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Tuesday, December 14, 2010

Customer Relationship Management – Since Inception

Customer Relationship Management (CRM) software is widely acknowledged for empowering users to streamline marketing and sales processes and make users more productive by… click here for the full blog post

Ringing in 2011 by Celebrating a Winning 2010

It's delightful to note that VUE Software has been once again recognized for our remarkable growth, by being featured in the Lead411 Technology 500 list of the fastest growing technology companies in the U.S. This adds to our… click here for the blog post

Takeaways from the 30th IRMI Construction Risk Conference

As the 30th IRMI Construction Risk Conference came to a close yesterday, we were struck by some key takeaways. As a provider of wrap-up administration technology, we were drawn to sessions about OCIPs and CCIPs, presented by key specialists such as… click here for the full blog post

VUE Software to Showcase VUE Wrap-Up Management Solution at 30th IRMI Construction Risk Conference

We are excited to network with industry professionals at the 30th IRMI Construction Risk Conference, to be held in Orlando, FL from November 14-18. VUE Wrap-Up Management will be one of four sponsors featured in the conference's Products and… click here for the full blog post

Takeaways from the LOMA 2010 Distribution and Emerging Technology Conference

Last week, attendees from senior management at Life Insurance companies across the US and Canada convened in South Florida to discuss emerging technologies impacting their business and distribution. As the keynotes and sessions progressed, a theme emerged of how life insurers could "get connected".

Kicking things off with an informative and entertaining presentation about what he calls "Socialnomics," was speaker and author… click here for the full blog post

VUE Software to Showcase VUE Wrap-Up Management Solution at 30th IRMI Construction Risk Conference

Coconut Creek, Florida, 11/12/2010 — VUE Software today announced its attendance and sponsorship of the 30th IRMI Construction Risk Conference, to be held in Orlando, FL from November 14-18. VUE Wrap-Up Management will be one of four sponsors featured in the conference's Products and Services Showcase.

VUE Wrap-Up Management is an advanced solution that allows wrap-up program administrators to automate and streamline the wrap-up administration process. The benefits of the solution include greater time savings, real-time data access, and reduced paper communications.

"We are excited to network with industry professionals at this premier event," said Stephanie Castro, Director of Account Management for VUE Wrap-Up Management. "We believe our product brings significant value to wrap-up administrators and brokers, helping them reach greater levels of efficiency and ensure total program compliance."

VUE Wrap-Up Management will be featured in Rainbow Spring Room II of the products and services showcase on Tuesday, November 16th and Wednesday, November 17th. Prize drawings will occur during each scheduled conference break and during the reception on Tuesday evening. A product demonstration will be presented on Wednesday between 3:00 and 3:30 PM.

About VUE Software®

VUE Software® is the product division of Computer Solutions and Software International dedicated to providing industry-specific business technology solutions to companies in the insurance, healthcare, and construction verticals. Because they are tailored to the needs of these particular industries, our solutions are different from one-size-fits-all performance management and compensation suites such as enterprise incentive management (EIM) and sales performance management (SPM) solutions. VUE Software's solutions allow companies to manage strategic incentive plans, automate producer administration and organize complex data and contractor policies, resulting in greater administrative efficiency and improved sales performance. For more information about VUE Software, please call 1.877.4.VUESOFT or visit www.vuesoftware.com.

Media Contact:
Stephanie Castro
954-419-1008 x101
4800 Lyons Technology Parkway, Suite 4
Coconut Creek, FL 33073

VUE Software® and VUE Wrap-Up Management are registered trademarks of Computer Solutions & Software International, Inc. All other registered trademarks or service marks belong to their respective companies.

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VUE Software at LOMA’s 2010 Distribution and Emerging Technology Conference

Coconut Creek, Florida, 10/19/2010 — VUE Software today announced its participation in LOMA's 2010 Distribution and Emerging Technology Conference, to be held at the Westin Beach Resort in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, October 20–22. VUE Software will connect with industry leaders, partners and customers and share how their technology solutions are helping carriers create integrated networks to help distribution channels perform at their best.

This LOMA conference is a forum for insurance professionals to discuss major industry trends and technology platforms that are making an impact on the way insurers manage their distribution channels. VUE Software is actively involved in these discussions as its solutions are designed to help insurance companies strategically manage their producers and incentives, drive business growth and reduce commission administration costs. With wider adoption of its solutions across health, life, P&C carriers and MGAs, VUE Software is proving itself a leading software vendor to the insurance industry.

"VUE Software's suite of sales performance management solutions provides the right mix of tools for enabling carriers and agents to react quickly to market changes," said Joseph Westlake, Vice President at VUE Software. "Tools that empower insurers to effectively manage distribution channels have become a differentiating factor for insurers in remaining agile and bringing new products to market quickly. We are looking forward to attending the LOMA conference, and to sharing how VUE Compensation ManagementTM in combination with VUE IncentivePoint®, Microsoft Dynamics CRM and VUE Producer Portal provide the real-time visibility and information needed to maximize the return from agent compensation."

About VUE Software®

VUE Software® is the product division of Computer Solutions and Software International (CSSI) dedicated to providing industry-specific business technology solutions to companies in the insurance, healthcare, and construction verticals. Because they are tailored to the needs of these particular industries, our solutions are different from one-size-fits-all performance management and compensation suites such as enterprise incentive management (EIM) and sales performance management (SPM) solutions. VUE Software's solutions allow companies to manage strategic incentive plans, automate producer administration and organize complex data and contractor policies, resulting in greater administrative efficiency and improved sales performance. For more information about VUE Software, please call 1.877.4.VUESOFT or visit www.vuesoftware.com.

Media Contact:
Stephanie Castro
954-419-1008 x101
4800 Lyons Technology Parkway, Suite 4
Coconut Creek, FL 33073

VUE Software® is a registered trademark of Computer Solutions & Software International, Inc. All other registered trademarks or service marks belong to their respective companies.

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Gerber Life Insurance Company Selects VUE Compensation Management to Leverage Comprehensive Incentive Compensation Management Capabilities

Coconut Creek, Florida, 11/03/2010 — VUE Software today announced that Gerber Life Insurance Company (Gerber Life) has chosen VUE Compensation Management for administration of its complex commission structure across a growing and diverse distribution channel. VUE Compensation Management will enable Gerber Life to appoint licensed agents quickly and pay commissions accurately and on time, irrespective of the transaction volume and hierarchical complexity.

"We wanted an Incentive Compensation Management solution that could accommodate our anticipated growth through our multiple agencies, in addition to managing licensing and appointments, commission calculations, and agency reporting and analytics," said David Fier, Vice President of Business Development at Gerber Life. "We found that VUE Compensation Management provides out-of-the-box capabilities that precisely align with our objectives. The VUE Software team was quick to understand our business model and requirements, and their expertise assures us that we are investing in the right partner for this initiative."

The robust capabilities of the VUE Compensation Management solution provide a wide range of data access, reporting and planning tools for agents, administrators and senior management to audit and track commission payments. Agents can access their commissions and payouts through a web portal which helps them better manage their quota targets and maintain a high level of performance.

"With VUE Compensation Management, Gerber Life will gain the ability to expand sales, streamline their agent management system, and gain the additional capability to support occasional brokers in a cost-effective manner," said Roger LaVine, Vice President of Product Development at VUE Software. "Channel growth can be costly if carriers don't have the right infrastructure in place. Being specifically designed for the insurance industry, VUE Compensation Management helps to minimize these costs while enabling the full potential of the producer channel."

The architectural flexibility of VUE Compensation Management makes it easily compatible with Gerber Life's current technology as well as adaptable to future technology plans. The system can handle the large-scale data transactions pertaining to the history of life insurance policies sold, and help in generating performance reports and analyzing trends to implement the most beneficial commission structure.

About Gerber Life Insurance Company

Since 1967, Gerber Life Insurance Company has provided quality life insurance, especially for young families on a limited budget. As an affiliate of the Gerber Products Company, "the baby food people," the two companies share a common goal: to help parents raise happy, healthy children. By providing affordable, industry-leading juvenile life insurance and other financial products, Gerber Life strives to give their customers the comfort and peace of mind they deserve. Today Gerber Life is licensed to provide life insurance throughout the United States, Canada and Puerto Rico. For more information about Gerber Life Insurance Company, please visit www.gerberlife.com.

About CSSI and VUE Software®

VUE Software® is the product division of Computer Solutions and Software International (CSSI) dedicated to providing industry-specific business technology solutions to companies in the insurance, healthcare, and construction verticals. Because they are tailored to the needs of these particular industries, our solutions are different from one-size-fits-all performance management and compensation suites such as enterprise incentive management (EIM) and sales performance management (SPM) solutions. VUE Software's solutions allow companies to manage strategic incentive plans, automate producer administration and organize complex data and contractor policies, resulting in greater administrative efficiency and improved sales performance. For more information about VUE Software, please call 1.877.4.VUESOFT or visit www.vuesoftware.com.

Media Contact:
Stephanie Castro
954-419-1008 x101
4800 Lyons Technology Parkway, Suite 4
Coconut Creek, FL 33073

VUE Software® is a registered trademark of Computer Solutions & Software International, Inc. All other registered trademarks, trademarks or service marks belong to their respective companies.

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VUE Software Parent Company Ranked No. 237 in List of Fastest-Growing US Tech Companies

Coconut Creek, Florida, 12/7/2010 — Lead411, a data research provider, recently announced the final rankings of its Technology 500 list of the fastest growing technology companies in the U.S. Computer Solutions and Software International, Inc., parent company of VUE Software, is ranked No. 237 for showcasing close to 80% business growth over the last two years.

"The momentum and recognition VUE Software is enjoying today is the result of our steady commitment to providing cutting edge technology tools specific to the insurance industry," said Stephen Bruno, President and CEO, CSSI. "We are excited to see a wider acceptance of our solutions in the industry, and this recognition from Lead411 validates we're on the right path."

CSSI and VUE Software have built upon years of experience to emerge as the premier Compensation Management vendor to the insurance industry. Recent client additions include several of the country's largest health, life, and P&C carriers. VUE Software solutions are consistently ranked positively by leading analyst firms such as Gartner and Celent. VUE Software was also recognized for its leadership in the health plan market by being named Microsoft's "Health Plan Partner of the Year" and demonstrated momentum as one of the leading vendors of sales performance management solutions by being nominated as a finalist in "Microsoft Dynamics Financial Services Partner of the Year" category.

Click here for the entire Technology 500 list.

About Lead411

Lead411 was founded in 2001 and has grown 30% yearly since inception without accepting venture capital financing. Based in California, they have satellite offices in New York. Lead411 provides news, alerts and people data on U.S. based companies, as well as stays on top of trends in the technology industry. Lead411 compiles its data into lists of the top tech companies geographically. For more information about Lead 411 visit www.lead411.com.

About CSSI and VUE Software®

VUE Software® is the product division of Computer Solutions and Software International (CSSI) dedicated to providing industry-specific business technology solutions to companies in the insurance, healthcare, and construction verticals. Because they are tailored to the needs of these particular industries, our solutions are different from one-size-fits-all performance management and compensation suites such as enterprise incentive management (EIM) and sales performance management (SPM) solutions. VUE Software's solutions allow companies to manage strategic incentive plans, automate producer administration and organize complex data and contractor policies, resulting in greater administrative efficiency and improved sales performance. For more information about VUE Software, please call 1.877.4.VUESOFT or visit www.vuesoftware.com.

Media Contact:
Stephanie Castro
954-419-1008 x101
4800 Lyons Technology Parkway, Suite 4
Coconut Creek, FL 33073

VUE Software® is a registered trademark of Computer Solutions & Software International, Inc. All other registered trademarks or service marks belong to their respective companies.

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Tuesday, October 19, 2010

VUE Software Announces New VUE Partner Program Member: ITK Solutions Group

Coconut Creek, Florida, 10/14/2010 — VUE Software today announces a new relationship under the VUE Partner Program with ITK Solutions Group, a CRM and ERP implementation specialist.
The VUE Partner Program is aimed at offering higher value benefits to customers through strategic partnerships between VUE Software and other technology experts. ITK Solutions Group, run by former Microsoft Dynamics Services Division Head, Sam Coluccio, will now participate on joint projects with VUE Software through the VUE Partner Program, bringing greater value to shared customers.

“The partnership with VUE Software gives us the flexibility to expand our CRM services by offering a compensation management component to customers,” said Sam Coluccio, Principal of ITK Solutions Group. “The business growth that VUE Software has sustained in the last few years showcases the value of their solutions.”

ITK’s experience in large-scale Microsoft Dynamics CRM implementations complements the momentum for the VUE IncentivePoint solution, which successfully delivers sales performance management functionality to insurance companies by integrating VUE Compensation Management and Microsoft Dynamics CRM.

“We’re confident the VUE Partner Program will help us deliver increased value to our clients,” said Joseph Westlake, Vice President of VUE Software. “ITK Solutions Group brings a skill-set that complements the enterprise implementations of VUE Software’s proven suite of sales performance management solutions. We welcome ITK into our partner program, and look forward to working with their team of experts.”

About the VUE Partner Program
The VUE Partner Program helps better serve customers through strategic partnerships between VUE Software and Independent Software Vendors (ISVs) or Systems Integrators (SIs). VUE Software and partners collaborate to support customers at all stages of a project’s life-cycle and deliver a robust integrated solution to help our mutual customers realize the full value from their technology investments.

About ITK Solutions Group
ITK Solutions Group helps businesses maximize the value of their CRM and ERP investment. ITK is comprised of industry veterans who continue to differentiate themselves in the marketplace by bringing together powerful technological solutions with a C-Suite understanding of industry challenges and trends. ITK Solutions Group was founded to create an outstanding place to work for its founders and the team it employs. For more information, please visit www.itksolutionsgroup.com.

About CSSI and VUE Software®
VUE Software® is the product division of Computer Solutions and Software International (CSSI) dedicated to providing industry-specific business technology solutions to companies in the insurance, healthcare, and construction verticals. Because they are tailored to the needs of these particular industries, our solutions are different from one-size-fits-all performance management and compensation suites such as enterprise incentive management (EIM) and sales performance management (SPM) solutions. VUE Software’s solutions allow companies to manage strategic incentive plans, automate producer administration and organize complex data and contractor policies, resulting in greater administrative efficiency and improved sales performance. For more information about VUE Software, please call 1.877.4.VUESOFT or visit www.vuesoftware.com.

Media Contact:
Stephanie Castro
954-419-1008 x101
4800 Lyons Technology Parkway, Suite 4
Coconut Creek, FL 33073

VUE Software® is a registered trademark of Computer Solutions & Software International, Inc. All other registered trademarks, trademarks or service marks belong to their respective companies.

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VUE Software at the 2010 LOMA Distribution and Emerging Technology Conference

We are excited that the 2010 LOMA Distribution and Emerging Technology Conference is being held in our backyard, Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. As always, we plan to put our best foot forward by helping numerous insurance companies realize the value of... click here for the full blog post

Wednesday, October 6, 2010

New Case Study: Insurance Distributor Empowers Sales Agents and Drives Growth with Delivery Infrastructure

Insphere Insurance Solutions implemented Microsoft Dynamics CRM joined with VUE IncentivePoint and VUE Compensation Management to enhance recruiting and sales performance

Coconut Creek, FL, 10/05/2010 - VUE Software and Microsoft published a new case study titled “Insurance Distributor Empowers Sales Agents and Drives Growth with Delivery Infrastructure” that explains how Insphere, working with VUE Software, provided a unified software environment for empowering their agent base. Insphere implemented Microsoft Dynamics CRM in integration with VUE IncentivePoint and VUE Compensation Management to provide an extremely efficient field selling environment, drive more productive agent activities, and give managers visibility into agent performance.

“By integrating these solutions, we have removed all roadblocks, so agents can focus on what they do best—provide clients with information and options that let them select the best insurance products”, said Jeff Walker, Vice President, Insphere Insurance Solutions.

Insphere sought a technology solution that provided the tools essential to managing key business processes across multiple carriers and lines of business. With Microsoft Dynamics CRM and the VUE Software solutions, Insphere meets its primary goals with the ability to grow and achieve long-term business objectives like:

Empower career sales agents to succeed
Enable executives and agents to control their business
Expand the sales force and grow the business

“The successful integration of VUE Compensation Management showcases the solution’s flexibility, adaptability and scalability for diverse insurance business structures. We are extremely proud of our contributions to Insphere Insurance Solutions’ innovative technology platform”, said Abhinav Dave, Executive Vice President at VUE Software.

Read more about the solution on the case study page here or here: www.vuesoftware.com/Insphere.

About Insphere Insurance Solutionssm
Insphere Insurance Solutionssm is unique as a specialist in small business and middle-income market life, health, long-term care and retirement insurance. When the company commences full services in 2010, it is expected to be the largest independent career agency distribution group, with a sales force of approximately 3,000 agents nationwide. For more information about Insphere Insurance Solutions, visit www.insphereis.com.

CAUTIONARY STATEMENT FOR PURPOSES OF THE “SAFE HARBOR” PROVISIONS OF THE PRIVATE SECURITIES LITIGATION REFORM ACT OF 1995
This new release includes forward-looking statements relating to the development of Insphere Insurance Solutions (“Insphere”) that are subject to certain risks, uncertainties and assumptions. Actual results may vary materially. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made, and we do not undertake any obligation to update them to reflect changes that occur after that date. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially include, but are not limited to, Insphere’s ability to obtain and retain applicable licenses, Insphere’s ability to enter into and maintain satisfactory relationships with insurance carriers and agents and the implementation of various information technology and administrative systems, platforms and processes necessary to successfully run the new business. Like any new business, the progress and success of Insphere entails substantial uncertainty.

About CSSI and VUE Software®
VUE Software® is the product division of Computer Solutions and Software International (CSSI) dedicated to providing industry-specific business technology solutions to companies in the insurance, healthcare, and construction verticals. Because they are tailored to the needs of these particular industries, our solutions are different from one-size-fits-all performance management and compensation suites such as enterprise incentive management (EIM) and sales performance management (SPM) solutions. VUE Software’s solutions allow companies to manage strategic incentive plans, automate producer administration and organize complex data and contractor policies, resulting in greater administrative efficiency and improved sales performance. For more information about VUE Software, please call 1.877.4.VUESOFT or visit www.vuesoftware.com.

Media Contact:
Stephanie Castro
954-419-1008 x101
4800 Lyons Technology Parkway, Suite 4
Coconut Creek, FL 33073

VUE Software® is a registered trademark of Computer Solutions & Software International, Inc. All other registered trademarks or service marks belong to their respective companies.

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Microsoft Dynamics CRM and Incentive Compensation Management Case Study available for Free Download

One of VUE Software’s clients, Insphere Insurance Solutions, aims to be the leading distribution channel for each of its strategic carrier partners and wants to double its field sales force over the next few years. To fulfill its strategic objectives, Insphere sought to make the agent experience as productive and streamlined as possible... click here for the full blog post

Tuesday, October 5, 2010

VUE Software Introduces the VUE Partner Program to Expand Technology Offerings to Customers

Coconut Creek, Florida, 9/28/2010 — VUE Software today announces the launch of the VUE Partner Program, an effort to provide market-leading, comprehensive insurance distribution solutions that deliver maximum ROI. The VUE Partner Program seeks to offer higher value to insurance customers through strategic partnerships between VUE Software and other enterprise software solutions.

“With the introduction of the VUE Partner Program, we invite trusted organizations to partner with us in delivering real business value to our mutual clients. Our goal is to develop an ecosystem of complementary solution and service providers — building on the investment our clients have already made in VUE Software. Access to our product documentation, programming interfaces, and technical staff will enable our partners to implement more robust integrations in less time,” said Joseph Westlake, Vice President of VUE Software. “We are excited by the opportunities that the VUE Partner Program promises to bring to our clients and partners.”

Many insurance organizations run on multiple disparate technologies without a defined method to connect information across systems; limiting business insight and productivity.

The opportunity exists to simplify information transfer and implement multi-vendor solutions that deliver to their full potential more quickly and with less risk for customers. Through the VUE Partner Program, VUE Software aims to build such an integrated partner network, so insurers and distribution channels can perform at their best.

About the VUE Partner Program
The VUE Partner Program helps better serve customers through strategic partnerships between VUE Software and Independent Software Vendors (ISVs) or Systems Integrators (SIs). VUE Software and partners collaborate to support customers at all stages of a project’s life-cycle and deliver a robust integrated solution to help our mutual customers realize the full value from their technology investments.

About CSSI and VUE Software®
VUE Software® is the product division of Computer Solutions and Software International (CSSI) dedicated to providing industry-specific business technology solutions to companies in the insurance, healthcare, and construction verticals. Because they are tailored to the needs of these particular industries, our solutions are different from one-size-fits-all performance management and compensation suites such as enterprise incentive management (EIM) and sales performance management (SPM) solutions. VUE Software’s solutions allow companies to manage strategic incentive plans, automate producer administration and organize complex data and contractor policies, resulting in greater administrative efficiency and improved sales performance. For more information about VUE Software, please call 1.877.4.VUESOFT or visit www.vuesoftware.com.

Media Contact:
Stephanie Castro
954-419-1008 x101
4800 Lyons Technology Parkway, Suite 4
Coconut Creek, FL 33073

VUE Software® is a registered trademark of Computer Solutions & Software International, Inc. All other registered trademarks, trademarks or service marks belong to their respective companies.

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VUE Partner Program - Adding Value to Customers

We are excited for the launch of our new VUE Partner Program. VUE Software is growing as a strong leader in delivering sales performance management solutions to the insurance industry. Being an active partner in Microsoft’s Insurance Value Chain (IVC), it’s important for us to hone our technology offerings and provide seamless, mission-critical, end-to-end... click here for the full blog post

Wednesday, September 1, 2010

Carriers’ Post-Health Reform Success lies with Compensation Managementand Customer Relationship Management Technologies

There has been much talk about the changes that the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA) will bring to the way health plans operate. In a previous blog post, we mentioned a few points that could influence decision-making and alter existing processes for health insurance organizations. Of these points, maintaining a medical loss ratio (MLR) of 80% for individual and small-group products seems to have taken a... click here for the full blog post

CSSI Recognized as One of the Fastest Growing Private Companies inAmerica for the Second Consecutive Year

Leading sales performance management software vendor featured with a significant improvement in ranking since last year in the exclusive list of America’s fastest-growing private companies — the Inc. 5000.

Coconut Creek, Florida, 8/31/2010 — Inc., the major business magazine edited exclusively for CEOs of fast-growing private companies, has recognized Computer Solutions and Software International, Inc (CSSI) as one of the fastest growing private companies in America for the second consecutive year. CSSI has been included in the 2010 Inc. 5000 list showcasing a steady and continued business growth.

Inc. magazine ranked CSSI No. 1791 on the 2010 Inc. 5000 annual ranking of the nation’s fastest-growing private companies based on percent growth in revenue. CSSI shares this recognition with companies such as Intuit, Zappos, Under Armour, Microsoft, Jamba Juice, Timberland and Oracle along with many other prestigious organizations. The improvement in ranking from the previous year’s #2804 to this year’s #1791 is reflective of CSSI’s sustained business growth. The company enjoyed 153% revenue growth over the past three years - a higher percentage growth than 3,209 of the companies on the list. Additionally, the CSSI was ranked #47 in the South Florida market and #122 in the software industry.

“Being selected in the Inc 5000 list for the second consecutive year emphasizes that we are on the right path and are meeting the goals of excellence we have set for ourselves,” said Stephen Bruno, President and CEO, CSSI. “This recognition in addition with the Microsoft 2010 Partner Awards we received encourage us to continue delivering cutting edge technology platforms that help our clients improve their processes, cut expenses and drive growth.”

Last year, CSSI acquired a significant number of new clients and sustained the loyalty of existing clients in both its professional services practice and its product division, VUE Software. CSSI was also recognized for its leadership in the health plan market by being named Microsoft’s “Health Plan Partner of the Year” and demonstrated momentum as one of the leading vendors of sales performance management solutions to the insurance industry by being nominated as a finalist in “Microsoft Dynamics Financial Services Partner of the Year” category.

About Inc. Magazine
Founded in 1979 and acquired in 2005 by Mansueto Ventures LLC, Inc. (www.inc.com) is the only major business magazine dedicated exclusively to owners and managers of growing private companies that delivers real solutions for today’s innovative company builders. With a total paid circulation of 712,961, Inc. provides hands-on tools and market-tested strategies for managing people, finances, sales, marketing, and technology. Visit us online at Inc.com.

About CSSI and VUE Software®
VUE Software® is the product division of Computer Solutions and Software International (CSSI) dedicated to providing industry-specific business technology solutions to companies in the insurance, healthcare, and construction verticals. Because they are tailored to the needs of these particular industries, our solutions are different from one-size-fits-all performance management and compensation suites such as enterprise incentive management (EIM) and sales performance management (SPM) solutions. VUE Software’s solutions allow companies to manage strategic incentive plans, automate producer administration and organize complex data and contractor policies, resulting in greater administrative efficiency and improved sales performance. For more information about VUE Software, please call 1.877.4.VUESOFT or visit www.vuesoftware.com.

Media Contact:
Stephanie Castro
954-419-1008 x101
4800 Lyons Technology Parkway, Suite 4
Coconut Creek, FL 33073

VUE Software® is a registered trademark of Computer Solutions & Software International, Inc. All other registered trademarks, trademarks or service marks belong to their respective companies.



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VUE Software Announces Marketplace Momentum for VUE Wrap-Up Management

Coconut Creek, Florida, 8/10/2010 — VUE Software today announced that it is seeing growing demand for its VUE Wrap-Up Management software, which offers advanced administrative capabilities for providers of wrap-up administration services. This success is due to a growing client base and strong customer allegiance for VUE Wrap-Up Management. The company recently gained one of the top Independent Property and Casualty Insurance Agencies in the country and renewed 100 % of existing contracts for VUE Wrap-Up Management.

The solution caters to the requirements of construction organizations and P&C insurance brokerages who deal with controlled insurance programs (CIPS, also called “wrap-ups”). VUE Wrap-Up Management is the technology backbone for construction clients to run their wrap-up programs, and also allows brokers and administrators to provide advanced administrative services. The flexible architecture of the solution makes it highly customizable to each individual client’s needs. The solution automates the entire administration process, including enrollment, certificates, policy and safety information, and reporting for administrators, contractors and building owners.

“More clients are seeking us out because they want a reliable technology partner that can provide a proven solution as well as a deep bench of specialized professionals who can customize the product to their needs. Rather than making large up-front capital outlays and taking 12-24 months building a custom solution from scratch, they can be up and running with a custom version of VUE Wrap-Up Management for a fraction of the cost in as little as 90 days,” said Stephen Bruno, President and CEO of VUE Software. “Clients who want a plug-and-play, cost effective solution can also opt for the classic product with no customizations and be in business managing wrap-ups in 30 days or less.”

VUE Wrap-Up Management is hosted by VUE Software and is provided via a secure web connection. The solution is the most powerful and technologically advanced product of its kind on the market. VUE Wrap-Up Management provides the opportunity for wrap-up administration agencies to deliver higher quality services and manage a larger client base. Contractors with available personnel can also use the product to manage their wrap-up programs in-house, and brokers who are currently not offering administration services can begin to do so with the support of the solution.

About VUE Software®
VUE Software® is the product division of Computer Solutions and Software International (CSSI) dedicated to providing industry-specific business technology solutions to companies in the insurance, healthcare, and construction verticals. Because they are tailored to the needs of these particular industries, our solutions are different from one-size-fits-all performance management and compensation suites such as enterprise incentive management (EIM) and sales performance management (SPM) solutions. VUE Software’s solutions allow companies to manage strategic incentive plans, automate producer administration and organize complex data and contractor policies, resulting in greater administrative efficiency and improved sales performance. For more information about VUE Software, please call 1.877.4.VUESOFT or visit www.vuesoftware.com.

Media Contact:
Stephanie Castro
954-419-1008 x101
4800 Lyons Technology Parkway, Suite 4
Coconut Creek, FL 33073

VUE Software® and VUE Wrap Up Management® are registered trademarks of Computer Solutions & Software International, Inc. All other registered trademarks or service marks belong to their respective companies.


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VUE Software Appreciates Client and Partner Support in 2010 Recognitionas a Leading Software Vendor

VUE Software has had an incredible year thus far. It looks equally promising moving into the fourth quarter. Throughout the course of 2010, VUE Software has seen a wider acceptance of its sales performance management and compensation management technology solutions. VUE Software’s other industry-specific solutions like Wrap-Up management have... click here for the full blog post

Thursday, August 5, 2010

VUE Software Honored as Microsoft Health Plan Partner of the Year

Award Recognizes Outstanding Use of Microsoft Technology on Behalf of Health Plan Customers.

Coconut Creek, Florida, 7/20/2010 — VUE Software today announced its recognition as the 2010 Microsoft Health Plan Partner of the Year at the Microsoft Worldwide Partner Conference, held at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center July 11–15. The award honors VUE Software’s innovative use of Microsoft technology and dedication in support of the health plan community. Winners were selected by Microsoft’s U.S. Public Sector team working throughout the nation.

“We’re extremely proud to receive this recognition from Microsoft,” said Stephen Bruno, President and CEO of VUE Software. “This honor underscores our continued dedication in providing leading-edge technology tools to health plans across the nation. Today, we feel extremely fortunate to receive such an honor, but it’s our mutual clients who are the true beneficiaries of our partnership with Microsoft.”

Leveraging the Microsoft technology platform, VUE Compensation Management and VUE IncentivePoint deliver sales performance management capabilities to insurance organizations of all sizes.

“Our healthcare partners across the country continue to demonstrate that technology has the ability to transform healthcare in the United States,” said Brian Scott, General Manager, U.S. Healthcare for Microsoft. “As healthcare innovations advance and evolve, we expect VUE Software to be at the center of those advances.”

About CSSI and VUE Software
VUE Software is the product division of Computer Solutions and Software International dedicated to providing industry-specific business technology solutions to companies in the insurance, healthcare, and construction verticals. Because they are tailored to the needs of these particular industries, our solutions are different from one-size-fits-all performance management and compensation suites such as enterprise incentive management (EIM) and sales performance management (SPM) solutions. VUE Software’s solutions allow companies to manage strategic incentive plans, automate producer administration and organize complex data and contractor policies, resulting in greater administrative efficiency and improved sales performance. For more information about VUE Software, please call 1.877.4.VUESOFT or visit www.vuesoftware.com.

About Microsoft Partner Program
The Microsoft Partner Program is designed for all partners who develop and market solutions based on Microsoft platforms, provide consulting or technical services on Microsoft systems, or recommend Microsoft technology purchases. Microsoft partners include consulting services providers, independent software vendors (ISVs), independent hardware vendors, large account resellers (LARs), original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), support providers, system integrators, system builders, training providers, value-added resellers and value-added providers.


Media Contact:
Stephanie Castro
954-419-1008 x101
4800 Lyons Technology Parkway, Suite 4
Coconut Creek, FL 33073


VUE Software® is a registered trademark of Computer Solutions & Software International, Inc. All other registered trademarks or service marks belong to their respective companies.

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Click to a Great Insurance Industry Resource

There are several associations, websites, newswires, blogs and publications providing current and in-depth information on the insurance industry. You probably already know about and follow your favorites. But where should you look for a comprehensive guide to all insurance industry publications out there?... click here for the full blog post

Thursday, July 8, 2010

VUE Software offers VUE Compensation Management with Windows Azure

Coconut Creek, Florida, 6/10/2010 —VUE Software® today announced that they are moving their Software-as-a-Service versions of the VUE Compensation Management and VUE IncentivePoint solutions to the Microsoft Windows Azure platform.

Senior leadership at VUE Software identified the potential of this solution in promoting cutting-edge practices in health insurance organizations. As a result of this decision, VUE Software has been named a Front Runner on the Microsoft Windows Azure platform. The solution will reduce upfront software licensing costs and hardware infrastructure, making it easier for carriers and agencies of all sizes to advance their internal processes.

“Our ISV community is alive with innovation, and we’re committed to helping our partners drive the next generation of software experiences,” said Ross Brown, Vice President of ISV and Solutions Partners for the Worldwide Partner Group at Microsoft. “Adding compatibility for the latest Microsoft operating systems helps ISVs to stay ahead of the competition and give their customers access to cutting-edge technologies.”

VUE Compensation Management is a leading insurance industry-focused commission and incentive management system, designed to meet the needs of insurance carriers, agencies, brokerages, and third-party administrators. Clients of the solution can intuitively design, manage, and track effective incentive programs and produce powerful reports - ensuring confidence in compensation metrics, and reducing the reliance on IT. Most importantly, VUE Compensation Management helps motivate brokers and agents by providing clear performance measures and trusted payments.

“We are excited to meet the needs of an emerging market in the health insurance segment and to play a significant role in their business growth by providing VUE Compensation Management on Windows Azure.” said Joseph Westlake, Vice President at VUE Software. “Our solution, combined with the strength of the Microsoft Windows Azure platform, delivers the capability needed for organizations to streamline their operations and leverage their broker channels optimally.”

VUE Compensation Management has also earned the “Work With” designations for Windows Server 2008 R2 and Windows 7.

About Microsoft
Founded in 1975, Microsoft (Nasdaq “MSFT”) is the worldwide leader in software, services and solutions that help people and businesses realize their full potential.


About VUE Software®
VUE Software® is dedicated to providing industry-specific business technology solutions to companies in the insurance, healthcare, and construction verticals. Because they are tailored to the needs of these particular industries, our solutions are different from one-size-fits-all performance management and compensation suites such as enterprise incentive management (EIM) and sales performance management (SPM) solutions. VUE Software’s solutions allow companies to manage strategic incentive plans, automate producer administration and organize complex data and contractor policies, resulting in greater administrative efficiency and improved sales performance. For more information about VUE Software, please call 1.877.4.VUESOFT or visit http://www.vuesoftware.com/.

Media Contact:
Stephanie Castro
954-419-1008 x101
4800 Lyons Technology Parkway, Suite 4
Coconut Creek, FL 33073


VUE Software is a registered trademark of Computer Solutions & Software International, Inc. All other registered trademarks or service marks belong to their respective companies.

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VUE Software to receive Microsoft Partner Finalist Award at theMicrosoft Worldwide Partner Conference

It will be a proud moment for the VUE Software team to be recognized as a finalist for the Microsoft Partner Awards in the Microsoft Dynamics Financial Services Partner of the Year award category at the Microsoft Worldwide Partner Conference*. This award honors partners who have exhibited excellence in providing innovative and unique solutions based on Microsoft Dynamics to customers in the financial services industry... click here for the full blog post

Producer Insights Part II: Meridian Insurance

The second installment of our Producer Insights series of interviews is with Chuck Stout, broker and co-owner of Meridian Insurance, a thriving full-service benefits brokerage firm located in South Florida... click here for the full blog post

VUE Software White Paper wins APEX 2010 Award of Excellence

Coconut Creek, Florida, 6/30/2010 — Today, VUE Software announced that its white paper titled “How Compensation Management Drives Value and Transforms Business for Insurance Marketing Organizations and MGAs” has been awarded the APEX 2010 Award of Excellence in the category of Technology and Science writing.

APEX 2010, the 22nd Annual Awards for Publication Excellence, is an international competition that recognizes outstanding business publications, from newsletters and magazines to annual reports, brochures and Websites.

According to the APEX 2010 judges, “The awards were based on excellence in graphic design, quality of editorial content and the success of the entry in conveying the message and achieving overall communications effectiveness.”

“We are honored and proud to receive this recognition from APEX,” said Stephanie Castro, Marketing Specialist at VUE Software. “This award reaffirms that VUE Software demonstrates domain and product expertise not only in the technology it offers, but also in high quality communications. It is satisfying to receive recognition for our commitment to spreading technology awareness in the insurance industry, and we intend to keep this goal as a strong focus.”

The white paper focuses on the complexities faced by Managing General Agents (MGAs) in the insurance industry and how compensation management can transform these encumbrances into competitive advantages. Click here to read the winning White Paper.

About CSSI® and VUE Software®
VUE Software® is the product division of Computer Solutions and Software International dedicated to providing industry-specific business technology solutions to companies in the insurance, healthcare, and construction verticals. Because they are tailored to the needs of these particular industries, our solutions are different from one-size-fits-all performance management and compensation suites such as enterprise incentive management (EIM) and sales performance management (SPM) solutions. VUE Software’s solutions allow companies to manage strategic incentive plans, automate producer administration and organize complex data and contractor policies, resulting in greater administrative efficiency and improved sales performance. For more information about VUE Software, please call 1.877.4.VUESOFT or visit http://www.vuesoftware.com/.

Media Contact:
Stephanie Castro
954-419-1008 x101
4800 Lyons Technology Parkway, Suite 4
Coconut Creek, FL 33073


VUE Software® is a registered trademark of Computer Solutions & Software International, Inc. All other registered trademarks or service marks belong to their respective companies.

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Friday, June 25, 2010

VUE Software Counted Among Top Finalists for the 2010 Microsoft PartnerAwards

Insurance software vendor is a finalist for Microsoft Dynamics Financial Services Partner of the Year chosen from among nearly 3,000 applicants.

Coconut Creek, Florida, 6/24/2010 — Today, VUE Software® announced it has been selected as a finalist for the Microsoft Partner Awards in the Microsoft Dynamics Financial Services Partner of the Year award category.

“We’re honored to receive such prestigious recognition from Microsoft,” said Stephen Bruno, President and CEO of VUE Software. “Being a finalist in the Microsoft Dynamics Financial Services Partner of the Year category is a testament to our commitment to leveraging Microsoft technologies to develop innovative solutions that deliver strategic value for our clients.”

VUE Software’s premier offerings VUE Compensation Management and VUE IncentivePoint work together with Microsoft Dynamics CRM to deliver Sales Performance Management capabilities to insurers.

Awards will be presented in a number of categories, with winners and finalists chosen from a pool of almost 3,000 entrants worldwide. The Microsoft Dynamics Financial Services Partner of the Year Award honors partners who have exhibited excellence in providing innovative and unique solutions based on Microsoft Dynamics to customers in the financial services industry. This award recognizes VUE Software for demonstrating industry knowledge and expertise, as well as consistent, high-quality, predictable service to Microsoft Dynamics customers.

“Congratulations to the 2010 Partner Award finalists for delivering such creative and superior Microsoft solutions and services,” said Allison Watson, Corporate Vice President, Worldwide Partner Group, Microsoft Corp. “It’s incredible to see the level of expertise our partners continue to exhibit as they create and deliver innovative solutions and services to grow their businesses, meet customer needs, and drive down costs.”

The Microsoft Partner Awards recognize Microsoft partners that have developed and delivered exceptional Microsoft-based solutions over the past year. The award winners and finalists will be honored during the upcoming conference at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center, Washington D.C., USA on July 11-15. For more information on the conference, please visit http://digitalwpc.com/.

About CSSI® and VUE Software®
VUE Software® is the product division of Computer Solutions and Software International dedicated to providing industry-specific business technology solutions to companies in the insurance, healthcare, and construction verticals. Because they are tailored to the needs of these particular industries, our solutions are different from one-size-fits-all performance management and compensation suites such as enterprise incentive management (EIM) and sales performance management (SPM) solutions. VUE Software’s solutions allow companies to manage strategic incentive plans, automate producer administration and organize complex data and contractor policies, resulting in greater administrative efficiency and improved sales performance. For more information about VUE Software, please call 1.877.4.VUESOFT or visit www.vuesoftware.com.

VUE Software is the product division of Computer Solutions and Software International. Computer Solutions and Software International is the official entity being recognized as a finalist for the Microsoft Partner Awards.

Media Contact:
Stephanie Castro
954-419-1008 x101
4800 Lyons Technology Parkway, Suite 4
Coconut Creek, FL 33073

CSSI® and VUE Software® are registered trademarks of Computer Solutions & Software International, Inc. All other registered trademarks or service marks belong to their respective companies.


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Friday, June 18, 2010

Optimal Agent Performance: The Secrets of Distribution Success Revealed

At the recent ACORD LOMA and AHIP conferences in Las Vegas, much was discussed about the value of exceptional customer experiences, from quickly bringing new products to market to winning share and loyalty through adaptive and efficient sales processes. These components can... click here for the full blog post

Wednesday, June 9, 2010

VUE Software to Promote Insurance Sales Solutions at AHIP Institute 2010

Coconut Creek, Florida, 6/8/2010 — VUE Software® today announced its participation in the AHIP Institute 2010 conference to be held at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas June 9-11. VUE Software will take the opportunity to connect with industry partners and customers and share how their technology solutions can help health insurance organizations to successfully manage the near and long-term changes affecting the industry.

AHIP Institute provides a great forum to discuss major industry events and trends, such as health care reform and its effects on the business models of health insurance organizations. VUE Software is actively involved in this discussion, and is extending its investment in the health plan market as its solutions become an even larger part of the technology foundation underlying the nation’s most prominent health plans.

“Coming market scenarios demand that health plans be more agile than ever in bringing new products to market. Effective management of their distribution channels will play a key role in realizing this goal,” said Joseph Westlake, Vice President at VUE Software. “VUE Software’s sales performance management technology provides the right mix of tools to carriers and agents enabling them to react quickly to market changes. We are excited to showcase our solutions at AHIP with our partner Microsoft, a fellow leader in the health market whose platform forms the backbone of our solutions.”

VUE Software delivers sales performance capabilities to carriers through VUE IncentivePoint, which integrates the company’s premier offering VUE Compensation Management and Microsoft Dynamics CRM. The solution is available in both on-premise and on-demand Software-as-a-Service offerings to give insurers even greater flexibility and lower cost of ownership.

VUE Software is providing an exclusive opportunity to AHIP attendees to register for a webcast presented by Jeff Walker, Vice President at Insphere Insurance Solutions titled Customer Relationship Management for Distribution Success: Support Agents Throughout the Sales Cycle to Better Meet Client Needs. Visit VUE Software at the Microsoft booth for more details or click here to register online.

About VUE Software®
VUE Software® is dedicated to providing industry-specific business technology solutions to companies in the insurance, healthcare, and construction verticals. Because they are tailored to the needs of these particular industries, our solutions are different from one-size-fits-all performance management and compensation suites such as enterprise incentive management (EIM) and sales performance management (SPM) solutions. VUE Software’s solutions allow companies to manage strategic incentive plans, automate producer administration and organize complex data and contractor policies, resulting in greater administrative efficiency and improved sales performance. For more information about VUE Software, please call 1.877.4.VUESOFT or visit www.vuesoftware.com.

Media Contact:
Stephanie Castro
954-419-1008 x101
4800 Lyons Technology Parkway, Suite 4
Coconut Creek, FL 33073


VUE Software® is a registered trademark of Computer Solutions & Software International, Inc. All other registered trademarks or service marks belong to their respective companies.

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Tuesday, June 8, 2010

Support Agents Throughout the Sales Cycle to Better Meet Client Needs –VUE Software at AHIP Institute 2010

Health insurers will be faced by challenges in the near future with the implementation of health care reform. Given the multitude of sanctions in the bill, there will be a big impact on the insurance business model. A few important points that could influence decision making are... click here for the full blog post

Monday, May 31, 2010

Takeaways from the 2010 ACORD LOMA Insurance Systems Forum

During this year’s sessions, the discussions centered on the technology imperatives for carriers and agencies to help lead them through these ultra-competitive and fast-changing times. Three points from a trio of industry analysts nicely summed up the direction that carriers need to focus:... click here for the full blog post

Monday, May 24, 2010

VUE Software at the ACORD LOMA 2010 Insurance Systems Forum

Coconut Creek, Florida, 5/24/2010 — VUE Software ® today announced their participation in the ACORD LOMA 2010 Insurance Systems Forum to be held at Mandalay Bay Resort, Las Vegas from May 24-26. VUE Software plans to showcase the extraordinary results achieved by the insurance agencies and carriers utilizing cutting-edge VUE Software solutions.

VUE Software customer Insphere Insurance Solutions is presenting an ACORD session titled Customer Relationship Management for Distribution Success: Support Agents Throughout the Sales Cycle to Better Meet Client Needs on Tuesday May 26th at 3:00 PM.

“The story of our client Insphere Insurance Solutions underscores the vision behind VUE Compensation Management as a powerful and flexible platform to meet the distribution needs of all insurance business models and verticals,” said Stephen Bruno, President and CEO of VUE Software. “We are excited to continue to underscore the value proposition with our Microsoft Dynamics CRM integration through our VUE IncentivePoint product. Our solutions enable insurance carriers and agencies to better support agents, giving them the insight they need to be productive and make smarter sales.”

VUE Compensation Management, VUE Incentive Point and Microsoft Dynamics CRM are available both in on-premise and on-demand, Software-as-a-Service offerings to give insurers even greater flexibility and lower cost of ownership.

“In the face of tough competition, insurance companies must provide better customer service while driving operational costs down,” said Bill Hartnett, general manager, U.S. Insurance Solutions Microsoft Corp. “Insurers deploying VUE Software distribution management solutions built on Microsoft Dynamics CRM achieve full sales pipeline insight, improved customer service and attract and retain profitable clients.”

About CSSI® and VUE Software®
VUE Software® is the product division of Computer Solutions and Software International dedicated to providing industry-specific business technology solutions to companies in the insurance, healthcare, and construction verticals. Because they are tailored to the needs of these particular industries, our solutions are different from one-size-fits-all performance management and compensation suites such as enterprise incentive management (EIM) and sales performance management (SPM) solutions. VUE Software’s solutions allow companies to manage strategic incentive plans, automate producer administration and organize complex data and contractor policies, resulting in greater administrative efficiency and improved sales performance. For more information about VUE Software, please call 1.877.4.VUESOFT or visit www.vuesoftware.com

Media Contact:
Stephanie Castro
954-419-1008 x101
4800 Lyons Technology Parkway, Suite 4
Coconut Creek, FL 33073

CSSI® and VUE Software® are registered trademarks of Computer Solutions & Software International, Inc. All other registered trademarks or service marks belong to their respective companies.
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Wednesday, May 12, 2010

VUE Software at the 2010 ACORD LOMA Insurance Systems Forum

The 2010 ACORD LOMA Insurance Systems Forum is right round the corner, and we are excited to participate in meaningful dialogue about emerging insurance technology. As an active member at the forum, VUE Software plans to showcase its role in providing... click here for the full blog post

Wednesday, May 5, 2010

Producer Insights: Part I

This article is part of a series of interviews with insurance agents and brokers about carrier technologies that impact their business. Stay tuned for future articles.

When Sandra Anderson, Office Manager of Vermont Brokerage Services, says that her firm truly cares about placing their clients with the best coverage for them, you believe her. Perhaps it’s because Ms. Anderson, a native of Boston, has been in Vermont long enough to assimilate into the culture of genuine niceness that Vermonters are known for. But beyond just being nice, Vermont Brokerage Services’ dedication to... click here to read the full transcript of the interview

Tuesday, May 4, 2010

Extend Health Goes Live with VUE Compensation Management

Coconut Creek, Florida, 5/4/2010 — Computer Solutions and Software International, Inc. (CSSI®), today announced that VUE Compensation Management ® went live at Extend Health, Inc., the company that operates the largest private Medicare exchange. Extend Health will use VUE Compensation Management to streamline their commission revenue and reconciliation processes.

The solution will enable Extend Health to automate its commission revenue forecasting, payment reconciliation and revenue recognition activities, resulting in more accurate revenue projections and timely and complete collections. With the ability to provide powerful forecasts and comprehensive payment reconciliation, Extend Health will be well positioned to make significant business decisions that will drive growth, while maximizing commission cash flows.

“The VUE Compensation Management solution will significantly improve the way we manage our commission forecasting and collections processes”, said Terri Brncic, VP, Finance and Controller at Extend Health. “The ability to see real-time, policy-level information about the value of our book of business will enable us to optimize our product offering and provide greater leverage in our carrier relationships. Furthermore, we expect to see improved cash flows as a result of the automated reconciliation capabilities. Historically, we have experienced challenges in reconciling our expected commissions against the actual receipts, due to the extremely high volume of payment transactions, This system will streamline our collections efforts by automating the matching process and providing robust payment exception reporting, enabling 100% collection of our commissions.”

“Extend Health will be able to leverage the service oriented architecture of VUE Compensation Management to calculate expected commissions for new and renewal enrollments,” said Joseph Westlake, Vice President at CSSI. “The solution offers large agencies and exchanges rich end-to-end capabilities for revenue reconciliation. With VUE Compensation Management, Extend Health can easily track and reconcile large volumes of differences between expected commissions and actual payments from respective carriers.”

VUE Compensation Management, built from the ground up by insurance specialists, calculates commissions on multiple metrics in the most complex insurance business environments. Designed to be scalable, flexible and richly functional, the solution accommodates changing business rules and growing businesses in addition to identifying and reconciling discrepancies in commission calculations.

About Extend Health
Extend Health, Inc. was founded in 2004 to serve Medicare-eligible retirees and their corporate sponsors. The company operates the country’s largest private Medicare exchange and has helped more than 250,000 retirees compare and choose the private Medicare plan that best meets their needs and budgets. With Extend Health employer solutions, Fortune 500 companies, unions, and municipalities can save up to 35% on retiree health care compared to legacy employer group plans. For more information, visit Extend Health on the web at www.extendhealth.com.

About CSSI® and VUE Software®
VUE Software® is the product division of Computer Solutions and Software International dedicated to providing industry-specific business technology solutions to companies in the insurance, healthcare, and construction verticals. Because they are tailored to the needs of these particular industries, our solutions are different from one-size-fits-all performance management and compensation suites such as enterprise incentive management (EIM) and sales performance management (SPM) solutions. VUE Software’s solutions allow companies to manage strategic incentive plans, automate producer administration and organize complex data and contractor policies, resulting in greater administrative efficiency and improved sales performance. For more information about VUE Software, please call 1.877.4.VUESOFT or visit www.vuesoftware.com.

Media Contact:
Stephanie Castro
954-419-1008 x101
4800 Lyons Technology Parkway, Suite 4
Coconut Creek, FL 33073

CSSI® and VUE Software® are registered trademarks of Computer Solutions & Software International, Inc. All other registered trademarks or service marks belong to their respective companies.

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Thursday, April 29, 2010

Scalable Architecture: Essential for Enterprise Efficiency

Though cost cutting and operational efficiency are top priorities for insurers, these companies should embrace strategies for business growth as well. Organizations need to position themselves to expand their product reach and improve business growth through widespread distribution channels. But expansion brings... click here for the full blog post

Wednesday, April 21, 2010

P&C Insurers: Sustain Profitability through the Right Mix of TechnologyTools

A study by Deep Customer Connections on agents for property and casualty carriers paints a clear picture on the current technology trends for this industry. The report reaffirms the fact that agents can achieve a higher level of success in their profession with adequate help from... click here for the full blog post

Wednesday, April 14, 2010

Value-Driven Partnerships maximize ROI

We’ve talked on our blog about how a great carrier-producer relationship can become a game changer. Similarly, a strong and mutually beneficial partnership with software vendors can bring drastic results for carriers in the long run.

A recent report by Celent states that the most valued vendor partnerships are "long term, strategic engagements in which... click here for the full blog post

Wednesday, April 7, 2010

Health Insurers: Stand Out From the Crowd with Sophisticated CustomerFollow-up

The competition in the health insurance industry is growing tighter as the market continues to provide ample options of policies for customers to choose from. Competition will only intensify, especially once the new health insurance mandate takes effect... click here for the full blog post

Tuesday, April 6, 2010

Senior Health Insurance Company of Pennsylvania Goes Live with VUECompensation Management

Coconut Creek, Florida, 04/06/2010 — Computer Solutions and Software International, Inc. (CSSI®), today announced that VUE Compensation Management is live in production at Senior Health Insurance Company of Pennsylvania (SHIP), a long-term care (LTC) insurance policy provider. VUE Compensation Management will streamline SHIP’s commission payments and simplify the complexity involved in agent care and agent vesting.

“We are very pleased that the conversion of our highly complex commission environment to the VUE Compensation Management system was completed on time and that the system is paying commissions accurately,” said Brian Wegner, Executive Vice President and COO of SHIP. “We are also pleased that as a result of the capabilities VUE Compensation Management offers, we are now able to reduce our operating expenses through improved efficiencies in our operation.”

VUE Compensation Management will give SHIP the capability to accurately delineate premium thresholds between LTC and non-LTC products and pay agents accordingly. Since the process of recording inquiries and issues will be automated with minimal involvement from IT staff, SHIP will increase their representatives’ ability to independently and quickly manage agent care.

“With the introduction of the VUE Compensation Management solution in to their existing system, SHIP will experience a significant reduction in calls regarding agent concerns,” said Stephen Bruno, President and CEO of CSSI. “This project is a testament to the architectural flexibility of VUE Compensation Management and its ability to accommodate the dynamic requirements of varied insurance organizations. With such complexity and individual differences among insurance companies, it’s important for technology solutions to be flexible and adaptable, instead of forcing companies to work around their technology or to adapt their processes to fit the way their technology works.”

About Senior Health Insurance Company of Pennsylvania
Senior Health Insurance Company of Pennsylvania (SHIP) supports your long-term care insurance policy. The company is domiciled in Pennsylvania and maintains its primary place of business in Carmel, Indiana. SHIP is owned by the Senior Health Care Oversight Trust, an independent trust created by the Pennsylvania Insurance Department and governed by a prestigious Board of Trustees. SHIP’s new ownership structure will help enable the company to hold future rate increases to a lower level than if it were expected to return a profit to corporate shareholders. SHIP customers can expect fair claims decisions, prompt and accurate claims decisions and payments, and courteous and accurate customer service with premiums that no longer include profit and reflect significantly reduced administrative costs. For more information visit www.shipltc.com.

About CSSI® and VUE Software®
VUE Software® is the product division of Computer Solutions and Software International (CSSI) dedicated to providing industry-specific business technology solutions to companies in the insurance, healthcare, and construction verticals. Because they are tailored to the needs of these particular industries, our solutions are different from one-size-fits-all performance management and compensation suites such as enterprise incentive management (EIM) and sales performance management (SPM) solutions. VUE Software’s solutions allow companies to manage strategic incentive plans, automate producer administration and organize complex data and contractor policies, resulting in greater administrative efficiency and improved sales performance. For more information about VUE Software, please call 1.877.4.VUESOFT or visit
www.vuesoftware.com.

Media Contact:
Stephanie Castro
954-419-1008 x101
4800 Lyons Technology Parkway, Suite 4
Coconut Creek, FL 33073


CSSI® and VUE Software® are registered trademarks of Computer Solutions & Software International, Inc. All other registered trademarks or service marks belong to their respective companies.

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Wednesday, March 31, 2010

VUE Software Receives Positive Rating from Leading Analyst Firm

Coconut Creek, Florida, 03/31/2010 – VUE Software, a leading provider of Insurance Compensation Management and Sales Performance Management solutions, today announced that it received a positive rating in Celent’s report, "Insurance Distribution Management Systems: Seeking a Bigger Piece of a Smaller Pie". Celent based its ratings on the systems’ technology and technical flexibility, breadth of functionality, customer base, and depth of client services and solutions.

With in-depth experience in technology solutions for the insurance industry, VUE Software is able to deliver agile, end-to-end solutions that seamlessly integrate with multiple business models. VUE Compensation Management, our flagship product, successfully delivers advanced distribution management, agent appointment, commission, hierarchy management and reporting capabilities to insurers. VUE Compensation Management’s service oriented architecture (SOA) allows insurers to benefit from a highly flexible application that is tailored to accommodate all insurance business models and all aspects of the producer lifecycle, from licensing and appointment, incentivizing, communication, monitoring, compliance and service.

"The producer management lifecycle is characterized by multiple activities and numerous handoffs," says Mike Fitzgerald, senior analyst with Celent's Insurance group and author of the report. "Distribution solutions that increase coordination and consistency improve agent service, decrease expenses, and attract business."


Customers of VUE Compensation Management are highly positive references and have achieved impressive results in savings and business growth. In the past two years, the VUE Compensation Management customer base has grown significantly and revenue from the solution has more than tripled. VUE Compensation Management stands alongside even the longest-standing competitor solutions and is emerging as the market leader for distribution management systems in the insurance vertical.

“By delivering innovative insurance-focused solutions, VUE Software has grown our customer base and shown a strong history of creating long-term client relationships,” said Joseph Westlake, Vice President, Computer Solutions and Software International (CSSI), a privately held software integration and development firm and parent company to VUE Software. “This positive rating from Celent is a testament to why our clients choose to work with us year after year: we deliver a high-quality distribution management solution that brings tremendous value, and we back it up with more extensive industry expertise than any other vendor.”

About Celent
Celent is a research and advisory firm dedicated to helping financial institutions formulate comprehensive business and technology strategies. Celent publishes reports identifying trends and best practices in financial services technology and conducts consulting engagements for financial institutions looking to use technology to enhance existing business processes or launch new business strategies. With a team of internationally experienced analysts, Celent is uniquely positioned to offer strategic advice and market insights on a global basis. Celent is a member of the Oliver Wyman Group, which is part of Marsh & McLennan Companies [NYSE: MMC].


About CSSI® and VUE Software®
VUE Software® is the product division of Computer Solutions and Software International (CSSI) dedicated to providing industry-specific business technology solutions to companies in the insurance, healthcare, and construction verticals. Because they are tailored to the needs of these particular industries, our solutions are different from one-size-fits-all performance management and compensation suites such as enterprise incentive management (EIM) and sales performance management (SPM) solutions. VUE Software’s solutions allow companies to manage strategic incentive plans, automate producer administration and organize complex data and contractor policies, resulting in greater administrative efficiency and improved sales performance. For more information about VUE Software, please call 1.877.4.VUESOFT or visit www.vuesoftware.com.

Media Contact:
Stephanie Castro
954-419-1008 x101
4800 Lyons Technology Parkway, Suite 4
Coconut Creek, FL 33073


CSSI® and VUE Software® are registered trademarks of Computer Solutions & Software International, Inc. All other registered trademarks or service marks belong to their respective companies.

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Introducing: Producer Insights

One of the most valuable assets possessed by an insurance company is its producer channel. Whether you are an insurance carrier or large agency or MGA, brokers and agents are the lifeblood of your policy sales. You probably already know that incentive programs can influence performance. But do you know which incentives agents like best, or what kind of programs they wish you offered?... click here for the full blog post

Thursday, March 18, 2010

Life Insurance Industry Changes Highlight the Importance of IT

Change over time is commonplace in any industry. The insurance industry in particular finds itself subject to changes that greatly impact business as usual. Regulations, soft markets, and evolving technologies all take their toll on insurance business processes... click here for the full blog post

Wednesday, March 3, 2010

Takeaways from Microsoft’s February Blue2Blue Roundtable

As part of its Health Plan Industry partner program, Microsoft hosts a bi-monthly roundtable presentation and discussion session on areas of interest to Blues plans. For February’s presentation, Microsoft invited BlueCross Blue Shield of Vermont (BCBSVT) to share how they were able to better manage marketing campaigns and lead generation after integrating VUE Compensation Management with Dynamics CRM using VUE IncentivePoint... click here for the full blog post

Wednesday, February 24, 2010

VUE Compensation Management Now Certified Compatible with Microsoft SQLServer 2008 R2

Coconut Creek, FL, 2/23/2010 - VUE Software today announced that its flagship product, VUE Compensation Management, is now compatible with Microsoft SQL Server 2008 R2. VUE Compensation Management used in conjunction with Microsoft SQL Server 2008 R2 empowers insurance organizations to organize and streamline complex commission and incentive programs.

“Microsoft SQL Server 2008 R2 provides a host of benefits in connection with VUE Compensation Management” said Joseph Westlake, Vice President at VUE Software. “Instant access to qualitative data is the key in a progressive business environment to make more informed business decisions in near real-time. Our solution combined with the strength of the Microsoft platform, delivers the capability and performance needed for organizations to mine large amounts of data for real business insight.”

With Microsoft SQL Server 2008 R2, organizations benefit through advanced technologies that minimize server downtime, speed up recovery and ensure appropriate levels of server availability. Microsoft SQL Server 2008 R2 provides a comprehensive data platform and includes technologies to scale-up individual servers and scale-out very large databases, along with tools to optimize performance.

VUE Compensation Management is a leading insurance industry-focused commission and incentive management system, designed to meet the needs of insurance carriers, large agencies, brokerages, and third-party administrators. Clients of the solution can intuitively design, manage, and track effective incentive programs and produce powerful reports - ensuring confidence in compensation metrics, and reducing reliance on IT. Together with Microsoft SQL Server 2008 R2, VUE Compensation Management delivers a comprehensive business intelligence solution designed from the ground up to meet the needs of insurance organizations of all sizes.

As a Microsoft Gold Certified partner, CSSI has always shown commitment to the Microsoft platform. VUE Compensation Management is also compatible with Windows Server 2003, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows 7, Windows Vista and Windows XP.

About CSSI® and VUE Software®
VUE Software® is the product division of Computer Solutions and Software International (CSSI) dedicated to providing industry-specific business technology solutions to companies in the insurance, healthcare, and construction verticals. Because they are tailored to the needs of these particular industries, our solutions are different from one-size-fits-all performance management and compensation suites such as enterprise incentive management (EIM) and sales performance management (SPM) solutions. VUE Software’s solutions allow companies to manage strategic incentive plans, automate producer administration and organize complex data and contractor policies, resulting in greater administrative efficiency and improved sales performance. For more information about VUE Software, please call 1.877.4.VUESOFT or visit www.vuesoftware.com.


Media Contact:
Stephanie Castro
954-419-1008 x101
4800 Lyons Technology Parkway, Suite 4
Coconut Creek, FL 33073


CSSI® and VUE Software® are registered trademarks of Computer Solutions & Software International, Inc. All other registered trademarks or service marks belong to their respective companies.

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The Staggering Financial Implications of Rebuilding Haiti

The recent disaster in Haiti has been sobering to consider. Th eloss of life has been tragic, and the need for medical care and supplies for survivorsis nearly overwhelming. Thankfully, world-wide aid efforts have been impressive in mobilizing to care for those in need, and aid organizations continue to make strides to help the victims of this natural disaster.

As the disaster relief process for the Haiti earthquake aftermath continues, one figure that is particularly staggering is the... click here for the full blog post

Wednesday, February 17, 2010

Blue2Blue Roundtable – Helping Blues Achieve better Business Insight

Selling health insurance is a highly personal and individual endeavor that requires an organization-wide commitment to outstanding customer service. But when it comes to tools for managing customer relationships and sales and marketing activities, many health plans are behind the curve. Progressive insurers know that there are many benefits to be had by... click here for the full blog post

Wednesday, February 10, 2010

Insphere Insurance Solutions, one of the Largest Independent Career Insurance Distribution Groups in America, Goes Live with VUE Software Solutions

Insphere Insurance Solutions implements VUE Compensation Management and VUE IncentivePoint to serve as the company’s core technology platform

Coconut Creek, FL, 2/9/2010 - VUE Software today announced that Insphere Insurance Solutions has officially commenced business as one of the largest independent career agent insurance distribution groups in America with VUE Software solutions as the basis for the company’s core technology. Insphere Insurance Solutions has rolled out its proprietary technology platform, Insphere Insite, which combines best-in-class industry technology tools including VUE Compensation Management and VUE IncentivePoint to form a robust, leading-edge technology solution that will support the dynamic growth of the company.

“By integrating these tools into our proprietary technology platform, our agents will operate in a seamless multi-carrier environment that will feel like they are working with a single carrier for everything from quoting, electronic applications, application tracking, managing compensation and managing their client base,” said Hildebrand, President and Chief Executive Officer of Insphere Insurance Solutions. “We believe the Insphere technology platform, in addition to in-house training and support, provides a unique offering for an independent career agent that delivers a tremendous advantage in the marketplace.”

Insphere Insurance Solutions will now benefit from the VUE Compensation Management functionalities to help the company on-board multiple carriers and product types, provide standards-based templates for carrier interfaces and deliver flexible incentive program capabilities. VUE Compensation Management’s powerful interface engine, in combination with other best-in-class industry systems, will facilitate agent credential verification, training and certification.

“Insphere Insurance Solutions’ project was a complex installation involving the integration of VUE Compensation Management with over ten other technology systems. Nevertheless we were able to go live in 90 days, a remarkable turnaround made possible by our highly experienced VUE Software integration team,” said Abhinav Dave, Executive Vice President at CSSI, parent company of VUE Software. “The successful integration of VUE Compensation Management showcases the solution’s flexibility, adaptability and scalability for diverse insurance business structures. We are extremely proud of our contributions to Insphere Insurance Solutions’ innovative technology platform.”

Utilizing web services, VUE IncentivePoint seamlessly integrates VUE Compensation Management with robust customer relationship management (CRM) capabilities, enabling Insphere to easily manage leads, customer pipeline and sales performance. The VUE Compensation Management solution’s service oriented architecture (SOA) and web services will allow Insphere Insurance Solutions to provide CRM functionality to their large agent force through an online portal. Career agents will benefit from 24/7 access to data on customers, goal attainment, and compensation.

About Insphere Insurance Solutions
Insphere Insurance Solutionssm is unique as a specialist in small business and middle-income market life, health, long-term care and retirement insurance. When the company commences full services in 2010, it is expected to be the largest independent career agency distribution group, with a sales force of approximately 3,000 agents nationwide. For more information about Insphere Insurance Solutions, visit www.insphereis.com.

CAUTIONARY STATEMENT FOR PURPOSES OF THE “SAFE HARBOR” PROVISIONS OF THE PRIVATE SECURITIES LITIGATION REFORM ACT OF 1995

This new release includes forward-looking statements relating to the development of Insphere Insurance Solutions (“Insphere”) that are subject to certain risks, uncertainties and assumptions. Actual results may vary materially. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made, and we do not undertake any obligation to update them to reflect changes that occur after that date. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially include, but are not limited to, Insphere’s ability to obtain and retain applicable licenses, Insphere’s ability to enter into and maintain satisfactory relationships with insurance carriers and agents and the implementation of various information technology and administrative systems, platforms and processes necessary to successfully run the new business. Like any new business, the progress and success of Insphere entails substantial uncertainty.

About CSSI® and VUE Software®
VUE Software® is the product division of Computer Solutions and Software International (CSSI) dedicated to providing industry-specific business technology solutions to companies in the insurance, healthcare, and construction verticals. Because they are tailored to the needs of these particular industries, our solutions are different from one-size-fits-all performance management and compensation suites such as enterprise incentive management (EIM) and sales performance management (SPM) solutions. VUE Software’s solutions allow companies to manage strategic incentive plans, automate producer administration and organize complex data and contractor policies, resulting in greater administrative efficiency and improved sales performance. For more information about VUE Software, please call 1.877.4.VUESOFT or visit www.vuesoftware.com.

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