Proofpoint Systems, Inc. is a provider of software, systems, and programs that support individual and

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. Based in

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( Los Altos, California) and founded in 2003 by Jim Hill, Proofpoint Systems developed the first browser-based performance analysis software systems. Proofpoint Systems has

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facilities in

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, Colorado, as well as sales offices in

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History

Founding

Proofpoint Systems was founded in 2003 by Jim Hill, a retired

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officer and former

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executive. In the same year, Proofpoint secured contracts with the

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, resulting an International Society for Performance Improvement award in 2005.

Initial product development

The patent for Proofpoint Systems' performance analysis support system (PASS) was filed on April 5, 2006, and published on October 25, 2007. PASS operates by guiding a user through a "detailed, consistent analysis process... helping organizational leaders accurately diagnose critical performance or productivity issues". Proofpoint's first product, Comprehensive Performance Analysis Support System (ComPASS), was later developed as a web-based organizational analysis system for

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engagements. In 2006, Proofpoint Systems was awarded

contracts to support strategic planning of manpower, training, and education. Proofpoint offers other products and services including:

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, goal development, web-based diagnostics, and assessment.

Corporate timeline

* January 2003 Proofpoint Systems, Inc. founded by Jim Hill in Los Altos, CA * April 2003 Secures first engagement with

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* November 2004 Moves R&D operations to

, Colorado * February 2005

selects Proofpoint Systems for development of Human Performance Center * April 2005 Receives Award of Excellence from International Society for Performance Improvement for its project "Optimizing Naval Warfighting Performance" * January 2006 Unveils two new products, QuickPASS and ComPASS, as well as a free trial version of the powerful Performance Analysis Support System * September 2006 Unveils new product, Goal Alignment System (GOALS) * October 2007 Establishes strategic relationship with L-3 Communications Holdings and lists products on L3 GSA Schedule http://www.iechome.com/pdf/GSA_Schedule.pdf * May 2008 Receives joint Letter of Appreciation from

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and

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* October 2009 Proofpoint Systems awarded

Global Security Cooperation contract in direct support of the Defense Security Cooperation Agency * April 2010

extends Global Security Cooperation contract with Proofpoint Systems

References

External links

* {{Official website, http://www.proofpoint.net/ Software companies based in California Cloud computing providers Technology companies based in the San Francisco Bay Area Companies based in Santa Clara County, California Los Altos, California Software companies established in 2003 2003 establishments in California Software companies of the United States ru:Proofpoint