The newest version of Vision provides benefits such as ACORD form updates and policy detail scalability (the number of users or tasks the software can run simultaneously) numbers of 1,500 endorsements per hour, said Applied.

“The 1,500 endorsements per-hour, without affecting UI [user interface--how user friendly the product is] performance, is a huge success for Vision,” said Dave DeGroot, Vision product manager, in a statement. “It proves the technical changes made to the product within version 2.3.0 are working.”

In addition to the improvements in scalability, Applied explained, 2.3.0 includes enhanced reports. An example, the developer cited, is added summary versions of the aged receivables and outstanding balances reports. The new version also provides new customer features such as support for personal umbrella download.

Applied said it is continuing to upgrade its product. Its Vision Product Development Committee, comprised of existing Vision users and software development engineers, is using customer feedback to drive further enhancements and new features.

“We will soon be back at Microsofts scalability labs to continually test changes in preparation for the release of version 2.4.0,” said Mr. DeGroot. “We are looking forward to the changes the new version will bring when it comes out in beta this December.”

The company said all Vision customers receive free upgrades as long as they remain current in paying support fees.

Reproduced from National Underwriter Property & Casualty/Risk & Benefits Management Edition, December 30, 2002. Copyright 2002 by The National Underwriter Company in the serial publication. All rights reserved.Copyright in this article as an independent work may be held by the author.