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[mattyfromtheblock] 03/4/2007 13:59

03 Apr 2007
Butler Group Confirms Pepperio is the 'ideal' WCM hosted solution
Mediasurface (UK, AIM: MSR), the fastest growing content management solution provider, publishes Pepperio Butler Group Technology Audit which confirms Pepperio as "the ideal solution for any SME company that does not have the resources to develop and maintain a bespoke website."

Respected industry analysts Butler Group has confirmed that Pepperio from Mediasurface is a unique solution for the SME market. In the newly published Technology Audit carried out by Butler Group, Web Content Management analyst Sue Clarke concludes that Pepperio is one of a kind as 'Butler Group is not aware of any company that provides a WCM product as a hosted service and also hosts the Web site.'

The Technology Audit carried out by Butler Group validates the position of Pepperio as a hugely differentiated solution for SME's, based on its unique hosted offering, its high quality pedigree (coming from the same company that develops the enterprise-strength Morello WCM) and the identification that there exists a huge potential market for Pepperio.

The report outlines a number of key differentiating characteristics:

Pepperio is a powerful Web site management tool that is ideal for use by design studios to develop Web sites, Intranets, and Extranets for their clients
Separation of the page content makes it easy to create and add content to the site
The "out of the box" functionality of Pepperio meets the requirements of both design studios and their customers
Pepperio provides the features required by business users to dynamically publish Web content
The product has been designed with ease of use and rapid implement at its heart.
As Sue Clarke, Butler analyst comments;

"The Internet has provided smaller companies with a level playing field to compete with large enterprises. However, they cannot match the budgets of large companies when it comes to investing in the resources required to design and maintain a Web site. Many of these SMEs are looking for a solution that is easy to use and maintain. This is where a hosted WCM solution has an advantage over a software solution with no hardware or software to maintain. In our opinion, Pepperio is an ideal solution for any SME company that does not have the resources to develop and maintain a bespoke web site or to maintain the infrastructure. We would recommend a closer inspection of the product by any company that falls into that category and requires a Web presence."

To read the report in full please contact Mediasurface or download it from www.mediasurface.com

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[yump] 03/4/2007 09:47

Its a very narrow upward channel at the moment - difficult to say whether it'll mark time to next set of results or continue in the channel. On balance I think if it was going to go it would have gone earlier just after 26p. Newsflow that might change the forecast (or my forecast) upwards is what I'm watching for now.

[chester] 03/4/2007 06:55

Chartwise, this is set to move up here.

[yump] 30/3/2007 12:49

Yes, all going the right way. Interesting that someone with extensive document management systems experience is present - v. helpful if selling into the same buyers.

Still musing whether some sort of tie-up with doc. management is likely, although if you look at all the information that flows into a website from a company, then there are other areas managed separately which would not obviously fit into MSR's business eg. inventory management (feeds data into commercial websites, but not really a fit with website design software).

Perhaps just sticking to growing Morello and Pepperio is enough for the next few years and enabling the document publishing through the Google enterprise search - no point in complicating things.

[bloodhound] 30/3/2007 11:47

Nice one Matty.

[johnroger] 30/3/2007 11:17

Thanks Matty - positive news

[mattyfromtheblock] 30/3/2007 11:03

27 Mar 2007
Mediasurface Hits the Windy City
Mediasurface plc, the AIM listed Content Management Software author and vendor brings Web Content Management to Midwest with new office in Chicago.

March 14, 2007 (Stamford, CT) Mediasurface, the world's fastest growing content management solution provider, has opened an office in Chicago, IL, the latest move in part of its continued US expansion. The firm enters the region on the back of a tremendous 42% growth in the past financial year and significant industry recognition for their products in the content management arena. Mediasurface's decision to expand is validated by the growing consensus that "big ECM" is not working, with users finding their main issue lying with the delivery and management of web content and site deployment.

Mediasurface's flagship product Morello™ is an enterprise Web Content Management solution proven to improve the efficiency of web editors and managers, easily share common content between sites, efficiently manage multiple media formats, and launch consistently branded micro sites instantly. Users can simplify meta tagging and Search Engine Optimization (through a partnership with Google) and reduce costs by consolidating content to a single platform-improving scalability, reliability and speed of web communications.

Overseeing the new office as Regional Vice President is James Dansdill. Mr. Dansdill brings 20 years of enterprise software and professional experience to Mediasurface and will be managing the launch of Morello™ WCM in the Midwest.

Prior to joining Mediasurface, Mr. Dansdill was a Principal with FrontLine Solutions – a systems integrator of Enterprise Content Management Systems focusing on Document Management. Mr. Dansdill helped to build FrontLine into one of the leading provider of document management systems and services in the Midwest earning a positive reputation within the Chicago marketplace.

"I am hugely excited to have the opportunity to bring this product to a new market. Having worked closely in the ECM arena for the past six years, I know that Morello provides a clear and sleek solution to a pressing business need." said Dansdill. "Mediasurface's Morello empowers business users to build and manage sophisticated content-driven websites. By removing the burden on IT resources to maintain and update sites, customers using Morello can make changes quickly and easily regaining ownership of their sites."

Mr. Dansdill graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Management Science with Minors in Political Science and Mathematics from the University of California in San Diego.

[joshalexander] 27/3/2007 16:40

Suprised by the recent retracement.

[bb4] 22/3/2007 11:09

Pepperio Success in Australia as Partners Get Branded Up

Mediasurface believes that the burgeoning success of Pepperio in Australia will represent similar patterns of take-up already seen in the UK.

Has mediasurface published any data on uk uptake ?

[donaferentes] 21/3/2007 18:19

Looks like Gartmore topped up from 8% top 8.838% on Monday.



Or have I read that impossible form wrong?

Why no interest in this stock on here?

[dibbs] 13/3/2007 21:20

Pretty high volume again today. Despite the small drop someone has certainly been building up a holding. RNS in the next few days?

[yump] 13/3/2007 08:15

Thanks for the leads.

Dibbs - GOI looks interesting, hadn't really noticed it before. Always thought that there were subsections of Ebay that were best served by other sites. (Got one myself as it happens).

MaxI - REF been on watch for a long time, but my preference for co's with 'cleanish' history.

TNG have just apparently acquired a company that will double their profits, but only issued 50% more shares to get it - haven't looked closely yet but looks like p/e will have dropped into single figures - so cash quite likely to go there atm. (Already in from a couple of years ago).

Had MSR down as a steady share price grower, but getting a bit more than expected at the moment !

[maxinvestor] 12/3/2007 23:32

yump

Have a look at Reflec (REF) I have held for years but have dramatically increased my holding as it is a real success turnaround story. Year end was Feb 28th and results with be early May roughly with profits likely to rise 300% or more. They are a multifaceted Company with all divisions now performing. They have been virtually flat-lining for circa three years. I am involved with a share-action-group (SAG) that is focused on improving shareholder communications and we have very recently visited the house-broker to address the issue and rectify the situation.

NAI DYOR etc etc

Max

[dibbs] 12/3/2007 21:16

Great day here for sure, alsways good when a stock breaks out to new highs without the aid of a tip or RNS.

Yump, RCG what a day indeed 10.8p EPS ! Talking of new investments, have you ever looked at GOI? I know you have patience which may be required but a interesting business heading in the right direction.

The same again tomorrow??

Dibbs

[yump] 12/3/2007 20:40

fellowes2
Actually I wasted time posting over on ASOS as don't hold them any more - just one of those compulsions that I couldn't let go, having a PC and a keyboard in front of me ! (O/T have given up on that other thread about psychiatry - something odd going on there - best not involved I think).

Nice to see this share price moving. Always on the lookout for flatlining shares that start moving differently like this one did with the 14p-16p-17p steps after doing nothing much for so long.

[fellowes2] 12/3/2007 16:44

yump

Well done for calling this, meant it buy this morning but got side lined with
Flomerics (FLO). Off Topic - I 100% agree with your points on the ASOS thread (and I have no connection with the company) - that bluebelle is a complete muppet and this is me being very kind, what a crass reply to the points you made.
I was going to have a go but did not want the grief today.

[bloodhound] 12/3/2007 16:15

Looks like a couple of serious buys to me 563,700 & 500k

[yump] 12/3/2007 14:09

Well, that came out of the blue...looks like there just isn't any stock available.

[yump] 12/3/2007 12:35

Forgot about this in the excitement over at RCG. New high, not much volume.

[anupama] 11/3/2007 14:05

Great responses, thanks for taking the time to do that.

I am no techie but I have recommended Pepperio to a couple of organisations who are now using it and are very pleased with it. I agree Pepperio is a volume play but I do wonder how many Pepperio licences MSR will have to sell to have a meaningful impact on their sales.

I am pretty confident however that Morello has an outstanding reputation and will continue to win high value work for high profile clients.

It will be interesting to see how things develop over the coming months and of course to how the figures turn out in due course.

In the meantime if I come across any further pertinent information I will post it here.

[creash] 10/3/2007 11:09

Immediacy is not strictly a direct competitor to either product. It sits at a level in between them.

Morello is designed for larger organisations. Its sales model is direct and often along side big five consulting partners. Although they have had some very good public sector wins they did also RNS a large deal with a "global pharma company" as well as lots of others via their web site so I don't think its all public sector.

Pepperio is a channel only very low value, high volume play. It is designed to attract very small organisations or small departments of larger organisations. From their website it costs £100 per month.

Immediacy as I understand it focus on smaller organisations and local public sector authorities. They sell directly and through partners. I understand that their software is pretty good value at £20k, however I don't believe it can compete at the Morello level in terms of functional depth, scalability and product footprint. If it could why would all those larger orgaisations pay a premium for Morello?

To still be in business today all three products will be very good. But its horses for courses and I would think that these three products very rarely run in the same race.

Just my opinion of course and DYOR etc etc blah blah blah

[yump] 10/3/2007 10:33

I think we can only really judge by overall contract and sales news whether agencies are pushing one more than another, without doing a survey of agencies. Knowing web developers, its an area where there's a lot of personal distinct likes and dislikes, which play a part in how they view software, as well as the functionality. There might also be more margin with one product than another etc. etc.

The SME market is tricky to penetrate imo because there are a huge number of agencies around and its difficult to target them. Its not like launching Sage, where the accountancy firms were an easy reseller to market to.

Would expect to see MSR develop other sales routes as well as through web design agencies. For instance some agencies are employed by consultants and marketing people another level up the chain. Those consultants will be more influential nowadays in deciding how and what a company should be using for updateable websites. Useability isn't something that has been at the forefront of web developers minds, but its one of the main issues for SME websites. Once it starts being at the top of the agenda, the target for marketing Pepperio might become a bit easier to hit.

Perhaps they can develop some sales routes through ISP's or similar (not the big ones, I mean the more business-oriented ones). The hosting company we use has loads of SME sites on its servers - I'm sure quite a few of them would be receptive to something that would save time and hassle updating their sites.

Starting from a low sales base, so plenty to go at.

[anupama] 10/3/2007 09:23

Thanks for that.

I note that Morello appears to be favoured in the public sector whereas Immedicay seems to have alot more customers in the private sector. I'm not sure what to make of that - any comments?

I agree however that the recent contract wins by Morello are very positive, but are they winning enough private sector customers?

As for Pepperio, I do know it's alot less expensive than the Immediacy product but that the latter has alot more features. The web design agency I mentioned earlier is a Pepperio partner and what is concerning is that they may not be plugging Pepperio as much as Immediacy.

[bb4] 09/3/2007 23:23

WCM is Energized by Smaller, Innovative Vendors reports Gartner
Mediasurface (UK, AIM: MSR), the fastest growing content management solution provider, is featured in Gartner's Marketscope for Web Content Management; its Morello's AJAX interface is described as a "work of art"

12th March 2007: Technology analysts Gartner has reported that recent changes in the Web Content Management (WCM) marketplace has opened the market to be driven by smaller players. In the recently released MarketScope for Web Content Management 2007, which lists the overall market as 'Promising', Gartner looks at 16 comparable WCM vendors who sell to large and medium sized enterprises across Europe and the US.

The report focuses on the recent consolidation of the top end WCM vendors, which has seen significant changes in the last 12 months. As Gartner observes, this consolidation has helped to level the playing field for vendors, creating room at the bottom end of the market for new innovative vendors to move in and re-liven the WCM space.

Gartner Analyst and author of the report, Lou Latham comments;

"Much of the energy and innovation in the industry is now coming from smaller players that are moving up-market and challenging the leaders with new ideas and lower prices. As new demand profiles and price points solidify, new leaders will emerge from the pack and create a next generation hierarchy." Latham goes on to describe Mediasurface, "Its growth is rapid and its high level of innovation gives it good prospects, putting it at the leading edge of the Promising category."

[thepopeofchillitown] 09/3/2007 18:23

I'd say the recent contracts speak for themselves.