Some companies claim excellence. Filnet commands it. Here are a few of our noteworthy achievements as bestowed by leading authorities on business and technology.
Awards
2007 - Diversity 100
Filnet ranked 85th on Virginia's Top 100 Diversity Owned Business List.
Filnet was also 89th on the Top 100 Small Business List in the
Commonwealth.
2006 - Diversity 100
The Div100 is a classification that represents the top 100 diversity-owned
(women, Blacks, Hispanics, Asians, Native Indian and other minority groups)
businesses in the U.S., in sectors such as technology, manufacturing, food
service and professional services. The Div100 is produced annually by
DiversityBusiness.com, the nation's leading multicultural B2B Internet
portal that links large organizational buyers to multicultural product and
service suppliers.
2005 - Top Ranked DC Metro Interactive
Web Design Firms
The Washington Business Journal's Book of Lists ranked Filnet, Inc as
the 15th largest interactive web design firm in the Washington, DC
metro-area.
2005 - Best of Web for Outstanding Municipal
Portal
The DC.gov portal was named Best of the Web by the Center for Digital
Government, a national research and advisory institute on information
technology policies and best practices in state and local government.
The 2005 award represented an unprecedented second win for the DC portal,
which won just two years ago in 2003-and was ineligible in 2004 because
of its win the previous year. Filnet played a key role in both the
development and design of the coveted portal.
2005 - AEP Distinguished Achievement Award for Best
Science Website
Happenin' Habitats
won the "Distinguished Achievement Award for Best
Science Website" from the Association of Educational Publishers (AEP).
The e-learning website was designed and developed by Filnet, the National
Wildlife Federation, and Prince William Network (PWNet) and sponsored by
Mitsubishi Electric America Foundation. Prince William Network (PWNet) is
the distance learning arm of Prince William County Schools-the second
largest school district in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
2005 - AEP Beacon Award Finalist for Web and
Marketing
Prince William Network's Teen Smart Driver website was a "Web/Marketing"
finalist for the AEP Beacon Awards, which honors excellence in marketing
media created specifically for the multibillion dollar education industry.
The Prince William Network (PWNet) is the distance learning arm of Prince
William County Public Schools-the second largest school district in the
Commonwealth of Virginia. Filnet designed and developed the Teen Smart
Driver website.
2004 - NASCIO Recognition Awards - Innovative Use
of Technology
The 2004 Recognition Award for Innovative Use of technology was presented
to DC Guide by the National Association of State Chief Information Officers
(NASCIO). DC Guide is a GIS program whose interface design was facilitated
by Filnet.
Before the DC Guide was launched, residents, businesses and visitors had
to use several sources to find specific District information. Other tools,
such as the trip planner, custom neighborhood maps and business locators
were not available to the public at all. Now, Internet users have a website
that is a single, free source for finding the locations of all government
services, businesses and attractions in DC, as well as maps and turn-by-turn
directions.
2004 - Best of the Web Awards
The DC portal's Education Center was #2 in BOW's 2004 ranking of K-12
education websites in the nation. Filnet played a key role in both the
development and design of this project.
See DC's Award-Winning Education Center
2004 - IABC (Washington, DC) Silver Inkwell
Award
The International Association of Business Communicators awarded Filnet
a Silver Inkwell for the web component of the Teen Smart Driver
public health awareness campaign presented by long time client PWNet.
The Washington, DC Chapter of IABC awards the Silver Inkwell annually
for communications excellence.
2004 - Top 20 Fastest-Growing DC Metro Interactive
Web Design Firms
The Washington Business Journal's Book of Lists (June 18-24, 2004
issue) ranked Filnet, Inc as the 11th largest interactive design firm
in the Washington, DC metro-area.
2003 - Deloitte Technology Fast 500
Filnet ranked at 248th on the 2003 Deloitte Technology Fast 500, a
ranking of the 500 fastest growing technology companies in North America.
Rankings are based on average percentage revenue growth over five years,
from 1998-2002. Filnet grew 857 percent during this period.
2003 - Deloitte Technology Fast 50 Virginia
Filnet was named to Deloitte's prestigious Technology Fast 50 program
for Virginia, Deloitte & Touche LLP's ranking of the 50 fastest growing
technology companies in the area. Rankings are based on the percentage of
growth in fiscal year revenues over five years, from 1999-2003.
Filnet's increase in revenues of 857% from 1999 to 2003 resulted in a 14
ranking in the Fast 50 for Virginia.
2003 - Best of the Web Awards
According to the Center for Digital Government, Washington, DC, had the best
city government web site in America for 2003. Filnet developed a number of
applications and designs for a variety of DC Government agencies. Our work is featured prominently throughout the portal site.
Internet Strategy
At Filnet, we believe technology must adapt to the unique needs of the clients we serve. With this philosophy, we customize our internet solutions based on your unique needs and the current realities of the clients you serve. Our internet strategy services are comprehensive, beginning with an in-depth analysis of your business: its objectives, clients, strengths, challenges, processes, marketing, and technology assets. With this baseline understanding of your business, we will develop a customized strategic plan for design, including online applications, systems and marketing. After implementation, we consistently monitor for quality assurance and work with you to maintain efficiency of your website. Our full service winning internet strategy seeks to provide you a more effective business and an improved bottom-line. Once our project is complete, Filnet will measure success through web statistics analysis and client feedback, among other identified performance measures.
User Experience Mapping
Our standpoint is that in order for your business to be effective, your web clients’ experience should be direct and efficient, accessing information that is straightforward and easy to find and services that are practical and streamlined. During our in-depth analysis of your business, Filnet will meet with your organization to analyze your web user statistics to study and examine the different users of your website. Once we determine who the key users are, we will develop a navigation and user interface that is based on your clients’ needs and realities to ultimately provide them with the best user experience possible.
Requirements Analysis
As a critical component of our comprehensive services, Filnet will analyze your business to determine and execute the requirements that are needed to ensure a successful internet strategy solution. Our process for this may include but is not limited to:
• examining and targeting your customers’ needs
• reviewing your business systems and applications
• evaluating your internal workflow management
• employing resource and strategic planning
• identifying, constructing and implementing the best information architecture, applications and systems for your website
• testing and documenting quality assurance.
Our main objectives are that we have met your agency requirements successfully and the applications and systems that we put into place will offer an unprecedented level of control, reliability and return on investment (ROI).
Project Management
Filnet has developed a successful and accountable project management methodology. This transparent process assures that projects are delivered on-time and within budget. Our project managers (PMs) systematically plan, schedule and maintain progress reports of all activities throughout the lifecycle of a project. As a principle, Filnet PMs strive to maintain progress and reduce the risk of technology failure. With a true understanding of your business and enterprise applications, our project managers (PMs) are consummate professionals who deliver results that support your business and technology objectives.
Consulting/Staff Augmentation
Because Filnet realizes that your agency’s technology staffing needs may change at any given time during our internet strategy project, Filnet offers an IT Staff Augmentation service which allows you to staff up or down to reflect your current or projected technology needs.
Filnet can easily access our range of expert consultants such as programmers, project managers and database administrators (DBAs), all of whom are readily available for assignments at your headquarters or field offices.
Our cost effective staff augmentation service eliminates long-term hiring efforts and helps you deliver on-budget and timely results.
Custom Web Design
Filnet offers award-winning web design and redesign services. We employ the most current and innovative strategies to deliver a customized web design that is effective and engaging and more importantly, meet your clients’ needs in terms of functionality and appeal. Filnet has the added capability of creating and including on your site: animation, illustration and interactive features, all of which are improved elements that may be used to complement, supplement and reinforce the user's online experience.
Content Management
Filnet successfully develops proven content management systems that allow you, our clients, to easily manage and administer your website’s basic design and content. Considering the complexity of your business’ content needs, Filnet provides you with a unique content management system that ensures your self-sufficiency and control of your website. Implementation of your custom content management system may include integrating third party solutions like Joomla and Drupal, both of which are presently utilized by many organizations similar to yours.
Information Architecture
The architecture or organization of information is crucial to the usability of a superior website. Guided by in-depth analysis of your agency as well as your client and staff feedback, Filnet creates navigational websites whose data and media visitors can quickly and easily access.
Additionally, as your client base becomes more technology savvy, they will demand or come to expect more "bells and whistles" from your website. Filnet plays a critical role in meeting your clients' expectations by improving the organization, accessibility and dissemination of media and information on your website.
Our technology experts ensure that your website is more efficient, operates worry-free and improves business processes and transactions.
User Interface Design
Being the visual part of your web system, the user interface is where first impressions are made. Intuitiveness and usability are top priorities when it comes to designing the web interface. When this system is easy to use, your clients are satisfied with their experience on your website. In addition, the easier this system is, the less training your staff needs in order to manage it, reducing training costs and time.
Accessibility
Accessibility of your website plays a key role in reaching out to the widest audience possible. Filnet uses the latest technologies so that diverse users can access your website. Additionally, Filnet ensures that Federal agencies are in compliance with Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act requiring that IT and electronic services offered by Federal agencies are accessible to people living with disabilities.
Flash + Video Production
Multimedia has become an essential part of the web, visually drawing prospective and current clients to your website. Understanding the importance of this interactive resource, Filnet has the capability to implement the latest Flash technologies and full video productions on your website.
Custom Application Development
Filnet specializes in developing cost-effective applications that are tailored to your specific needs. Practical web-based applications work to share essential information, market and sell your products, provide customer service, and engage your users. We enhance your individual business processes by creating a responsive and intuitive application and integrating it into a seamless, user-friendly interface.
Systems Integration
Systems integration is crucial to the functionality and efficiency of your business. Often, businesses lose effectiveness because their internal systems are disparate. Filnet adds value to your agency by integrating and connecting data from local and foreign network sources to allow your business to perform business tasks with ease. Filnet utilizes tools such as customer relationship management (CRM) software, search engine enhancements for your content management systems (CMS) and reconcilation engine technologies for a full systems integration, enabling your organization to improve customer service, staff productivity, and organizational effectiveness.
Database Integration
Databases are the heart of most information systems and require professional management in order to maximize your investment. They allow you to gather and track key client and systems information that will guide and elevate your business. Our certified database administrators (DBAs) have extensive experience with databases such as SQL Server, Oracle, Microsoft Access, among many others. Filnet provides expert management in developing and running your internet database. Our experts ensure that your information management needs are being met and that the integrity and value of your data is maximized. Based on your requirements, we can build a custom database or enhance a pre-packaged online database that has already been developed with the functionality you seek.
Rich Internet Applications (RIA)
Filnet utilizes technologies such as AJAX to produce customer-focused and interactive RIAs for your staff and web clients. Rich Internet Applications (RIAs) are Web applications designed to deliver the same features and functions normally associated with desktop applications. Beyond your desktop, RIAs work on any computer that has web browsing capabilities making them more widely accessible than desktop applications. Because they are Web accessible, the RIAs Filnet develops for your business will enhance real-time online communication between your business and your clients, produce consistent user interface and experience across the board, and engage your clients who are familiar with desktop versions of RIAs.
508 Compliance
Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act requires Federal agencies to make IT and electronic services accessible to people living with disabilities. Filnet offers technologies that will help Federal government agencies eliminate barriers that exclude persons with disabilities and stay in compliance with Section 508.
Translation Integration
If your audience speaks various languages, it may become necessary for you to adapt technologies that allow your website to communicate to users in their native languages. Filnet translation integration services include machine translation as well as direct human translation. Using custom software, machine translation technology automatically converts your website text into useable and meaningful language for your target audiences. Direct human translation is available as needed and requires dedicated language specialists to supplement automated software translation services.
E-commerce
Filnet provides your business with a complete e-commerce solution from A to Z. Our service includes designing your online store to fully market your products and services, implementing your shopping cart to include easy management of inventory, customer information, and order confirmations, and finally, securing financial transactions and information to protect your users against identity theft, fraud and the like. Additionally, Filnet enables your business to track your e-commerce website statistics and report on sales figures during any given time period. Using the most current technology and best practices, our e-commerce websites are client-focused, easy to navigate and secure.
Search Engine Optimization
Maximizing traffic to your agency's website is a proven strategy of recruiting prospective clients, one of the many ways your organization grows. Filnet elevates traffic to your website with our Search Engine Optimization service. We analyze your current and target users to determine the specific information, products, and services they are interested in because this affects their online searches especially the keywords your users are likely to search for. Of similar importance are the social networking sites and online communities your users belong to and gather information from. Lastly, Filnet seeks to identify the other things your clients are interested in because those are the sites that they will most likely link from in order to connect to your website. To draw prospective clients to your website, Filnet's Search Engine Optimization serves to increase the ranking of your website on search engines such as Google and Yahoo!, promote your business and online presence on social networking websites and online communities that your targeted users belong to, as well as build links to your website from similar and relevant websites.
Paid Search / Pay Per Click (PPC)
Especially targeted to our clients who sell products and services, Filnet offers a Paid Search or Pay Per Click (PPC) service to attract visitors or prospective clients/buyers to your website. With this service, Filnet assists your business in setting up and managing PPC accounts on search engines such as Google and Yahoo!, allowing you to generate leads and make search marketing work for you. PPC campaigns require research, time and money; however, if done deliberately and successfully, your investment does pay off with your heightened business presence online and eventually, an increase in clients and sales.
E-mail Marketing
Filnet offers an Email Marketing service to maintain and improve your customer services. Email marketing through email newsletters or messaging keeps clients informed about new and/or discounted services and products, keeps your printing and administration costs to a minimum, and entices users to keep coming back to your site. Our Email Marketing service streamlines your online process for signing clients up for accounts and adding them to your database. Additionally, Filnet develops a professional email newsletter template that your business can use all the time, simply by editing content and sending out. Our service helps you effectively market your products and services, meanwhile minimizing administrative costs for your agency.
Keyword Identification
As part of our Search Engine Optimization service to draw targeted users to your website, Filnet analyzes your current and web clients to determine the specific information, products, and services they are interested in because this affects their online searches especially the keywords your users are likely to search for. Furthermore, we offer intensive keyword identification by studying the latest keyword demand and competition and using current and historical data.
Social Networking
One of the significant tools for attracting clients to your website and improving custom service is social networking (an integral part of Filnet's Search Engine Optimization service), linking you to social communities, often grouped by similar interests, demographics, and the like. Nowadays, many social networking functions allow web programmers to manage endless interaction and technological services like social bookmarking, reader recommendations and comments, video sharing and online chat. Filnet utiilizes these functions to build your business brand and enhance the interaction between your agency and clients.
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