Fast Company Names IMlogic's Francis deSouza as a Fast 50 Champion of Innovation.Business Editors/High-Tech Writers BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 18, 2003 IMlogic, Inc., a leading provider of enterprise infrastructure software solutions for the rapidly growing Instant Messaging Exchanging text messages in real time between two or more people logged into a particular instant messaging (IM) service. Instant messaging is more interactive than e-mail because messages are sent immediately, whereas e-mail messages can be queued up in a mail server for seconds or (IM) market, today announced that CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. Francis deSouza has been named to Fast Company magazine's debut list of Fast 50 Champions of Innovation. The Fast 50 list recognizes those individuals whose achievements helped change their companies or society. Francis deSouza was named as a leader in the "Thrill of Invention" category on the Fast 50 list, which showcases leaders and technologists setting new standards of innovation and performance. deSouza's IMlogic raises the bar on instant messaging for the enterprise by delivering a comprehensive IM management solution that addresses management, security, control, and reporting. Francis, a respected veteran of instant messaging, has a history of successfully bringing products to market in startups and large organizations. Prior to founding IMlogic, Francis ran Microsoft's Real-time Collaboration Group where he was responsible for the Exchange 2000 IM server, the Exchange Chat Server, the Exchange Conferencing See teleconferencing. Server and NetMeeting. At Microsoft, he was awarded the Leadership Gold Star for "exceptional leadership ability and potential." Adding to his accomplishments, before Microsoft, Francis was the co-founder and CEO of Flash Communications, a provider of a patented federated Connected and treated as one. See federated database and federated directories. Instant Messaging client/server product (the world's first) for the enterprise market. Flash Communications was acquired by Microsoft in 1998. "It is an honor to be recognized by Fast Company magazine as a technology pioneer in today's business Today's Business is a show on CNBC that aired in the early morning, 5 to 7AM ET timeslot, hosted by Liz Claman and Bob Sellers, and it was replaced by Wake Up Call on Feb 4, 2002. world," said Francis deSouza, CEO of IMlogic, Inc. "This award further highlights the growing significance of Instant Messaging in the Fortune 1000, and the unique opportunity for IMlogic to provide enterprise-class infrastructure to manage, control, and secure the fastest growing communications medium of all time." As a Fast 50 award winner, Francis will appear in the March issue of Fast Company, the nation's leading magazine for management innovators innovators people who will try new things. early innovators important figures in the farming or client community because they are the leaders in the introduction of new techniques and management systems. , hitting newsstands on February 18. The Fast 50 list includes 50 exceptional achievers selected from online submissions by Fast Company readers. This year's list was selected from more than 1,400 entries submitted by individuals in 30 countries and nearly every state in the union. These entries generated more than 20,000 comments online from readers. "The Fast 50 had the vision to see ways of improving our world - and the persistence to accomplish their goals," said Fast Company co-founder and co-editor William C. Taylor. "At a time when our nation is rediscovering what it means to be a hero, the Fast 50 recognizes 50 individuals who are each courageous in their own way." Profiles of the Fast 50, as well as all reader submissions, may be accessed online at the special Fast 50 Website at www.fastcompany.com/fast50 About IMlogic, Inc. IMlogic, Inc., headquartered in Boston, Mass., is a pioneer in delivering enterprise-class infrastructure software that helps companies control and leverage the use of Instant Messaging (IM), the world's fastest growing communications medium. IMlogic's strategic vision provides organizations a comprehensive approach for incorporating IM capabilities in business-critical communications and applications. The company's first offering, IMlogic IM Manager, lets enterprises secure, control and report on IM usage, while satisfying regulatory and compliance requirements Compliance requirements are a series of directives established by United States Federal government agencies that summarize hundreds of Federal laws and regulations applicable to Federal assistance (also known as Federal aid or Federal funds). set by HR and government agencies (SEC, HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability & Accountability Act of 1996, Public Law 104-191) Also known as the "Kennedy-Kassebaum Act," this U.S. law protects employees' health insurance coverage when they change or lose their jobs (Title I) and provides standards for patient health, ). IMlogic is backed by leading venture capital firms Name Location Founding date Managing Partners/Directors Specialty Capital managed 5AM Ventures Menlo Park, CA; Waltham, MA 2002 John Diekman, PhD (managing partner), Scott Rocklage, PhD (managing partner), Andrew Schwab (managing partner) life sciences $200M [1] Venrock Associates, General Catalyst Partners, Kodiak Venture Partners, and Goldman Sachs The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc., or simply Goldman Sachs (NYSE: GS) is one of the world's largest global investment banks. Goldman Sachs was founded in 1869, and is headquartered in the Lower Manhattan area of New York City at 85 Broad Street. . For more information on IMlogic visit www.imlogic.com. About Fast Company Founded in 1996 and published monthly, Boston-based Fast Company (www.fastcompany.com) covers ideas, trends and individuals devoted to innovation and managing change in today's economy. The magazine is owned by Gruner + Jahr Gruner + Jahr GmbH & Co. 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