Our Affiliates
Below is a list of companies that Hanson works with to provide our multitude of solutions. Details about how we work with each of these companies are outlined in the appropriate case studies within our Solutions section.
SAP
Hanson has partnered with SAP in order to bring the “best of breed” electronic product catalog technology to our customers. SAP NetWeaver is a scalable system for Enterprise-wide content management and catalog publishing that allows our clients to utilize their product catalog for many purposes, including the Web, paper, and CD-ROM from a single data source. Our partnership with SAP has allowed us to offer great operational efficiencies as well as innovation to our customers in the form of product organization, management and presentation.
Microsoft
Hanson has invested heavily in becoming expert in the development and deployment of eBusiness strategies and solutions utilizing Microsoft technologies and platforms. Hanson is continuing this investment with the ongoing commitment to .NET and it’s associated technologies. Several of our customers currently have .NET initiatives underway with Hanson providing the strategy, architecture, project management, creative direction as well as actual production talent to make these initiatives a success.
IBM
Hanson is an IBM Business Partner specializing in application and Web site development on the WebSphere platform. Hanson has extensive experience implementing solutions built upon IBM’s market-leading WebSphere products across several platforms, serving many diverse audiences. Our extensive skills in this area allows us to deliver Enterprise-class solutions to our customers that not only meet their current needs, but also allows for easy expansion as their business grows or business goals shift.
Scene7
The technical partnership of Hanson with Scene7 has allowed us to provide clients with a realistic imaging tool on the Web. Through the power of Scene7’s technology, our clients can offer photographic quality imaging on their Web sites, allowing site users to get an accurate feel for product lines. This imaging provides a level of visualization that was previously only available in real life.
ICS
ICS is Hanson’s partner for 2D paint visualization. ICS’ CS2000 software provides the ability to visualize accurate color in a variety of real life applications, from in-store sales tool to integration into a Web-based marketing campaign.
RenoWorks Software
Hanson has identified RenoWorks Software Inc. and its Picture the Difference software as the industry leader in stand-alone visualization software for the remodeling and new home construction industries. Using RenoWorks software, our clients can offer a superior in-home sales tool to their dealer/contractor networks that will result in improved up selling, greater customer satisfaction, and increased revenues. The easy-to-use software provides end users the ability to see building products applied to digital images of their homes before actual work begins. RenoWorks software has proven value within the market and provides a measurable return on investment for our clients.
Ektron
Hanson has selected Ektron as its small- to medium-business Web Content Management software provider. Ektron, established in 1998, has become the industry leader in the space. With easy to use, WYSIWYG management with workflow and collaboration, Ektron products are also easy to integrate into existing Web infrastructures. The system makes it easy to manage both unstructured and structured content, and features integrated search functionality. The benefits go beyond primary Web sites with syndication, and WAP support.
View22
Hanson has chosen to work with View22 for its Web-based, 3D intelligent visualization and configuration solutions. View22 has a highly customizable solution, which can accommodate any audience and all skill levels by offering a wide range of functionality, from simple design solutions to powerful sales deployment solutions.