| Type | Public (NYSE:PGI) |
|---|---|
| Industry | Virtual meeting, Communication technology |
| Founded | 1991 |
| Headquarters | Atlanta, Georgia |
| Key people | Boland T. Jones (Founder, Chairman and CEO) |
| Products | Web conferencing, videoconferencing and conference calling |
| Revenue | $441.8M USD (2010) |
| Employees | 1,600+ (2011) |
| Website | www.pgi.com |
PGi, or Premiere Global Services, Inc., is a multinational corporation and global provider of conferencing and collaboration solutions.[1] Its products include audio conferencing, web conferencing, videoconferencing and virtual meeting solutions. PGi provides global SaaS (Software as a Service) and cloud computing solutions to small, medium and enterprise businesses.
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Premiere Technologies, Inc. was founded by Chairman and CEO, Boland T. Jones in 1991.[2] In February 2000, the company name was officially changed from Premiere Technologies to Ptek Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: PTEK) and in January 2005, the name was again changed to Premiere Global Services, Inc.[3][4] The company’s stock is traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol “PGI” and is included in the Russell 2000 Index.
The company's corporate headquarters is located in Atlanta, Georgia,[5] and PGi employs over 1,600 people in 24 offices around the world, including London, Tokyo, Sydney, Hong Kong, Paris, Auckland, Frankfurt, New York, Chicago, Clonakilty and Austin with an annual revenue of $441.8M USD as of 2010.
In 2010, Premiere Global Services introduced PGi, its new brand identity, and announced a renewed focus on the people who use their products.[6] PGi embraced a new customer promise – to create products designed with people in mind.
PGi’s proprietary and partner products include solutions for web conferencing, audio conferencing and videoconferencing.
Solutions for meetings including global conference calling, web-enabled meetings, hosted events, virtual events and videoconferencing.
January 2011 – iMeet General Availability announced
December 2010 – PGi introduces GlobalMeet, a virtual meetings product that brings together audio and web conferencing into one solution.[15]
October 2010 – PGi sold its PGiSend business to EasyLink Services International Corporation for $105 million.[16]
July 2010 – PGi recognized “Strong Performer” in the communications technology industry by Forrester Research, an independent research firm.[17]
February 2010 – PGi announces partnership with AVi-SPL to provide video conferencing solutions.[18]
November 2009 – Mansell Group, a US-based email communications provider, acquired PGi's emarketing business.[19]
February 2009 – Acquisition: LINK Conference Service, LLC: Seattle-based audio and conferencing provider.
August 2008 – Acquisition: Soundpath Conferencing Services: US-based audio and web conferencing provider.
November 2007 – Acquisition: Meet24: Nordic-based conferencing and web collaboration provider.
November 2006 – Acquisition: ECT: Australian-based audio and web conferencing provider.
September 2006 – Acquisition: eNunciate: Canadian-based audio and web conferencing provider.
January 2006 – Acquisition: Accucast: US-based email communications provider.