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ADSI to Exhibit Full Line of New Weighing & Dimensioning Solutions at ICON15














The new Avery Weigh-Tronix ZP900 scale includes serial, USB and true Ethernet connections and can be integrated with ADSI’s dimensioning solutions.


Schaumburg, IL (PRWEB) June 16, 2015

Advanced Distribution Solutions, Inc. (ADSI) is demonstrating the latest technology in weighing, dimensioning and shipping solutions at the ConnectShip ICON15 Shipping Technology Conference, June 15-17, 2015, in Chicago, IL. “Today’s shippers need fast, integrated tools that capture accurate measurements on every package without increasing labor costs,” said Bob Fischer, CEO and president of ADSI. “We’ve integrated our shipping systems with a wide range of weighing and dimensioning systems and we’re excited to be bringing some of the newest technology to the show.”

DIMENSIONING TOOLS FOR SMALL PARCEL AND LTL SHIPPING

ADSI will be demonstrating its shipping software with mobile dimensioning tools, tabletop and floor scales, and 3D imaging dimensioning solutions such as:

AVERY WEIGH-TRONIX ZP900

This new modular countertop postal scale has been designed specifically with the logistics market in mind. It is rugged, reliable and designed for long life in industrial environments. The ZP900 offers serial, USB and true Ethernet connectivity. It can be integrated into ADSI’s software as well as other third party software and hardware solutions.

The ZP900 can also be integrated into a kiosk or static dimensioning solution. The scale’s weighing mechanism is suspended underneath the platter, allowing the scale to fit flush with a counter so that boxes and parcels can be moved on and off the scale with minimum effort.

The ZP900 features Quartzell technology, a tried and tested form of weighing cell that has been further developed to offer faster, more precise weighing.

iDIMENSION 3D IMAGING SYSTEM – IRREGULAR OBJECTS? NO PROBLEM

From small businesses and mail counters to large operations and warehouses, iDimension can be used in a variety of applications to ensure freight compliance and deter revenue loss from miscalculated dimensions.

With innovative sensing technology and 3D imaging components, the iDimension 200 is a flexible, mobile free-standing solution that captures dimensions, weights, bar codes, OCR text and images of static items. It dimensions packages, flats and irregular objects, and converts irregular objects like cylinders, spheres, tubes, polybags and irregular objects to accurate cubed dimensions.

The iDimension has no moving parts and requires virtually no alignment or special handling when placing an object under the work area. Parcels are dimensioned more accurately and faster than manual measurements. In an industry-leading 0.2 seconds, dimensions are calculated within 0.2 inches of accuracy. The iDimension system is easy to set up, can be operated in manual or automatic mode and can be integrated with most shipping scales.

SIZE-IT MOBILE DIMENSIONING TOOL

ADSI will also be demonstrating Size-IT, its mobile digital dimensioning tool. Size-IT automates the process and generates accurate results in three easy steps. Size-IT digitally captures the length, width and height dimensions as the warehouse staff measures the package and auto-calculates the dimensional weight for both domestic and international shipments.

Size-IT can be configured to wirelessly transfer dimension calculations and item package details to virtually any business application software without the need for costly integration. It works well with receiving programs, updating master inventory records, and ADSI’s order packing and shipping software solutions, as well as programs such as UPS WorldShip and FedEx Ship Manager.

“Our customers are asking for flexible options in automating the dimensioning process,” Fischer said. “We’ve assembled a complete dimensioning product line, integrated with our order fulfillment and shipping software, to meet a wide range of distribution requirements.”

ABOUT ADSI

ADSI is an industry-leading provider of flexible logistics software solutions for online retailers, manufacturers, distributors, third party logistics providers (3PLs) and others. ADSI’s solutions include Pack-IT, a mobile, scan-based order fulfillment solution, Ship-IT™, a multi-carrier shipping software solution for domestic and export shipping, SaaS shipping software, as well as modules for asset and inventory tracking; delivery tracking; dimensional weight calculation, mobile computing and more. ADSI is a Premier Zebra Technologies Partner, a ConnectShip® Platinum Partner, a FedEx Top National Solution Provider, a UPS Ready Certified Partner, a U.S. Postal Service Top National Partner and a Motorola Elite Level Channel Partner.























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Hitachi Solutions Offers Live//AX to Optimize, Enhance, and Support Existing Microsoft Dynamics AX Customers















IRVINE, CALIFORNIA (PRWEB) March 12, 2015

Hitachi Solutions America, Ltd. today announced the release of Live//AX, offering customers a predictable low cost alternative to enhance and support their existing Microsoft Dynamics AX systems. This monthly service includes a consistent team of technical and functional consultants that have the skills, capabilities, and experience to fulfill all Dynamics AX needs. Live//AX has three tiers of service, beginning with Bronze Tier at only $ 3,000 per month.

Customers are able to subscribe to one of three tiers: Bronze, Silver, or Gold. Each tier has a set monthly fee and comes with a base allocation of available team hours each month, which can be used however the customer chooses. The team consists of three Dynamics AX experts and is backed by Hitachi Solutions Group, one of the largest global Dynamics partners with over 1,000 experienced professionals. With each plan, additional hours can be added at a low, predictable rate.

“The Silver Tier economics is interesting because a customer essentially pays for only one full-time resource and, in return, receives the benefit of an entire team of experienced Dynamics AX professionals capable of performing all AX-related tasks including: AX module configuration, report writing, user training, performance tuning, support, patches and upgrades, resulting in improved end-user satisfaction and enhanced value from AX,” said Mike Gillis, president and global chief operating officer, Hitachi Solutions America.

“Dynamics AX is more powerful than ever and a true enterprise software leader, but with that power necessarily comes complexity and a requirement for specialized skillsets,” said Hal Howard, recent Microsoft corporate vice president Dynamics ERP R&D who now serves as Hitachi Solutions’ chief technology advisor. “Live//AX addresses the need for multiple skillsets at an affordable price.”

“We take great pride in becoming an integral part of your team, working at your direction, learning your processes and systems, and working your hours,” said Live//AX team member Arjita Choudhury.

Live//AX allows customers to build upon their implementation and fully achieve their business goals by working with world-class Microsoft Dynamics AX talent at a predictable and affordable price.

To learn more about Live//AX from Hitachi Solutions, contact program director Geoff Carter at gac(at)hitachi-solutions(dot)com or +1 (949) 265-4290, or visit http://hitachi-solutions.com.

About Hitachi Solutions America, Ltd.

Hitachi Solutions America, Ltd. helps its customers to successfully compete with the largest global enterprises using powerful, easy-to-use, and affordable industry solutions built on Microsoft Dynamics AX and Microsoft Dynamics CRM enhanced with world class Business Analytics, and Portals and Collaboration. Recognized as the Microsoft 2014 CRM Global Partner of the Year and the 2014 Dynamics Global Outstanding Reseller of the Year, Hitachi Solutions America provides global capabilities with regional offices in United States, the United Kingdom, Canada, India, Japan, China, and South East Asia. For more information, call 949.242.1300 or visit: http://us.hitachi-solutions.com.

About Hitachi Solutions, Ltd.

Hitachi Solutions, Ltd., headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, is a core member of Information & Telecommunication Systems Company of Hitachi Group and a recognized leader in delivering proven business and IT strategies and solutions to companies across many industries. The company provides value-driven services throughout the IT life cycle from systems planning to systems integration, operation and maintenance. Hitachi Solutions delivers products and services of superior value to customers worldwide through key subsidiaries in the United States, Europe, China and India. The flagship company in the Hitachi Group’s information and communication system solutions business, Hitachi Solutions also offers solutions for social innovation such as smart cities. For more information on Hitachi Solutions, please visit: http://www.hitachi-solutions.com.

About Hitachi, Ltd.

Hitachi, Ltd., headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, is a leading global electronics company with approximately 326,000 employees worldwide. The company’s consolidated revenues for fiscal 2013 (ended March 31, 2014) totaled 9,616 billion yen ($ 93.3 billion). Hitachi is focusing more than ever on the Social Innovation Business, which includes infrastructure systems, information & telecommunication systems, power systems, construction machinery, high functional material & components, automotive systems and others. For more information on Hitachi, please visit the company’s website at http://www.hitachi.com.






















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Article by Abhinav Poddar
























When it comes to small business owners, small business cash advance can be considered amongst the many alternative merchant funding solutions. Similar to most of the financing options provided by lenders, they come with both the positives as well as the negatives. If the owner is stuck in tight credit market, he will take the funds from wherever it is available. Small business cash advance can be considered a form of receivable financing. It is mainly a targeted receivable funding, where the receivable comes from the transactions done through credit cards.

Let us check out some of the reasons why small business cash advance should get a nod from owners of small businesses, when they are looking for merchant funding solutions.

€ It helps businesses to survive, especially during recession. They can take care of the urgent bills, even if their business has been running low at that time.
€ For businesses with short-term problem related to cash flow, small business cash advance provides a considerable help.
€ If there is a need for an urgent access to fund, then small business cash advance definitely helps. You can pay it off, whenever you have funds available in your business.
€ Even though in most cases, cash advance does come with high premiums and interest rates, there are private lenders in the financial market that offer rates close to what is offered on conventional loan. In such cases, you should prefer that deal to the traditional loan offer, as the processing is faster and the money reaches your account in no time whatsoever. You can buy machines or do similar business development programs using the money in such cases and have a longer repayment plan placed.

While it has benefits, which you can avail, there are a few things, which you should be aware of before going for a small business cash advance.

€ Interest rates are very high. If taken for a longer term, there are chances that you might end up paying close to the principal amount. There are two things, which you can do, in such a scenario. Firstly, you should never take such merchant funding solutions for a longer term. Secondly, you should try to go through the market and try to find out a reasonable deal available for you.
€ In case a fixed percentage of credit card sales is taken away daily, you might not have enough amount of money to cover for your operating expenses. Over here, what you must do is to make sure that the funding amount should be close to what is needed for your business. This will assure that the daily repayment amount will be low. Again, you should also be aware of your daily earnings as well as expenses and plan the repayment accordingly to assure that you do not get stuck later on.

Small business cash advance is amongst the advantageous merchant funding solutions available out there. However, you need to take the step carefully and make sure that it does not become a problem in the longer run.


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Multi-National Oil Trading Group Goes With Aspect Enterprise Solutions For CTRM Commodities Trade And Risk Platform










(PRWEB) May 19, 2014

The three subsidiaries, Petro Singapore Trading PTE, PS Trading SA and PS Oil PTE, a group of petroleum products and petrochemicals trading companies, has chosen AspectCTRM SE (Standard Edition) from Aspect Enterprise Solutions as its backbone solution for trading and risk. In addition to mainstream trade, risk and operations management functionality the system will also be integrated with the group’s back-office accounting system.

AspectCTRM was first brought to the group’s attention by a team member who had used the solution with a previous firm. Soon it became obvious to senior staff that Aspect’s Software-as-a-Service (SaaS), Cloud-delivered application offered the key tools needed for the global team’s growth.

“From a trading and risk perspective alone AspectCTRM does everything we want and more, and Aspect demonstrated that they were able to deploy and implement their system in a short time, compared with other vendors,” said the group’s CFO. “AspectCTRM is flexible and we were able to engineer an accounting interface with the GIT WinEUR general ledger system relatively quickly.”

Another crucial element in the trading group’s choice of AspectCTRM was the future addition of new functionality. For example, Aspect recently added enhanced functionality for managing product movement by railcar. This is one more step in the continual evolution of the product line according to Aspect’s EMEA director of sales Yags Savania.

“Our aim is to build in the functionality our individual customers need to run their businesses more efficiently, and so continuously improve and expand our systems,” he says. “We also want to leverage the success of more niche back-office and ledger solutions. They are a perfect complement to our own trade and risk management software and we have proven time and time again the ease with which it integrates with third-party systems.”

Petro Singapore PTE Trading, PS Trading SA and PS Oil PTE are involved in physical trading, financing, risk management, oil derivative trading, hedging, storage and transportation with a strong focus on the Caspian, Black and Mediterranean Sea regions.























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JCDA Announces Jefferson County, WV Selected Above Silicon Valley for Relocation of Northern Virginia Mobile Device Solutions Company Headquarters












Jefferson County, West Virginia (PRWEB) May 09, 2014

Broken Mobile™, a mobile device solutions company founded in Manassas, Virginia, in 2012, has relocated its headquarters to Jefferson County, West Virginia, located just 60 miles from Washington, D.C. The company will bring jobs to the area, many through a distinctive U.S. military veterans training program, in a rapidly advancing telecommunications field.

“This has been an eight-month-long process,” said John Reisenweber, Executive Director of the Jefferson County Development Authority (JCDA). “We worked with the State Development Office and Jim Ruland, Managing Partner of RAI Properties, LLC, to showcase Jefferson County’s business-friendly climate, skilled workforce and opportunities for growth. Patrick Petersen, Founder and CEO of Broken Mobile™ did his due diligence and after considering six states, including California, Broken Mobile™ chose the Eastern Panhandle of West Virginia. The fact that Jefferson County is competing for IT companies with Silicon Valley and the Golden Triangle of North Carolina says a lot about what we have to offer here.”

“Until Broken Mobile™, no options were available for corporate organizations, government agencies/contractors or educational institutions to comprehensively protect their mobile device assets,” said Petersen. “Broken Mobile™ provides customizable, efficient and cost effective mobile device solutions. We do this by performing all services within the United States and with certified technicians. Moving our operation to the West Coast did not seem to fit our mold. We are not looking to be trendy, rather set a trend. At our new headquarters in Jefferson County, West Virginia, we are within a four-hour radius of the most powerful cities in the United States. There is no reason there could not be an East Coast Silicon Valley and where better to put it than within reach of those cities.”

Broken Mobile™ has found that many of the nation’s mobile devices, including corporations’ ‘fleets’ of thousands of employee cellular phones with proprietary company data, are sent overseas to countries like China for repair. Petersen has concerns that if devices, such as secure government cellular phones, are kept in the United States they are often repaired by under-trained technicians and high-security data is left vulnerable.

Broken Mobile™ has created its own technician certification program, required for all new hires, and open to potential employees. Additionally, Broken Mobile™ has pioneered a unique program to train U.S. military veterans in mobile device repair which prepares them for careers in the field. Once veterans complete the certification program, they will be eligible for employment with Broken Mobile.™ In collaboration with government entities, numerous independent veteran organizations and universities, Broken Mobile™ will provide this program on site at the new Broken Mobile™ office and campus in Burr Plaza. More information on the veterans training program can be found on the Broken Mobile™ website, http://broken-mobile.com/break-fix/.

By employing those who currently have, or have held, security clearances, such as veterans, coupled with the rigorous training program, Broken Mobile™ can offer significant alternative to risky practices. These advantages will allow Broken Mobile™ to obtain contracts from high-security agencies.

“My father is a Marine and Vietnam veteran so this effort is both personal for me and a privilege to provide a service for a group of men and women who have given so much of themselves for the sake of others,” said Petersen. “Our veterans need careers that enable them to provide for themselves and their families. Broken Mobile™ is proud to reach out to them to give them technical training and a pathway to careers. We believe by offering our training while many of the veterans are transitioning, this will allow Broken Mobile™ to help eliminate the waiting period after transitioning and before training usually begins for our men and women veterans.”

By offering customers no deductibles, credit for unused services, pooled coverage plans and customized protection packages, Broken Mobile™ wants to change the way the nation looks at repairing mobile devices and protection services through its services.

“Besides Broken Mobile™ having a business model that is destined for success, there is something very noble about keeping jobs in the USA, and thus providing opportunity to those who have already proven they have America’s best interests at heart,” said Ruland. “All of us here at RAI Properties are enormously proud to be associated with this undertaking.”

Burr Plaza, which began construction off Route 9 in Kearneysville in 2003, offers the state-of-the-art facilities, security and flex space that Petersen requires. The only shopping/business complex in the Eastern Panhandle with its property management office on site, Burr Plaza also maintains a help desk that is manned 24/7, 365 days of the year. Petersen was impressed by the Burr Plaza staff and their commitment to the success of the complex’s tenants and their willingness to assist with marketing and business development.

Petersen was also attracted to the campus-like feel of the plaza and the amenities it would offer Broken Mobile’s™ employees, including child care, restaurants, service providers and retail establishments, all of which and more Broken Mobile™ will utilize in its employee benefits package.

Broken Mobile™ will hold a job fair at the same location in the next few weeks. Additional information will be announced through local media outlets and may be obtained by emailing hiring(at)broken-mobile(dot)com or calling 571-208-0307 x103.

With a strategic Mid-Atlantic location just 60 miles from Washington, D.C. and ready access to major transportation routes, Jefferson County is ideally situated for business, manufacturing and industry. As one of the fastest growing counties in West Virginia, Jefferson County is a major economic driver in a state that boasts the nation’s fourth lowest cost of doing business, low utility rates and a highly skilled and loyal workforce. While facilitating relocations and start-ups with tax incentives, low-interest loans and fast-track permitting, the JCDA also aggressively supports and promotes existing businesses. More information: http://www.jcda.net, info(at)jcda(dot)net, 304-728-3255.



























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Key Air Partners With Asset Insight, Inc. to Provide Optimal Aircraft Management Solutions












Oxford, CT (PRWEB) April 08, 2014

Key Air, a leading national provider of best-in-class aircraft management and worldwide executive jet charter services recently partnered with Asset Insight, Inc., developers of the Asset Grading System Process™, to provide asset optimization solutions for Key Air clients in order to protect and enhance their aircraft’s financial performance.

Asset Insight’s proprietary Grading System Process evaluates and simplifies complex technical data into standardized, actionable, financial figures – the “Asset Insight Index” –creating a simple-to-understand, uniform, and objective method by which to grade and financially value an aircraft with respect to its optimal maintenance condition. The Asset Insight Index serves as a “credit score” for assets. The better the aircraft’s maintenance condition, the better its Index.

Key Air’s partnership with Asset Insight can also greatly benefit an aircraft owner should the owner wish to consider upgrading their asset, as the Index provides insight as to how the aircraft is currently positioned in the market.

“Key Air provides significant asset management service and expertise to our aircraft owners, in addition to being a proven aircraft management and charter company,” stated Greg Kinsella, Key Air President and CEO. “Partnering with Asset Insight provides Key Air and our aircraft owners with a more quantitative approach to the asset management responsibilities we take seriously. Key Air is proud to be the first aircraft management company to offer this significant level of asset management service to our aircraft owners.”

“Key Air’s extensive focus on asset management will provide its managed aircraft clients the ability to make better-informed decisions, thereby offering them the opportunity to optimize their aircraft’s value,” said Tony Kioussis, President of Asset Insight, Inc. “An aircraft’s maintenance condition is a major component of its value. Asset Insight’s services enable anyone holding, or planning to hold, an ownership interest in an aircraft the ability to assess more accurately the value of the asset through a better understanding of the aircraft’s maintenance condition and how it compares to other aircraft of comparable make/model and age, especially those competitive models listed for sale.”

In continuing its commitment to excellence with providing robust customized aircraft management solutions, Key Air is proud to offer the latest innovations to managing their clients’ assets to fully optimize the aircraft’s value.

About Key Air

Established in 1985, Key Air’s expertise and reputation for providing safety, reliability and exceptional customer service enabled its expansion from a regional operation to its current national status. Custom, tailored-fit aircraft management solutions and boutique style services exemplify Key Air’s commitment to individualized care. Its successful remote aircraft management model extends to seven base locations nationwide. Key Air manages an impressive charter fleet of modern midsize to ultra long range aircraft all meticulously maintained to offer clients a broad range of solutions to meet their travel needs. Committed to the safety and security of its clients, Key Air garners several prestigious safety accreditations, including Industry Audit Standard registration from the Air Charter Safety Foundation, International Standard for Business Aircraft Operations (ISBAO) and continued Platinum operator status by ARG/US.

For more information about Key Air and our offerings, visit us at http://www.KeyAir.com or call at 888.539.2471.

About Asset Insight

Asset Insight, Inc. (http://www.assetinsightinc.com) provides asset evaluation and financial optimization services. The Asset Insight Index and related analyses derived by the company’s “Asset Grading System Standard” (Patent Pending) provide the ability to translate the asset’s technical condition into easy-to-understand, actionable financial information. Asset Insight is independent of any manufacturer, appraisal firm, financial services firm, or technical services facility, enabling it to provide an unbiased view of an asset’s condition with respect to its technical status and related financial exposure.

MEDIA CONTACT:

ASSET INSIGHT, INC.

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akioussis(at)assetinsightinc(dot)com

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Collection Services Giant Rapid Recovery Solutions Evaluates Meager College Revenue Report











Bohemia, NY (PRWEB) November 27, 2013

Rapid Recovery Solution, Inc. discusses the need for a nationwide overhaul of college funding standards.

According to a November 22 article from The Wall Street Journal titled “Why Are Colleges Seeing Anemic Tuition Growth?,” nearly half of the country’s educational institutions are seeing their revenues decline. After a prolonged era of consistent enrollment gains, enrollment at many schools has hit a wall.

Economists are crediting the Great Recession for this drop, as the job market of various professional industries has discouraged young Americans from continuing their education beyond high school. They are instead turning to easily obtainable part-time jobs with increased consistency. A recent report from Moody’s Investors Service cited in The Journal’s article determined, “the median growth in net tuition per student has slowed to approximately 3 percent, half of the pace experienced before the recession.”

John Monderine, CEO of Rapid Recovery Solutions, provides his take on the issue. “While these facts may be alarming to many Americans, a downturn in college enrollment and revenue comes as little surprise to the collection services industry. For years our agency has witnessed the crippling effects of increasing tuition fees and exorbitant college loans on young adults.”

Monderine continues, “The American higher education system remains one of this country’s true crown jewels. The industry must work alongside lenders and employers to ensure prospective students that the expense is worth the rewards. However, until student loan debt is in some way curbed, enrollment may continue to tumble over time.”

Founded in 2006, Rapid Recovery Solution, Inc. is headquartered at the highest point of beautiful Long Island. Rapid Recovery Collection Agency is committed to recovering your funds. We believe that every debtor has the ability to pay if motivated correctly. We DO NOT alienate the debtors; we attempt to align with them and offer a number of ways to resolve not only your debt but also all their debts.

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Pioneer Solutions Receives Double The Recognition in 2013 Energy Risk Software Rankings











In 2013, Pioneer Solutions was recognized as No. 1 for Carbon Emissions Trading


Denver, Colo. (PRWEB) March 12, 2013

Pioneer Solutions is pleased to announce their results of the 2013 Energy Risk Software Rankings.

This year, Pioneer Solutions, ranked in the top five in 15 separate categories, including No. 1 in Carbon Emissions. This is more than double the number of individual categories which Pioneer was ranked in the previous year and nearly quadruple since 2011.

Pioneer also ranked for the fourth year in a row for their customer support and ease of integration abilities. Other notable category rankings include: Best Overall ETRM Platform, Best for Project Delivery on Time and Within budget, Best Market Knowledge, and Regulatory Compliance.

Uday Baral, President and CEO of Pioneer Solutions, commented, “We are very pleased that the effort we have been putting into our product and business practices is being acknowledged by the ETRM community. We feel that the recognitions we have received this year are a great testament to the fact that our next-generation software solutions are gaining momentum in the industry.”

George Bradshaw, Director of ETRM & EMIS Solutions (EMEA) for Pioneer Solutions noted, “Energy professionals are year on year becoming more aware of Pioneer’s capabilities and value proposition, and to see this reflected by our rankings results is a great achievement.”

Here is a detailed list of Pioneer’s 2013 rankings:

        1. Carbon emissions trading

        2. Customer/support services

        3. Best for project delivery on time and within budget

        4. Physical and financial integration

        5. Integration of different data sets

        6. Best market knowledge

        7. Overall ease of using the system

        8. Best market knowledge

        9. Portfolio management

        10. Best overall ETRM platform

        11. Best middle-office system

        12. Regulatory compliance

        13. Order routing & connectivity

        14. Market risk: Gas

        15. Front Office Trade Capture

In addition to surveying participants on vendor capabilities, the survey also gathers information from respondents about their plans and preparedness on certain issues. This year, the big topics were budgets and regulatory compliance.

According to the report, 45% of participants say their budgets will remain the same while 28% and 27% expect an increase or decrease, respectively.

When it comes to regulatory preparedness, only 20% said that their systems are ready for regulations such as Dodd-Frank, EMIR, and REMIT. Five percent report being not at all ready. Luckily, 40% say they are almost ready and 34% are not quite ready, but have started the process.

The Energy Risk survey assesses software vendors based on the functionality, usability, performance, and reliability of solutions by conducting an online poll of industry users of energy trading and risk management tools.

Pioneer Solutions has been participating in the survey since 2009 and has seen notable progress each year.

To access Pioneer’s full results, follow this download link.

Also be sure to check out Pioneer’s ETRM Blog for up-to-date info on Pioneer Solutions as well as a variety of industry topics.

About Pioneer:

Pioneer Solutions LLC is a global software provider of next generation Energy Trading and Risk Management (ETRM) Environmental Management Information Systems (EMIS) & Enterprise Compliance Solutions. Pioneer’s comprehensive suite of products are designed specifically for utility and energy companies and offer a single seamlessly integrated platform that can handle all commodity types, risk exposures and compliance needs.

Offering the latest in business processing capability, Pioneer’s products offer the user a configurable environment that allows for customizable templates for workflow and user-defined custom formula entry. Serving some of the largest utilities and energy companies across the globe, Pioneer’s flexible solutions are designed for rapid deployment and easily adapt to clients’ unique business processes, model complex trading scenarios and automate business processes.























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How To Get a Financing for Startup Business – More Information on This Product Will Be Available On the Universal Business Structured Solution’s Web Site on February 7th














New York, NY (PRWEB) February 04, 2013

How to get Financing for a Startup Business. Of course it is very exiting to have a great idea. In most cases a lot of effort has been put into the project before it lands on a desk of one of UB Solution’s Financial Professionals.

Many people who try raising money for a startup Business, and therefore contact Universal Business Structured Solution or its strategic partners, are under the impression that having a great idea is enough in order to get funded. Unfortunately in reality it is very questionable and usually possible only with the closest friends and family.

An entrepreneur has to keep in mind that any professional investor, such as Angel Investor or Venture Capital Fund, is a business entity or person, usually with an experience in particular industry, and therefore will consider a prospective transaction from a not emotionally involved potential business partner’s position.

Any professional investor will require much more than just a great idea. An investor would want to be completely convinced that this business, if financed shall bring expected rate of return and stay in business long enough to provide a sufficient exit strategy.

UB Solution usually proposes the easiest stress test to an Entrepreneur: just try to put yourself in the shoes of potential investor. Would you as a potential investor be willing to fund this particular Startup Business with let’s say 10 Million dollars, at this stage and based on the information provided?

An Entrepreneur should realize that Financing a Startup Business is a very hard and sophisticated process, that will require a substantial effort from both sides: the Entrepreneur and the Investor, but a well prepared Startup has much higher probability of being financed.

Provided information should help a startup become more prepared and prequalified for a prospective funding:

1. Determine how much money is needed and have exact break down for the future use of funds.

2. Have some money invested or ready to be invested into the project. Having equity in the project shows to a potential investor that Entrepreneur believes in the project and willing to risk its own capital.

Also be prepared to pay for any third party services: legal, appraisal, escrow, etc. if necessary.

3. Make sure that management team has sufficient experience in this particular industry and impressive resumes. For example: If the management team has experience in the entertainment industry do not expect to get financing for a renewable energy project.

4. Have professionally written business plan with cash flow projections, complete marketing plan, IRR, debt coverage, etc.

There is only one chance for the first good impression. If project is rejected by a particular investor, usually the come back is impossible.

5. Be organized and cooperative with a potential investor.

Organize an online data room and put all required info there. If additional information requested make sure it is provided in a timely manner.

6. Disclose all the information necessary.

If during the due diligence process lender or investor will discover any information, that has not been disclosed, in most cases financing for the project will be declined.

7. Have the Enterprise’s Value calculated by a professional. It will give the company ability to intelligently discuss what amount of equity has be given up in exchange for an amount of capital.

In conclusion, many people think that getting financing and especially for a Startup is an easy task, that can be achieved without a professional help. It can be done only if principals have a very high level of professional knowledge in business evaluation, business plan writing, financial projections, marketing, etc.

UB Solution has the ability to get the right project financed, as well as in many cases, to bring a non financeable project to a financeable stage.

UB Solution is equipped with specialized knowledge of the marketplace. By examining every aspect of our client’s business UB Solution is able to engineer affordable financing quickly and efficiently.

Feel free to contact Universal Business Structured Solution for more information regarding our services or for an initial consultation and evaluation:

Yury Iofe, MBA

Universal Business Structured Solution

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Workable Solutions Takes Insurance Exchanges to the Next Level












Orlando, FL (PRWEB) July 25, 2012

Most of the general population is just becoming familiar with health insurance exchanges (HIX) because of the passing of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA) that requires each state to administer one, but insurance exchanges have a much longer history. Workable Solutions has been a part of that history since 1997 and continues to influence the evolution of private health insurance exchanges.

Workable Solutions’ latest endeavor, scheduled to be released late this summer, is sure to be a turning point for health insurance exchanges going forward. Their latest web-based platform is designed to combine the best features of online shopping with the latest employee benefits solutions. The new exchange solution is called Workable Choice.

Different than the exchanges of yesteryear, recommendation engines use profiling questions and filtering to recommend plans that are custom-tailored for each individual based on health status, family composition, financial situation and risk tolerance. 

Terry McCorvie, now president of Workable Solutions, was the executive director of the Community Health Purchasing Alliance (CHPA). CHPA was one of the first quasi-governmental exchanges in the mid-1990s. “Back then we were dealing with mountains of paper and that prevented the Exchanges from being efficient.” McCorvie says. “With today’s technology tools, consumers can narrow available plans to find the best match and complete their enrollment in less than 15 minutes.”

Workable Choice will seem lightyears ahead of those first insurance exchanges of the 90s. The exchange model of Workable Choice is one that allows the comparison of quality and access, not just prices. The thoughtfully prepared user interface allows users to control the experience. Users that want to know all the details of the plans can utilize the educational resources, while the users who want to sign up for their benefits as quickly as possible can still be matched with an appropriate plan very quickly.

Employers will also appreciate all the features of a modern exchange. Workable Choice presents employers with online billing and electronic payment options that allow employers to make one monthly payment, no matter how many different insurance plans are selected by their employees. Workable Choice also tracks defined contributions from employers that employees use to make purchases through the exchange. The defined contribution exchange helps employers set a fixed employee benefits budget.

Workable Choice offers benefit products beyond health insurance. The product mix can include tax-advantaged savings options like health savings accounts and flexible spending accounts. Workable Solutions’ technical team uses advanced database development tools to provide a single point of education, selection and enrollment for the full menu of available benefit options. This ensures optimal functionality and allows the insurance exchange to be completely customized to meet the needs of the client. “Health insurance is complicated enough. We firmly believe our tools for exchanges create more informed consumers and that fosters higher satisfaction.”

Workable Solutions is based in Orlando, FL and provides a full array of employee benefit solutions including HSA, HRA, FSA and commuter accounts, COBRA administration, benefits administration outsourcing, defined contribution solutions, and health insurance exchange technology and administration. Their Workable Choice Exchange application provides plan selection assistance, comparison-shopping technology, eligibility management, enrollment, consolidated billing, and more. Workable also offers a myriad of defined contribution options, which allow employers to control their employee health care costs while giving their employees greater choice and flexibility.











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