Praxedo is a software publisher specialising in the provision of computerised services to field workers, particularly technicians, drivers/delivery personnel and sales representatives. Praxedo publishes the Praxedo Mobile operations management and geolocation platform.

Widely recognised for its easy installation and use, the Praxedo Mobile platform adapts to the functional context of each individual company thanks to simple parametering. The use of a mobile terminal in communication with a PDA or a Smartphone, for example, enhances your company’s response capabilities and productivity.

A company oriented towards the technologies of the future

Accessible via a PC with an Internet connection, the Praxedo Mobile platform has been designed in line with the SaaS (Software as a Service) On-demand computing model. Founded on Web 2.0 technologies, there is no need to install the platform prior to use and updates are carried out transparently for users. Praxedo also offers API Web Services that allow data to be exchanged between the platform and your company’s existing computer systems.

A high-profile, prize-winning company

Praxedo is a company wholeheartedly devoted to software innovation. Created in 2004, it was named a “Jeune Entreprise Innovante” (Young Innovative Enterprise) by the French Ministry of Higher Education and Research. Praxedo also won the Operational Performance and Excellence award at the 2008 Innovation Awards, presented by Orange Business Service and Syntec Informatique.

A solid management team

The Praxedo team is made up of experienced professionals specialised in mobile computing and the implementation of pooled software platforms. The company was co-founded by Jean de Broissia and Pierre Lavigne in 2004 and since then they have put their faith in developing On-demand computing through platforms that are directly accessible via the Internet.

Five years on, SaaS (Software as a Service) computing is in the ascendancy, with the result that the biggest names in the computing industry are now considering switching most of their software and even their office suites to this type of platform.

Jean de Broissia: Managing Director and co-founder of Praxedo

Jean is responsible for Praxedo’s commercial and marketing operations. Email: jean.debroissia@praxedo.com

Pierre Lavigne: Technical Director and co-founder of Praxedo

Pierre is in charge of defining product features and managing the software platform. Email : pierre.lavigne@praxedo.com

One vision: On-demand computing

Since its creation, the Praxedo team has put its faith in the emergence of On-demand computing that can be directly accessed via the Internet. Known as Software as a Service (SaaS), these applications are expressly designed for operational users who do not need any computer skills to set up and deploy the application.

The SaaS market is growing fast and leading publishers are in the process of migrating their software to this model. The IDC is thus forecasting average annual growth of 26% in the SaaS market between now and 2011. SaaS computing provides businesses with an evolutionary application that will remain compatible with their computer terminals (PC, PDA, etc).

The cost model is based on a monthly fee for each user and also enables the fostering of a healthy and lasting relationship between the client and the publisher, who generates long-term revenue from the use of their software. The success of the project and the long-term use of the application are also common goals shared by both the business user and the publisher.

Strong values

• Innovation: Every year Praxedo invests over 30% of its turnover in R&D, the aim being to enhance its software features and safeguard the performance of its platform.

• Making mobile computer technologies available for everyone: The SaaS model used by Praxedo can be deployed by companies both big and small, from corporate customers to VSEs employing a small number of field workers. In offering such services, Praxedo gives both large and small businesses direct access to computer technologies.

• A close relationship with our clients: We dedicate a specific point of contact to each of our customers. They can be contacted by phone or email and have in-depth knowledge of the client’s file. Our Support Service goes to every length to respond to emails within 24 hours. In addition, we always listen to what our clients have to say and take on board the suggestions and ideas they put to us.

• A responsibility to society: The solutions marketed by Praxedo help reduce the carbon footprints of companies by reducing their fuel consumption, for example, and cutting the amount of paper they use for printing.

In going about its everyday activities, Praxedo makes every effort to reduce its carbon footprint by cutting back on the resources it uses (computer servers, paper, etc) and by promoting activities that emit little or no greenhouse gases (travelling by train and on the metro, etc).