Week 4: Enterprise apps to watch

Textio, Bomgar, PlanGrid

Textio (textio.com)

What is it? AI driven text optimization platform for HR & hiring managers

Who uses it? Twitter, Microsoft, and Starbucks (lot of Seattle!)
Why is it better? In 6 seconds, candidates stop reading bad job listings. Textio helps companies post compelling job postings that attract top candidates.

Bomgar (bomgar.com)

What is it? Easy to use remote-support technology that lets support techs better diagnose and fix issues on remote devices, through firewalls.
Who uses it? IHG, Williams Sonoma, Zappos and eBay
Why is it better? Intuitive design and easy data feeds, very easy to setup remote support anywhere in the world. Competes with LogMeIn.

PlanGrid (plangrid.com)

What is it? Beautiful app and software for the construction industry. Has helped build 90,000 projects.
Who uses it? Rudolph & Stetten, AECOM, other big construction players
Why is it better? Computer science meets construction engineering cred. PlanGrid helps companies ditch paper and work entirely in the cloud through very well designed tablet and web apps.