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InfoStreet, is a privately-held, U.S.-based SaaS (Software as a Service) and cloud service provider specializing in small business software available on a subscription basis. InfoStreet develops, serves, and supports several cloud-based products: SkyDesktop, StreetSmart, SkyAppMarket and SkySingleSignOn (SkySSO).

History
InfoStreet was founded in 1994 by its current CEO, Siamak Farah, as an internet-based consulting company offering productivity software services. InfoStreet also offered graphic design, website development, back-end programming, hosting, and other Web application services for larger corporations.

In late 1995, InfoStreet launched InstantWeb, a product that allowed clients to create websites online or by using FTP to upload and modify pages. InstantWeb also supported CGI for forms, guest books, and other applications.

By 1999, InfoStreet released the first generation of StreetSmart office productivity software.

In April 2011, the company's newest products SkyDesktop and SkyAppMarket were previewed at the SaaSUniversity Conference in Denver CO. The official SkyDesktop launch was in November of 2012. Since that time, the company has added several third-party applications to its SkyAppMarket, including Kashoo, Soonr, and Google Apps for Business.

Products
InfoStreet has 4 main products: StreetSmart, SkyDesktop, SkyAppMarket, and SkySSO. All four products are compatible with Mac OS X, Windows, and Linux.

StreetSmart
StreetSmart is a suite of Web-based collaboration applications which uses asynchronous JavaScript and XML (AJAX) interface. The software is comprised of virus- and spam-protected email, email archiving, user administration, employee directory, address book, calendar, tasks workflow, CRM, file sharing, knowledge base, mailing list, dashboards, and conference calling tools.

SkyDesktop
InfoStreet's free cross-platform Web desktop is a desktop environment powered by cloud computing that hosts third-party applications designed to handle file management, accounting, collaborative tools, and integration of the client’s applications and files. Applications, servers, and data storage are integrated in a cloud desktop interface in a manner that resembles a traditional desktop environment. Several free apps are included with SkyDesktop.

SkyAppMarket
SkyAppMarket is a patent-pending, one-click provisioning software for use in accessing cloud-based computer applications. The SkyAppMarket apps are provisioned and launched from within the company's SkyDesktop.

SkySingleSignOn (SkySSO)
SkySingleSignOn is a federated single sign-on technology incorporating OpenID, SAML, and oAuth technology. This software is offered as a standalone product used in providing single sign-on access for multiple independent third-party software systems. SkySSO is also utilized by SkyDesktop and SkyAppMarket for single sign-on.

Special Recognition
The company was recognized by PC/Computing as the “Best of the Top Home Page Services” in August 1996. InfoStreet was also named one of the nation’s 500 fastest growing private companies by Inc. Magazine in 2001. Deloitte Touche named InfoStreet to the Los Angeles Technology Fast 50 in both 2002 and 2003.