Press Release
"Research Tab" by Jigsaw: The Source for Smarter, Streamlined Company Information
Jigsaw Launches Improved Approach to Business Intelligence with Web 2.0 Functionality, Superior Organization and Instant Data Access
SAN MATEO, CA - December 9, 2008 - With all the resources and functionality of the Web, often the most relevant and important information does not rise to the top and instead becomes lost in the Web clutter. Jigsaw (www.jigsaw.com), a leading provider of business information and data services that uniquely leverages user-generated content contributed by its global business-to-business (B-to-B) community, today launches "Research Tab," a free resource for an improved approach to investigating companies online.
"Whether researching companies for lead generation, better targeted marketing or job opportunities, individuals want to be prepared and informed before reaching out," said Jim Fowler, Jigsaw CEO and co-founder. "With Research Tab, the time consuming act of trolling the Web and companies' sites to gather information becomes obsolete. Research Tab equips individuals with automatic, detailed information; enabling a nimble and informed workforce."
Jigsaw Research Tab harnesses the power of Web 2.0 tools, including RSS and social network sites to deliver relevant, aggregated business intelligence. In one view, individuals now have instant access to a company's recent news and announcements, Web analytic details, job listings, financial information, maps and more. Used in conjunction with "Jigsaw Unlimited," a newly released subscription model that gives users full and unrestricted access to Jigsaw's database of 11 million business contacts, Jigsaw is the one-stop-shop for comprehensive business intelligence.
"We're equipping our community members with the best available resources during this financial downturn," said Garth Moulton, Jigsaw co-founder and vice president of community. "Using Jigsaw Unlimited, Company Wiki, Research Tab along with Jigsaw's free access to company listings individuals can more quickly and accurately pinpoint appropriate contactsbe it for a potential new job or a new business development prospect."
Along with Jigsaw's 1.5 million business contact records and its recently announced "Company Wiki"-an open-source resource where any company or individual can promote basic business information-Research Tab is an integral addition to Jigsaw's platform for B-to-B professionals.
For more information about Jigsaw Unlimited, please visit: http://www.jigsaw.com/company_information/jigsaw_unlimited.xhtml.
About Jigsaw
Jigsaw ( www.jigsaw.com ) is a leading provider of business information and data services that uniquely leverages user-generated content contributed by its global membership. Today, the Jigsaw community and more than 500 enterprises use the Jigsaw directory to access information for 11 million business contacts and 1 million companies. Jigsaw delivers low-cost and easy access to high-value business information that can be used to identify key decision makers and people for purposes such as sales, marketing, recruiting and customer service. Founded in 2004, Jigsaw is located in San Mateo, Calif. and is funded by Austin Ventures, El Dorado Ventures, and Norwest Venture Partners.
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Company Contact: Shannon Duffy Jigsaw 650-235-8339 sduffy@jigsaw.com |
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