01/23/2008
Tessitura Software has been leading the arts and cultural enterprise software industry since licensing began in 2001. Over 225 Theatres, Performing Arts Centers, Museums, Symphony Orchestras, Ballet Companies, Operas, Festivals and Arts Consortiums deploy Tessitura Software. Initially developed by the Metropolitan Opera for its own use in 1998, Tessitura Software now powers small, medium and large arts and cultural organizations in five countries with ticketing, fundraising, marketing, CRM and advanced reporting capabilities. Each license holder also utilizes Tessitura-provided technology for comprehensive real-time internet transaction capability for ticket selling, donations, memberships, select-your-own-seats, email deployment and much more. Recent new license holders worldwide include the multi-city Australian Ballet, Grange Park Opera (UK), the new Melbourne Recital Center, and THE EDGE® in New Zealand, one of the largest performing arts venues in Australasia. Recent North American licensees include the Westport Country Playhouse, Mobile Symphony, Sarasota Opera and Lake Tahoe Shakespeare Festival. In addition, Tessitura continues to expand in the museum market with licensing to the Science Museum of Minnesota.
New and existing users have responded positively to RAMP by Tessitura Network ™ (Remote Access Managed Plan), in which Tessitura is deployed directly to a user's PC or Mac via an internet connection. Launched in 2006 with much success, RAMP bundles server hardware, database administration services, backups and other vital services, all for a low monthly fee. License holders now have the option of either the traditional approach of operating their own servers and networks or utilizing the RAMP model. Recently added was a new service of RAMP in which we can facilitate hosting for not only the software application but also the client's website and all online transactions, including donations, subscriptions and "select-your-own-seat" capabilities.
Jack Rubin, President of the Tessitura Network, Inc., the nonprofit company formed by users of the software to support and develop Tessitura software, commented “We are thrilled that more than 225 leading nonprofit organizations in five countries have recognized the advantages of Tessitura, which provides a seamless, comprehensive, single database solution for the arts. They have recognized that any other solution which includes multiple databases with partial integration will, by definition, be less seamless, involve more complexity to move data around, frequently require more maintenance and learning, and often be more costly to support and upgrade. Very importantly, with Tessitura, NO fees of any kind are owed to the company by either the license holders or consumers for web or any other transactions. These can include ticket and subscription sales and renewals, online donations, print-at-home ticketing and much more. Thus any fees charged online can be maintained 100% by the organization instead of going to commercial companies. We are privileged to serve these leading nonprofit arts and cultural organizations worldwide and look forward to rolling out even more services and continued growth in 2008 and beyond.”
About Tessitura Software® and the Tessitura Network, Inc.
Tessitura Software® is an enterprise software application that enables an integrated approach to “constituent management” for arts and cultural organizations. Using a single database of information, the system empowers the user organization to record, track and manage all contacts with its constituents, conduct highly targeted and cost-efficient marketing, membership and fund raising appeals, handle all ticketing, subscription and membership transactions and provide detailed and flexible performance and analysis reports. Besides seamlessly providing efficient business functionality and ticketing, marketing and development department operations, a key benefit of the system is its ability for relationship managers to have a full view of each constituent – their history, preferences and all contacts with the organization. Tessitura Software ® is owned by Impresario, L.L.C., a wholly owned subsidiary of The Metropolitan Opera.
The Tessitura Network, Inc. is a nonprofit company established to further enhance Tessitura Software ® over time and to provide ongoing support and consulting services for Tessitura licensees. A worldwide Tessitura Network, Inc. team provides these services. Licensees become “members” of the Tessitura Network once they start using Tessitura to process transactions for their organization.
Contact: Jack Rubin www.tessiturasoftware.com Phone: 214.265.1908 jrubin@tessiturasoftware.com