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