SAN DIEGO, CA - May 14, 2007 - To
further cement their foothold in the golf industry, The Active Network,
Inc. (Active), a leading provider of application services technology and
marketing solutions for community service and participatory sports
organizations, today announced that it has acquired Jencess Software &
Technologies, Inc. (Jencess), a leading provider in golf management
software. Coming on the heels of two golf related acquisitions,
Click4TeeTimes and Axia Golf Solutions, Active continues to grow its
presence in the golf industry by offering operations solutions and
marketing services that improve customer service and increase revenue
for golf course owners and operators.
Founded in 1983, Jencess, whose products include Connect Suite, Online
Suite and Quick Start Suite, comes to Active with extensive experience
in the golf industry worldwide with over 450 golf course customers that
have benefited from an integrated approach to golf course management
software. Through multi-functional software packages, clients are able
to manage all facets of operations including tee times, point of sale,
food and beverage, accounting, handicapping and tournaments through a
centralized system.
"Joining the Active team is an exciting next step for Jencess. Bringing
our 20 years of proven industry experience to Active's deep expertise in
technology and marketing allows us the opportunity to bring the next
generation of club software to the industry," said Kirk Jensen,
president of Jencess Software & Technologies, Inc. "Together we will
evolve our products and be the undisputed supplier of club solutions
while maintaining our high level of service."
The acquisition will provide Jencess golf course customers access to an
established technology and marketing provider that has proven success in
offering solutions to improve operations, enable better customer service
and grow revenue. Jencess customers will also benefit from Active's wide
range of marketing tools further expanding their reach to potential
golfers and tournament directors.
"Jencess' management software products offer golf course owners and
operators the tools to successfully streamline their operations," said
Alex Barnetson, senior vice president of The Active Network, Inc.
"Active's acquisition of Jencess will broaden our technology
capabilities, global visibility and industry presence creating
opportunities for financial growth."
In 2006, Active acquired Click4TeeTimes, a leading online golf tee time
service provider, and Axia Golf Solutions, a leader in golf scores
tracking technology and online communities, to provide additional
services that are all accessible through the company's Active Golf
Solutions division. For more information on any of the services offered
please visit
www.theactivenetwork.com/golf.
About Jencess Software & Technologies, Inc.
Jencess Software & Technologies, Inc. is in its twenty-fourth
year of delivering state-of-the-art technology solutions for Golf Course
Management with product installations worldwide. The Connect and Online
Suites are the most complete integrated solutions for single or multiple
Golf Course Management offering POS, Tee Sheet, Food & Beverage,
Financial, Tournament, Handicapping and the extensive suite of Online
management and member services. Jencess has offices in Edmonton,
Augusta, Dublin and London. For more information on Jencess Software
visit
www.jencess.com
About The Active Network, Inc.
The Active Network, Inc., based in San Diego, Calif., provides
application services technology and marketing access to community
service organizations, and is a leading online community for active
lifestyles. The company's solutions help sports and community service
organizations improve customer service capabilities, increase revenues,
and reduce the cost and complexity of managing and marketing activities
and events. Its full service marketing and promotions agency, Active
Marketing Group, brings direct knowledge, insight and access to active
and on-the-go consumers. Through its Web properties,
www.Active.com,
www.eteamz.com and
www.ActiveGolf.com, The Active Network provides consumer services
and resources that support participation in healthy lifestyles. For more
information, please visit
www.TheActiveNetwork.com or call 1-888-543-7223.
Contact:
Jake Gonzales,
The Active Network Inc.
jake.gonzales@active.com
or
858.652-6133