Avectra’s Spring 2009 Release Improves Member and Staff Association Experience

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

MCLEAN, VA – May 18, 2009 - Avectra announced today the Spring 2009 Release of netFORUM Team and netFORUM Pro association management software with significant new functionality engineered to create an outstanding member experience.  As the leading cloud computing based provider of association management software this product upgrade is free of charge to all netFORUM Team and netFORUM Pro clients. 

Packed with over 70 new features, the spring release of netFORUM Team and netFORUM Pro adds tools to create a better experience for association members while at the same time offering configurations that create a better staff environment for those who serve the members.

Key functionality in this release includes:

• Enhanced New Visitor Registration makes it easier for associations to capture targeted information from web site visitors so they can effectively engage these prospects
• Custom Form Designer uses a WYSIWYG interface to build forms by dragging and dropping fields so associations can configure online forms to match existing processes and users have consistent online and offline forms
• User Defined Security Groups enabling association clients to limit user access to specific functionality, tools and data entry or modification based on that user’s role
• Web Based Employee-Member Management so member companies of trade associations can update affiliated individuals/employees in their membership and free up staff time
• Improved staff member interface through enhanced use of AJAX web technology as well as improved pagination and collapsible forms
• Address verification through a real-time integration with CDYNE Corporation’s Postal Address Verification service, improving data consistency and accuracy for reduced direct mail costs as well as updating a member’s congressional district and state senate and house information
• Authorize.net Payment Processor integration for additional eCommerce functionality
• Contact Tracking offering advanced 360-degree member service capabilities to track interactions and discussions with members, assign tasks and follow-up items to staff members and monitor outcomes and inquiry status

The updated features are all available to netFORUM Team and netFORUM Pro customers as part of Avectra’s On Demand association management software service. 

“In these tough times associations are looking for ways to increase member value and service, and this new functionality gives them tools to provide a first class member experience,” said Barry Malek, chief executive officer of Avectra.  “And because of our industry leading cloud computing based platform, we are able to instantly make this functionality available to all our customers so they can immediately use the technology to serve their members.”

About netFORUM Team and netFORUM Pro

netFORUM Team and netFORUM Pro are Avectra’s 100% Web-based association management software solutions. They allow small and mid-sized organizations to meet members’ immediate needs in real-time, providing integrated tools to streamline internal processes, maximize revenues, and attain and retain loyal members for life.

With Avectra’s on-demand SaaS (software-as-a-service) model, netFORUM Team and netFORUM Pro are available anytime, anywhere. There’s no hardware to buy or software to install. And clients can rest assured knowing that their data is safe as all Avectra solutions run in a secure, PCI compliant, world-class hosting facility with complete system redundancy, fail-safe power systems, and full database backup.

To experience netFORUM firsthand, sign up for an online demonstration at www.avectra.com/onlinedemo.