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ImPACT Applications and HeadCheck Health Team Up to Advance Concussion Screening, Assessment, and Management in the US and Canada


This agreement is a big step in providing medical professionals with more tools and information to make objective concussion treatment decisions.

ImPACT Applications, a world leader in concussion management software, and HeadCheck Health, Inc., a mobile App and web-based technology company specializing in concussion safety and protocol management, announced today they are partnering to deliver ImPACT Applications’ concussion assessment tools to sports organizations and medical professionals through HeadCheck.

“We are excited to begin this agreement with HeadCheck Health to better serve current and prospective customers with ImPACT Applications’ products and services,” said Michael Wahlster Chief Executive Officer of ImPACT Applications. “This joint effort will help us in our mutual goal of providing the best in class concussion care by advancing concussion screening, assessment, and management practices in the US and Canada.”

ImPACT Applications has developed proven tools for assessing and treating concussions that are backed by scientific research and regulatory agencies. HeadCheck’s mobile app is used to document suspected concussions, perform gold standard concussion assessments per the user’s qualifications, and sync with medical professionals and partner clinics to safely return athletes to play. This agreement bridges any gaps by providing medical professionals with the necessary data to maximize the outcomes for athletes and those with suspected concussions.

“ImPACT is a staple of concussion protocols at both the professional and amateur level as well as organizations currently running their protocol through HeadCheck,” said Harrison Brown, CEO of HeadCheck Health, Inc. “This agreement is a big step in providing medical professionals with more tools and information to make objective concussion treatment decisions.”

Learn more about how ImPACT can be used in conjunction with HeadCheck at http://www.headcheckhealth.com/impact

About ImPACT Applications

ImPACT Applications, Inc. is the maker of ImPACT®, ImPACT Pediatric®, and ImPACT Quick Test®, all FDA cleared Class I & II medical devices that assist in the screening, assessment, and management of concussion. ImPACT Applications also offers the FDA cleared ImPACT Baseline Test to home-based users worldwide.

ImPACT Applications products are used by most major medical centers, professional sports leagues and teams, colleges, high schools, and select military units. Since 2002, ImPACT Applications has administered more than 18 million tests to over 11 million users.

For more information, visit https://impacttest.com/

About HeadCheck Health

HeadCheck is an innovative mobile and web-based platform that gives medical and non-medical personnel the appropriate tools to follow any concussion protocol, integrates all individuals involved in concussion care, and allows the data collected to be analyzed for health and safety improvements.

HeadCheck provides administrators governance tools and the ability to monitor compliance in real-time and is a secure system that meets all top line health privacy standards in Canada and the United States.

Hundreds of teams across the world from minor through professional sports have adopted the HeadCheck platform including: the CFL, CJHL, BC Hockey, Trek Factory Racing, Volleyball Canada, UBC Athletics, BC Rugby, Eastern Washington University, Rugby Ontario, Western Lacrosse Association, Rugby Quebec, and more.

For more information visit http://www.headcheckhealth.com

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IMV Announces 2019 ServiceTrak™ Imaging Award Winners for Radiation Oncology


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Today IMV, part of Science and Medicine Group and the leading market research and business intelligence provider to the medical imaging industry, announced the category winners of the 2019 IMV ServiceTrak™ Imaging Awards for Radiation Oncology.

Radiation Oncology


  • Best Service: Varian Medical Systems, Accuray
  • Best Customer Satisfaction: Varian Medical Systems
  • Best System Performance: Varian Medical Systems


About IMV ServiceTrak™ Imaging Awards

IMV produces an annual series of proprietary ServiceTrak™ imaging reports derived from extensive phone interviews with imaging professionals in hospital departments and independent imaging centers in the U.S. Imaging professionals are asked to rate their level of satisfaction with the equipment manufacturers, system performance, and the service received for their imaging equipment. Satisfaction ratings are collected on a 10-point scale, in which 10 = “excellent” and 1 = “very poor.” Report analysis is based on the percentage of highly satisfied (%HS) responses that are represented by satisfaction ratings of a 9 or 10 on this scale.

The ServiceTrak™ Imaging Awards are presented to the manufacturer with the highest %HS in each of three categories, representing the Industry Best of Customer Satisfaction, System Performance, and Service. The Best of Customer Satisfaction award is given to the manufacturer who has the highest %HS responses when asked to rate the likelihood they will purchase again from their current manufacturer.

The Best of System Satisfaction award is given to the manufacturer whose customers have the highest %HS responses when asked to rate their overall system performance. The Best of Service award is given to the manufacturer whose customers give the highest %HS responses when asked to rate overall OEM service performance.

The 2019 ServiceTrak™ Radiation Oncology awards are based on interviews conducted in 2019 with respondents in 334 unique imaging locations having 511 radiation oncology systems.

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Monika Mahajani

Content Marketing Associate

IMV Info Medical Information Division, part of Science and Medicine Group

(703) 783-1724

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m.mahajani@imvinfo.com

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AspireHR Inc. to Hold Session at SuccesConnect® Las Vegas


AspireHR, Inc. today announced that the company is a Gold level sponsor at SAP’s annual SuccessConnect® conference – the premier event for human resources (HR) professionals, set to take place September 16-18 at the ARIA Resort & Casino in Las Vegas.

SuccessConnect in Las Vegas will bring together executives and leaders in HR, IT and other lines of business to explore successful digital HR strategies in the experiences economy. Hot topics will include the Human Revolution and using SAP® SuccessFactors® solutions to help bring organizations’ purpose to life, put more meaning into people’s work and create engaged workforces that improve both performance and profit.

AspireHR’s continued cooperation with SAP is helping companies lead with purpose and transform the people experience with SAP SuccessFactors solutions. AspireHR has leveraged its understanding and proven track record of HR digital transformation, combined with market-leading SAP SuccessFactors solutions, to provide innovative resolutions to the key challenges customers face in achieving their business goals.

At SuccessConnect Las Vegas 2019, AspireHR will conduct a breakout session highlighting its proprietary tools and product innovations that simplify and accelerate a project, which helps customers minimize project overruns and focus on delivering on business goals. Several AspireHR clients will speak and participate on panels at the event to discuss how AspireHR’s unique approach has delivered on-time launches and the internal transformation needed to maximize return on investment of SAP SuccessFactors solutions.

AspireHR has over 21 years of dedicated SAP ERP Human Capital Management and SAP SuccessFactors focus and market leadership.

“We are in the people business. From its inception, AspireHR was built on the firm foundation that people are the biggest differentiators and assets in any organization,” said Melissa Hillesheim, Chairman and CEO, AspireHR, Inc. “When you have the right people, in the right roles, delivering to the best of their capabilities, you will get the right results. Everyone has a story to tell, and the Aspire team takes the time with each client to hear it, understand their business challenges, and work with our clients to deliver comprehensive solutions that achieve their business goals.”

The future workplace looks very different than what is seen today, from technology advancements to the changing nature of jobs, skills and careers. But no matter how much technology automates, one thing will never change: people and their experiences at work make the difference. HR is more important now than ever to lead the Human Revolution and focus on what really matters: the people driving business outcomes. Because the companies that put people at the heart of their strategies will win.

To register and for more information on SuccesConnect2019, please visit: https://events.sap.com/successconnect/en/las-vegas-2019.

SAP, SuccessConnect and other SAP products and services mentioned herein as well as their respective logos are trademarks or registered trademarks of SAP SE (or an SAP affiliate company) in Germany and other countries. All other product and service names mentioned are the trademarks of their respective companies. Please see https://www.sap.com/copyright for additional trademark information and notices.

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O: 972.372.2808

About AspireHR, Inc.

AspireHR is a U.S.-based SAP SuccessFactors partner focused exclusively on the unique needs of the HR marketplace. AspireHR’s experienced and knowledgeable team implements the technology that enables today’s leading organizations to recruit, retain and develop, pay and administer, manage, and report on their most valuable asset… their people. Aspire delivers technology enabled consulting and implementation services that leverage SAP and SAP SuccessFactors solutions, and its proprietary, world-class HR software solutions that are tailored for each clients’ specific needs. AspireHR’s services include implementations, upgrades and support of SAP SuccessFactors Employee Central, SAP SuccessFactors Employee Central Payroll, SAP SuccessFactors Recruiting, SAP SuccessFactors Onboarding, SAP SuccessFactors Learning, SAP SuccessFactors Compensation, the SAP Jam™ social software platform, SAP SuccessFactors Succession & Development, and integration with SAP ERP HCM and other HR platforms. AspireHR also offers ongoing support and migration services for SAP ERP HCM solutions including personal administration, payroll, benefits and time management. http://www.aspirehr.com

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Gene P. Siegal, MD, PhD, FASCP, Installed as 2019-2020 President of the American Society for Clinical Pathology


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“Being surrounded by a large cadre of highly dedicated volunteers and staff ensures the ongoing success of ASCP as we prepare ourselves to enter the next century of service to our colleagues and our patients.”Gene P. Siegal, MD, PhD, FASCPASCP President

Gene P. Siegal, MD, PhD, FASCP, was installed today as the 2019-2020 President of the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) during the Society’s Annual Meeting held September 11-13 in Phoenix.    

A distinguished educator, Dr. Siegal is the Robert W. Mowry Endowed Professor of Pathology at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) and Executive Vice-Chair of Pathology at UAB Medicine, in Birmingham, Alabama. Since January 2018, he has also served as the Interim Chair of the Department of Genetics at UAB. He is an experimental and diagnostic pathologist whose research interest, for over three decades, has been focused on cancer biology. His clinical research interests have centered on studies of bone tumors and related conditions, a field in which he is a recognized world authority.

Among multiple honor societies, Dr. Siegal is a Fellow of the Royal Society of Medicine, London and Phi Beta Delta, Honor Society for International Scholars. He has just completed a six-year term on the Mayo Clinic Alumni Association Board of Directors and currently serves on the Omicron Delta Kappa National Leadership Honor Society and Educational Foundation Board of Trustees. He has published more than 700 peer-reviewed manuscripts, book chapters, abstracts and other professional writings, along with nine books. He is the former Senior Associate Editor of The American Journal of Pathology and is one of the Section Editors for Bone and Soft Tissue Pathology for the Archives of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, in addition to being the current Editor-in-Chief of Laboratory Investigation.

Dr. Siegal notes, “Being surrounded by a large cadre of highly dedicated volunteers and staff ensures the ongoing success of ASCP as we prepare ourselves to enter the next century of service to our colleagues and our patients.”

A longtime volunteer with ASCP, he most recently served as Chair of the Commission on Science, Technology and Policy, and served on the Finance Committee and the ASCP Board of Directors. Among his many other volunteer activities with ASCP, Dr. Siegal is a former member of the ASCP Annual Meeting Education Committee, the Commission on Membership and former Chair of the Fellow Council. A frequent contributor to the educational activities of the Society, Dr. Siegal previously presented the Arthur Purdy Stout Lecture for Pathologists and the Anatomic Pathology Slide Seminar on bone tumors at the Annual Meeting.

Dr. Siegal completed medical school at the University of Louisville, in Louisville, Kentucky, his residency at the Mayo Clinic Graduate School of Medicine, Rochester, Minnesota, and a PhD at the University of Minnesota, in Minneapolis. He completed fellowships at Mayo, the University of Minnesota and at the National Cancer Institute, the National Institutes of Health, in Bethesda, MD.

About ASCP

Founded in 1922 in Chicago, ASCP is the world’s largest professional membership organization for pathologists and laboratory professionals. ASCP provides excellence in education, certification, and advocacy on behalf of patients, anatomic and clinical pathologists, and medical laboratory professionals. To learn more, visit http://www.ascp.org. Follow us on Twitter at http://www.twitter.com/ascp_chicago and connect with us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/ASCP.Chicago.

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Doris Gantos joins Gilbane Development Company as Vice President/Regional Director of Multifamily


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Doris Gantos joins Gilbane Development Company

“As we continue to grow our development and operations in the Mid-Atlantic region, Doris’ long-term, deep experience in multifamily and mixed-use will be of tremendous value to our team, our clients, and the communities we create,” said Ed Broderick, President and CEO of Gilbane Development Company.

Gilbane Development Company (“GDCo”), the real estate development, financing, and ownership arm of Gilbane, Inc., is pleased to welcome Doris Gantos as Vice President/Regional Director of Multifamily for the Mid-Atlantic region. With over 25 years of experience, Ms. Gantos will be based in Gilbane’s Arlington, VA office and will be responsible for strategic growth of the Company’s market rate and mixed-use development in the region.

Prior to joining Gilbane Development Company, Ms. Gantos held leadership roles with Oculus Development and Advisory Services and The Bozzuto Group, and has extensive experience in multifamily, including affordable housing, as well as direct property management oversight experience for a portfolio of over 22,000 units. She is a member of District of Columbia Building Industry Association (DCBIA), Leadership Arlington, and Urban Land Institute (ULI).

Nationally, Gilbane Development Company has developed more than $7 billion in real estate and has more than 10,000 units of housing completed/underway. Select projects recently completed or currently underway in the Mid-Atlantic by Gilbane Development Company include The Grove at Parkside, affordable housing in NE Washington, DC; Atworth College Park, a 451-unit transit-oriented, mixed-use apartment community adjacent to College Park Metro stop; Fortitude at Delta Towers, 179 units of affordable housing for seniors in NE Washington; 306 Southern Avenue, 152 units of affordable assisted living; and Altus Towson Row, 214 units of student housing in Towson, MD.

“As we continue to grow our development and operations in the Mid-Atlantic region, Doris’ long-term, deep experience in multifamily and mixed-use development will be of tremendous value to our team, our clients, and the communities we create,” said Ed Broderick, President and CEO of Gilbane Development Company. “We are excited to have Doris on the team and look forward to her contributions.”

About Gilbane Development Company

Gilbane Development Company is the project development, financing and ownership arm of Gilbane, Inc., a private holding company in its fifth generation of family ownership and management. Gilbane Development Company provides a full slate of real estate development and project management services. Completed projects incorporate every aspect of real estate including: student housing, multifamily, residential communities, mixed-used developments, corporate headquarters, healthcare facilities, operational | data | distribution centers, R&D | manufacturing facilities, and many types of facilities delivered through public-private partnerships. Through its trademarked “Next Level of Student Housing®” program, Gilbane Development Company has completed or currently has in development over 13,000 beds of student housing. To learn more, visit http://www.gilbaneco.com/development or call 1-800-GILBANE.

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Operations Leader Rob Ossian Named Codero VP and Chief Operating Officer


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Rob Ossian — Codero VP and COO

This is a very exciting time to be part of Codero, and I am thrilled to help bring into focus a strategy representing nearly 18 months of data-driven research, customer dialogue, strategy planning, and end-to-end process improvements.

Rob Ossian, a hosting and managed services industry leader with over 20 years of experience with such companies as Dell and National Instruments, has been named Vice President and Chief Operating Officer at Codero, a hosted solutions provider of IT infrastructure and cloud integration services. Rob is responsible for leading Codero’s world-class operations, platforms, support, and data center teams.

In his prior role as Director of Technical Support at Codero, Rob was integral to the conversion of Codero’s service delivery teams into world-class centers of excellence, providing industry-leading managed services through data-driven and predictive support strategies, and architect of Codero’s innovative Proactive Monitoring platform.

“I’m excited to have Rob join the Codero leadership team,” said Bill King, Codero’s president and chief executive officer. “Rob provides a seasoned perspective to our digital transformation, growth and product development initiatives. He is driven by a passion for delivering exceptional customer-centric experiences through business Intelligence, process simplification, and omnichannel engagement.”

“This is a very exciting time to be part of Codero, and I am thrilled to help bring into focus a strategy representing nearly 18 months of data-driven research, customer dialogue, strategy planning, and end-to-end process improvements,” said Rob Ossian. “I am deeply committed to ensuring Codero remains the type of environment that helps our employees to grow, both personally and professionally, while making sure we don’t forget to have fun along the way.”

Rob’s experience includes successfully managing software product planning, service delivery, and strategy across a range of technology areas and verticals, including Software as a Service (SaaS), high-performance computing, Content Delivery Networks (CDN), and business intelligence reporting. He holds a Business degree in Information Technology Management and is a certified Project Manager.

About Codero

Codero delivers IT infrastructure and cloud integration services to over 3,000 customers worldwide. Our mission is straightforward — provide the infrastructure, integration and support needed to enable our customers and partners to grow and thrive. We offer our services through a growing network of advanced, enterprise-grade data centers that avails our customers access to a comprehensive set of dedicated and virtualized cloud solutions. Codero’s Serious SupportTM is an organizational commitment to provide our customers with unrelenting, proactive and comprehensive support. Visit http://www.codero.com for more information about Codero and its services.

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35% Food Grade Hydrogen Peroxide For USA Labs, Homes And Farms


Lab Alley (http://www.laballey.com) recently added 35% food grade hydrogen peroxide to it’s chemical line. It is diluted by Lab Alley to 34% before being shipped to customers. Hydrogen peroxide is a natural solution and commonly used for organic chemistry applications. In contrast to “Non-Food Grade Hydrogen Peroxide”, 35% hydrogen peroxide does not have toxic stabilizers added to the prepared aqueous solution. This is the reason it is considered “food grade”. Packaging sizes available from the Texas chemical supplier are 1 gallon, 4×1 gallon cases and bulk 55 gallon drums. The rapidly growing firm also sells other concentrations of H2O2 solutions such as 3%, 6%, 10%, 30% and 32%. These solutions are available in various volumes and grades for household and commercial use. The Austin, Texas based bulk chemical supplier quickly transports 35% food grade hydrogen peroxide to laboratories, factories, workshops, homes, schools, medical and wellness clinics, individual consumers and farms all across America. Caution must be exercised when handling this high concentration chemical because it can cause skin damage. Therefore, for safety reasons, consumers usually dilute 35% food grade hydrogen peroxide to weaker solutions such as 12% or lower, before they use it.

Discovered by French chemist Louis Jacques in 1818, hydrogen peroxide is now one of the most frequently used chemicals in the United States. It has numerous cosmetic uses and treats acne. You can make toothpaste with baking soda, salt and hydrogen peroxide. It has a controversial role in alternative medicine. It is an eco-friendly fruit and vegetable wash. Hydrogen peroxide solutions, such as 3%, are commonly used for cleaning around the house. Hydrogen peroxide solutions, such as 6% are used for lightening hair. Hydrogen peroxide is a great substitute for chlorine in swimming pools and hot tubs. The pale blue liquid is used to bleach wheat flour, sterilize food packages and germinate seeds. Certified 35% food grade hydrogen peroxide is used for bacterial and fungal control, and for plant/ garden/ botanical cultivation. Hydrogen Peroxide is classified as a mild disinfectant, deodorizing agent, oxidizing agent and bleaching agent and bactericidal. Ethanol and hydrogen peroxide are used extensively in botanical extraction processes. Lab Alley’s line of 35% food grade hydrogen peroxide is used by farmers, industrial agriculture companies and gardeners all over North America. It is purchased for pest control, treating root rot, pre-treating seeds and to boost plant growth.

Lab Alley is a bulk hydrogen peroxide e-commerce retailer, supplier, wholesaler, and distributor. Lab Alley’s online chemical shop sells solvents, acids, reagents, organic chemicals, buffers, caustics, bases, prepared solutions, inorganic chemicals and laboratory supplies to business and individuals online in the USA. Because many buyers in the United States require fast shipping times, Lab Alley ships 35% food grade hydrogen peroxide the same day or next day.

“It took our team some time and planning to roll out the product offering of 35% food grade hydrogen peroxide in several sizes but we are glad we did. We are happy with the sales numbers. Additionally, we are very pleased that we are solving a problem by having a high demand product with limited supply available to customers in the marketplace”, says Fred Elabed, Partner of Lab Alley LLC.

For more information about Lab Alley’s line of hydrogen peroxide products, visit https://www.laballey.com/collections/hydrogen-peroxide.

About Lab Alley

Lab Alley LLC is a woman-owned small business enterprise that distributes laboratory chemicals and reagents, laboratory chemical solvents, and laboratory consumables to Biotech, Life Science, Pharmaceutical, R&D, Industrial, Academia/Education, Cannabis/Hemp, and Government Agencies. We actively market our product portfolio to customers within our targeted market segments. Our chemicals and reagents categories include Ethanol, Solvents, Acids, Bases and Caustics, Buffers, Salts and Inorganic Chemicals, and Solutions.

Located in the heart of the Austin, Texas, Lab Alley was established with the express goal of offering a cohesive buying experience for laboratories throughout the country and around the world. Our extensive product line and diverse branding are uniquely fitted to meet the needs of our customers. Our comprehensive product website and trained staff are adept at finding the perfect solution for each customer.

For a complete listing of our product portfolio please visit our website at http://www.laballey.com.

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Software Licensing Advisors Joins Directions on Microsoft Advisory Team


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The combined advisory skillset now available through Directions on Microsoft is unmatched anywhere in the world.

Software Licensing Advisors’ (SLA) team of Microsoft licensing and contract negotiation experts is now part of Directions on Microsoft (DOM).

Software Licensing Advisors began in 2012 offering impartial advice to Microsoft enterprise customers of all sizes, independent of resellers or partners.

“Software Licensing Advisors has generated over half a billion dollars in cost avoidance of unnecessary Microsoft licenses and negotiated substantial discounts on Enterprise Agreements and other Volume Licensing Vehicles. We’re pleased to join the ranks of Directions on Microsoft to complement their deep product and technology knowledge,” states Steven Kelley, President of the firm. “The combined advisory skillset now available through Directions on Microsoft is unmatched anywhere in the world.”

Founded in 1992, DOM is an IT planning information and advisory service focused exclusively on Microsoft technologies, roadmaps, and licensing policies.

DOM information services include a continuously updated library of Microsoft licensing guides, new Microsoft technology evaluation reports, Microsoft product and cloud services roadmaps, and best-in-class Microsoft licensing training for technology and procurement roles.

DOM advisory services include Microsoft EA negotiation support, Microsoft self-audit and audit defense, and services to help organizations build their internal Microsoft IT roadmap.

“SLA has helped scores of Microsoft’s largest customers extract maximum value from their Volume Licensing Agreements.” says DOM president Jeff Parker. “They are a tremendous addition to our advisory team and we’re thrilled to put their understanding of how Microsoft thinks and negotiates to work for our clients.”

More information about DOM advisory services can be found at http://www.directionsonmicrosoft.com/get-advice.

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3dcart announces new Mega Menu Builder application to make site navigation more effective for merchants


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“We know how important effective visual navigation is for the sales flow of an online store, so we wanted to make Mega Menus accessible to store owners and easy to implement through this new application.” —Gonzalo Gil, 3dcart CEO

3dcart, a leading eCommerce platform, recently announced a new application that merchants can add to their online stores called the “Mega Menu Builder.” This application will allow store owners to customize and add larger and more advanced menus to their online store’s navigation with the purpose of making site navigation an easier and more attractive experience for customers. 3dcart has said that the new application will cost $14.99 per month to enable, or $249 as a one-time purchase.

“Many merchants have requested custom coding for Mega Menus on their online stores in the past, so we’ve decided to create a builder application that all of our merchants can customize and enable effortlessly,” said Gonzalo Gil, CEO of 3dcart. “We know how important effective visual navigation is for the sales flow of an online store, so we wanted to make Mega Menus accessible to store owners and easy to implement through this new application.”

Merchants using the Mega Menu Builder can fully customize their menu’s background color, font color, theme and width to make integration into their online store’s overall design seamless. The Mega Menu Builder offers three expanding menu types to choose from and customize, each with their own unique features: the tree menu, column menu and tabbed menu. This navigation application will be available with the newest updated version of 3dcart.

For more information about 3dcart’s Mega Menu Builder app, visit https://apps.3dcart.com/website-mega-menu-builder.html.

About 3dcart

3dcart (https://www.3dcart.com), located in Tamarac, Florida, is the most SEO-friendly eCommerce platform for retailers and internet marketers to grow their online stores’ traffic and sales. 3dcart includes 24×7 Technical Support, 100+ Mobile-Ready Themes, order management software, built-in blog, email marketing tools and more. Since 1997, the company has been a leader in the eCommerce market, building online stores for businesses of all sizes. Today, 3dcart is Visa PCI Certified and a Google Partner.

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Compulife Introduces Table Ratings to its Life Insurance Quote Software


Compulife quotes hundreds of different life insurance products for more than 125 life insurance companies.

Compulife Software, Inc. has introduced an important new quoting feature allowing users to automatically obtain quotes for table rated life insurance premiums. The user specifies the Table Rating value that they believe the client can qualify for and the Compulife program automatically produces the corresponding premiums, for that table, for all life insurance products in Compulife’s table rating database.

Table rated premiums are higher than normal premiums that life insurance companies offer to consumers who cannot otherwise qualify for standard premiums. For example, if an individual has diabetes they will likely have to pay a higher premium for a new life insurance policy. The industry calls such cases “substandard” and uses tables based upon the severity of the problem. The additonal premium added to a standard life insurance premium is called a table premium and that is determined from up to 16 different tables that a life insurance company may or may not offer. The company’s underwriting department ultimately decides which table may be available.

Compulife President Bob Barney emphasized that consumers who have existing life insurance policies at standard rates are not impacted by table ratings. Table rating only impact the purchase of a new insurance policy. For the vast majority of life insurance products, once a consumer owns a life insurance policy a change in their individual health does not change the premiums for that life insurance policy.

The new Table Rating quote option is a free and automatic upgrade for all Compulife subscribers.

A typical life insurance agent that purchases Compulife can get an annual subscription for as little as $96 per year. That $96 gives them access to quotes from hundred of policies from over 100 life insurance companies. The $96 option is called “Compulife Basic” and it is web based application that will run on computers, smart phones, tablets or any device with a browser and web access. Most Compulife customers upgrade and subscribe to the Windows PC version of the software which is $180 per year (includes Compulife Basic). The Windows PC version is Compulife’s most sophisticated quoting tool.

Both versions of Compulife now offer automatic table rating quotes.

Compulife President Bob Barney said, “Compulife has a 37 year long tradition of continuing to improve our software products. As we move forward we add new features and capabilities to the software and most of those are included in the annual cost of the subscription.”

Prior to the release of the new Table Ratings option Compulife subscribers could do a table rating but they needed to manually enter the additional percentage information to produce the individual quote. The new option is fully automated and simply asks the agent which table they want to quote. From there the software instantly produces a comparison for all the products for that table rated premium.

Barney explained, “We did not do this previously because of the complexity of some table rating calculations. In some cases the additional cost of a table rating is a relatively simple calculation, in other cases it is so complicated that the only way to quote the various tables for a product is to actually store the rates for all those different tables for just that one product. That can be a lot of additional work.”

The updating of rates for existing products, and the addition of new products and rates, are key elements of the subscription service that Compulife provides its customers. When life insurance companies introduce new products or change rates for existing products Compulife makes those changes and automatically updates its customers. That is included in the annual subscription fee that Compulife charges for its service.

Barney explained that this can be a lot of work on Compulife’s part, especially if a number of companies all make changes at the same time. With the addition of the new table ratings quote feature it means even more work. Barney said, “In the case of some products for which we have added table ratings, the data entry for just one product can take as much as a couple of days whereas with an average product the data entry time can be less. While that may not sound like a big job, you have to keep in mind that between the U.S. and Canada, Compulife quotes hundreds of different life insurance products for more than 125 life insurance companies. It’s a big job.”

Barney went on to emphasize that Compulife’s objective is simple, quote as many life insurance products for as many companies as possible and do so accurately. He added, “Our customers do not care if our software was accurate last month, last week or even yesterday. What they want are accurate quotes for products right now and they have little patience when they encounter a premium that is not accurate. Knowing this we have to be certain that whatever new quoting features we add that we can keep them as up-to-date and accurate as we do for the products that we already quote. Compulife has a longstanding reputation for being accurate and we need to be cautious that we do nothing to undermine that reputation.”

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