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Info-Surge launches the largest online bariatric patient education library at the annual meeting of The American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS).

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Outsourced sales and use tax solution offers greater control and visibility, and expanded integration options enable companies to easily achieve compliance with confidence

SAN RAMON, CA – May 27, 2009 – Sabrix, Inc., a leading provider of transaction tax management for companies of all sizes,today announced the availability of the Spring 2009 version of Sabrix Managed Tax Service (MTS).  Combining an on-demand version of the same trusted tax platform that powers over $1.7 trillion in transaction taxes for companies worldwide, service from a multidisciplinary team of tax experts and SAS 70 certified processes, the latest version of Sabrix MTS™ is focused on helping companies achieve compliance with confidence without sacrificing visibility or control.  As a software as a service offering, Sabrix MTS Spring 2009 is automatically available to existing clients at no additional fee.

“Being able to easily adapt to a dynamic market — whether we add another business line, need to integrate with a new technology or have to comply with a tax law change — is critical to the success of our growing business,” said Christine Vetrano, CFO of Metro Door.  “Regardless of the changes we encounter, we know that Sabrix MTS will enable us to achieve compliance with confidence without the operational hassles of maintaining the tax function in-house.”

Sabrix MTS Spring 2009 feature highlights include:

• Upgrades to the tax technology platform including a new easy-to-use interface and enhanced reporting capabilities that enables clients to:
  • Easily modify tax policy such as adding a product line or customer across business systems from a central location.
  • More closely monitor and track exemption status.
  • Tie the general ledger to the returns process for even better audit trails.
• Additional integration options:
  • MTS Connect supports customers with a flexible, near real-time option for getting accurate tax calculations when and where they need it.
  • Pre-built, certified, real-time integrations with common ERP systems from leading companies such as SAP, Oracle and Microsoft.
  • Both Java and Microsoft .Net Software Developer Kits to support real-time integration with e-commerce and custom applications.
• Expanded tax services including:

• • Taxcasts – weekly state-by-state audio casts to educate companies on the latest tax changes.
  • Nexus studies - Sabrix’s team of sales tax experts review your business activities, interpret state laws and deliver a complete sales tax nexus report with analysis.
  • Sales and use tax blog – Regular access to insights and analysis from Sabrix tax experts on common legislative and related tax news.
  • Tax rate changes – Ongoing updates on new authorities and rate changes broken down by state, with 360 through May 2009 alone.

“While outsourcing in general is not a new concept, outsourcing the tax function is just starting to become common practice,” said Pam Kostka, Senior Vice President of Corporate Marketing of Sabrix.  “Similar to outsourced payroll services, Sabrix MTS operates as a trusted extension of a company’s finance team enabling companies to achieve compliance with confidence, while maintaining visibility and control.”

Pricing and Availability

Sabrix MTS is available now.  Pricing is on a subscription basis and is based off a company’s transaction tax complexity.  For more information, visit http://www.sabrix.com/managedtaxservice.

About Sabrix

Sabrix, Inc. is a leading provider of transaction tax management for companies of all sizes, enabling finance, tax, and IT professionals to achieve accurate, timely, and cost-effective compliance for sales tax, use tax, Value Added Tax (VAT), excise tax and industry-specific taxes and fees. The Sabrix Application Suite serves global enterprises such as Amazon.com, BASF, Cisco, DTE Energy, IBM, and York International.  The Sabrix Application Suite seamlessly connects to all financial applications requiring the determination, calculation, and recording of transaction taxes.  The company also offers the Sabrix Managed Tax Service™ (MTS), an outsourced transaction tax compliance service that helps finance departments of small-and-medium-sized businesses eliminate the hassle, control their audit exposure, and reduce the total cost of sales tax, use tax, and VAT compliance. Sabrix MTS seamlessly integrates with a company’s existing accounting and e-commerce systems, and, similar to outsourced payroll services, operates as a trusted extension of a company’s finance department to address tax compliance from start to finish: address validation, tax rate maintenance, tax determination and calculation, returns preparation and filing as well as audit research and documentation. For more information, please visit www.sabrix.com.

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Recent Advisory Board appointment of Klaus P. Besier and redesigned website reflect technology innovation and momentum in life & health insurance market

Eddystone, PA (USA) – May 18, 2009 – Atiam Technologies, a leading provider of life & health insurance management solutions, today announced the official re-branding of the company name to InsPro Technologies. Changing the company name to align with InsPro Enterprise, its flagship solution, will simplify customer identification of the company and underline decades of experience and commitment to the insurance industry.

“Our new name and tagline — Insurance Dedication. Inspired Innovation. — truly reflect our customer commitment and value that InsPro delivers to insurers and administrators across North America,” said Robert Oakes, President and CEO of InsPro Technologies. “The name InsPro embodies not only our market-leading policy management platform, but also over 20 years of insurance experience, specifically in life and health.”

In a single insurance policy administration platform, InsPro Enterprise offers unparalleled accuracy and visibility for improved business performance, faster product launches and lower IT costs. InsPro reaches the entire enterprise from marketing to operations, spans the entire product and policy lifecycle from development to claim, and offers integrated support for all channels, all policies and all users.

The recent appointment of Klaus P. Besier as the first member of InsPro Technologies’ Strategic Advisory Board better positions the company for market expansion and strategic growth. Besier brings decades of experience in creating and guiding technology market leaders, ranging from tenures as President & CEO of SAP Americas and Neoware to his current role as Executive Chairman of Pramata Corporation.

“Klaus’ deep expertise in business leadership, in conjunction with his exceptional track record in the technology industry, makes him an ideal advisor to the InsPro team as we expand our reach,” said Oakes. “We are already benefiting from his contribution to InsPro’s success.”

“InsPro has demonstrated all of the critical success factors necessary to become the industry standard for life & health insurance software, and I’m thrilled to take part in its momentum,” said Besier. “As the company enters its next growth phase, its balance of technology innovation and a strong customer focus will pave the road to market leadership.”

InsPro today also launched a new corporate website at www.inspro.com. The redesigned site features expanded content and a fresh design to provide visitors with a more streamlined and appealing online experience.

Editors’ note: InsPro Technologies will be participating in the ACORD LOMA Insurance Systems Forum at the Walt Disney World Dolphin Resort in Orlando, Florida, from May 17-19 (booth 610).

About InsPro Technologies
InsPro Technologies offers the most comprehensive, flexible and innovative insurance management solutions in the industry. Designed specifically for Life & Health insurers, our flagship solution, InsPro Enterprise, manages the entire product and policy lifecycle in a single integrated platform. Using InsPro, companies can launch new products in half the time, lower IT support costs by up to 50%, increase customer retention and improve operational performance. Built on a proven and scalable web-based architecture and an insurance-fluent configuration engine, InsPro can be deployed in weeks for the industry’s fastest-time-to value. InsPro Technologies also offers hosting and application maintenance for complete support. The company was founded in 1986 and is based in suburban Philadelphia. For more information, please visit www.inspro.com.

Convey Compliance Acquires Manchester Software

Convey Compliance Systems, the market leader in providing on-demand tax information reporting services and software, today announced the acquisition of privately held Manchester Software, maker of Manchester 1099 software. “This exciting event brings together two innovative companies in tax information reporting services,” said Brian Provost, CEO and president of Convey Compliance Systems. Manchester 1099 clients were left without support two weeks ago when Manchester Software owner Balance Consulting closed its doors. Convey’s acquisition of Manchester Software means that Manchester 1099 software clients can count on continued support of their Manchester Pro and Prime software, as well as their Statement Services.

Plymouth, MN (PRWEB) May 11, 2009 — Convey Compliance Systems (http://www.convey.com), the market leader in providing on-demand tax information reporting services and software, today announced the acquisition of privately held Manchester Software, maker of Manchester 1099 software.

“This exciting event brings together two innovative companies in tax information reporting services,” said Brian Provost, CEO and president of Convey Compliance Systems. “The acquisition adds reach and scale to Convey’s capabilities, which we plan use to accelerate new innovation in tax reporting and compliance to our clients and into the marketplace.”

Manchester 1099 clients were left without support two weeks ago when Manchester Software owner Balance Consulting closed its doors. Convey’s acquisition of Manchester Software means that Manchester 1099 software clients can count on continued support of their Manchester Pro and Prime software, as well as their Statement Services. Convey will continue to honor current contracts and services for Manchester customers.

As part of the acquisition, Convey Compliance has added Deborah Bethel, a former sales and support executive from Manchester 1099 software creator Balance Consulting, to its team. “Deb is a professional, through and through, and both will help Convey assure seamless support for its new Manchester Software clients, and bring her years of expertise, insight and innovation in tax information reporting to Convey clients.”

Convey has been helping clients reduce the costs and risks of handling 1099 reporting and other tax forms for more than two decades. Convey’s clients include MetLife, Nationwide, Blue Cross Blue Shield, and Genworth Financial.

“The entire Convey team is looking forward to serving the continuing needs of Manchester clients and we are excited to add this great group of clients to the Convey community,” Provost said.

Manchester 1099 clients can visit http://www.convey.com, call (866) 925-1099, or e-mail manchester @ convey.com for more information.

About Convey:

Convey Compliance Systems reduces both the costs and risks associated with handling 1099 reporting at the federal and state level. Clients depend on Convey’s innovation and expertise to assure tax compliance while handling the complexities of reporting and filing tax documents on behalf of customers, vendors and investors. Convey’s solutions combine over 20 years of expertise in 1099 reporting with configurable on-demand software and operational services, all designed to reduce costs, increase efficiency and mitigate risk.

Founded in 1986 and headquartered in Plymouth, Minn., Convey serves clients ranging from small businesses processing hundreds of forms to Fortune 500 companies. For more information, visit www.convey.com.

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Boca Raton, FL, March 07, 2009 –(PR.com)– Navicus, a leading provider of on-demand employment screening and talent management solutions, today announced that it has formed an alliance with Thomas International. Thomas International is a global leader on-demand behavioral assessments and reporting used to recruit, develop and retain top talent.

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Boca Raton, FL, February 27, 2009 –(PR.com)– Navicus, a leading provider of on-demand talent management solutions, today announced that it has formed an alliance with i9 Advantage, the pioneer of employment eligibility verification solutions that enable organizations to minimize Form I-9 risk. Under terms of the agreement, Navicus will now have a fully integrated E-Verify solution that enables the electronic processing of Form I9s and government compliance requirements.

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SAN MATEO, Calif. — April 2, 2009 — NetSuite Inc. (NYSE: N), a leading vendor of on-demand business management software suites for the mid-market enterprise and divisions of large companies, today announced a series of partner applications that bring together the industry’s two largest business application computing clouds. “SuiteCloud Connect for Salesforce.com” connects the NetSuite and salesforce.com cloud platforms, enabling salesforce.com customers to integrate their Customer Relationship Management (CRM) processes with the industry’s leading on-demand Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) and Ecommerce functionality.

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Improved Experience, the parent company behind HR Technology products, Make Better Hires and Get Better Hires, is focusing on decreasing company costs during this difficult economic time. A move they say, is getting them in the door with customers.

“Our products serve as a mirror or a dashboard to how a company is doing in the their recruiting, hiring and onboarding practices,” said partner Claudia Faust, a 15-year industry veteran, who developed the product based on her own frustrations with poor HR Reporting.

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