Cloud Platform Lowers Implementation Barriers, Offers Security for Mobile Scheduling Solution MINI-CASE STUDY “We wanted to focus on providing an optimal online scheduling solution to the end user without having to worry about the underlying infrastructure or platform. That’s why Microsoft Azure was our natural choice.” – Sasha Poljak, CEO, Nimble Software Systems Inc. SITUATION The days of using paper notes and plain spreadsheets are over when it comes to employee scheduling. Companies need a flexible, for scheduling solution that provides employees with more flexibility and freedom as well as with an automated system to track employee attendance and time off requests. But businesses want a simple-to-use app that doesn’t require infrastructure costs or administration. MICROSOFT AZURE ISV: Nimble Software Systems Inc. WEB SITE: www.nimbleschedule.com LOCATION: Carlsbad, CA, USA ORG SIZE: 15 MICROSOFT AZURE ISV PROFILE: Nimble Software Systems provides a cloud-based scheduling app available on mobile devices that supports global operations over multiple locations and time zones. Designed to make the scheduling process easier and less time-consuming, NimbleSchedule is becoming a favorite management tool for many businesses. Read about other Microsoft Azure ISVs SOLUTION NimbleSchedule chose to deliver its solution, a uniquely designed system through which companies can schedule their employees using manual or automated features, from the cloud via Microsoft Azure. NimbleSchedule, which offers a time clocking option and mobile employee self service for shift swaps, shift pickups, and time off requests, is powered by Microsoft Azure Platform as a Service (PaaS), and uses Microsoft Azure SQL Database as its data storage engine. BENEFITS Microsoft Azure offers the needed security for storing the sensitive data of big or small companies. Microsoft Azure delivers high availability while eliminating the costs and administration of infrastructure.