Innovate Utah: NEW IDEAS, PRODUCTS AND SERVICES FROM UTAH COMPANIES

Pillow Cube, a Lindon-based maker of memory foam pillows that it advertises as “the side-sleeper’s favorite accessory,” has introduced a line of pillows designed for children. The new Pillow Cubs iteration of the company’s product line is being advertised as a “toy by day and a pillow by night.”

Pillow Cube says that sleeping on one’s side is beneficial for respiration, circulation, reduced snoring and digestion and that the Pillow Cubs encourage the position at a young age. The product “is intended to deliver soft and supportive side sleep with an extra cuddly touch to make bedtime more enjoyable for children,” a Pillow Cube release said.

Joining the brand’s portfolio of sleep solutions, Pillow Cube Classic and Pillow Cube Pro, the Pillow Cubs are offered in five animal-themed versions: Sleepy Shark, Uniquely Unicorn, Bravery Bear, Silly Sloth and Helpful Husky.

“Getting children to fall asleep and stay asleep can be a nightly battle. We want to make this process stress-free for parents and more agreeable for kids,” said Pillow Cube CEO Jay Davis. “As side sleeping specialists, we wanted to bring to market a pillow that had all the same qualities that Pillow Cube lovers have fallen in love with, but in a format that would appeal best to little ones. Not to mention, my kids kept stealing my pillows.” 

Pillow Cubs feature a machine-washable outer cover and a non-toxic foam core. Davis pointed out that all of Pillow Cube’s products are made in the United States.

Enveyo, a developer of cloud-based shipping optimization software based in Provo, has launched a new customer delivery experience management solution. Named Alerting, the platform enables real-time visibility across the lifecycle of parcel shipments. Alerting gives e-commerce shippers the ability to increase revenue and customer satisfaction, while driving brand loyalty, Enveyo said. Alerting is the latest addition to the Enveyo suite of logistics optimization software products, including predictive analytics, modeling, business intelligence reporting, comprehensive transportation management and carrier performance auditing. “Data collection and management is an ongoing challenge for shippers,” said John Errebo, Enveyo’s co-founder and chief technology officer. “We’re on a mission to help organizations leverage that data and technology to drive business-transforming shipping decisions, and the introduction of Alerting is another exciting step forward for that mission.”

HydroJug has released a new line of glass and stainless steel jugs. The Ogden-based manufacturer of reusable water bottles said the new line provides its consumers a more sustainable option to drink water. Many features from the company’s classic HydroJug are reflected in these new products including a half-gallon capacity, wide mouth opening and integrated handle. “We wanted a product that has both sustainability and a clean drinking experience. Nobody is doing this with a half-gallon size and a wide mouth opening,” said co-founder and CEO Hayden Wadsworth. “We wanted these products to be the highest quality. Every detail was thought through with the customer experience in mind.” The new jugs are equipped with the HydroSpout featuring a flip cap, a dual-function sip spout and a detachable straw.

Lehi-based JobNimbus, a project management software company that serves the home services industry, has released its mobile app for iOS devices. The app is designed to improve the way contractors run their business with increased mobile functionality. “This app is such an innovation in the roofing and home exterior space,” said JobNimbus co-founder and CEO Ben Hodson. “We’ve designed it to make life easier for contractors and their employees. They’ll have access to features that haven’t been seen yet in a contractor app, and we’re so excited that it’s ready to share with the world.” The app gives contractors “a business growth partner in their pocket,” Hodson said. The app includes job and contact searching that allows field workers to see jobs, pending estimates and other contacts nearby.

Lucid, a provider of visual collaboration software based in South Jordan, has announced the addition of a third product built on its Visual Collaboration Platform with the release of Lucidscale, a cloud visualization solution where organizations can see, understand and optimize their cloud environment. Lucidscale automatically generates accurate, dynamic cloud visualizations, significantly reducing the time and resources traditionally needed for cloud documentation and understanding. “Now more than ever, businesses need clear visibility into their complex and ever-changing cloud environments in order to adapt quickly, plan and scale. Teams also require new levels of technical alignment and understanding across a variety of stakeholders,” said Karl Sun, co-founder and CEO of Lucid. “Lucidscale enables both technical and non-technical users to make better cloud decisions and understand and optimize their cloud environments.”

Orem-based managed data security services provider SecurityMetrics has developed a new technology for e-commerce that catches digital skimming on shopping carts. As part of the SecurityMetrics Threat Intelligence Center, Shopping Cart Monitorprotects vendors by preventing web skimming and credit card data theft on e-commerce sites. The new technology has the potential to save online retailers a significant amount of money and frustration since organizations can be held liable for damages, the company said. “Attackers are as innovative a breed of criminal as they come. Shopping Cart Monitor is important because it helps us stay in front of those attackers,” said Aaron Willis, SecurityMetrics forensic analyst. “It helps us keep your website from becoming the lowest-hanging fruit on the tree. If you’re running Monitor, you are better protected.”

MX, a platform that offers business analytics and data visualization solutions for financial institutions, has released MXData for Business. Built on the Lehi company’s financial data platform, MXdata for Business enhances business transaction data with cleansed descriptions, business-specific categories, classifiers, merchant logos and location data, the company said. “The needs and expectations of small businesses have evolved to require more technical product offerings to help them better manage their finances and grow their business,” said Brett Allred, chief product officer at MX. “Once they get access to standardized, actionable data, organizations can track and measure performance gaps, identify new areas of investment and develop profiles for business customers. As a former small- business owner, I know that accurate and insightful financial data is essential to grow a business.”

Sandy-based Spiff, a provider of sales commission software, has announced the availability of the new version of its flagship product, Spiff Commission Designer. The new version delivers a new user experience that offers the familiarity of a spreadsheet but with low-code/no-code automation technology that increases the speed and efficiency in which companies build and manage commissions plans, Spiff said. “We believe we are building the greatest compensation tool on the market and on the road to ending a cold war that has existed for a long time between sales and finance,” said Spiff CEO Jeron Paul. “In building the newest version of Designer, we’ve redesigned the platform to make it easier to use than a spreadsheet with the functionality of the business software we are all so familiar with.”