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.

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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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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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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

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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