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Delivering Flowers and Results for Interflora

Interflora is one of the world’s biggest and best known flower and gift delivery brands. Operating for over 100 years, Interflora now serves nearly 200 countries and has some 70,000 member florists throughout the world, of which nearly 1,200 florists are in Australia.

Looking to add a fresh and contemporary feel and to make it more user friendly, Interflora Australia approached Cohezia to restructure and revamp their website.

The website was an essential foundation for their growth strategy.

Working closely with Interflora, Cohezia's team implemented a new user interface as well as a robust back-end application for product and order management.

The enhanced features in the website include a recently viewed products module and a highly customised Content Management System (CMS) allowing Interflora staff to make website changes quickly and easily.

Helping Whiskies of the World promote
whisky knowledge

The IWSC-a leading name in the world of wines and spirits, chose Cohezia to design and create a new website for its premier whisky tasting event- Whiskies of the World (WOW).

An annual whisky tasting event of international repute, Whiskies of the World, showcases finest whiskies from around the world. The event is meant to promote whisky knowledge and appreciation.

The IWSC bought the San Fransisco based whisky festival and decided to expand the event internationally. So, the IWSC decided to create a new website for the event, mainly to promote it and to impart information to whisky makers, consumers and sponsors.

Cohezia designed and created a new website, emphasising mainly on imparting information in a persuasive, comprehensive and updated manner. Cohezia’s content management System (CMS) driven website solution added flexibility and adaptability for any possible increase in content volume in future

The WOW website has several enhanced features and customised modules. As a result, IWSC can manage the website on its own, like uploading images/videos or adding events/ content in the website. IWSC can also manage pictures in banners, sponsor’s logo sequencing & management and their media galleries, which has significantly cut down its support service costs.

Revamping the Spirits of Mexico

The IWSC is well known in the world of wines and spirits competitions. The group acquired the US consumer tasting event-the Spirits of Mexico (SOM), in 2011.

SOM is a week long festival based in San Diego. After it acquired the SOM, the IWSC sought to redesign and rebrand the competition so that is matched its international reputation.

Cohezia redesigned and revamped the existing SOM website to align with IWSC's new brand direction and also focused on building it as a key marketing and event promotion channel. As a result, the new website was not only visually attractive and user friendly, it also became an online source of providing information and promoting the event.

The new website design was consistent with competition website standards and provided a distinctive brand identity to the competition.

One more year of successful association with IWSC

Cohezia and the International Wine and Spirit Competition(IWSC), completed one more year of their successful association in 2013.

Like earlier years, this past one year too, was a positive, eventful year that took the relationship to the next level.

The IWSC is the most reputed competition of its kind in the world and is aimed at promoting the quality and excellence of the world's best wines, spirits and Liqueurs.

Cohezia’s relationship with the group started in 2009, when we redesigned and gave a fresh new look to the group’s website. Since then, we have designed and created several websites like the Spirits of Mexico and Spirits of the Americas, for the various competitions that fall under the group’s ambit.

While creating these websites, Cohezia's team focused on creating something which was at par with the competition’s global Reputation and brand image.

UK’s Largest Technology Show – TechWorld 2011

Coconnex (a Cohezia group company) is helping to promote the Best of British Technology to an international audience at the TechWorld 2011 event.

Coconnex was a natural choice for this prestigious event as it is a good example of the latest digital engagement technology created by a pioneering British company. The Coconnex suite supports the complete event lifecycle and also meets UK Trade & Investment’s very specific and strict requirements.

“There’s so much talent in the UK as events like this prove. It’s great to be helping promote fellow entrepreneurs and leading edge technology businesses to a global audience” said Chandresh Pala, Coconnex Managing Director.

TechWorld 2011 (16 – 17 November 2011, ExCeL, London), hosted by UK Trade & Investment and now in its 6th successful year, is the UK’s largest international technology event. Last year’s event saw more than 450 international investors from 50 countries meet with UK delegates and exhibitors from technology, science and research and development. In excess of 3000 one-to-one meetings were conducted and 45% of UK business attendees expected to generate revenue from international markets as a direct result of the event.

www.techworld.uk.com

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UBM selects Coconnex for International Confex

United Business Media (UBM) a leading global media and events company has chosen Coconnex technology for International Confex 2011. Confex is the UK’s leading event for event organisers with over 14,000 industry players attending.

The deal reinforces Coconnex’s credentials as a leading supplier of pioneering event technology to premier event organisers. Coconnex will be providing an integrated solution for UBM incorporating key Coconnex modules and UBM’s existing internal systems.

 

 

Supporting British Enterprise

Cohezia have been working with the Queen's award magazine to create the new website highlighting the winners for the Queens awards for enterprise. The website allows visitors to find out more about the awards and to search for winners.

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Come to meet us at International Confex in London.

Coconnex will be exhibiting at International Confex 2010 show from 23-25 Feb at Earls Court, London. International Confex is UK’s leading exhibition for event organiser. At the show we will be launching new versions of the Networking Accelerator and Interactive Floorplan as well as our new Conference Web Solution (CWS). Contact us for free special invitation tickets and if you would like to book a demo or meeting at the show.

 

Meet us at the Soccerex European Forum in Manchester.

Coconnex will be exhibiting at the Soccerex European Forum 2010 from 2-3rd March in Manchester. The Soccerex European Forum is Europe’s premier Football business event. At the show we will be launching new versions of the Networking Accelerator and Media Monetisation and Search Technologies. Contact us for special invitation tickets to the networking receptions and if you would like to book a demo or meeting at the event.

 

Our client Soccerex making waves:

Coconnex’s pioneering event technology has helped Soccerex create waves in South Africa. This year's event included a two day football festival and a conference and exhibition lasting two-and-a-half days to bring together industry executives for "networking, socialising and learning"- all of which was powered through Coconnex! To know more about this event…

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UK firms aim to fly high in South Africa... to read more Click here

 

Webinar hosted on Monetising Media Assets
The webinar explored ways Publishers, Media Companies and Business Information Providers could rapidly launch new services to better exploit existing assets (and tap new content sources) to boost revenue.
 
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New tagging services offer launched by Cohezia.
Cohezia has recently launched a specialist outsourced tagging service, that can save up to 40% of your production costs. There is a very special offer - a free two week trial for the month of November.
 
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Exalead and Cohezia develop channel partnership
Search innovator and Cohezia collaborate to develop bespoke information management solutions for businesses. Exalead® is a global software provider in the enterprise and Web search markets. Exalead's client base includes many of the world’s leading brands and more than 100 million unique users a month use Exalead's technology for search.
Cohezia will be working as is Exalead’s preferred solutions partner to create Search Based Applications for International Media sector clients.
 
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New technology solution for dynamic media portals
Cohezia launches a leading edge solution to allow media companies to rapidly create new, content driven services to engage online audiences and generate additional revenue streams. The service provides a quick and cost effective way of creating new interactive services that bring together existing content and web based information sources into compelling, dynamic portals. To find out more about the service.
 
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New Book launched by Siddharth Deshmukh (Cohezia COO)
Strategic Book Publishing, New York has launched Siddharth Deshmukh's first book - "The Map that Matters: be in the right place at the right time, with the right response"
The book is based around a map that shows you how to look at your own mind through new eyes and use it differently for better results. This real, interactive and non-preachy, how-to book, addresses any doubts you may have about the map, as it puts an enhanced lifestyle within your grasp. With this map, you can lead and build your own success story, rather than following others.
Publisher's website:http://www.strategicbookpublishing.com/TheMapThatMatters.

 

Coconnex Sales Director Appointment
Nick Paul Joins Cohezia’s Coconnex business as Sales Director. Nick has worked with some of the most respected event organisers in the industry including Reed Exhibition Companies, Penton Media, National Magazines and Banks Sadler. Nick has been involved in all aspects of events: stand sales, floorplan creation, conference sponsorship sales and creating and selling sponsorship packages for World Travel Market. Nick has invaluable industry knowledge and understanding of what organisers need from technology.

 

Cohezia CEO selected by UKTI for India Delegation
Chandresh Pala (Cohezia CEO) was one of 7 other representatives selected by UK Trade and Investment (UKTI) to take part in a high profile delegation to India aimed at helping British companies expand into the Indian Market. The trip included an intensive executive programme at the globally respected Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad (IIMA). Presenters included top academics, VCs and successful Indian internet entrepreneurs. Networking receptions were also held with leading Indian Business leaders.

 

TNS Acquires Presswatch
Taylor Nelson Sofres plc (TNS), a world leader in market information, announces the acquisition of UK media information provider PressWatch Media Limited. Presswatch had increased profitability, growth rates and improved client service levels following the implementation of the Presswatch Integrated Media Monitoring System (PIMMS) developed by Cohezia and outsourcing key functions to Cohezia’s Knowledge Process Outsourcing unit.

 

Coconnex launch !
Cohezia launches a new online service: Coconnex (Cohezia Conferences and Exhibitions) for exhibition and conference organisers. One of Coconnex’s premier clients this year was Constro 2009. This e xhibition was launched at Hotel Le Meridien, Pune, India on October 6, 2008 by Chief Guest Padmabhushan Dr. Kantilal H.Sancheti, Chief Orthopedic Surgeon, Sancheti Hospital. On this occasion the Constro brochure, floor plan layout and website that used the Coconnex service (www.constroindia.org) were also released. Coconnex is an online service that makes the online marketing and related administration of exhibitions and conferences very interactive and effective (encompassing all event stages - pre, during and post the event). Available through a subscription model, the event organizer can "rent" Coconnex services, delivered online, rather than taking ownership - and responsibility for developing the required software, which can become a very costly and time consuming affair. Cocconex seamlessly integrates with existing branding elements/ event organiser websites and makes the whole online experience more interactive. The interactive floor plan allows visitors and exhibitors to view stall status and products using an advanced search feature. The website also provides an option for registered exhibitors to market their products by uploading product brochures and other material to the stall. Features like "My Schedule" and "Appointments" allow register exhibitors and visitors to interact by fixing appointments with each other in an intuitive manner. The organiser administration module allows organisers to manage content dynamically and assign roles to ensure privileged access to each registered user. Other clients using Coconnex:

 

Heren Energy’s indices, powered by Cohezia, selected by nPower
Heren Energy’s wholesale gas and electricity indices selected for nPower’s innovative tracker tariff. Heren Energy’s indices were chosen because of the company’s independence, history and standing within the energy sector. The indices are calculated using HERO (Heren Energy Reporting Online) application developed by Cohezia.

 

Financial Services in Bahrain
Cohezia has developed the new website for financial services company, Instrata Capital, an alternative asset management firm based in Bahrain.

 

e-check in at IPVS 2008 using Coconnex
HITEX, Hyderabad Launch: A new browser based, automated visitor check-in and event infrastructure management system was launched successfully at IPVS 2008. This new automated online visitor registration and check in system for visitors was launched for the 2ndEdition of three-day international exhibition on Industrial Pumps, Valves and Systems (IPVS 2008). It was organised by Orbitz Exhibitions. The event was inaugurated by Chief Guest Dr. J. Geetha Reddy, Minister for Major Industries Government of Andhra Pradesh. More than 2600 registrations were completed using this new check-in system. The new system is very powerful and yet simple to operate. It combines a host of features to manage tracking of visitors and infrastructure utilization at event venue. The system can also be used as extension of the Coconnex user registration process.(Cohezia Conferences and Exhibitions-our flagship product for marketing events effectively online.) The new system replaced the earlier slow manual data entry process and eliminated the confusion created during the batch printing process at the event entrance. This system significantly improved user experience at the exhibition check -in points by having both manual and automated methods of checking in. The new system allowed visitors to register, make payments online and be effectively managed on the event location. This created better brand experience perceptions for the event organizer.

 

Major Changes to the News Media Monitoring Sector
Significant changes are expected to the media monitoring sector following the introduction of digital media feeds from the major newspapers through the Newspaper Licensing Agency (NLA). Cohezia is at the forefront of the developments and is working with leading media monitoring and evaluation agency, PressWatch Media to implement advanced systems to take advantage of the new digital media opportunities.

 

Royal Client
Cohezia’s consultants are working with The Crown Estates on the development of new facilities for The Royal Landscapes at Windsor Great Parks. This prestigious project involves consultancy, analysis and recommendations on the use of the latest Rich Media, Mobile and RFID technologies to improve and enhance the visitor experience.

 

The Future of Medical Recruitment
A new web based medical recruitment suite has been developed by Cohezia for a leading recruitment agency specialising in the placement of doctors in all medical specialities to NHS and Private Hospitals and General Practitioners in primary care. The new applications cover the complete spectrum of functions for the agency, including online facilities for client hospitals, automated matching and placement support; and online registration for doctors.

 
NetEffect Launch
Cohezia has launched a new fast tracked consultancy service to meet the needs of growing companies in the business information sector. Cohezia’s NetEffect service is designed to address the core business challenges faced by organisations in a structured, low risk and cost effective manner.

 
European Business Development Director appointment
Growth at Cohezia continues and will be further boosted by the appointment of Angus Robertson as Cohezia’s European Business Development Director. Angus has a broad background in marketing and communications and was one of the early movers back in 1995 with Westworld Interactive. Angus has held senior positions with leading digital agencies including Head of the Advanced Media Group at Escador and Client Services Partner at Agency.Com Angus has worked on many large corporate accounts in this country and abroad (including Sony, Nike, BAT, NEC, Bose and Marriott creating customer focussed web solutions.

 
Is Branding Dead?
MICA, the premier business communications school in Asia hosted a high profile debate on the relevance of branding in this new age. High profile speakers from India's top media agencies (the Times Group, Karat) participated in the event. Cohezia's Senior Strategy and Communications consultant, Siddharth Deshmukh, was invited to join this debate to present his thoughts from a "interactive software" point of view. To find out more on this topic and to view the complete presentation, please mail us at info@cohezia.com and we'll send you a copy.

 
Cohezia Selected as a 'Ready4Growth' company
Following an evaluation process, Cohezia has been selected as one of the top 150 innovative digital companies that have significant growth potential. The aim of the Ready4Growth programme is to fast track the development and growth of the enterprises and provide ongoing support. Cohezia is one of approximately 35 companies that will be taking part in the London launch workshops being held in April.

 
E-Commerce web site for The AA
Cohezia have created a new E-Commerce micro-site for The AA. The micro-site allows customers to purchase AA branded motoring products online. The application provides a potential new revenue stream and adds to the range of services provided by the AA, strengthening the brand relationship with customers and prospects. www.theaa.com

 
Launch of Christmas game for The AA (Centrica Group)
A Christmas themed game has been created for The AA (part of the Centrica Group) by Cohezia. The game has been designed with specific marketing and branding objectives and utilises digital viral marketing techniques. It demonstrates the power of combining strong marketing, branding and creative skills with digital technology.

The launch and promotion of the game was supported by a creative e-mail campaign, designed by Cohezia, reflecting the game theme.

 
Cohezia Creates a HERO
The new Heren Energy Reporting Online (HERO) application developed by Cohezia is live. The project include consultancy, design and development of a fully integrated online system to allow this specialist publishing company to automate production of regular industry reports incorporating complex data, tables, text and graphical content. The database driven solution includes advanced XML interfaces with publishing software (Adobe InDesign) and multi-dimensional data analysis functionality. A management system for online data sales is also included allowing customers to purchase historic data directly from the web site.

 
IOD International Business Workshop
Senior members of the Cohezia management team were invited to provide expert advice to members of the Institute Of Directors (IOD). The workshop covered providing advice and practical assistance in dealing with international projects

 
Socratics - Online Coaching
Cohezia launches Socratics, an innovative online coaching service, designed to help organisations achieve maximum performance from their resources. The service can be set up in less than a week and used without any training enabling benefits to be gained immediately. To promote the launch, Cohezia is offering a one month free trial to new subscribers giving the opportunity to try the service without obligation or risk.

 
Cohezia USA - New Office Established
Cohezia announced the opening of a new US office in New York. The US office will allow Cohezia provide services to clients in the North America region and carry out international projects. The establishment of the US presence marks an important step in the growth and expansion of the group with offices now covering America, Europe and Asia.

 
Energiehandel Online - Energy Publication
A new online version of a specialist Energiehandel (German Energy Market Report) produced by leading energy news provider Heren Energy, has been created by Cohezia. The site features news, analysis, market data and statistical graphical displays. The application designed by Cohezia allows journalists to enter stories and market data which are then published on the site using a custom database driven content management and display solution. The new site not only reduced the costs/time to produce and distribute the daily publication it also provides an improved service to the readers.

 
Interactive Tours - Virtual Tour Solutions
A new specialist company, Interactive Tours, has been launched to provide virtual tour solutions. Virtual tours enable customers to see and interact with 360x360 degree panoramic images of a property, business, product or location. The images are created using state of the art imaging technology. Part of the Cohezia group, Interactive Tours will focus on delivering cost effective and specialised services to a broad range of industry sectors. www.interactive-tours.co.uk

 
Frames
Do you want to be part of the audience or do you want to write the script? Cohezia CEO, Chandresh Pala, posed this thought provoking question amongst other pertinent insights at FRAMES 2003, a global convention on the Entertainment Business. An invited speaker at this high profile convention, Chandresh addressed a crowd spanning the fields of entertainment, television, film and technology. Some of the key points were:
Technology is drastically changing the future of the entertainment business and there will be no escaping this.
One of the main challenges will be to harness convergent digital media and new thinking to create a richer entertainment experience Technology will also enable organisations in the Entertainment sector to reduce costs and increase efficiency
To maximise technology on your entertainment product, using a project methodology which factors this in at the very beginning helps and a team that understands the sector
A mindset change is needed - looking at Technology not as a bit player but as a lead role will open new possibilities of profit creation. Change management is critical for successful projects

dart - Digital Art and Responsive Technology
Cohezia is a strategic partner and member of 'dart' a new concept developed by Workplace Art to bring together artists, architects, designers and technologists all working towards fusing Art and Technology for the new generation of built environment. www.wacart.com

 
Smartslab Presentation on BBC Tomorrows World Roadshow
The multi-media presentation created by Cohezia for Smartslab will be shown during the BBC's Tomorrow's World roadshow around UK.

 
Artlab Presentation at Spectrum
Cohezia designed a multi-media presentation for Artlab and Smartslab presented by Workplace Art at the Spectrum exhibition in London. The presentation designed for plasma screen display, featured work from various artists, designers and companies specialising in cross media digital art and architecture.