Visual SciencesStratigent Announced as Visual Sciences' First Certified Partner

 

SAN DIEGO, Oct. 10, 2007- Visual Sciences, Inc. (now known as Omniture's Discover OnPremise), a leading provider of real-time analytics applications, today announced that Stratigent, a global provider of strategic Web analytics consulting services, is the first company to earn the designation of Visual Sciences Certified Partner for the company's Visual Site(R) product. Following successful completion of the intensive curriculum, Stratigent now employs seven Visual Certified Analysts and six Visual Certified Architects trained in Visual Sciences' solutions for real-time customer analytics, Web metrics and interactive data visualization. Only interactive agencies and consultancies that maintain a staff of Visual Certified Professionals can earn the distinction of Visual Certified Partner from Visual Sciences. This recognition reflects Stratigent's ongoing commitment to real-time analytics and to implementing Visual Sciences' products.

"Our participation in the Visual Certified program is a great opportunity to solidify and validate the knowledge base that our consultants have gained in working with Visual Site in the recent past. Our certification signifies the mutual commitment and dedication between our companies," said Josh Manion, chief executive officer of Stratigent. "Visual Sciences trusts us to represent and implement its innovative solutions, and in return, we have committed significant resources to intensive training and certification of our employees for the benefit of our joint customers."

Besides the training classes, Stratigent's certified professionals also receive access to Visual Sciences Technology Platform 5(TM) and HBX(TM) "sandbox" systems which allow for on-demand skills development and proof-of-concept work.

"We are extremely pleased with Stratigent's participation and completion of the VCP program and believe the company's accomplishment reflects its overall expertise in implementing Visual Site," said Bob Chatham, senior vice president of Education Services at Visual Sciences. "We look forward to certifying more companies and partners in the future thus providing our clients with access to experts in real-time analytics."

As one of the most respected Web analytics consultancies, Stratigent brings a wealth of expertise in Web analytics strategy and execution. Having worked with more than 200 clients worldwide to provide strategic Web analytics solutions, including to mutual customers -- Peapod/Ahold, AutoTrader.com, Washington Mutual (WaMu) and T. Rowe Price -- Stratigent has gained deep insight into best practices that maximize the value derived from Web analytics initiatives.

Visual Sciences' Certified Professional program was launched in May 2007. The program provides Visual Sciences' customers with knowledgeable, comprehensive and professional services on Visual Sciences products while expanding the community of active Visual Sciences' users and partners. Interactive agencies that consistently maintain a certain number of Visual Certified Professionals on their staff can earn the recognition of Visual Certified Partner as a way to demonstrate their commitment to helping mutual customers succeed with Visual Sciences products. In addition to certification of Visual Site implementation, the program provides access to Visual Sciences Technology Platform 5 and HBX Analytics, along with helpful assistance from Visual Sciences' consulting experts and access to technical support services.