TimeBridge was a
Web-based
A web application (or web app) is application software that is accessed using a web browser. Web applications are delivered on the World Wide Web to users with an active network connection.
History
In earlier computing models like client-serve ...
software application
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At the lowest programming level, executable code consists ...
for coordinating and running meetings and collaborating online. TimeBridge's meeting management service works with large groups or one-on-one meetings across
time zone
A time zone is an area which observes a uniform standard time for legal, Commerce, commercial and social purposes. Time zones tend to follow the boundaries between Country, countries and their Administrative division, subdivisions instead of ...
s and companies and integrates directly with
Microsoft Outlook
Microsoft Outlook is a personal information manager software system from Microsoft, available as a part of the Microsoft Office and Microsoft 365 software suites. Though primarily an email client, Outlook also includes such functions as Calen ...
,
Google Calendar
Google Calendar is a time-management and scheduling calendar service developed by Google. It became available in beta release April 13, 2006, and in general release in July 2009, on the web and as mobile apps for the Android and iOS platforms.
...
and
Apple iCal
Calendar is a personal calendar app made by Apple Inc. that runs on both the macOS desktop operating system and the iOS mobile operating system. It offers online cloud backup of calendars using Apple's iCloud service, or can synchronize with ...
. TimeBridge also includes phone and Web conferencing options. TimeBridge also includes phone and Web conferencing options as well as
SMS
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features and an
iPhone application.
TimeBridge was founded in 2005 by Yori Nelken. The company is based in
Berkeley, California
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and
funded by
Mayfield Fund
Mayfield, also known as Mayfield Fund, is a US-based venture capital firm that focuses on early-stage to growth-stage investments in enterprise and consumer technology companies. Founded in 1969 and based in Menlo Park, California, it is one of S ...
and
Norwest Venture Partners
Norwest Venture Partners (Norwest) is an American venture and growth equity investment firm. The firm targets early to late-stage venture and growth equity investments across several sectors, including cloud computing and information technology, ...
.
TimeBridge announced their availability on iPhone in Sep 2009.
TimeBridge was acquired by the online local business network
MerchantCircle
MerchantCircle is a Walnut Creek, California-based digital company which helps small and midsize businesses network with other local businesses and reach local customers through free marketing tools and social media features.
History
MerchantCir ...
in Sept 2010.
On May 26, 2011, Reply! Inc. announced that it had entered into a definitive agreement to acquire
MerchantCircle
MerchantCircle is a Walnut Creek, California-based digital company which helps small and midsize businesses network with other local businesses and reach local customers through free marketing tools and social media features.
History
MerchantCir ...
In July 2019, TimeBridge was acquired by Calendar
Awards and recognition
In April 2008, TimeBridge was named one of
PC World
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It offers advice on various aspects of PCs and related items, the Internet, and other personal tech ...
's "101 Fantastic Freebies".
In March 2009, TimeBridge was named a Finalist in the 2009 "Webware 100" Awards.
In July 2009, the company was named Global 250 Winner by AlwaysOn.
TimeBridge Named AlwaysOn Global 250 Winner; Company Selected as Technology Innovator in SaaS and Enterprise for 2009.
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See also
* Microsoft Outlook
Microsoft Outlook is a personal information manager software system from Microsoft, available as a part of the Microsoft Office and Microsoft 365 software suites. Though primarily an email client, Outlook also includes such functions as Calen ...
* Google Calendar
Google Calendar is a time-management and scheduling calendar service developed by Google. It became available in beta release April 13, 2006, and in general release in July 2009, on the web and as mobile apps for the Android and iOS platforms.
...
* Apple iCal
Calendar is a personal calendar app made by Apple Inc. that runs on both the macOS desktop operating system and the iOS mobile operating system. It offers online cloud backup of calendars using Apple's iCloud service, or can synchronize with ...
References
External links
* TechCrunch
TechCrunch is an American online newspaper focusing on high tech and startup companies. It was founded in June 2005 by Archimedes Ventures, led by partners Michael Arrington and Keith Teare.
In 2010, AOL acquired the company for approximately ...
br>TimeBridge’s Collaborative Scheduler Goes Mobile, Now Supports iCal
* VentureBea
TimeBridge Launches Scheduling Tool
* PC World
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It offers advice on various aspects of PCs and related items, the Internet, and other personal tech ...
br>TimeBridge Inc.
* WebWorkerDail
TimeBridge Makes Scheduling Easy
* LifeHacker
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br>TimeBridge Finds and Confirms Agreeable Meeting Times
* WebWorkerDail
Manage Meetings With Meet With Me From TimeBridge
TimeBridge Official Website
*Timebridge has shut down
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Proprietary cross-platform software
Date-matching software