Intuitive iPad App Built to Enhance Board Effectiveness
NASDAQ OMX (Nasdaq:NDAQ) Corporate Solutions today announced the launch of Directors Desk HD, an intuitive, feature-rich and secure iPad App providing directors and executives access to sensitive and timely information on-the-go. The application is available worldwide and can be accessed through the Apple App Store immediately.
NASDAQ OMX Directors Desk is a secure cloud-based solution designed to improve board communications and effectiveness while relieving corporate executives of the paperwork and time involved in keeping boards informed. Through Directors Desk, documents can be easily uploaded, downloaded and updated by the corporate secretary or board members, all in a secure environment. Increasingly, the iPad is being used across a range of functions in corporations. According to a recent KPMG study, fifty percent of directors now report using an online portal for board communications, up from nine percent only two years ago.
Directors Desk HD is a state-of-the-art iPad app built on NASDAQ OMX's leading technology platforms. Engineered to improve overall board effectiveness, Directors Desk HD equips directors and executives with the tools necessary to increase productivity, collaboration and efficiency from anywhere in the world. Building on Directors Desk's robust toolset, Directors Desk HD introduces exciting enhancements not available on web-based mobile programs. New features include an interactive live-meeting functionality, private note capabilities and a convenient meeting bookshelf.
Additional features include:
-- Presenter Mode keeps all users on the same page as the presenter swipes
the screen
-- Integrated direction capabilities powered by Google Maps
-- Document Repository
-- Intuitive note-taking and tracking capabilities
-- Rich reading experience for easy navigation through documents
-- Secure and customizable email options
"As the corporate landscape continues to evolve, NASDAQ OMX Corporate Solutions is dedicated to providing companies with relevant, innovative solutions and resources," said NASDAQ OMX Corporate Solutions Senior Vice President Demetrios Skalkotos. "We recognize that mobile devices, like the iPad, have become an increasingly important part of an executive's workflow. We also understand executives' enhanced focus on corporate governance and transparency. With the launch of Directors Desk HD, board members now have access to a robust, dynamic tool to stay on top of their board activities through a platform they can access anywhere in the world."
For additional information on NASDAQ OMX Corporate Solutions, please visit: http://www.nasdaqomx.com/whatwedo/corporatesolutions/.
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