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

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Mon May 18, 2009 9:00am EDT

Enhanced Integrations, Interface and Contact Tracking Deliver First Class Member
Service for Associations Using netFORUM Team and netFORUM Pro
MCLEAN, Va.--(Business Wire)--
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-MemberManagement 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 Proare 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. 

About Avectra

Avectra, with more than 15 years of experience, is the leading provider of
on-demand association management software. Avectra`s web-based, integrated
netFORUM software enables organizations of all sizes to experience world class
membership management. netFORUM Enterprise Edition is uniquely tailored to the
needs of the largest member-based organizations, while their netFORUM Team and
Pro Editions are scaled to perfectly address the needs of small and mid-sized
organizations, providing the tools that help identify, secure and build members
for life. Headquartered in McLean, VA., Avectra has a regional office in
Chicago. For more information about Avectra and the netFORUM family of products,
visit www.avectra.com or call 800-858-8272.





Avectra
Ray van Hilst
703-506-7158
rvanhilst@avectra.com

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