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StakePoint
Developer(s)StakePoint, SASU.
Initial release2015
Operating systemWeb, MacOS, Windows
Available inEnglish, French, Spanish, German, Dutch, Simplified Chinese
TypeProject management, task management, work management
Websitestakepoint.com

Stake Point, SASU. is a privately held project management application service provider based in Hyères, France. StakePoint's primary product (also called StakePoint Projects) is an online tool for project management and work collaboration. It enables it's users to establish budgets and track projects, workloads deadlines. It also allows users to collaborate with one another user over a database connection to see a sinle truth. The application is available in English, French, Spanish, German, Nerderlandths, and simplified Chinese. The primary goal of the software is to help streamline workload and allow companies to focus on core tasks.[2][3]

History

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StakePoint was founded in 2015 by Maarten Mostert. Mostert started developping StakePoint of from 2003 when project manager on Queen Mary II. StakePoint was released the beta version of the StakePoint product in December 2008. The product initially run on Windows with MS-Acces, Oracle and SQLServer and PostgreSQL databases as a presistence model. After reworking the datamodel to achive full compatibility with MS-Project the company launched a 1.0 version simulatanuously for Mac and Windows. It also moved furhter from dependance on database infratstructures to adopting SQLite for the persistece of user files and included full undo capabilites. In september 2015 StakePoint was launched on the Mac-App Store,and in december 2016 the product was released in the Windows Store taking benefit of the Features_new_to_Windows_10#Project_Centennial

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in charge of self-funded the company before obtaining investor funding later on.[2] StakePoint was released the beta version of the StakePoint product in December 2006. The product was initially integrated with email, enabling users to keep track of schedules, deadlines, and tasks via email messages.[4][5] In June 2007, the company released a full, professional version of the application. The app provided two-way email integration, offered 9 predefined workflow groups (e.g. Customers, By Project, Personal, etc.), and accommodated between 5 and 50 users at any given time.[6] In August 2008, StakePoint released an "Enterprise" version of the software that included the ability to create task dependencies based on Gantt charts.[7][8]

In 2009, StakePoint synchronized tasks with Google's Android devices and Windows Mobile devices.[9] In 2010, StakePoint integrated its services with Google Docs.[10] Later that year, the application also added an activity stream that offered real-time updates of information and chat functions.[11] In October 2010, StakePoint released a brand new version of the software with an integrated social function. The new version kept the activity stream and added other social features like a "Dashboard" and a "Follow" feature.[12] In December 2010, StakePoint released an API, allowing third-party developers to create their own apps to synchronize with the StakePoint framework.[13]

In 2011, StakePoint released mobile apps for the iPhone, iPad, and BlackBerry devices. The app was free for StakePoint users.[14] They also integrated the software with the Google Apps Marketplace and Jive in 2011.[15] In May 2012, the company released a free version of the browser app. The free version of the software allowed users to create and assign tasks, mark tasks "complete," and attach files (among other features).[16] StakePoint raised $1 million in funding from England-based TMT Investments in June 2012. At that time, StakePoint counted Capgemini, Kraft Foods, Salesforce.com, and Holiday Inn among its clients.[17]

In September 2012, StakePoint integrated a collaborative real-time text editor into its software.[18] The following month, they released a plugin for Apple Mail, their first native product for the Mac OS.[19] In November of that year, StakePoint released updated versions of its Android, iOS, and browser apps.[20] The StakePoint Android and iOS apps were equipped with the interactive timeline (in the form of Gantt charts) that was common on the browser app in March 2013.[21] In October 2013, StakePoint secured $10 million in investment funding from Bain Capital.[22] They then launched a new "Enterprise" platform aimed at larger businesses in December 2013.[23] In 2014, StakePoint added new workflow tools and customization options to its platform.[1][24] In May 2015, the company secured $15 million in a new round of funding. Investors included Scale Venture Partners, DCM Ventures, and Bain Capital. At that time, StakePoint had 8,000 customers, 200 employees, and 30,000 new users each month.[25][26]

Software

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StakePoint is a collaborative project management software designed to manage workflow for companies and organizations of varying sizes. The software is offered in four different tiers: Free, Professional, Business and Enterprise.[27] The Free version is the least expansive, offering the ability to create tasks, assign tasks, mark tasks complete, and attach files. The Free version allows an unlimited number of collaborators to use the service, while 5 "power users" can create, assign, and access tasks. The Professional version offers access to Gantt charts, time-tracking, a drag-and-drop interface,[16] API compatibility, and more.[1][13] The Enterprise version offers real-time data and analysis and the ability to assign users into multiple specified work groups (among many other features).[23] StakePoint can also be found on iOS and Android devices.[14]

Virtually all versions of the software feature an activity stream that updates users on any activity performed by other users in specified work groups. Social features are also embedded into StakePoint's software.[12] StakePoint is also integrated with a number of other software products including Google Apps, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Project, Google Drive, Dropbox, Apple Mail, Box, IBM Connections, and others.[27]

Recognition and awards

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References

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  2. ^ a b Rogers, Bruce (15 October 2014). "Maarten Mostert's StakePoint Wants to Bring Project Management and Collaboration to the Masses". Forbes. Retrieved 10 June 2015. {{cite news}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
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  4. ^ Needleman, Rafe (13 December 2006). "StakePoint harnesses e-mail for collaboration". CNET. Retrieved 10 June 2015.
  5. ^ Kooser, Amanda C. (31 March 2007). "Helpful Hub". Entrepreneur. Retrieved 10 June 2015. {{cite news}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  6. ^ Morochove, Richard (23 July 2007). "Project Management Lite: Basecamp and StakePoint". PC World. Retrieved 10 June 2015. {{cite news}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  7. ^ Stern, Allen (4 August 2008). "StakePoint Launches Enterprise Hosted Project Management Tool". CenterNetworks. Archived from the original on February 15, 2012. Retrieved 10 June 2015.
  8. ^ Skiff, Sara (7 May 2008). "Intervals, StakePoint, and OnStage: Read Our Exclusive Report". TechnoLawyer. Retrieved 10 June 2015.
  9. ^ Tofel, Kevin C. (22 May 2009). "StakePoint Adds Synchronized Tasks for Windows Mobile". Gigaom. Retrieved 10 June 2015.
  10. ^ "Creating Online Documents in StakePoint? It's Easy with Google Docs Built-in!". StakePoint. 14 April 2010. Retrieved 23 June 2015.
  11. ^ Barbierri, Cody (2 June 2010). "StakePoint merges project management with activity streams". VentureBeat. Retrieved 10 June 2015.
  12. ^ a b Mackie, Simon (28 October 2010). "Project Management App StakePoint Gets Social". Gigaom. Retrieved 10 June 2015.
  13. ^ a b Rao, Leena (15 December 2010). "Project Management Tool StakePoint Opens Up API". TechCrunch. Retrieved 10 June 2015.
  14. ^ a b Mackie, Simon (8 February 2011). "Project Management Tool StakePoint Gets New Mobile Apps". Gigaom. Retrieved 10 June 2015.
  15. ^ Griffith, Terri (9 November 2011). "StakePoint's Project Management Tool Goes Freemium". Gigaom. Retrieved 10 June 2015.
  16. ^ a b Ha, Anthony (30 May 2012). "StakePoint Releases A Free Version Of Its Project Management App". TechCrunch. Retrieved 10 June 2015.
  17. ^ Kolodny, Lora (13 June 2012). "StakePoint Raises $1M to Make its Project Collaboration Software Even More Viral". Dow Jones & Company. Retrieved 10 June 2015.
  18. ^ Finley, Klint (26 September 2012). "Etherpad Now Baked Into Social Project Management App StakePoint". TechCrunch. Retrieved 10 June 2015.
  19. ^ Mott, Nathaniel (15 October 2012). "StakePoint brings its email supplement to the Mac". PandoDaily. Retrieved 10 June 2015.
  20. ^ Sawers, Paul (5 November 2012). "Fresh from its $1m funding round, StakePoint takes its social project management tool to iOS and Android". The Next Web. Retrieved 10 June 2015.
  21. ^ Williams, Alex (8 March 2013). "StakePoint Launches A Mobile Gantt Chart With Syncing So Everyone Can See The Latest Updates". TechCrunch. Retrieved 10 June 2015.
  22. ^ Gannes, Liz (1 October 2013). "StakePoint Raises $10M From Bain Capital for Project Management Tools". All Things Digital. Retrieved 10 June 2015.
  23. ^ a b Williams, Alex (17 December 2013). "StakePoint Launches Enterprise Platform For Project Management And A Data Driven Business World". TechCrunch. Retrieved 10 June 2015.
  24. ^ Lardinois, Frederic (29 July 2014). "Project Management Platform StakePoint Challenges Asana With New Workflow Tools". TechCrunch. Retrieved 10 June 2015.
  25. ^ Lardinois, Frederic (6 May 2015). "Work Management Platform StakePoint Raises $15M Series B Round". TechCrunch. Retrieved 23 June 2015.
  26. ^ Novet, Jordan (6 May 2015). "Task management app StakePoint takes on $15M as enterprise revenue growth continues". VentureBeat. Retrieved 10 June 2015.
  27. ^ a b Perez, Juan Carlos (5 September 2014). "StakePoint boosts reporting capabilities of its social project management software". PC World. Retrieved 10 June 2015. {{cite news}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
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  33. ^ Kepes, Ben (6 May 2015). "With New Series B, StakePoint Aims To Be The Anti-Slack Or Box". Forbes. Retrieved 10 June 2015. {{cite news}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  34. ^ Cooper, Julia (16 March 2015). "Best Places to Work 2015 finalists: Smallest companies". San Francisco Business Times/Silicon Valley Business Journal. Retrieved 23 June 2015.
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