Recent Acquisitions of Click4TeeTimes And Axia Golf Solutions Further Extend Services for Golf Courses
SAN DIEGO, CA – May 14, 2007 – To further cement their foothold in the golf industry, The Active Network, Inc. (Active), a leading provider of application services technology and marketing solutions for community service and participatory sports organizations, today announced that it has acquired Jencess Software & Technologies, Inc. (Jencess), a leading provider in golf management software. Coming on the heels of two golf related acquisitions, Click4TeeTimes and Axia Golf Solutions, Active continues to grow its presence in the golf industry by offering operations solutions and marketing services that improve customer service and increase revenue for golf course owners and operators.
Founded in 1983, Jencess, whose products include Connect Suite, Online Suite and Quick Start Suite, comes to Active with extensive experience in the golf industry worldwide with over 450 golf course customers that have benefited from an integrated approach to golf course management software. Through multi-functional software packages, clients are able to manage all facets of operations including tee times, point of sale, food and beverage, accounting, handicapping and tournaments through a centralized system.
"Joining the Active team is an exciting next step for Jencess. Bringing our 20 years of proven industry experience to Active’s deep expertise in technology and marketing allows us the opportunity to bring the next generation of club software to the industry," said Kirk Jensen, president of Jencess Software & Technologies, Inc. "Together we will evolve our products and be the undisputed supplier of club solutions while maintaining our high level of service."
The acquisition will provide Jencess golf course customers access to an established technology and marketing provider that has proven success in offering solutions to improve operations, enable better customer service and grow revenue. Jencess customers will also benefit from Active’s wide range of marketing tools further expanding their reach to potential golfers and tournament directors.
"Jencess’ management software products offer golf course owners and operators the tools to successfully streamline their operations," said Alex Barnetson, senior vice president of The Active Network, Inc. "Active’s acquisition of Jencess will broaden our technology capabilities, global visibility and industry presence creating opportunities for financial growth."
In 2006, Active acquired Click4TeeTimes, a leading online golf tee time service provider, and Axia Golf Solutions, a leader in golf scores tracking technology and online communities, to provide additional services that are all accessible through the company’s Active Golf Solutions division. For more information on any of the services offered please visit www.theactivenetwork.com/golf.
About Jencess Software & Technologies, Inc.
Jencess Software & Technologies, Inc. is in its twenty-fourth year of delivering state-of-the-art technology solutions for Golf Course Management with product installations worldwide. The Connect and Online Suites are the most complete integrated solutions for single or multiple Golf Course Management offering POS, Tee Sheet, Food & Beverage, Financial, Tournament, Handicapping and the extensive suite of Online management and member services. Jencess has offices in Edmonton, Augusta, and Barcelona. For more information on Jencess Software visit www.jencess.com
About The Active Network, Inc.
The Active Network, Inc., based in San Diego, Calif., provides application services technology and marketing access to community service organizations, and is a leading online community for active lifestyles. The company’s solutions help sports and community service organizations improve customer service capabilities, increase revenues, and reduce the cost and complexity of managing and marketing activities and events. Its full service marketing and promotions agency, Active Marketing Group, brings direct knowledge, insight and access to active and on-the-go consumers. Through its Web properties, www.Active.com, www.eteamz.com and www.ActiveGolf.com, The Active Network provides consumer services and resources that support participation in healthy lifestyles. For more information, please visit www.TheActiveNetwork.com or call 1-888-543-7223.
Contact:
Jake Gonzales, The Active Network, Inc.
jake.gonzales@active.com or 858.652-6133
