Once the system is installed, users are able to retrieve, send and manage their e-mail using a standard browser, without installing any additional software. AfterLogic WebMail Pro is able to connect to multiple mail servers simultaneously, and, from a mail server’s perspective, the application appears indistinguishable from any other e-mail client.

In addition to facilitating fast and efficient communication between a browser and a mail server, supporting SMTP, POP3 and IMAP protocols, the application comes with a rich text (WYSIWYG) editor, an address book and a full-featured calendar. WebMail Pro’s intuitive, Ajax-based, multi-domain user interface emulates standalone mail clients and supports virtually all modern Web browser versions. Other features include folders and sub-folders; attractive skin designs; localization settings; multiple mail accounts per user; domain-level branding; a Web-based administration panel, and a Developer’s API for easy integration with other systems.

International settings, including support for right-to-left languages, position the software for worldwide distribution, further encouraged by the zero price tag. The application is distributed under a commercial license, which covers three basic uses of the software: (1) WebMail Pro may be installed as a standalone application for internal use within any business or organization, (2) developers may integrate WebMail Pro with other internal software systems, or (3) WebMail Pro may be integrated by Independent Software Vendors (ISVs) with larger and more complex proprietary SaaS solutions and made available to their clients under a hosted service offering. Additional licensing options are designed to address special needs of ISPs and hosting providers.

About AfterLogic:

AfterLogic Corporation is a Newark, Delaware based technology company specializing in developing e-mail related applications and components. AfterLogic’s products are globally distributed and used by some of the largest and most recognized businesses, NGOs and governmental agencies. The two flagship products licensed by AfterLogic are WebMail Pro, and MailBee .NET Objects. AfterLogic WebMail Pro is a feature-rich Web server application, which allows users to manage their e-mail over the Internet via a standard browser interface.

MailBee .NET Objects is a set of cutting-edge components widely used by developers all over the world to mail-enable their applications. In addition to developing and distributing their own line of e-mail related software, AfterLogic provides professional services, including custom programming, with major focus on e-mail related projects.

A live demo is available at:
www.afterlogic.com/webmail-pro .

Free installation package is available at:
www.afterlogic.com/download/webmail-pro .

The system that ePly used to build these forms was created in-house, and has evolved as client requirements and registration forms became more and more complex. The self-serve software is another evolution of this system that was developed solely with the client user in mind. Now the software allows users to set-up and maintain their own registration forms via a simple to use interface.

“As clients can now build and maintain their own registration forms, this effectively eliminates their set-up cost with ePly,” says Jim Romanik, President of ePly Services Inc. “Of course, should clients want us to build their forms for them we are happy to provide a quote.”

With this new update ePly has simplified their pricing; all of the details can be viewed on their website at www.eply.com/event_registration/pricing.html .

With the launch of the self serve system ePly has also added three free bonuses for each registration form; the ability to create a save-the-date form and follow up survey, and a review of your form by an ePly expert. Support will remain free of charge as it always has.

“Over the next few months we will roll out several new features that will automatically be available to our clients. These include a registration button generator to help promote your form, updates to the reporting features to give you the timely information you need, and an automated form validator to help ensure your registration forms have no mistakes before going live,” explains Romanik.

ePly has been in business since 2001 providing online registration solutions to their clients. For more information on ePly’s software and new self-serve release, visit www.eply.com .

“The Virtual Client in Dinerware version 2.8.2 enables third-party product integrations that allow restaurateurs to select specific functionalities for their business models and plans for growth,” said Jeff Riley, Dinerware CEO. “We are excited about our certification of TimeForge which enables restaurateurs to easily manage labor and scheduling.”

TimeForge’s online system is designed from the ground up to reduce labor costs by 3 percent – 5 percent and to keep staff members happy. Managers build labor schedules quickly with the TimeForge AutoScheduler(TM) – an automatic learning tool that builds schedules in seconds. Schedules are compared to actual costs and forecasts, providing a single solution to manage labor costs.

“Dinerware’s intense focus on the core POS system makes it one of the best systems available for the hospitality industry,” said Anthony Presley, co-founder of TimeForge. “We are excited about this partnership and look forward to providing customers with the best solutions available in the industry.”

Employees receive text and email messages about upcoming shifts, and access the TimeForge employee portal to swap shifts, change availability, or view timecards. Information can also be accessed using Facebook, or a smartphone (such as an iPhone or Blackberry).

“I can make sure my labor is at 25-28 percent on a daily basis with the use of TimeForge. That makes a huge difference in this economy,” said Dinerware customer, Paul Friedman. “At Peli Peli, we are using a variety of integrated tools with our Dinerware POS system, and TimeForge makes communication and scheduling easy on management and the staff.”

The certification provides Dinerware customers with a complete labor management solution, including employee schedules, schedule enforcement, labor cost reductions, and real-time notifications for staff and management. Dinerware continues to expand its best-in-class POS platform to provide restaurateurs a host of offerings via Dinerware version 2.8.2.

About Dinerware

Dinerware provides restaurant POS systems to fine dining, nightclubs, fast casual, bars, counter service, QSR (quick serve), hotels, casinos, cafes, golf courses and wineries. Headquartered in Seattle, Washington and sold worldwide, Dinerware provides intuitive systems for the hospitality industry. For a list of Dinerware certified solutions, or for a free trial download, visit www.dinerware.com or call (866) 346-3792.

About TimeForge

TimeForge helps businesses in the hospitality, restaurant, and retail industries manage labor and build employee schedules while reducing turnover and improving profits. Used by businesses throughout the world, TimeForge is designed from the ground-up to simplify the complicated process of employee scheduling and labor management. For more information, visit www.timeforge.com or contact us at (866) 684-7191.

“This is the perfect opportunity for companies to see how it works before committing,” said Matt Howland, President of Loyalty Lab. “We wanted to give companies a chance to learn more and evaluate our capabilities before making a financial commitment.”

Prospective clients can use their own data on a full subscription of Loyalty Lab products including a sample microsite, complete access to APIs, documentation and best practices, and support from our account management team. The trial can be used to experiment with different relationship marketing tactics, to run parallel to an existing program, to try ad hoc reporting and OLAP, or just to get familiar with Loyalty Lab’s features and applications.

Companies interested in participating in the Free Trial may visit www.loyaltylab.com/public/register_trial.aspx to request access.

Loyalty Lab offers four products for retailers, manufacturers, and other consumer brands, all of which are available for trial:

– Loyalty Lab CRM – A complete customer retention solution. Marketers can consolidate multiple data sources, segment customers dynamically, send messaging, and report on results.

– Loyalty Lab Reward – A state of the art loyalty marketing solution, offering everything from complex rules-driven point programs to benefits-driven recognition programs.

– Loyalty Lab Clienteling – A lightweight solution for in-store clienteling, allowing retailers and other consumer brands to manage customer relationships actively.

– Loyalty Lab Insight – A reporting and analysis solution providing ad hoc reporting, OLAP analysis and robust data visualization tools.

About Loyalty Lab

Founded in 2003 and based in San Francisco, Loyalty Lab (www.loyaltylab.com) is a leader in on-demand customer loyalty technology. Its Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) offerings reduce implementation time and expense, eliminate the need for new software or hardware, and scale to meet the needs of any company. Clients include 1-800-FLOWERS .COM, Nine West, Spiegel Brands, Virgin America, and NVIDIA.

During the presentation, Allegro’s EVP, Ada Vaughan, explained how variable print on-demand takes advantage of “cloud computing” to create highly customized printed versions of a company’s marketing materials. Vaughan also compared services of other on-demand providers on the Salesforce.com AppExchange.

Vaughan then walked Chicago User Group members through a live demo of Allegro’s mail and print on-demand application: FreshDM. Like Salesforce.com, FreshDM is sold as a SaaS offering. Customers’ marketing materials are stored and served from the computing “cloud” – with no software to maintain.

According to Denise Carbone, co-leader of the Chicago Salesforce.com User Group, “Our members were excited to learn more about print fulfillment and mail-on-demand services. This presentation was especially valuable to members interested in extending Salesforce’s marketing capabilities.” She adds, “Members are looking for ways to integrate Salesforce.com with other applications to give their users more versatility and automation.”

FreshDM gives marketing managers the power to send out variable, dynamic marketing and collateral materials in a matter of minutes, rather than days or weeks. Users can dramatically reduce the time and money required to make minor revisions or create multiple versions of marketing materials. FreshDM eliminates waste and cost overruns associated with pre-printed materials – especially those that expire – and helps companies adhere to branding standards, print less, and mail more effectively.

At the December meeting, the Chicago User Group Community also sponsored a drive to aid the Heartland Alliance. Members donated items to be used to create “Home Starter Kits.” The Heartland Alliance is a service-based human rights organization focused on helping the most poor and vulnerable in society succeed. They help more than 100,000 people annually, including the homeless, low-income families and immigrants.

See FreshDM on the AppExchange at www.Salesforce.com/appexchange/detail_overview.jsp?NavCode__c=&id=a03300000040PGAAA2

Allegro Communications, Inc., a direct marketing firm based near Chicago, has been helping clients create strategic, results-driven direct marketing communications since 1990. For more information, visit www.allegrolink.com .

Send2Press(R) is the originating wire service for this story, Copr. 2009.