Just another WordPress weblog http://www.netlinkrg.com/ en Wed, 16 May 2012 16:49:16 GMT http://backend.userland.com/rss http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.5 At NetLink Resource Group, we are involved in a number of organizations for both professional and personal reasons. From one employee's involvement in the Washington Master Chorale to our support of organizations like the Northern Virginia Tech Council, the Chesapeake Regional Tech Council and the Maryland Chamber of Commerce, we are a very diverse group of individuals who believe in the value of community. http://www.netlinkrg.com/news/Blog/?p=391&cid=14 Blog Adoption Adoption Agencies Adoptions Together Business and Technology Information Technology NetLink NetLink Resource Group Steve Short Steve Short and NetLink Swing Into Action for Kids Golf Tournament http://www.netlinkrg.com/news/Blog/?p=391&cid=14 Wed, 16 May 2012 14:29:46 GMT ALEXANDRIA, VA - April 25, 2012 -- NetLink Resource Group, Inc., a leading provider of custom web application solutions, today announced that Diann Turner, Director, Business Development, has been named Chair of the Chesapeake Regional Tech Council's (CRTC) Ambassador Committee. http://www.netlinkrg.com/news/PressReleases/?p=386&cid=3 Press Releases CRTC CRTC and Diann Turner CRTC TechAwards NetLink NetLink Resource Group http://www.netlinkrg.com/news/PressReleases/?p=386&cid=3 Wed, 25 Apr 2012 12:03:49 GMT Recently, the DC Chapter of Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP) hosted a roundtable that highlighted new innovations in the area of guestroom technologies. Industry leaders gathered to share their perspectives on technology as it relates to the "guest" experience, as well as what leading edge hotels are doing to improve this experience. http://www.netlinkrg.com/news/Blog/?p=382&cid=14 Blog HFTP HFTP Connect HFTP Connection Hospitality Innovations Hospitality Technology NetLink NetLink and Diann Turner NetLink Resource Group http://www.netlinkrg.com/news/Blog/?p=382&cid=14 Thu, 29 Mar 2012 14:42:45 GMT This year, I had the privilege of attending the AH&LA's Legislative Action Summit (LAS), which brought together key leadership from the lodging sector to make the industry's voice heard on Capitol Hill. Some of the major issues tackled at the LAS were the ability to foster growth and job creation in the lodging arena, the need to have online travel companies pay their fair share of taxes from online bookings, as well as removing burdensome visa processes that keep international travelers from coming to the U.S. http://www.netlinkrg.com/news/Blog/?p=375&cid=14 Blog AH&LA AH&LA's Legislative Action Summit (LAS) Diann and NetLink Diann Turner and NetLink Hospitality Sector Legislation NetLink NetLink Resource Group http://www.netlinkrg.com/news/Blog/?p=375&cid=14 Wed, 14 Mar 2012 11:21:31 GMT As we have highlighted before, we see tremendous value in taking advantage of pretty much every business-networking event in the region. For NetLink Resource Group, this extends beyond just showing up at the events. We actually show our support by sponsoring numerous events and awards programs, including the Chesapeake Regional Tech Council's (CRTC) TechAwards 2012. http://www.netlinkrg.com/news/Blog/?p=373&cid=14 Blog Chesapeake Regional Tech Council CRTC TechAwards CRTC's TechAwards 2012 Diann Turner Diann Turner and NetLink Resource Group NetLink NetLink Resource Group http://www.netlinkrg.com/news/Blog/?p=373&cid=14 Fri, 09 Mar 2012 09:00:42 GMT While the term 'cloud computing' has been one of the most over-used IT catch-phrases of the past several years, there is a lot of merit in exploring these types of solutions for almost any business. Unfortunately, there is a great deal of confusion and inconsistency in using the term "cloud" in both conversation and print. The sidebar to a recent article in the Harvard Business Review written by Andrew McAfee and entitled "What Every CEO Should Know About the Cloud" may help in understanding the basic concepts and terminology. http://www.netlinkrg.com/news/Blog/?p=363&cid=14 Blog Andrew McAfee Cloud Computing Cloud Computing and CEOs Cloud Computing Options Harvard Business Review NetLink NetLink Resource Group Principal Research Scientist at the Center for Digital Business in the MIT Sloan School of Management Steve Short Steve Short and NetLink Steve Short and NetLink Resource Group http://www.netlinkrg.com/news/Blog/?p=363&cid=14 Tue, 06 Mar 2012 15:33:20 GMT The idea of greatness is purely subjective. When it comes to developing an online property that generates revenue, businesses can never really know if their efforts will produce greatness unless they undertake A/B testing. A/B testing is simply comparing two versions of a landing page and seeing which version was more effective in attracting/retaining key traffic and ultimately leading to sales conversions. Clearly the highest performing version should be the one developed, launched and further tested. http://www.netlinkrg.com/news/Blog/?p=359&cid=14 Blog A B Testing A/B Testing Myles Henderson Myles Henderson and NetLink Resource Group NetLink NetLink Resource Group SEO Web Site Analytics Web Site Testing A/B http://www.netlinkrg.com/news/Blog/?p=359&cid=14 Fri, 02 Mar 2012 16:30:34 GMT Productivity is paramount to the success of any business. For many area workers, a big part of the day is often spent commuting to and from work -causing a drain on productivity and even sapping their creativity. On top of this, having so many cars on the Beltway is causing undue stress on the environment. This is why NetLink Resource Group is an avid participant in Telework Week, hosted by the Telework Exchange. http://www.netlinkrg.com/news/Blog/?p=350&cid=14 Blog Diann Turner and NetLink Resource Group Distributed Organizations NetLink NetLink Resource Group Telework Exchange Telework Week Working from Home http://www.netlinkrg.com/news/Blog/?p=350&cid=14 Thu, 23 Feb 2012 23:00:27 GMT We are excited to announce that Fort Meade Alliance's Meade Business Connect (MBC) has selected NetLink Resource Group to be a part of its MBC Mentorship Program, which will help us expand business opportunities in the unique Fort Meade government-contracting environment. http://www.netlinkrg.com/news/Blog/?p=354&cid=14 Blog Business Diann Turner and NetLink Fort Meade Alliance Fort Meade Alliance's Meade Business Connect (MBC) program MBC Mentorship Program NetLink NetLink and Fort Meade Alliance NetLink Resource Group http://www.netlinkrg.com/news/Blog/?p=354&cid=14 Tue, 21 Feb 2012 10:22:25 GMT While nobody really has a crystal ball that predicts how the economic winds will change in the near future, one thing is for certain: judging by the number of networking events happening in early 2012, there are plenty of business opportunities. As establishing solid relationships with peers, customers and partners always leads to business growth and development, I highly recommend that everyone doing business in our region dust off their business cards and expand their business horizons by attending these events. http://www.netlinkrg.com/news/Blog/?p=346&cid=14 Blog 2012 DC Business Events Beverley Swaim-Staley BWI Partnership BWI Partnership's Signature Breakfast Chesapeake Regional Tech Council CRTC Mustang Alley's Diann Turner GovCon Symposium Maryland Chamber of Commerce Maryland Chamber of Commerce Congressional Delegation Dinner NetLink NetLink and Diann NetLink Resource Group Networking Events http://www.netlinkrg.com/news/Blog/?p=346&cid=14 Wed, 01 Feb 2012 11:00:53 GMT One of the core differentiators of NetLink Resource Group is that we only focus on developing solutions that support overall business goals and provide tangible return-on-investment for our clients. In the business world, this makes complete sense. Corporations often have less IT resources these days and therefore require solutions that enhance the bottom line. http://www.netlinkrg.com/news/Blog/?p=341&cid=14 Blog Cloud Computing and Military Defense Budget Cuts DISA DoD Cuts Government IT Intelligence Community and the Cloud NetLink NetLink and the Intelligence Community NGA http://www.netlinkrg.com/news/Blog/?p=341&cid=14 Mon, 23 Jan 2012 10:44:22 GMT With quotas going up, budgets going down and no more hours in the day, it is imperative that your organization be on top of the efficiency curve to stay ahead. With today's demands, telecommuting, our beloved challenges with traffic and other unique obstacles to achieving success, more and more companies are looking to mobility for solutions. http://www.netlinkrg.com/news/Blog/?p=337&cid=14 Blog Deborah B. Dunie Diann Turner and NetLink Mike Maiorana NetLink NetLink Resource Group Northern Virginia Tech Council NVTC Paul Oliver and Cisco Salesforce.com Tarik Reyes http://www.netlinkrg.com/news/Blog/?p=337&cid=14 Fri, 20 Jan 2012 09:40:34 GMT As we head into 2012, it is important for any sector to maximize its technology investments to ensure the most effective business outcomes. And, in no other industry is this more important than the hospitality world. With fierce competition to capture guests' attention, coupled with the ongoing challenges of a lagging economy, it is vital for hospitality providers to make the most of their IT spending. http://www.netlinkrg.com/news/Blog/?p=328&cid=14 Blog Custom IT Diann Turner Hospitality IT Hospitality Technology NetLink and Hospitality NetLink and Marriott RockCheetah Top Five IT Trends in Hospitality http://www.netlinkrg.com/news/Blog/?p=328&cid=14 Tue, 10 Jan 2012 14:43:30 GMT While the holiday season is an ideal time for reflecting, giving and planning for a prosperous year ahead, it is also a time of very noteworthy business networking holiday parties and events. And, this year, NetLink Resource Group had the privilege of being involved in two major year-end networking gatherings. http://www.netlinkrg.com/news/Blog/?p=325&cid=14 Blog Chesapeake Regional Tech Council CRTC Holiday InfoMixer Diann Turner Marine Toys for Tots Micron Technology NetLink NetLink Resource Group NVTC NVTC Titans Breakfast http://www.netlinkrg.com/news/Blog/?p=325&cid=14 Thu, 22 Dec 2011 14:38:51 GMT For the past couple of years, NetLink Resource Group has had the distinct pleasure of helping an organization around the holidays that is very special, the Washington Master Chorale (WMC). As in previous years, NetLink will be donating free technical services in the form of web hosting, along with a monetary donation, which allows this great organization to have a solid web presence for brand awareness and fundraising. http://www.netlinkrg.com/news/Blog/?p=320&cid=14 Blog Chris Hinkle Emily Dickinson Lori Laitman NetLink NetLink Resource Group Washington Master Chorale http://www.netlinkrg.com/news/Blog/?p=320&cid=14 Thu, 15 Dec 2011 13:14:30 GMT In just about every organization, there are a handful of sales employees who go above and beyond, defy all expectations and consistently achieve success. Let's face it. These people are rock stars. Have you ever wanted to know what makes these sales leaders tick? http://www.netlinkrg.com/news/Blog/?p=309&cid=14 Blog Diann Turner and NetLink NetLink NetLink Resource Group Northern Virginia Tech Council NVTC http://www.netlinkrg.com/news/Blog/?p=309&cid=14 Wed, 16 Nov 2011 11:46:02 GMT Each year, the Maryland Chamber of Commerce brings together the regional business community to discuss key policy issues at its Business Policy Conference. This year's event, which took place on November 3rd and 4th, highlighted the themes of economic competitiveness, transportation funding, health care, immigration law, environmental sustainability and much more. http://www.netlinkrg.com/news/Blog/?p=299&cid=14 Blog Chamber's Business Policy Conference Diann Turner and NetLink Maryland Chamber of Commerce NetLink NetLink Resource Group http://www.netlinkrg.com/news/Blog/?p=299&cid=14 Wed, 09 Nov 2011 21:21:33 GMT NetLink Resource Group, Inc., a leading provider of custom web application solutions, today announced that Diann Turner, Director of Business Development, has been named Vice Chair of the Northern Virginia Tech Council's (NVTC) Business Development, Sales and Marketing Committee. http://www.netlinkrg.com/news/PressReleases/?p=290&cid=3 Press Releases http://www.netlinkrg.com/news/PressReleases/?p=290&cid=3 Wed, 02 Nov 2011 10:05:29 GMT As avid members and supporters of the Chesapeake Regional Tech Council (CRTC), we like to take advantage of every event that this unique organization hosts - not just for the good times, but for the unprecedented level of networking opportunities that are afforded to us. http://www.netlinkrg.com/news/Blog/?p=284&cid=14 Blog BBQ on the Bay Catherine Marie Yacht Chesapeake Regional Tech Council Chesapeake Regional Tech Council President's Reception Christian Johansson CRTC NetLink NetLink Resource Group http://www.netlinkrg.com/news/Blog/?p=284&cid=14 Wed, 28 Sep 2011 11:39:20 GMT From epic snowstorms to earthquakes and hurricanes, the Washington D.C. metro region - and much of the country for that matter - has been dealing with weather patterns of epic proportions. And, according to NASA climate scientists, extreme weather will continue to be the norm over the next couple of years. http://www.netlinkrg.com/news/Blog/?p=276&cid=14 Blog Diann Turner Disaster Preparedness NetLink Resource Group Starbucks WiFi http://www.netlinkrg.com/news/Blog/?p=276&cid=14 Thu, 22 Sep 2011 14:29:05 GMT As a society that is driven by meeting the needs of consumers via goods and services, one would assume that treating the customer right would be priority number one. The ability to meet and exceed customers' needs is what essentially makes or breaks any business. http://www.netlinkrg.com/news/Blog/?p=273&cid=14 Blog Comcast Customer Service Customer Service and NetLink NetLink NetLink Resource Group Stevens' Battery Warehouse http://www.netlinkrg.com/news/Blog/?p=273&cid=14 Thu, 08 Sep 2011 14:22:12 GMT Although the hospitality sector has been dealing with an extended economic downturn for the past three years, a new dialogue has been emerging that focuses on the best use of information technology to fully meet marketing and operational goals - especially in the face of today's economic climate. http://www.netlinkrg.com/news/Blog/?p=268&cid=14 Blog Amadeus Diann Turner Hotel Information Technology Hotels and marketing IT and Hotels NetLink NetLink Resource Group RockCheetah http://www.netlinkrg.com/news/Blog/?p=268&cid=14 Tue, 09 Aug 2011 16:30:53 GMT Many businesses tout quality service as being the hallmark of their entire mission.  And as we have highlighted before, there are some business doing some incredibly outstanding things when it comes to service. Though all it takes is one or two bad apples to remind us that there are some companies out there that are missing [...] http://www.netlinkrg.com/news/Blog/?p=263&cid=14 Blog Bad Customer Service Customer Service Diann Turner and NetLink Marriott NetLink Resource Group Nordstrom http://www.netlinkrg.com/news/Blog/?p=263&cid=14 Tue, 26 Jul 2011 12:42:50 GMT Without a doubt, the most premier networking event for the Northern Virginia technology community in the summer is the NVTC's 'Hot Ticket Award' gathering. Technology leaders and innovators from the region convene annually at NVTC CEO Bobbie Kilberg's house to celebrate the region's movers and shakers in the following award categories: Hottest Bootstrap, Hottest Buzz, Hottest [...] http://www.netlinkrg.com/news/Blog/?p=254&cid=14 Blog Diann Turner and NetLink NetLink and NVTC NetLink Resource Group Northern Virginia Tech Council NVTC Hot Ticket http://www.netlinkrg.com/news/Blog/?p=254&cid=14 Fri, 08 Jul 2011 15:29:17 GMT Last month, NetLink Resource Group had the opportunity to participate in the Chesapeake Regional Tech Council's BBQ on the Bay, which is an annual event for CRTC members to showcase their innovations, network and have fun in a casual environment. http://www.netlinkrg.com/news/Blog/?p=245&cid=14 Blog CRTC CRTC BBQ on the Bay Diann Turner and NetLink NetLink NetLink Resource Group http://www.netlinkrg.com/news/Blog/?p=245&cid=14 Wed, 06 Jul 2011 15:30:17 GMT In order to stay competitive in today's marketplace you truly have to go above and beyond the call of duty.   From a customer service perspective, this means doing things to best serve the customer at all times. When I hear examples of  great customer service I like to share them.  What follows are two examples that  [...] http://www.netlinkrg.com/news/Blog/?p=240&cid=14 Blog custom web applications Customer Service Diann Turner NetLink NetLink Resource Group http://www.netlinkrg.com/news/Blog/?p=240&cid=14 Tue, 28 Jun 2011 10:34:24 GMT It is an absolute privilege to be providing web solutions to some of the world's premier organizations like Marriott International.   The fact that we get to support very high-profile projects that lead to tangible business growth is very exciting and rewarding. While NetLink does not actively solicit gestures of gratitude from our clients, it is very [...] http://www.netlinkrg.com/news/Blog/?p=250&cid=14 Blog Marriott Gift Card Site NetLink and Marriott NetLink Resource Group Steve Short and NetLink Resource Group http://www.netlinkrg.com/news/Blog/?p=250&cid=14 Fri, 27 May 2011 20:55:05 GMT We live in a world of convenience that caters to our immediate needs and whims. As technologies have become ubiquitous forces in our lives, we have grown to expect quick results that lead to instant gratification. In the business world, organizations searching for system solutions often look for instant gratification by preferring to use turn-key software because the initial costs of implementation are sometimes lower than creating a custom solution. http://www.netlinkrg.com/news/Articles/?p=231&cid=1 Articles Application Development and COTS COTS Versus Custom Solutions Custom Web Architecture NetLink Resource Group http://www.netlinkrg.com/news/Articles/?p=231&cid=1 Tue, 17 May 2011 22:35:42 GMT One of the most entertaining performances in Quentin Tarantino's classic film "Pulp Fiction," was Harvey Keitel's portrayal of "The Wolf," who served as a highly effective and professional "clean-up guy" after Vincent Vega (played by John Travolta) made a major tactical error with his gun. While the world of IT is much different (and, luckily, safer) [...] http://www.netlinkrg.com/news/Blog/?p=198&cid=14 Blog custom web applications NetLink Adaptive Process NetLink Resource Group Pulp Fiction The Wolf in Pulp Fiction http://www.netlinkrg.com/news/Blog/?p=198&cid=14 Fri, 11 Mar 2011 14:46:08 GMT By providing unique offerings to the markets they serve, companies and organizations can become truly competitive, and even reach unprecedented levels of success.  For example, Apple has created a pioneering product - and sparked major consumer demand — with the iPad.   Competitive tablet makers are frantically playing catch-up.  And, will they ever catch up?  Do [...] http://www.netlinkrg.com/news/Blog/?p=176&cid=14 Blog Business and IT Needs IT and Business Goals Aligned NetLink NetLink Adaptive Process NetLink Resource Group Steve Short and NetLink Resource Group http://www.netlinkrg.com/news/Blog/?p=176&cid=14 Mon, 28 Feb 2011 16:36:46 GMT The Maryland Chamber of Commerce plays a major role in advocating for the state's vibrant and innovative business community.  In addition, the organization is one of the premier hubs for networking and connecting with others - something that I believe is critical to business growth and success. As a member of the Chamber's Membership Committee, I [...] http://www.netlinkrg.com/news/Blog/?p=172&cid=14 Blog Application Security Maryland Chamber of Commerce NetLink NetLink Resource Group http://www.netlinkrg.com/news/Blog/?p=172&cid=14 Tue, 15 Feb 2011 15:39:19 GMT One of the keys to happiness for the developmentally disabled is finding fulfilling job opportunities to lead to empowerment and independence. One very special organization called Opportunity Builders, Inc. (OBI) brings this vision to life by allowing the developmentally disabled to lead productive lives by providing vocational training and employment services. Each year, OBA hosts its Mardi [...] http://www.netlinkrg.com/news/Blog/?p=163&cid=14 Blog Giving Back Inc. NetLink Resource Group OBI OBI Mardi Gras Event Opportunity Builders http://www.netlinkrg.com/news/Blog/?p=163&cid=14 Fri, 11 Feb 2011 16:53:26 GMT Each week it seems that the East Coast, and often the majority of the country, is hit with a winter storm that shuts down schools, snarls traffic and poses challenges for employees to be productive within their organizations. Last week, more than 100 million people were impacted by a winter storm that spread across much of [...] http://www.netlinkrg.com/news/Blog/?p=159&cid=14 Blog BWI Business Partnership NetLink NetLink Resource Group Telework Exchange Teleworking Teleworking Week http://www.netlinkrg.com/news/Blog/?p=159&cid=14 Fri, 11 Feb 2011 16:47:01 GMT The age-old expression "the devil is in the details" speaks to the sheer fact that if details are overlooked, bad things often happen. In the business world, the details can be the deciding factor between success or failure.  You may recall that many banks during the peak of the housing boom fast-tracked mortgages and ignored many [...] http://www.netlinkrg.com/news/Blog/?p=154&cid=14 Blog custom web applications Devil in the Details NetLink Adaptive Process NetLink Resource Group http://www.netlinkrg.com/news/Blog/?p=154&cid=14 Fri, 04 Feb 2011 16:40:08 GMT The industrial revolution paved the way for traditional office life where the average worker would "clock in" for work in a centralized office much like they would at a factory.   As we are embarking on the "ingenuity economy" the old mindset of working in a central location will potentially become a thing of the past, [...] http://www.netlinkrg.com/news/Blog/?p=149&cid=14 Blog custom web applications Distributed Computing NetLink NetLink Resource Groupl http://www.netlinkrg.com/news/Blog/?p=149&cid=14 Fri, 28 Jan 2011 14:37:18 GMT The definition of service is "work done for others as an occupation or business."  We would agree with this basic tenet, but the idea of service goes much, much deeper than this simple concept.  Service is really the foundation for business growth, competitive differentiation, success and prosperity.  It's really about going that extra distance - [...] http://www.netlinkrg.com/news/Blog/?p=141&cid=14 Blog Customer Service Customer Service and IT L.L. Bean NetLink NetLink Resource Group Nordstrom Southwest Airlines http://www.netlinkrg.com/news/Blog/?p=141&cid=14 Fri, 21 Jan 2011 14:05:17 GMT One of the most important aspects of business development is networking and finding the right events to sponsor and attend. As members of the BWI Business Partnership, we often like to promote and sponsor key events that benefit the business community and expand brand awareness for NetLink Resource Group. One BWI Business Partnership event certainly [...] http://www.netlinkrg.com/news/Blog/?p=123&cid=14 Blog BWI Business Partnership David Marriott Marriott NetLink NetLink Resource Group http://www.netlinkrg.com/news/Blog/?p=123&cid=14 Mon, 17 Jan 2011 10:34:19 GMT While it is the most wonderful time of the year, the holiday season also means networking on the corporate holiday party circuit. Though many of these parties offer the same standard fare and opportunities, one particular party stood out from the rest: Chesapeake Regional Tech Council's 2010 Holiday Mixer. http://www.netlinkrg.com/news/Blog/?p=112&cid=14 Blog Chesapeake Regional Tech Council CRTC NetLink Resource Group http://www.netlinkrg.com/news/Blog/?p=112&cid=14 Wed, 22 Dec 2010 10:09:47 GMT It is always a blessing to be able to give back during the holiday season. As such, I am excited to be writing about NetLink's continuing donation of technical services in the form of free web hosting and email services to an organization that is near and dear to my heart, the National Master [...] http://www.netlinkrg.com/news/Blog/?p=103&cid=14 Blog Holiday Giving National Master Chorale NetLink Resource Group http://www.netlinkrg.com/news/Blog/?p=103&cid=14 Wed, 15 Dec 2010 00:24:59 GMT All too often, the traditional method for managing a project is to show the client the result of the technical effort at the very end of an engagement. The NetLink Adaptive ProcessT is all about getting solutions in front of clients sooner rather than later. Once you do this, you are more apt to meet the requirements of the project, accomplish key goals and milestones more efficiently, and come in on budget. http://www.netlinkrg.com/news/Articles/?p=92&cid=1 Articles http://www.netlinkrg.com/news/Articles/?p=92&cid=1 Mon, 22 Nov 2010 14:18:39 GMT NetLink Resource Group, Inc., a leading provider of custom web application solutions, today announced that it developed the marketing site to support "TitleSphere," a 100 percent Web-based HUD-1 solution for use by realtors, mortgage lenders, title agents and closing attorneys nationwide, created by Annapolis-based TSS Software Corporation. http://www.netlinkrg.com/news/PressReleases/?p=82&cid=3 Press Releases http://www.netlinkrg.com/news/PressReleases/?p=82&cid=3 Thu, 02 Sep 2010 10:19:52 GMT NetLink Resource Group was initially approached by Marriott International to fully re-design its gift card site for the U.S. market, to improve on the original site's lackluster functionality and, most importantly, increase revenue.  NetLink provided a completely re-built, custom architecture, creating a dynamic, fully e-commerce-enabled site that offers the ability to purchase multiple cards sent [...] http://www.netlinkrg.com/news/NotableProjects/?p=43&cid=15 Notable Projects http://www.netlinkrg.com/news/NotableProjects/?p=43&cid=15 Mon, 03 May 2010 10:37:28 GMT NetLink Resource Group developed a highly comprehensive, web-based internal workflow automation tool for gathering and managing individual client hotel offers to be showcased at Marriott International’s main website.  Marriott required a system that was fail-safe in allowing the request and approval of promotional offers that were hotel-specific - a process that was previously managed through [...] http://www.netlinkrg.com/news/NotableProjects/?p=49&cid=15 Notable Projects http://www.netlinkrg.com/news/NotableProjects/?p=49&cid=15 Sun, 02 May 2010 10:47:59 GMT NetLink developed a secure registration solution for a federal agency, which is an easy-to-use web application allowing agency peer reviewers to register their banking, address, and other required information in order to receive payments from the agency.  Prior to developing this system, the agency relied on an open-to-the-public system for up-to-date payment information for its [...] http://www.netlinkrg.com/news/NotableProjects/?p=29&cid=15 Notable Projects http://www.netlinkrg.com/news/NotableProjects/?p=29&cid=15 Sun, 02 May 2010 10:39:45 GMT NetLink Resource Group developed a comprehensive online community for members of the National Association of Elevator Contractors (NAEC).  The trade association was interested in providing value-added services for its members (i.e. elevator contractors, consultants, and suppliers) that allowed them to connect, network and share best practices. NetLink developed the membership portal to integrate with content available [...] http://www.netlinkrg.com/news/NotableProjects/?p=55&cid=15 Notable Projects http://www.netlinkrg.com/news/NotableProjects/?p=55&cid=15 Sat, 01 May 2010 10:02:49 GMT An office of a major federal agency required a multi-faceted public website for informing the public on dietary supplements, and needed the ability to update content in real-time.  The agency turned to NetLink Resource Group to develop a custom content management system for meeting this objective.  It also tapped into NetLink's expertise for its fact [...] http://www.netlinkrg.com/news/NotableProjects/?p=20&cid=15 Notable Projects http://www.netlinkrg.com/news/NotableProjects/?p=20&cid=15 Wed, 28 Apr 2010 10:41:55 GMT NetLink Resource Group created a custom web application for Marriott International to provide hotel guests with the ability to select amenities - for example, reserving a pack 'n play for children or booking a golf outing - before their arrival at any client hotel in the world.  The application allows for customers to book both [...] http://www.netlinkrg.com/news/NotableProjects/?p=46&cid=15 Notable Projects http://www.netlinkrg.com/news/NotableProjects/?p=46&cid=15 Mon, 26 Apr 2010 10:43:53 GMT NetLink Resource Group was asked to complete a complex financial management application for a federal agency, since the client-server-based project had stalled under the guidance of previous development teams.  The system administers critical and highly detailed royalty processes, including royalty income calculations, inventor contact information, royalty distribution percentages and amounts, as well as other royalty process [...] http://www.netlinkrg.com/news/NotableProjects/?p=22&cid=15 Notable Projects http://www.netlinkrg.com/news/NotableProjects/?p=22&cid=15 Sun, 25 Apr 2010 10:44:54 GMT NetLink Resource Group developed an e-commerce engine and e-ticket website for Gospel e-Tickets, which is a leading online ticket distribution engine for positive, family-friendly concerts, theatrical, performances, festivals, conferences (faith-based and business) and sporting events.  NetLink developed the portal to allow customers to purchase bar-coded e-tickets that can be printed out and redeemed at specific [...] http://www.netlinkrg.com/news/NotableProjects/?p=39&cid=15 Notable Projects http://www.netlinkrg.com/news/NotableProjects/?p=39&cid=15 Thu, 22 Apr 2010 10:50:48 GMT NetLink Resource Group developed an online benefits enrollment and maintenance website for iPower (now called Employee Navigator) where customers can manage all of their HR needs in one location, eliminating the typically cumbersome amount of paperwork, through iPower's direct interaction with benefits carriers.  The application uses a custom interface that converts user-entered data into a [...] http://www.netlinkrg.com/news/NotableProjects/?p=33&cid=15 Notable Projects http://www.netlinkrg.com/news/NotableProjects/?p=33&cid=15 Thu, 22 Apr 2010 10:47:02 GMT NetLink Resource Group developed a web-based payment and reporting system for a federal agency needing to track independent contractor compensation when they review conferences sponsored by recipients of agency grants.  The application intuitively allows for the importing of formatted files from an external system for creating conference records.  The application also tracks and reports on [...] http://www.netlinkrg.com/news/NotableProjects/?p=25&cid=15 Notable Projects http://www.netlinkrg.com/news/NotableProjects/?p=25&cid=15 Thu, 15 Apr 2010 10:51:29 GMT NetLink developed a centralized tool for Marriott International to manage outside wholesalers (i.e. large travel agencies that sell wholesale packages to corporations and smaller travel agencies) that need to request membership to the program and access preferred pricing for all of Marriott’s worldwide hotel properties.  The tool automates membership requests and allows for the centralized [...] http://www.netlinkrg.com/news/NotableProjects/?p=52&cid=15 Notable Projects http://www.netlinkrg.com/news/NotableProjects/?p=52&cid=15 Sat, 10 Apr 2010 10:52:04 GMT A major government agency that conducts and supports medical research relied on a legacy system for up-to-date payment information for its peer reviewers. The challenge with the legacy system was that it left peer reviewers vulnerable to receiving unwanted solicitations. To address this issue, the client required a secure, private application. http://www.netlinkrg.com/news/CaseStudies/?p=14&cid=4 Case Studies http://www.netlinkrg.com/news/CaseStudies/?p=14&cid=4 Wed, 07 Apr 2010 12:20:22 GMT NetLink Resource Group, Inc., a leading provider of custom web application solutions, today announced that Christopher J. Hinkle, Senior Web Architect, NetLink, received two awards from a major government agency that specializes in medical research. http://www.netlinkrg.com/news/PressReleases/?p=12&cid=3 Press Releases http://www.netlinkrg.com/news/PressReleases/?p=12&cid=3 Wed, 07 Apr 2010 12:19:04 GMT Marriott International required a complete update of its online gift card site, and needed extensive external resources to provide a custom-built web architecture that could be integrated internationally, and most importantly, increase revenue. NetLink built a gift card site that has provided more than $35 Million in revenue for the global lodging leader. http://www.netlinkrg.com/news/CaseStudies/?p=3&cid=4 Case Studies http://www.netlinkrg.com/news/CaseStudies/?p=3&cid=4 Mon, 15 Mar 2010 12:31:31 GMT