I have uploaded several concepts for you this afternoon. I tried to maintain a bit of a web 2.0 feel and keep to the color schemes that you suggested. I feel all of the icons can stand alone or with the word mark. They are memorable and uniquely qualified to represent your brand. Thanks!
You referenced the sippool contest...I actually had 11 of the top 25 entries in that contest...So I tried to draw from my ideas in that contest when doing your designs....Especially on these concepts: #200, #201, #202, #203, #204, #205, #206, #207, #223, #229, #230,
Color change as per your request....The R and T unified into one character in the logo is subtle, but I think it is also quite detectable. This is a way to help people remember you.
I have been forced to withdraw my entry currently ranked at 3 because the designer currently ranked at 15 says that our designs are to similar. Though our font, case, layout, angle, and delivery are all different... By rule if I lose the Logo Court case I would lose ALL of my entries in this contest...so to be safe I withdrew that one and the others that were the same design. Please consider my entry that is still ranked at 4. Any luck convincing the boss as you mentioned?...lol!