AIAG Partners with AutoCom for Automotive Public Relations

AIAG Partners with AutoCom for Automotive Public Relations

The Automotive Industry Action Group (AIAG), one of the industryÂ’s largest trade associations, has selected AutoCom Associates as its public relations agency of record.

SOUTHFIELD, Mich (PRWEB) January 22, 2004

The Automotive Industry Action Group (AIAG), one of the industryÂ’s largest trade associations, has selected AutoCom Associates as its public relations agency of record.

“AutoCom was selected based on their experience with automotive clients such as the United States Council for Automotive Research and their proven track record in the field of automotive public relations,” said Andy Cummins, AIAG’s executive director.

Cummins noted that as AIAGÂ’s 1,600 members in North America expand their automotive operations in Europe, Latin America and the Asia-Pacific region, AIAG is moving to provide service in those regions as well.

AutoCom Associates is a member of the International Public Relations Network (IPRN), a global organization of 41 agencies with nearly 600 employees and more than $400 million in annual billings. Headquartered in Bloomfield Hills, Mich., the firmÂ’s team of professional communicators has extensive working experience with Ford, General Motors and DaimlerChrysler, as well as a number of European, Japanese and Korean automakers and their suppliers.

John Piscopink, AIAGÂ’s communications manager, said that AutoCom will partner with French & Rogers, a business-to-business marketing firm based in Troy, Mich., to serve the organizationÂ’s public affairs, media relations, advertising and general marketing needs.

“AIAG is one of the only places in the world where automotive manufacturers and their suppliers can meet to address and resolve problems that affect the entire global automotive supply chain,” said Larry Weis, AutoCom’s president. “It’s a dynamic organization that provides its membership with an unparalleled number of benefits. We’re excited about the opportunity to work with them on a global basis.”

Founded in 1982, AIAG is headquartered in Southfield, Mich. Its member companies include North American, European and Asia-Pacific OEMs and suppliers to the automotive industry with combined annual sales of more than $600 billion. A non-profit association, AIAGÂ’s primary goals are to reduce cost and complexity within the automotive supply chain and to improve speed-to-market, product quality, employee health-and-safety and the environment. Additional information is available on the Internet at www. aiag. org.

AutoCom Associates is a public relations agency focused on providing management consulting and public relations services to businesses working in the global automotive industry. Its list of tier one automotive clients includes Alcan Automotive, Behr America, dSPACE, Gage Products Company, GKN Driveline, Hella North America, MANN+HUMMEL and TI Automotive. AutoCom is located on the Internet at www. usautocom. com.

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Media Contacts:

John Piscopink

Automotive Industry Action Group

Phone: +1.248.213.4646

E-mail: jpiscopink@aiag. org

Chip Drake

AutoCom Associates

Phone: +1.248.647.8621

E-mail: cdrake@usautocom. com

Nancy Lesinski

French & Rogers Inc.

Phone: +1.248.641.1718

E-mail: n. lesinski@french-rogers. com

Trend Survey Reveals Future of Senior Living Communities

Trend Survey Reveals Future of Senior Living Communities

Older adults who anticipate moving to a senior living community can look forward to maintaining their independence through "smart home" technology and wireless connectivity, according to a recent survey of senior living trends. The survey reveals how future generations will be served in senior living communities, including expanded home health care, wellness programs, and "green" designs.

Evanston, IL (PRWEB) May 19, 2009

Older adults who anticipate moving to a senior living community can look forward to maintaining their independence through "smart home" technology and wireless connectivity, according to a recent survey of senior living trends released today by Mather LifeWays Institute on Aging in collaboration with Caring Communities Shared Services and Life Services Network (LSN) of Illinois, the state affiliate of the American Association of Homes and Services of the Aging and the Assisted Living Federation of America.

The survey provides insight into how future generations will be served in senior living communities, including expanded home health care, wellness programs, and "green" designs.

"The results of this survey are significant because there are few published studies that examine trends in programs, amenities, and environments among aging services providers," said Mary Leary, President and CEO, Mather LifeWays.

The survey, conducted in October and November 2008, includes responses from 107 senior living organizations in 13 states, representing 435 senior living communities. "The survey results tell us that it will not be business as usual for senior living communities in the years ahead," said Linda Hollinger-Smith, Vice President, Mather LifeWays Institute on Aging. "It's clear that with the projected decline in the 75 to 84 age population over the next decade, senior living organizations will need to identify their 'niche' to attract this generation prior to the arrival of the Baby Boomers."

Survey respondents identified the top emerging trends, including:

Maintaining Resident Independence
 Incorporating "smart home" technology and wireless connectivity into senior living residences.  Bringing home health care, tele-health technology, geriatric assessment services, and non-medical home care services into senior living communities to promote quality of life as one "ages in place."

Expansion of Programs/Services Outside of Senior Living Communities
 Providing home health and adult day care services.  Delivering services to older adults in their homes through programs such as the "Beacon Hill" model.

Wellness and Lifelong Learning for Senior Living Residents
 Integrating and expanding wellness programs into senior living design including wellness/healing gardens, health spas, therapy pools, putting greens, and indoor aquatic centers.  Providing web-based education and lifelong learning programs for residents.

Environmentally Aware Senior Living Communities
 Obtaining LEED certification to demonstrate new construction and renovations are achieving "green" standards.  Building "small house" models for residents in long-term care settings: Small houses are self-contained buildings for small numbers of residents, organized in a way to maximize normal living environments and routines, resident autonomy, sense of community, and quality of life.

Results of the survey demonstrate that senior living organizations are addressing and planning to meet the needs and interests of their current and future residents. Overall, senior living communities with 300 or more units appear to be leading the way in terms of current and future planning in many areas of programs, services, amenities, and environmental issues compared to smaller senior living communities.

Senior living providers indicate they will continue to expand partnerships in order to meet and exceed expectations of the next generation of older adults. Potential partnerships include other Continuing Care Retirement Communities, colleges/universities, for-profit ventures, Naturally Occurring Retirement Communities, active adult communities, and state and local government agencies.

For further information about the Survey of Trends in Senior Living, please contact: Linda Hollinger-Smith, Vice President, Mather LifeWays Institute on Aging, (847) 492-6811 or lhollinger-smith@matherlifeways. com

About Mather LifeWays Institute on Aging:
Based in Evanston, Illinois, Mather LifeWays enhances the lives of older adults by creating Ways to Age Well. SM The Institute on Aging was founded as a way to provide much-needed research and education for the health professionals who serve older adults. Initiatives focus on person-centered care and effective memory support addressing program assessment tools, emergency preparedness, and reducing workforce turnover rates. Additional Institute programs target workforce wellness and empowering family caregivers. To learn more about Mather LifeWays Institute on Aging, or Mather LifeWays senior residences and community initiatives, please call (847) 492.7500 or find your way to www. matherlifeways. com.

About the Survey:
Mather LifeWays Institute on Aging conducted a survey among senior living member organizations to learn about trends in programs, services, amenities, and environments as providers look toward serving the next generation of older adults. A web survey was conducted in October and November and data was analyzed in December 2008. A total of 107 senior living member organizations participated in the web survey, representing 435 senior living communities from 13 states nationwide (nearly 40,000 units). Approximately 60 percent of the senior living communities are based in Illinois. Of the participating senior living organizations, 35 percent have a total of 300 or more units and 64 percent have less than 300 units.

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Frost & SullivanÂ’s Opportunities in Life Science Molecules: Global Partnership Summit

Frost & SullivanÂ’s Opportunities in Life Science Molecules: Global Partnership Summit

Mumbai, June 7th, 2005: The long-awaited global partnership summit organized by Frost & Sullivan on Life science Molecules kicked-off on 3rd June at the Leela, Goa with Mr. Aroop Zutshi, Senior Partner Frost & Sullivan inaugurating the event.

(PRWEB) June 12, 2005

Mr. J. C. Saigal, Executive Director (International), Nicholas Piramal India Ltd. gave the introductory talk on Custom Manufacturing in India. The three days of the conference saw thought leaders from the worldÂ’s leading companies talking about active pharma ingredients and intermediates, contract research, custom synthesis and partner selection for new chemical entities.

India is currently among the top five global manufacturers of Active Pharma Ingredients (APIs). The production of APIs continues to swell with an increasing number of international companies making a beeline to India to meet their API supply needs. Frost & Sullivan estimates that the total production of bulk drugs and intermediates in India was $1.5-2 billion in 2004. Almost 70 percent of the total bulk drug production is exported.

“With well-established reverse engineering skills, proven expertise in process development, synthesis, API and formulation development in addition to the inherent cost advantage, Indian partnerships in the API and formulation development domain of the R&D value chain are huge. Backed by these credentials, the chemistry expertise and other advantages, Indian players can evolve to be partners of choice for chemistry and chemistry related services”, says Aditya Sapru, Director and Partner, Frost & Sullivan, India.

Mr. Ed Robinson, Executive Vice President, Europe and Asia, Cambrex Pharma and Biopharma while speaking on Opportunities for Contract Research and Custom Synthesis in changing global pharmaceutical environment said, “Competition is healthy but will cause painful dislocations in outsourcing. The western Contract Manufacturing Organizations (CMO’s) must adapt to survive until a new equilibrium in reached – 5-15 years. However, the global CMO’s with diverse products and services will continue to prosper if they answer the challenges from Asia and the Asian competitors must set high standards with a long term view of their market potential.”

In order to understand the relevant and strategic issues of the growing symbiotic relationship between global and Indian fine chemical and drug manufacturers, Frost & Sullivan hosted this three-day international summit, in Goa, one of the most exotic and multicultural states in India. It was a conclave of great thinkers, strategic decision makers, and corporate heads of the leading pharmaceutical fine chemical companies. Providing an ideal platform for international companies to network with each other, and with leading Indian manufacturers.

Dr. Lukas Utiger, Head Exclusive Synthesis, Lonza speaking on the opportunity of outsourcing and technology licensing said, “Pharma Paradigm shifts will have a mainly positive impact on Asian Contract Research Organization’s and Contract Manufacturing Organization’s mid to long term. Large opportunities can be developed in the CMO & CRO areas, if certain key assumptions are met like, confidentiality, “Non patent infringing” new processes (WHO patent guidelines), Open communication & information flow (supplier to customer), understanding the product quality constraints & change control in production process, understanding of long term relationships between business partners and lastly acceptance of cultural differences & willingness to breach the differences. “.

“One can say that the opportunities that have, and would emerge post the introduction of product patents, increased R&D focus coupled with technical expertise of Indian manufacturers, and the determination to become world-class players, augurs well for the Indian pharmaceutical industry as a whole. India has established itself as a key pharmaceutical world player; it is time Indian manufacturers positively seek and initiate strategic and sustainable partnerships,” said Mamta Wadhwa, Industry Manager, Chemicals Materials & Foods, Frost & Sullivan, India.

Not only technical but also strategic and marketing issues were discussed in this gathering of leaders from Indian and global pharmaceuticals and fine chemicals industries. Corporate and research heads from Lonza, DSM Pharma Chemicals, Cambrex Corporation, LANXESS, Diosynth, Bachem, American Pharmaceutical Partners, Alpharma, and Wyeth Research addressed the conference. With international participation from leading pharmaceutical companies, this summit was an arena for knowledge exchange in the areas of R&D, strategic partnership and outsourcing, emerging technologies in drug manufacturing, custom synthesis, global leadership, and many more.

Added to the range of discussions and presentations were two focused interactive workshops – one on the generic drug industry, and the other on achieving successful outsourcing partnerships, facilitated by experienced professionals from around the world.

This international conference organized by Frost & Sullivan provided an opportunity for established participants as well as entrants to capitalize on this phase of pharmaceutical upswing by interacting with global leaders, initiate business partnerships, and thereby, charter their strategic road-map for long-term growth.

About Frost & Sullivan: Frost & Sullivan, a global growth consulting company, has been partnering with clients to support the development of innovative strategies for more than 40 years. The company's industry expertise integrates growth consulting, growth partnership services and corporate management training to identify and develop opportunities. Frost & Sullivan serves an extensive clientele that includes Global 1000 companies, emerging companies, and the investment community, by providing comprehensive industry coverage that reflects a unique global perspective and combines ongoing analysis of markets, technologies, econometrics, and demographics. For more information, visit http://www. frost. com (http://www. frost. com).

Contact Details:

Surbhi Dedhia – Executive Corporate Communications

Frost & Sullivan

4th Floor, Tower VI,

Solitaire Corporate Park, Chakala,

Andheri (East), Mumbai - 400093.

India

P: +91 (22) 2832 4705

F: +91 (22) 2832 4713

E: sdedhia@frost. com

Samantha Unnikrishnan - Executive Corporate Communications

Frost & Sullivan

7th Floor, Karumuttu Center,

498 Anna Salai, Nandanam

Chennai - 600 035, India

P: +91 (44) 5204 4672

F: +91 (44) 2431 4264

E: sunnikrishnan@frost. com

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It's Better To Give Than To Receive: Miami's Soluna Aesthetic & Lipo Center Says Give Up Unwanted Fat, And Receive a Healthier, Slimmer Body This Holiday Season

It's Better To Give Than To Receive: Miami's Soluna Aesthetic & Lipo Center Says Give Up Unwanted Fat, And Receive a Healthier, Slimmer Body This Holiday Season

During what is normally known as the "season of giving", Miami's Soluna Aesthetic & Lipo Center invites you to celebrate the holidays with a different kind of gift this year - giving up unwanted fat - opting instead to reward yourself with a healthier, and slimmer appearance.

Miami, FL (PRWEB) November 28, 2007

During what is normally known as the "season of giving", Miami's Soluna Aesthetic & Lipo Center invites you to celebrate the holidays with a different kind of gift this year - giving up unwanted fat - opting instead to reward yourself with a healthier, and slimmer appearance.

SmartLipo, also known as laser liposuction, combined with LipoSelection® ultrasound technology, and LipoDissolve® are the latest additions to Soluna's comprehensive package of beauty enhancement and rejuvenation services. The procedures offer a "smart alternative" to traditional liposuction - they are minimally-invasive, are performed under local anesthetic, and allow clients a shorter recovery time.

Soluna has partnered with Guylaine Lanctôt Cliniques to offer these state-of-the-art procedures. "The minimally-invasive nature of these procedures make them an attractive option for our active clients who are interested in removing smaller areas of unwanted fat without disrupting their busy lifestyle," explains Dr. John Chang. "The procedure offer less swelling and bruising, and a quicker recovery time - we anticipate it will generate a strong interest from both new and existing clients," he added.

In illustration of Soluna's commitment to the procedures and to the center's clients, Lanctôt's medical director, Dr. Carlos Gonzalez, and his associate, Dr. John Chang, both received the procedures to ensure their success before offering them to their clients. "We can recommend these procedures are effective and safe - we've had them ourselves - and we saw incredible results," says Gonzalez. The procedure works best on areas that do not respond to diet or exercise and is ideal for the neck, jawline, arms, breasts, abdomen, love handles, inner and outer thighs and knees. "Since your body has only a small amount of these cells, no new fat cells return. Basically it takes off what dieting won't," he added.

About SmartLipo:
An innovative procedure designed as an alternative to traditional liposuction, SmartLipo is designed specifically for patients with smaller areas of localized fat that they wish to eliminate. SmartLipo received U. S. Food and Drug Administration clearance in the fourth quarter of 2006.

SmartLipo is the first and only laser that gently eliminates fat cells without the use of suction. First discovered in Europe, this revolutionary and minimally-invasive procedure involves the use of a laser to gently dissolve fat and tighten the surrounding skin. The procedure is done in-office, and does not require the use of a general anesthetic - resulting in less downtime and side-effects than traditional liposuction. In fact, most clients return to work within two days of having the procedure.

About LipoSelection:
VASER LipoSelection® combines new patented technology with advanced surgical techniques to break up and remove fatty tissue. Unwanted fat can be efficiently removed from abs, arms, back, hips, knees, love handles, neck and chin, saddlebags, and thighs. The VASER System uses ultrasound energy to break up and emulsify fat, leaving surrounding tissue - such as nerves, blood vessels and connective tissue - relatively intact.

About LipoDissolve®
LipoDissolve® uses a series of microinjections that contain two chemicals that are injected into the skin: phosphatidylcholine, derived from soy, and deoxycholate, produced in the body's digestive system. The mix is also known as PCDC.
Offering a full lineup of spa amenities, Soluna Aesthetic & Lip Center is your singular destination for all of your beauty enhancement, skin rejuvenation, and spa service needs. They are located directly across from Merrick Park's popular restaurant Il Villaggio at 4251 Salzedo Street, in the Village of Merrick Park. To learn more about Soluna's services, or to make an appointment, contact them at 877.300.LIPO, or visit them online at http://www. SolunaMiami. com/ (http://www. SolunaMiami. com/)

Contact:
Alan Khoriaty
Soluna Aesthetic & Lipo Center
The Village of Merrick Park
4251 Salzedo Street Suite 1330
Coral Gables, FL 33146
Phone: 877.300.LIPO

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Spanish Speaking Programming Expanded by "Boot Camp For New Dads"

Spanish Speaking Programming Expanded by "Boot Camp For New Dads"

Determined to reach fathers everywhere, Boot Camp For New Dads has expanded its number of Spanish language sites throughout the United States to twelve.

(PRWEB) February 4, 2004

Spanish Speaking Programming Expanded by "Boot Camp For New Dads"

Determined to reach fathers everywhere, Boot Camp For New Dads has expanded its number of Spanish language sites throughout the United States to twelve.

The organization has created the only curriculum in Spanish for new fathers. Boot Camp For New Dads believes the key to improving the quality of life for many young children lies in helping fathers be capable and caring beginning at birth.

A unique plan to bring "rookie" fathers-to-be together with "veteran" recent dads and their newborns, Boot Camp For New Dads is a non-profit program, offered at more than 200 hospitals, clinics, schools and churches across the U. S., now in English and Spanish.

LOCATION OF SPANISH BOOT CAMPS FOR NEW DADS

Spanish speaking Boot Camp For New Dad sites include St. Mary Medical Center, Apple Valley, California; Alameda County IPOPS, Oakland, California; MOMS, Santa Ana, California; Barton Memorial, South Lake Tahoe, California; St. Joseph Hospital and Medical Center, Phoenix, Arizona; Exempla St. Joseph Hospital, Denver, Colorado; Memorial Regional Hospital. Hollywood, Florida; Rush Copley Medical Center, Aurora, Illinois; El Valor, Chicago, Illinois; Mercy Medical Center, Sioux City, Iowa; St. Joseph County ISD, Centreville, Michigan;

Community Action Partnerships, Kearney, Nebraska.

ADAPTED TO THE LATINO HEART

The traditional values of extended family and group orientation are addressed by references to the grandparents, uncles and padrinos (godfathers) and by meeting in the “circulo” format. Having left the country where they were fathered, the Spanish speaking new fathers are learning about a new culture and trying to parent in a country that does not hold as dear the values that they grew up with. Traditional machismo may steer the new father away from the child and continue a cycle of separation. A positive view of machismo recognizes the strength of the relationship of father to his children. To create a healthy family, the Spanish Boot Camp offers understanding, knowledge and trust of the traditional community and extended kinship and the support these give to the new father.

NO MORE LANGUAGE BARRIER

What makes this curriculum unique is its friendliness to the ears and hearts of new Latino fathers. Not only is the program designed to appeal specifically to men and new fathers, but also the curriculum uses Spanish language in a way that gives support to the new dad. Directed to the Spanish speaker, the curriculum instructs the participant without the annoying distractions of “pochismos,” English words said with a Spanish accent such as; “marketa” for market or “brecas” for breaks. There is no need to explain English terms unknown to the common Spanish listening ear.

VIDEO DEBUT

The Spanish version of the Boot Camp video helps support the facilitator and the “veterano” father in teaching the new dads to take care of the newborn baby and mother.

BOOT CAMP BEGINNINGS

Boot Camp For New Dads is a unique program that brings "rookie" fathers-to-be together with "veteran" recent dads and their newborns. Having a child is an awesome gift, joy, and an immense challenge. Boot Camp For New Dads is helping dads prepare for their mission. A Boot Camp For New Dads session is a single three-hour program often held monthly on Saturday mornings.

Greg Bishop, founder of Boot Camp For New Dads, has had lots of hands-on experience caring for babies, with 12 siblings, 4 children of his own and numerous nieces and nephews. Bishop noticed that many men didn't seem to enjoy custody of their babies. After extensive research, he founded Boot Camp For New Dads at Irvine Medical Center (CA) in 1990 and has volunteered as Head Coach ever since.

National media, including news segments on ABC, CBS, NBC, and CNN as well as articles in Child Magazine, Life Magazine, ReaderÂ’s Digest and others, have helped fuel the expansion of Boot Camp For New Dads to over 200 programs reaching thousands of new dads. The program is designed to bring a dad's perspective to the 1.5 million men who become fathers each year across America.

BADGE OF HONOR

"I can't imagine a more rewarding activity than helping new dads step up to the challenge," rejoiced Bishop, a Stanford MBA and active Boot Camp coach. "These guys are inspiring and should make all men proud, because once they understand how much they are needed, they deliver the goods."

ROLL CALL

For more information about Boot Camp For New Dads, please call (714) 838-9392 or visit http://www. newdads. com (http://www. newdads. com).

Editors:

To arrange an interview with Greg Bishop, founder of Boot Camp For New Dads, or a coach at a Boot Camp program in your region, please contact Steve Dubin, Drool Sergeant & PR counsel at, sdubin@prworkzone. com, (781) 878-9533.

CONTACT: Steve Dubin, PR Works, (781) 878-9533, sdubin@prworkzone. com

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Delegate Healthcare Solutions Selects Orion Health to Fast Track Data Integration and Improve Patient Safety

Delegate Healthcare Solutions Selects Orion Health to Fast Track Data Integration and Improve Patient Safety

Orion Health announces that Delegate Healthcare Solutions has selected Orion Health's Rhapsody Integration Engine to ensure its solution can be rapidly integrated with its customer's hospital information systems. Delegate will provide healthcare workers with food service technologies specialized to the unique needs of the patient, improving patient safety and quality of care.

Santa Monica, CA (PRWEB) January 29, 2009

Orion Health http://www. orionhealth. com (http://www. orionhealth. com), a leading provider of clinical workflow and integration technology for the healthcare sector, announces that Delegate Healthcare Solutions http://www. delegate-group. com (http://www. delegate-group. com) has selected Orion Health's Rhapsody Integration Engine http://www. orionhealth. com/rhapsody (http://www. orionhealth. com/rhapsody) to ensure its solution can be rapidly integrated with its customer's hospital information systems. Delegate will provide healthcare workers with food service technologies specialized to the unique needs of the patient, improving patient safety and quality of care.

Rhapsody Integration Engine will serve as the platform to ensure that Delegate's meal and food production planning tools can incorporate patient data such as prescribed diets, allergies, intolerances and medications that may be stored in disparate hospital systems. Next generation technologies and advanced database design allows Delegate to serve large scale healthcare and contract management organizations in a centrally hosted single database solution. Rhapsody enables multiple disparate hospital systems data to be standardized and interfaced to the central server.

"Rhapsody's flexibility helps us rapidly create customized interfaces to meet the broad range of systems that we encounter in customer IT environments," said David Edwards, Vice President, Delegate Healthcare Solutions.

"Selecting Rhapsody not only meant that we had a solution with proven ability to quickly integrate systems in the healthcare setting, but it meant we also had access to Orion Health's depth of knowledge regarding hospital system integration."

A Best in KLAS solution, Rhapsody has been specifically designed to meet the present and future needs of health integration. The Rhapsody Engine manages and streamlines message exchange between hospital applications, databases and external systems for effortless integration. Rhapsody delivers an integration solution with the lowest cost of ownership and highest return on investment.

"Delegate understands that no two hospital systems are alike and recognizes that an easy and fast implementation will result in improved patient care," said Paul Viskovich, President, Orion Health North America.

"Rhapsody's visual interface and open architecture will help Delegate rapidly create large numbers of interfaces and troubleshoot data exchange without taxing customer resources."

Delegate Healthcare Solutions http://www. delegate-group. com (http://www. delegate-group. com) provides software for the purchase, production, management and control of meals in the healthcare, hospitality and catering industries. With more than 2,500 installed solutions, Delegate software helps to reduce errors, improve patient satisfaction, measure and manage food costs and efficiently plan, order and deliver meals for patients around the world.

About Orion Health
Orion Health's easy-to-use solutions and applications improve patient care and clinical decision-making by providing integrated health data in a single, unified view. By enhancing existing healthcare information systems, Orion Health's Rhapsody Integration Engine, Concerto Medical Applications Portal, and workflow solutions provide healthcare workers with easy access to patient data and trends, and reduce errors and omissions by streamlining information transfer.

Worldwide, Orion Health is implementing health information communities involving over 35 million patients with tens of thousands of active users including Maine's HealthInfoNet and the Vermont Health Information Exchange. Orion Health's partners include leading health system integrators and IT vendors such as Accenture, IBM, Oracle Corporation, Sierra Systems and others. Orion Health has more than 1,000 clients around the world, including Lahey Clinic, New York State Department of Health, UCLA Medical Center, and U. S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). More information can be found at http://www. orionhealth. com (http://www. orionhealth. com).

For More information:
Tamarie Johnson
503-345-9257

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GUIguide 3.3 Improves Corporate Software Usability

GUIguide 3.3 Improves Corporate Software Usability

GUIguide 3.3 - WorldÂ’s Only Usability Knowledge Portal - Empowers Software Development Teams to Deploy Highly Usable Applications and Increases Application Design Consistency.

BRENTWOOD, Calif. (PRWEB) January 27, 2004

Classic System Solutions, a provider of usability products and services for corporate software developers, today announced the release of GUIguide 3.3. GUIguide provides a developer portal that can be accessed via the corporate intranet for knowledge capture, content management and delivery of usability knowledge for software development teams. GUIguide enables software development teams to realize highly usable applications while reducing the time and cost associated with traditional development efforts, and is being used in large organizations to facilitate agile design methods on large-scale projects.

Many of the worldÂ’s largest telecommunications, insurance, utilities, retail and health organizations have worked with Classic System Solutions to ensure more usable software applications. Some of these organizations include Progressive Insurance, Edward Jones, DHL, Prudential Securities, GMAC, Alltel, Peoplesoft, Sears, Bell Canada, Sybase, Boeing, Hewlett Packard, IBM, LandsÂ’ End, the U. S. Navy, and Zurich Insurance.

GUIguide 3.3 offers world-leading user interface design standards. It allows developers access to design guidelines for both GUI and web-based applications through a web-based enterprise knowledge portal. GUIguide was created with the vision of providing developers with several distinct advantages. It increases developer productivity, extends application usability, minimizes maintenance and support throughout the development process, and improves the quality and consistency of the applications being deployed.

GUIguide 3.3 Product Features

GUIguide 3.3 comes loaded with several important features, including visual design patterns (VDPÂ’s), quality assurance checklists, recommendations and samples. It also offers techniques for creating consistent usable components and allows teams to capture and share design knowledge. GUIguide comes preloaded with more than 1,300 usability standards and more than 300 checklists, design templates, resource components.

GUIguide 3.3 is development tool independent and is geared for both client/server and web design development projects. It is delivered and administered in a dynamic data-driven web application and is compatible with all major web browsers. Based on an ODBC-compliant database, it allows for instant updates and maintenance and can be immediately deployed throughout an entire corporate intranet.

“We developed the content for GUIguide based on our experience with more than 300 client/server and web application development projects,” said James Hobart, president of Classic System Solutions. “Unlike other standards publications and guides, GUIguide offers recommendations and examples over and above the most accepted GUI standards in the industry, and all in one centrally available knowledge portal. Software applications developed using GUIguide's best practices allow for future reusability and ensures greater end-user acceptance.”

GUIguide 3.3 is now shipping. The price for an enterprise version of GUIguide 3.3 starts at $24,995. Ordering GUIguide can be accomplished by calling the Classic System Solutions hotline at 925-240-2550 or by completing the information request form at the Classic System web site at www. classicsys. com.

About Classic System Solutions

Founded in 1996, Classic System Solutions, Inc. provides usability design products and consulting services for corporate software development. Classic System Solutions offers usability and design seminars and workshops around the world focused on practical, experience based design best practices. The company also offers GUIguide, the worldÂ’s only design knowledge portal, which expedites the development of highly usable software. Classic System Solutions offers a range of usability consulting services including interaction design, application architecture, usability testing and prototyping. Classic System Solutions has worked with more than 300 Global 2000 organizations to help them realize highly usable software, including Blue Cross, GMAC, Bell Canada, Peoplesoft, Sybase, Boeing, Hewlett Packard, IBM and Progressive Insurance. More information on Classic System Solutions can be found online at www. classicsys. com.

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