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Bellevue, WA, Nov. 17, 2011 – Ascentium, a technology-enabled digital marketing agency, announced today that it will be taking over future product development, marketing and support of Commerce Server, subsequent to the recently released Microsoft Commerce Server 2009 R2. Commerce Server 2009 is an enterprise-class digital commerce product used by Fortune 1,000 retail, consumer packaged goods and manufacturing customers. ... Read More

Commerce Server Transitions to Ascentium

Commerce Server Transitions to Ascentium

Microsoft will be transitioning future product development of Commerce Server, to its partner Ascentium. Microsoft will continue to honor mainstream and extended support of Commerce Server 2009 through 2014 and 2019, respectively. Microsoft will not release future versions of Commerce Server, but Commerce Server 2009 R2 will continue to be part of Microsoft’s official price list until July 2012; Ascentium will take responsibility for future versions of the Commerce Server product. Both companies are working closely together to facilitate a smooth transition plan with customers. Stay tuned for details. ... Read More

Ascentium to acquire Cactus Commerce

Award Winning Digital Agency and Pioneering Ecommerce Company Combine to Serve the Fortune 500

BELLEVUE, WA. & GATINEAU, QUEBEC, September 6, 2011 – Ascentium, one of the largest independent digital agencies in the U.S., today announced that it has acquired Cactus Commerce, a leader in the enterprise digital commerce and marketing space.

The new company has more than 500 staff, offices in the U.S., Canada and the United Kingdom and more than $65 million in annual revenue. Clients include Microsoft, AT&T, Cisco, PVH (Phillips-Van Heusen Corporation) and Nestlé. ... Read More

The Clash of the Kinectobots Comes to South by Southwest

SXSW speakers and attendees invited to duke it out with Rock ‘Em Sock ‘Em robots using Kinect motion control technology

SEATTLE, March 11, 2011 – Austin, prepare for a technological knockout! Ascentium, The Experience Agency™, is bringing the Clash of the Kinectobots to the 2011 SXSW Trade Show, March 14 – 17 at the Austin Convention Center.

Attendees are challenged to choose their robot and battle for digital dominance at the Ascentium booths 910 and 912 from 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. ... Read More

Hit It or Quit It to Discover the Best of South by Southwest Interactive

New mobile web app gives attendees the real story at SXSWi

Seattle, March 8, 2011– With so many sessions happening simultaneously at SXSW Interactive, it can be overwhelming for attendees to plan their schedules. Then after all that careful scheduling, what if they end up in a session that doesn’t quite live up to the clever title or prominent panelists? ... Read More

National Award-Winning Digital Talent Steve Farrell Joins Ascentium as Executive Creative Director

New lead creative role follows successful stint at Publicis Modem

Seattle, Feb. 15, 2011 — Ascentium, The Experience Agency™, announced today that Steve Farrell, whose agency and client portfolio spans from Publicis Modem to Digitas with leading brands such as HBO, the NBA, LG Electronics and American Express, is the new Executive Creative Director of the digital agency. ... Read More

As the digital world continues to evolve as part of the ever-expanding mobile ecosystem, Ascentium’s Director of Mobile Services, Brad Dunshee, has forecasted what the mobile trends will be for the coming year across industries, services, and devices. The insights are available for downloadhere. ... Read More

Ascentium is a People’s Champ winner in the 5th Annual Pixel Awards competition. A site developed for wetpaint.com won both the Community category and the People’s Champ award within that category. ... Read More

Ascentium was awarded Silver Recognition through the Design of the Times Awards Competition for the exceptional work performed on the H&R Block At Home Packaging. 

The Design of the Times Awards Competition recognizes the best in-store merchandising campaigns, displays, packaging and promotions that show creativity and innovation in the marketplace. This year, hundreds of companies submitted their finest in-store solutions and were reviewed by a panel of over 50 top CPG manufacturers and retailers. ... Read More

The Windows Shop site created by Ascentium offers Microsoft customers a more intuitive, complete e-commerce experience that highlights the Windows 7 operating system and more. The initial rollout establishes an enhanced online shopping experience that includes PCs, devices, and related software (including games) for the coming year and beyond.
 
The new site features updated design as well as integration between different Microsoft online properties, built-in decision tools, and social media integration.