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Direct Technology Creates New Business Unit Focused on Utilities

October 4, 2012 - Direct Technology, a leading Software Development and Consulting firm, announced today the creation and expansion of their Energy Solutions Group (ESG). ESG will solely focus on developing and growing their existing Energy Solutions portfolio and clientele. ESG services feature the Energy Efficiency Collaboration Platform (EECP) in two forms: Enterprise and SaaS (software as a service) as well as their well-established consulting services. The system provides workflow automation, scheduling, tracking and compliance reporting in an easy-to-use web-based platform. Deployed for over 9 years, it currently tracks over 1.3 million enrollments across several utilities. Read more

The Emergency Call Tracking System: Making 9-1-1 Inroads in California
By Fred Michanie

December 2010 - Over the last 15 years, 9-1-1 reporting systems have been evolving and dramatic improvements have been made with the advancement of technology. Direct Technology, a leading custom software development firm, has witnessed and contributed to this progression. Read more

Direct Technology attends the Governor’s Global Climate Summit 3

December 2010 - Direct Technology attends the Governor’s Global Climate Summit 3. Rick Nelson, CEO at Direct Technology speaks about technology and the environment. See Video

Rick Nelson Selected As Event Chair For Sacramento's Liquidity Event
Honoring Local Entrepreneurship

July 2010 - For immediate release:
Roseville, CA - Rick Nelson, CEO of Direct Technology, has been selected as the Event Chair for the third annual Liquidity Event. Nelson will be joined by co-chairs John Frisch, Cornish & Carey and Dave Cloninger, The CAL Group, Merrill Lynch Global Private Client. See More

Easy, Secure 9-1-1 Call Tracking in Real Time
By Tim Burke

June 2010 - Seven-hundred PSAPs can’t be wrong. That’s how many Emergency Call Tracking Systems (ECaTS) for short, are currently installed at 9-1-1 call centers in the states of California, Oregon and Florida—and more are on the way. See More

California to track 911 calls state wide through centralized system
By Russell Nichols, Staff Writer

April 2010 - The three-digit emergency telephone number might be universal across the country, but 911 call centers don't always speak the same language. At the various call centers -- known as public safety answering points (PSAPs) -- trained operators answer emergency calls and dispatch police, firefighting and ambulance services. See More

Roseville software firm connects emergency calls, expands service
Direct Technology sells Emergency Call Tracking System to Ore., Fla.
by Mark Anderson, Staff Writer

April 2010 - Direct Technology developed its flagship emergency 9-1-1 response monitoring program for California, and is now selling the system to other states. See More

Direct Technology speaking at Low Carbon development forum in China
Industry expert has been chosen to participate in conversations around globally improving low carbon development and energy efficiencies at the Low Carbon Development Forum in China.

March 2010 - For immediate release:
The China Low Carbon Development Forum will take place in the Southern Chinese city of Shenzhen, on April 16-18, 2010. See More

Dendreon Leans on California 9-1-1 Software Vendor to Keep Provenge Trains on Time
By Luke Timmerman

March 2010 - If Dendreon makes any information technology screw-ups with its experimental treatment for prostate cancer, it could be a matter of life and death for patients. That’s why the Seattle-based biotech company has turned to a custom software vendor with a reputation for supporting the California 9-1-1 system for 12 years with zero downtime. See More

Bellevue based- Direct Technology makes 911 systems more efficient Interface Company profiles and personalities.

March 2010 - What: Direct Technology, Bellevue
Who: Wud Pocinwong, 42, senior VP of solutions See More

GSA Contract Awarded
Technology Consulting Company Expands Government Services Practices to Federal Agencies

January 2010 - January 2010- Direct Technology, a premier technology consulting firm announced today that it has been awarded its first General Services Administration (GSA) Schedule contract, number GS-35F-0147W for Information Technology (IT) Consulting services. See More

Roseville software firm appoints new CEO
Rick Nelson has been named chief executive officer of Direct Technology in Roseville.
By Mark Anderson

January 2010 - Nelson has been the custom software development company’s director of sales for the past five years. “I’m honored to represent Direct Technology in the marketplace,” Nelson said in a prepared release. “I look forward to expanding our reputation for building world-class software.” See More

Rick Nelson Promoted to Chief Executive Officer
Technology Consulting Firm Expands Business Development

August 2009 - For immediate release:
Roseville, CA – Direct Technology, one of the largest privately held custom software development houses on the West Coast, today announced the promotion of Rick Nelson to the position of Chief Executive Officer. See More

Direct Technology attains Gold Certified Partnership Status in Microsoft Partner Program
Direct Technology Further Distinguishes Itself by Earning a Microsoft Competency in ISV/Software Solutions and Information Worker Solutions

January 2009 - For immediate release:
Roseville, CA – January 2009 – Direct Technology announced that it has attained Gold Certified Partner status in the Microsoft Partner Program with a competency in Independent Software Vendors (ISV)/Software Solutions and Information Worker Solutions, recognizing Direct Technology’s expertise and impact in the technology marketplace. See More