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WAYNE, N.J., April 30, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- ConnectYard, Inc., the leading provider of social engagement solutions, today announced that it is releasing a new application for Microsoft Office 365 Education that will allow for anytime, anywhere communication and collaboration across a variety of modalities. The Company's new offering is a radically engaging technology that extends the reach of Microsoft SharePoint Online within Office 365 to today's most popular social media...
WAYNE, N.J., Feb. 21, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- ConnectYard, Inc., the leading provider of social engagement solutions, today launched its RESTful Web API for customers and third-party developers. The ConnectYard API empowers developers to use one interface to send direct messages to users via social media accounts, including Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn, in addition to SMS and email, enabling them to more easily reach and engage their users with time-sensitive communications....
WAYNE, N.J., Oct. 23, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- ConnectYard, Inc., the leading provider of social engagement solutions for education, today announced a new upgrade program that will allow existing Blackboard Learn customers to leverage its communication platform for emergency notifications at no additional cost. In addition, the Company is also releasing a new version of its Building Block to provide Blackboard Learn users with the ability to quickly send and receive important messages...
WAYNE, N.J., July 9, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --ConnectYard, a company that integrates text messaging, social media, email and learning management system communication tools to build strong learning communities, today announced a new partnership with Florida Virtual School (FLVS), an accredited, public, online e-learning school serving students in grades Kindergarten-12 worldwide. The partnership is designed to enhance student performance and retention by enabling more rapid and efficient...
WAYNE, N.J., March 26, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- ConnectYard, an education-focused technology company that provides a unique, two-way communication platform that connects faculty and students to build stronger education communities, today announced that the company was named a finalist for the Software & Information Industry Association's (SIIA) 27th Annual CODiE Awards. SIIA is the premier trade association for the software and digital content industries. ConnectYard was selected to...
WAYNE, N.J., July 7, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- ConnectYard, Inc. - the leading provider of social media-based communication solutions for higher education - is delighted to welcome the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education (PASSHE) to a growing list of partners. ConnectYard provides a social media platform specifically designed for higher education that increases student engagement by leveraging the power of social media as a learning tool and facilitating mobile, two-way communication....
WAYNE, N.J., April 14, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- ConnectYard, Inc., the leading provider of social media-based communication solutions for higher education, today announced the integration of the ConnectYard Building Block with the Announcements and Discussions sections of the Blackboard Learn platform. Seamless integration of the ConnectYard platform now enables notifications via Facebook, Twitter, and text message, as well as email (including institution provided and personal email...
WAYNE, N.J., Jan. 6, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Today ConnectYard, Inc., leading provider of social media-based communication solutions for higher education, announced the successful adoption of their platform at Anne Arundel Community College. Anne Arundel Community College is one of many institutions who have implemented ConnectYard with the goal of improving student success and retention, which is the core focus of the College's Student Academic Success Program - a support network for largely...
WAYNE, N.J., July 27 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, ConnectYard, Inc. announced the completion of its Series-A financing of $500,000 from Jumpstart NJ Angel Network. The company provides educational institutions with a centralized social media communications platform. The proprietary ConnectYard solution opens dynamic two-way messaging channels for engaging today's students in learning. The platform allows faculty, staff and administrators to easily communicate with students securely using a...
WAYNE, N.J., June 2 /PRNewswire/ -- This morning ConnectYard, Inc. announced the general availability of its first Blackboard Building Block(TM), which provides seamless connectivity from the Blackboard(R) system to the ConnectYard communications platform. ConnectYard allows faculty, staff and administrators to easily communicate with students across a variety of popular social and mobile media, including Facebook, Twitter and text messaging. The company provides educational institutions...
