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Year
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HiSoftware Snapshot
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1996
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HiSoftware was founded in late 1996 as “Hiawatha Island Software Company,”
to provide custom software and consulting services for State and Federal government
agencies as well as corporate customers.
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1997
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HiSoftware expands consulting practices with the addition of new employees to support
a growing customer base.
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1998
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HiSoftware releases their first commercial software product, TagGen.
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1999
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HiSoftware releases integrated components for Allaire HomeSite, Microsoft FrontPage
and Microsoft Office.
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2000
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HiSoftware expands its role as a leader in content testing and remediation for search
optimization and content quality with the release of its content quality solutions
AccVerify, AccRepair and AccMonitor Server.
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2001
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HiSoftware and Microsoft Corporation partner to provide a Web content quality and
accessibility solution for users of Microsoft FrontPage.
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2002
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HiSoftware wins the prestigious 2002 da Vinci Award in recognition for its software's
delivery on promise of making the world a better place for everyone.
HiSoftware releases its first technology in the Spanish language.
HiSoftware releases Hi-Caption Digital media captioning solution.
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2003
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HiSoftware creates “Cynthia Says”, a world-class free online accessibility-testing
portal. Cynthia Says and HiSoftware’s entire accessibility product line is
officially endorsed by the American Council of the Blind, as “best of breed”
technology for ensuring the accessibility of Web content.
HiSoftware releases the first accessibility validation and remediation solution
for Macromedia Flash.
HiSoftware teams with Microsoft to Jointly develop the first complete platform business solution for content quality and accessibility, SOA (The Solution for Online Accessibility.
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2004
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HiSoftware releases the next generation of its highly acclaimed AccVerify DS2 solution.
HiSoftware releases the 2004 edition of AccMonitor providing unparalleled processing
power and stability. |
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2005
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HiSoftware's http://www.CynthiaSays.com
becomes one of the leading online accessibility testers with over 10 million unique
tests. |
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2006
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HiSoftware’s Board of Directors names Kurt A. Mueffelmann as President and CEO and closes a new round of funding.
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2007
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“Hiawatha Island Software Company” changes it's name and becomes HiSoftware
Inc. to create stronger company and brand recognition. HiSoftware Compliance Sheriff
for managing web content and regulatory governance is launched.
Microsoft selects HiSoftware to develop the Accessibility Kit for SharePoint (AKS).
HiSoftware receives the Software Association of New Hampshire’s Most Valuable
Player of the Year Award.
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2008
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HiSoftware opens office in London, United Kingdom to broaden footprint in EU to leverage growing accessibility and regulatory compliance markets.
HiSoftware launches Accessibility Consulting Practices (ACP)
to broaden HiSoftware’s consulting offerings in the area of IT accessibility.
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2009
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HiSoftware launches the Accessibility Community Portal for SharePoint.
HiSoftware Inc. signs Korean distribution agreement with Trust Line Information
and Communications Co. HiSoftware Compliance Sheriff
v3 is released.
HiSoftware introduces HiSoftware Compliance Sheriff for Microsoft SharePoint Server 2010.
HiSoftware launches http://www.accessibilitywatch.com
a Blog dedicated to providing the Web community with latest information on accessibility
technology, news, solutions, tips and more.
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2010
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HiSoftware records 2009 financial milestones with record growth fueled by key customer
wins including Global 2000 companies and world-wide public sector agencies.
HiSoftware releases Accessibility Foundation Module (AFM) for HiSoftware Compliance Sheriff for SharePoint. HiSoftware Compliance Sheriff v4.0 is released. HiSoftware earns Microsoft Gold Certified ISV Partner status. |
| 2011 | HiSoftware relocates corporate headquarters to keep pace with rapid expansion. KMWorld recognizes HiSoftware Compliance Sheriff® as a KMWorld Trend Setting Product of 2011. A new release of HiSoftware Compliance Sheriff® for SharePoint, now HiSoftware Policy Sheriff SP, and the debut of HiSoftware Security Sheriff™ SP are announced. |
| 2012 | HiSoftware Security Sheriff SP Receives Corporate Integrity’s GRC Technology Innovation Award HiSoftware Named One of KMWorld’s 100 Companies that Matter in Knowledge Management |