Guidewire recognized for its Ability to Execute and Completeness of Vision

FOSTER CITY, Calif. -Wednesday, October 11th 2017 [ AETOS Wire ]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Guidewire Software, Inc. (NYSE: GWRE), a provider of software products to Property and Casualty (P&C) insurers, today announced that Guidewire InsuranceSuite™ has been recognized as a Leader in Gartner, Inc.’s “Magic Quadrant for P&C Core Platforms, North America.1” InsuranceSuite comprises essential core systems that support the P&C insurance lifecycle including underwriting, policy, billing, and claims management. It was positioned highest on the ability to execute axis and furthest on the completeness of vision axis in the report.

The report evaluates 15 vendor solutions in the P&C core platform market that have qualified for inclusion. Guidewire InsuranceNow™, optimized for customers seeking a cloud-based all-in-one suite, was recognized as a Chall ... Read more »

Multi-Phase Deployment of VisionWorks Highlights Demand for Proactive, Automated Analytics

SAN JOSE, Calif. -Wednesday, October 11th 2017 [ AETOS Wire ]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Spirent Communications plc (LSE:SPT), a world leader in lifecycle service assurance solutions, today announced it has completed the first phase of a multi-million dollar VisionWorks Customer Experience Assurance (CEA) solution deployment for a tier-1 North American service provider. The deployment, valued in the range of $6M, consists of proactive and automated troubleshooting analytics for identifying, prioritizing, and resolving customer experience issues. Multiple additional phases are planned over the next 12 months.

With the VisionWorks CEA solution, providers are able to shift away from manual problem resolution driven by customer complaints to proactive, automated resolution, resulting in a better customer experience at a much lower cost. VisionWorks CEA aggregates data across ... Read more »

AUCKLAND, New Zealand -Tuesday, October 10th 2017 [ AETOS Wire ]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Unleashed Software, the Auckland-based inventory management Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) provider, has announced a Series C investment of NZ$7.0 million from Movac, New Zealand’s largest and most experienced technology investment company.

Of the recent investment success, CEO of Unleashed Software Gareth Berry comments: “We have been building our core product and markets for eight years now and the markets around the globe are really starting to embrace cloud based applications. We can see the amazing traction for ‘best in class’ systems like Unleashed being adopted around the globe now, and we are truly grateful to be the system of record that is powering these amazing wholesale, distribution and manufacturing businesses.”

Globally, Unleashed estimates there are over 5 million wholesaler-distributors and manufacturers that they could be the &lsquo ... Read more »

Accessing a full virtual Windows desktop from Samsung DeX with Samsung Galaxy Note8 or Samsung Galaxy S8/S8+ is made easier with Ingram Micro Cloud’s service automation platform

IRVINE, Calif. -Friday, October 6th 2017 [ AETOS Wire ]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Ingram Micro Inc. is helping drive consumer adoption of mobile virtual desktop technology with the launch today of a simplified, point-of-entry Cloud Store for Samsung DeX customers. Ingram Micro Cloud’s solution automates the setup of Amazon WorkSpaces and Microsoft Windows Desktop as a Service (DaaS) for Samsung Galaxy Note8, Samsung Galaxy S8/S8+ and Samsung DeX prosumers so they can be up and running with a virtual desktop on their smartphone in just a few easy steps.

The Samsung DeX Station connects the Galaxy Note8 or Galaxy S8/S8+ to any type of FHD display with an HDMI port, as well as a mouse and keyboard, to provide a desktop experience powered by your smartphone. By combining Samsun ... Read more »

DUBLIN -Tuesday, October 10th 2017 [ AETOS Wire ]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- VitalityLife, a leading UK life insurance provider, is breaking new ground in automation and pricing. Powering product offerings and economies are the latest versions of Munich Re’s ALLFINANZ digital underwriting software to drive customer acquisition, underwriting and process improvement.

New insurance products from recognised industry leader VitalityLife offer customers reduced premiums through ongoing health monitoring. VitalityLife's Wellness Optimiser and Vitality Nurse engage members and incentivise them to manage wellness by offering innovative dynamic pricing on their premiums.

VitalityLife first installed ALLFINANZ software in 2007 but required ongoing automation only available in today's ALLFINANZ suite. Other underwriting automation software were evaluated but fell short.

Andrew Smith, Underwriting Philosophy and Automation Manager at VitalityLife, said, " ... Read more »