Award for Iforium's Achievement in Entrepreneurship

Craig Osborne, Founder of Iforium 

Iforium, recognised for Achievement in Entrepreneurship and seeking new talent to join its expanding operations.

Isle of Man based E-gaming Software Company Iforium has been presented with an award for Achievement in Entrepreneurship.

Iforium is a fast growing software development company specialising in the development of E-Gaming Sports Betting and Casino management platforms. The company has led the way with industry innovations such as Gameflex, a platform which allows a gaming operator to seamlessly combine premium gaming content under a common bonus and loyalty points system. Now in a phase of rapid growth, the company seeks new talent to join their expanding operations.

Isle of Man Business Incubator presented the award in recognition of Iforium’s contribution to industry and rapid growth. Iforium follows in the footsteps of last year’s winners Bladon Jets, the company that developed the micro-gas turbine engine and has since entered into a partnership with Jaguar LandRover and attracted investment from Tata.

    

Craig Osborne, the founder of Iforium commented: “The key to our success is combining one of the most talented technical teams in E-gaming with a clear commercial strategy. Our software engineering practices allow us to continuously innovate in a fast changing industry. Our approach is now leading to significant commercial success. We are constantly looking for new talented developers, automated testers and network engineers to join our team.”

Kate Lord-Brennan of Isle of Man Business Incubator said: “ The business incubator made a difference to Iforium at an important stage of its development. It provided the company with the opportunity to mix with like-minded entrepreneurs, including the team behind Bladon Jets. We wish Iforium continued success.”

About Iforium 

Iforium was founded in 2006 by Craig Osborne with the vision of developing a modern and flexible suite of gaming products and solutions. This has delivered Wagerflex our flexible Player Account Management platform, Gameflex our innovative common bonus solution and Sportsflex our scalable sportsbook solution.

Iforium is 100% privately owned. All shareholders actively work for the company and continue to seek excellence in product innovation through software engineering and partnership with our clients.

To support our continued rapid growth, we are looking to recruit various technical and managerial positions. A number of specific vacancies are currently available, but we are always keen to hear from exceptional IT professionals looking to work in a challenging, dynamic, rewarding, and informal environment. If you feel you offer skills which would benefit our company please send your current CV and covering letter to careers@iforium.com.

About Craig Osborne 

Craig graduated from the University of York in 1997 with 1st Class Honours in Computer Science. This has provided Craig with a solid basis in all aspects of Software Development, Software Architecture, Development Methodologies, Hardware Infrastructure and Mathematics.

Craig has been involved in the E-Gaming industry since 1999 when he started taking part in the development of Sports betting software. His technical skills, understanding of business requirements, drive and attention to detail led him to be quickly promoted to the role of Chief Architect and Team Leader. Craig also worked at Avanade, the joint venture consultancy between Microsoft and Accenture, which allowed him to broaden his commercial skills.

Craig founded Iforium in 2006 with the vision of developing the next generation E-gaming platform that gives clients access to a number of core modules and the ability to quickly tailor these to create a unique player experience.

Pomegranate's REGENUVITE Natural and Organic Skincare Range has Successful UK Launch

In development for over a year and in planning for several years, Pomegranate’s Regenuvite™ natural and organic skincare range launched in  the UK at Natural & Organic Products Europe in April at London’s Olympia and online at www.pomegranatestore.com.

The launch exceeded expectations with a high level of international interest in the Pomegranate brand so as well as following up enquiries from UK retailers, the Company is dealing with enquiries from distributors in 18 countries.

“We weren’t expecting this level of international interest at this stage but it seems our luxury branding, attractive packaging and quality natural ingredients struck a cord with buyers,” says Pomegranate’s founder, Chris Sams Rafferty (Sam).

 “Pomegranate’s skincare range is - like the fruit  - full of good things,” says Sam.  It also comes with a promise.  “With organic content in the skincare range of 80% - 97%, quality of ingredients is very much part of our ‘Hand on Heart Promise’ which is an important part of our branding,” she added. “Consumers are very confused about what natural and organic means in personal care and skincare products, they’ve been misled and often don’t realise that companies may label products as organic with as little as 2% organic content.  The promise is very personal to me,” adds Sam. “It means that we will always be looking for the best natural and organic ingredients, giving our customers the best products we can, whilst helping them make informed choices.”

The Pomegranate Regenuvite™ range comprises natural and organic skincare and accessories plus a choice of key supplements to support skin from within.

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For further information contact Chris Sams Rafferty (Sam)
Email sam@pomegranatestore.com  Mobile 07624 200064

BACKGROUND NOTE
Pomegranate is in its fifth year.

Pomegranate is based in the Isle of Man where It opened and ran a concept store focusing on natural beauty and health & wellbeing for three years.  Having been a retailer and a buyer as well as dealing day-to-day with customers’ skincare concerns, Sam has an invaluable depth of experience that she has fully utilised in the development of the Pomegranate range.

In early 2011 the decision was taken to concentrate solely on developing a natural and organic skincare range.

Additional products are in development and will be added to the range throughout 2012 and beyond.

Launching a new skincare brand when you’re 55 – why not!

Our Client ManxDining.im Celebrates Launch

Sara Stine Bauerlund, founder of ManxDining.im 

Over 60 people attended the launch of new business ManxDining.im

New local start-up ManxDining.im celebrated the launch of its dynamic new service at a preview event on Monday 16^th April.

The web service developed by ManxDining.im aims to make it easy for people to choose and book restaurants and order takeaways online, as well as bring greater visibility and access for local restaurateurs.

The fledgling business has already received fantastic feedback about the platform with over 20 restaurants and takeaways signing up pre-launch including L'Experience, The Mailbox, Isola, Delizia, The Liverpool Arms, Portofino, HQ Bar & Restaurant, The Lime Tree, JAR Restaurant, Pizza King & Baileys Pizza, with many more in the pipeline.

ManxDining.im provides a central place to visit for dining options and is expected to be of particular value for visitors to the Island.

People can visit ManxDining.im to view and search restaurant options, cuisine types and menus, make bookings and find out about special offers, theme nights or entertainment at restaurants.

   

Founder of ManxDining.im Sara Stine Bauerlund explains: “The idea behind ManxDining.im is to meet the needs of the discerning diner and make it easier for restaurants and foodies to connect.  We have improved significantly upon other similar platforms, bringing many advantages for users.

When I lived in Copenhagen and London, I often booked tables at restaurants and ordered takeaway meals through different websites. There was no website that offered all services so I decided to launch my own with all the functionality people need in one place. This also helps support local businesses and the Isle of Man has been the ideal place to launch the model initially.”

Chris Tompkins, manager of HQ Bar & Restaurant says of the new service “ManxDining.im improves our guest reservation management process. No matter who takes the reservation, we can now quickly identify regulars and ensure proper tracking of special preferences every time.”

Isle of Man Business Centre hosted the event, which was attended by over 60 local food businesses, members of the local business community and representatives from the Department of Economic Development, including Economic Development Minister John Shimmin MHK.

The development and start-up of ManxDining.im has been supported by Isle of Man Business Incubator and The McKenzie Trust.

Economic Development Minister John Shimmin MHK  was amongst the attendees at the ManxDining.im launch 

Notes

Media Contact: Sara Stine Bauerlund, Founder / Director, ManxDining.im Sara can be contacted for enquiries, interviews and site demonstration.

Tel: 07624 222204 e-mail : info@manxdining.im  visit: www.manxdining.im