Avanquest USA / Nova Development
A New Era Begins…
On April 1, 2008, the merger between Avanquest Software and Nova Development will be fully realized. Under the new organization, Nova Development will augment Avanquest’s North American software publishing operations to strengthen Avanquest’s product portfolio and position the company as a leader in the U.S. software publishing market, the #1 market in the world.
>>Click here to learn more about Avanquest North America in the official press release<<
Did You Know...
- In 1984, the Avanquest name was created from the combination of “Avant” and “Quest”. It symbolizes the founders - Bruno Vanryb and Roger Politis - constant quest for innovation and excellence.
- Founded in 1984 by Roger Bloxberg and Todd Helfstein, Nova Development’s worldwide success is partially attributed to software products that consistently exceed the expectations of consumers by offering valuable features and content that exceeds competitive standards and assures reliable, extended use.
- Avanquest’s stock symbol is AVQ on Euronext, the pan-European stock exchange based in Paris.
- In addition to its commitment to unique advertising and promotion, Nova's reputation for imaginative packaging is known industry-wide. Revolutionary pop-up designs and other devices have made Nova products "state of the shelf" and earned the company numerous awards.
- Nova defied industry trends by growing revenue every year since 1992, without exception.
- Avanquest Software possesses one of the most extensive catalogs in the world, now offering more than 1,500 software titles, with an unparalleled breadth of market appeal.
- Avanquest Software is now comprised of over 650 employees worldwide motivated by a shared passion for innovation and excellence.
 Kent Demas Position: Responsible for revenue generation through the online and direct channels. Also responsible for the form and function of all Avanquest North America websites. Online / Direct Marketing Team: Chase Sorgel (Online Mkg. Manager), Steve Young (Online Mkg. Manager), Paula Carlsen (Web Mkg. Specalist), Ryan Crippen (Web Developer), Victor Ruiz (Web Designer). Little Known Fact: "I love photography and have done some professional portrait and open wheel racing assignments". |
 Peter Washburn Position: Develops and implements the company’s operations strategy related to purchasing, manufacturing and inventory management. Peter supervises a staff of 5 dedicated operations employees: Operations Team: Roger Lund (Purchasing Director), Liz Schneider (Buyer / Production Planner), Sonya Galloway (Buyer / Production Planner), Dee Dee Cooper (Sales & Inventory Analyst) and Jason Cunningham (Inventory Analyst) Little Known Fact: "I once worked as a Keno dealer in Las Vegas for 2 years". |
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Photo Explosion Deluxe Nova’s Photo Explosion Deluxe 3.0 is the #1 selling digital image editing software in the under $50.00 category. This title can be found at: |
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Web Easy 7 Professional Web Easy is web site design software that allows you to create sophisticated websites in one hour with drag-and-drop simplicity. Web Easy Professional Version 7.0 can be found at: |
**SAVE THE DATE REMINDER**
Merger Celebration Event
Friday, May 2, 2008
5:30 – 9:30 PM
Calabasas, California
Avanquest North America Locations
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23801 Calabasas Road
Calabasas, CA 91302 818-591-9600 |
7031 Koll Center Parkway, Suite 150
Pleasanton, CA 94566 925-474-1700 |
3132 Dwight Road #500
Elk Grove, CA 95758 916-424-4058 |
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www.avanquest.com / www.novadevelopment.com | ||