Hi :) This concept is an abstract H. The Group is represented by a + sign, formed by negative space, as well as the 4 pointers. The mark is tilted up to show growth, and direction. The text is aligned in a way that the mark seems to almost be climbing steps. Your name are the steps. The simplicity, yet unique design make for a logo that is flexible in grayscale, various sizes, as a standalone mark, and in different marketing mediums.
This isn't quite what we're looking but we do like your cloudfreeze logo. In regards to all the submissions we have received thus far, we are lacking some variation in how the text is colored and a cool modern symbol on the left as you have for your cloudfreeze logo. Any other ideas you might have would be much appreciated!
So, what I'm missing are the graphical elements (gradients, gloss effects, shadows, etc.). The look your going for is what we refer to as "Web 2.0". This can be added to any logo, really. One of the most important things you want, though, is to make sure the logo works (looks good) in its simplest form. So, what I will do is create some submissions with Web 2.0 styling.
If you want designers to submit entries with more of that feel, I would point out in your contest specs/instructions that you are looking for a Web 2.0 styled logo. This way designers will know that you're looking for submissions with all the bells and whistles.
I sketched out this mark out in paper and then traced into vector formast. It's and abstract lowercase "h" and upper case "G". It's a 3D sphere shape to represent your 3D services. The sphere also gives it a global perspective. Very clean and professional.
Thanks for the new samples. They look great! So far your #25 is our favorite of all the submissions we have received, although we'd like to see it with a white background. We'd also like to see it with more of a green color and less blue if you don't mind. We prefer the #25 since it has the symbol on the left.
We'd also like to see the "H" in harrington in uppercase. And if possible a variation with the word "GROUP" in camel case "Group".