NEW YORK, NY--(Marketwire - February 16, 2010) - Nomadesk, developer of the easiest and most secure on-demand file sharing software, today announced Rachael Gammon as the winner of the Digital Nomad Video Contest, which was launched last Fall and ended January 31, 2010. Rachael will receive two round-trip airline tickets anywhere valued at $2,000, as well as a 3-year subscription to Nomadesk for entering a video that clearly captured the essence of living a digital nomad life; roaming the world and using technology to stay connected and productive from anywhere, anytime. The ten finalists also received a 1-year subscription to Nomadesk for their entries. To view the winning video and finalists check out www.nomadesk.com/digitalnomad.
"Nomadesk has sparked the conversation about working successfully from varied remote locations using today's new technologies. The topic is critical in today's environment as we look to stay connected and productive from anywhere," said Digital Nomad Contest Judge Chris Shipley, chairman and CEO of Guidewire Group. "This contest has exposed tremendous creativity and innovation in the way people are choosing to work remotely. Congratulations, Rachael!"
Criteria and Judging
A special panel of judges, all Digital Nomads themselves, reviewed the top 10 rated entries and determined the winner. These videos were judged on originality, use of technology and impact. The judges included:
- Craig Crossman, host of Computer America Radio Show
- Mike Elgan, blogger and journalist for such publications as ComputerWorld and Datamation
- Chris Guillebeau, writer, world traveler and creator of "Art of Non-Conformity" Blog
- Lionel Menchaca, Dell's chief blogger
- Chris Shipley, chairman and CEO of Guidewire Group and Founder of DEMO
- Filip Tack, CEO of Nomadesk.
"We are delighted at Nomadesk to be able to reward and support someone who embodies the Digital Nomad lifestyle," said Nomadesk CEO Filip Tack. "In Rachael's case, she's a professional translator who combines her profession with a geographically unbound lifestyle. Stay tuned Digital Nomads, because there are more contests to come!"
About Nomadesk
With U.S. headquarters in New York, Nomadesk is a leading provider of on-demand file sharing software that enables digital nomads or geographically dispersed professionals to easily share, sync, encrypt, backup and store files from any location, whether online or offline. Bringing the power of cloud computing to small businesses, Nomadesk alleviates the hassles and minimizes the high costs of traditional document management solutions, as well as online storage pay-per-user models. For only $15 per month per file server, an unlimited number of team members can access, share and save docs with unlimited* storage capacity. In addition, TheftGuard™ provides advanced tracking and allows users to spot a stolen or misplaced device on Google Maps and remotely shred all important documents. To download a free 30-day trial, or learn more about Nomadesk, visit www.nomadesk.com, and become a Nomadesk fan.
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