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AspiraCon chosen as one of world’s “Most Promising Companies” by Microsoft

Co. Cork, Ireland — 28 May. 2009 — For the first time, an Irish company has been chosen as one of world’s “Most Promising Companies" by the Microsoft Emerging Business team. That company is AspiraCon, based in Cork, Ireland, who develop enterprise software and have adopted the mission to take the chaos out of project management.

As part of their drive to encourage and promote new Software Development businesses, Microsoft have created the “Startup zone” highlighting useful initiatives and opportunities for companies that have been in existence for less than three years. On a regular basis, the Microsoft Emerging Business team use this zone to showcase a Startup software company that they select as one of the most promising companies globally.

For the first time, an Irish company has been chosen by Microsoft as the recipient of this prestigious honour. That company is AspiraCon, based in Cork, Ireland, who develop enterprise software and have adopted the mission to take the chaos out of project management. “All the team at AspiraCon are really excited about this honour” said Colum Horgan, Director of Operations at AspiraCon, “ when you’ve been working for a while building a company and a product, it’s great to get independent validation of your efforts. To get this recognition from Microsoft identifying AspiraCon as one of the most promising companies globally is a real thrill.”

Diarmuid Linehan, Senior Development Engineer with AspiraCon says “it is always nice to get positive feedback for your work, and you can’t get a more credible source of reference than Microsoft. While they dwarf us in terms of size, it is great to see they are keeping their ear to the ground to see what companies like AspiraCon are up to and what great new products are being developed. We use a lot of Microsoft technology in developing our software and have been able to get new products from concept to delivery in a very short timescale.”

George Morrison, Business Development Manager with Microsoft, says “I hope that AspiraCon can leverage this visibility to tout their product to the world, and let other entrepreneurs like the AspiraCon team better understand how to leverage off Microsoft’s Bizspark program and the Microsoft platform. ”

The full text of the Microsoft team’s interview with Colum Horgan, Co-founder and Director of Operations of AspiraCon at the following location: http://www.microsoftstartupzone.com/Blogs/Microspark-BizSpark-Startup-of-the-Day/Lists/Posts/Post.aspx?ID=55

AspiraCon Ltd ( www.aspiracon.com ) founded in 2007 in Cork, Ireland, develop enterprise software systems and deliver Project Management services and training.

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May 13, 2009 – AspiraCon Project Management Training gains International Recognition

 

AspiraCon Ltd., the Project Management company,  is happy to announce that it  has been approved by the Project Management Institute (PMI) as a Registered Education Provider (R.E.P.).   This certifies AspiraCon’s credentials to provide Professional Project Management training and issue Professional Development Units required to apply for certification as a Project Management Professional. These units can be used for maintaining the Project Management Professional (PMP®) credential.

 

To be an R.E.P. an organisation must undergo a rigorous quality review process, requiring qualified instructors, course content and delivery as well as demonstrated evidence of the company's consistent adherence to the PMI® standards. Having successfully met these criteria, AspiraCon is one of a small number of Irish companies to join the prestigious list of R.E.Ps. worldwide.

 

Deirdre Donovan, Training Manager of AspiraCon commented: “You don’t get through a recession by talking about it -  you get through it by delivering value and delivering flawlessly -  you need to make sure your projects will deliver on time, within budget, and with as little drama as possible.   This is where good Project Management practices come in.

We find there is a lot of demand for good quality and good value Project Management training.  At AspiraCon, we have developed a comprehensive set of training courses that deliver High Quality and Great Value.  Our courses are designed to take best practices from a range of industries and apply them directly to the real-world challenges that our clients’ face.  We also provide a useful set of Project Management tools and techniques to be taken away and used immediately.   We are delighted to be recognized by the PMI as an R.E.P. and we remain committed to advocating the use of better Project Management methods and developing improved Project Management skills to build a competitive advantage.”

The PMI ( www.pmi.org )was founded in 1969 and today has more than 260,000 members in over 171 countries. PMI is the leading membership association for the project management profession.

AspiraCon Ltd  ( www.aspiracon.com )was founded in 2007, based in Cork, Ireland.  AspiraCon deliver Project Management services and training, and develop enterprise software systems, inc SharePoint.

 

 

Deirdre Donovan, AspiraCon Training Manager

 


 

 
 

 

16 Apr 2008
Aspiracon, the Project Management Specialists, win Top Award
AspiraCon, the Project Management company, has been announced as the winner of Genesis Enterprise Program “Business of the Year” for 2008. AspiraCon develop solutions that take the chaos out of project management, by integrating project management knowledge into a world-class set of software tools and services that are tailored to meet customer requirements. In the past year the company has grown significantly, developing integrated software tools and services which help organizations to meet their commitments by delivering complex projects on time and reducing costs. 
 
Colum Horgan, AspiraCon Director of Operations, said: “We’re delighted with this acknowledgment of the success of the AspiraCon team and the achievement of significant sales in our first year of business. We have put together an outstanding team that has designed and delivered a Best-in-Class product that has exceeded the expectation of our customers and generated real business value. We are confident that we have the right team, product and strategy to build on this success and drive the AspiraCon brand internationally.”
 
According to Michael Cotter, Director of Transaction Advisory Services of Ernst & Young, who are joint Sponsors of the award: "These Awards recognise the determination, energy, vision and innovative qualities of this year's participants. It is clear from the outstanding quality of the entrants into the programme this year that we have a thriving and growing entrepreneurial spirit. "
 
Micheál Martin, Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment who presented the Awards said that the Genesis Enterprise Programme is “a prime example of the successful synthesis of the resources of the Development Agencies and Educational Institutions in stimulating entrepreneurship and innovation.”   The Minister noted the success of AspiraCon in achieving substantial growth in a short timeframe and the importance of indigenous companies in driving future economic success.
 
Cork based AspiraCon (www.aspiracon.com) was founded in May 2007 by Pat Lucey and Colum Horgan, leading figures in International Project Management. The Genesis Enterprise Programme is a 12-month rapid incubation programme designed to nurture, support and develop entrepreneurs leading knowledge-based start-ups in the South West Region.
 
 
19 Nov 2007

AspiraCon, the Project Management company

AspiraCon, the Project Management company, has been announced as the winner of the Best International Emerging Company after the Munster regional final in the fifth All-Island Seedcorn Business Competition 2007 organised by InterTradeIreland's EquityNetwork. The judging panel were looking for the same elements that a potential investor would look for, with the achievement of substantial international sales being a major criterion. AspiraCon is now in the running for the National prize fund of EUR100,000.

Cork based AspiraCon, which was founded in May 2007 by Pat Lucey and Colum Horgan, formerly Senior Managers with Motorola. The company has grown significantly, developing integrated software tools and services which help organizations to meet their commitments by delivering complex projects on time. Delighted with their success, Pat Lucey, Managing Director of AspiraCon, said: "We're very pleased with this recognition of AspiraCon's efforts. The team has emerged from the ashes of the Motorola closure in Cork earlier this year and its strength in World-Class Project Management has been validated by its customer successes." The company has participated in Genesis, a rapid incubation programme, over the last year. According to Denise Kennedy, Manager Genesis Enterprise Programme: "AspiraCon lives its business. Their success in developing the AspiraCon business through key milestones over the last year has been truly impressive and exemplifies their capability as Project Management specialists."

 

 

 
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