For more than 40 years, the Progress OpenEdge platform has powered high-performance, agile applications that drive enterprise success across various industries.
We invite you to explore the OpenEdge community and meet our Pathfinders—forward-thinking customers and partners who are leading the way with modern solutions that propel their businesses into the future.
A Community of Innovation
The OpenEdge community is a powerful network of innovators who are driving real-world transformation through robust, scalable applications.
Our Pathfinders are at the forefront—leveraging OpenEdge to power intelligent, secure and scalable applications.
In this second edition of OpenEdge Pathfinders, we highlight companies making a tangible impact across industries like hospitality, education, manufacturing and more. Each has strategically chosen the OpenEdge development platform as the foundation of their technology strategy, and it continues to serve as one of the main drivers behind their successes.
Meet Some of Our Pathfinders:
Villa For You
Villa for You connects guests and homeowners across Europe through a stable, low-maintenance database and efficient backend—built with OpenEdge applications. Their platform powers personalized bookings from luxury villas to serene chalets.
ASA Automotive Systems
For 30+ years, ASA has helped tire dealers streamline operations. Their TireMaster Enterprise system supports 250+ locations—driving uptime, scalability and reliable performance.
FDM4
FDM4’s browser-based Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) and e-commerce solutions are trusted in the fast-paced apparel industry. The OpenEdge platform has helped them evolve and attract major players by enabling modern, cloud-friendly tools.
Mesquite Independent School District (ISD)
Managing data for 40,000+ students across 52 schools, Mesquite ISD turned to the OpenEdge Pro2 data replication solution for fast and efficient reporting that meets rigorous state requirements.
Why OpenEdge?
Choosing the right application platform isn’t just a technical decision—it’s a strategic one. The OpenEdge platform offers the strength, stability and agility modern organizations need to compete and grow.
Here’s how the platform powers success across organizations:The OpenEdge platform is the backbone for thousands of enterprise applications, powering essential workflows in sectors from healthcare and finance to education and manufacturing.
- Developers benefit from productivity, integration and powerful data management tools
- DBAs have granular control over configuration, security and performance
- Business leaders gain a unified, resilient platform designed to support your mission-critical apps
- Scalability and high availability
- Enhanced security capabilities
- Deployment across platforms
Ready to See for Yourself?
Meet more Pathfinders and explore their full stories by downloading our whitepaper.
Jessica (Malakian) Newton
Progress Software empowers organizations to achieve transformational success in the face of disruptive change. Our software enables our customers to develop, deploy and manage responsible AI-powered applications and digital experiences with agility and ease.
Bio Overview
With over five years of experience in product marketing, Jessica has developed a strong foundation in application development and database management software. Her entire career has been at Progress, where she began as an intern in 2020 and have since contributed to multiple products, including the Progress Corticon business rules management system and others.
Jessica specializes in Go-To-Market strategy, execution and management for the Progress OpenEdge platform—leading both campaigns and new product launches, as well as content development, market and persona research and other product marketing activities. She consistently delivers results that drive customer retention and foster innovation. Her public speaking skills have been recognized, notably when she placed first in the Pi Sigma Epsilon South/Atlantic Regional Speakers Competition.
Her goal is to empower customers and partners to fully realize the value of their OpenEdge technology—enabling them to modernize, innovate, and achieve greater business impact by maximizing existing investments and seamlessly embracing new capabilities. Whether it’s migrating to the latest version of the OpenEdge applications or leveraging the Progress Data Platform, she is dedicated to showing organizations how to transform their technology into a strategic advantage. Currently, she focuses on multiple initiatives for the OpenEdge platform, including modernization, expanding the developer base, AI integration, security and more, helping customers and partners succeed in a rapidly evolving landscape. Outside of work, Jessica enjoys writing and reading, which help her stay creative and balanced.
Areas of Expertise
- Product Marketing Strategy
- Go-To-Market Execution and Management
- Content Development
- Market and Persona Research
- Public Speaking
Credentials & Publications
- Pi Sigma Epsilon South/Atlantic Regional Speakers Competition – First Place
Connect with Me
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessicamalakian/
- Contact Me / Request a Collaboration: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessicamalakian/