SPS Commerce Adds POS Data from 20 More Retailers to its Supply Chain Services

Minneapolis, MN (PRWEB) May 12, 2010

SPS Commerce (NASDAQ: SPSC), a leading provider of on-demand supply chain management solutions, today announced that an additional 20 retailers are sending their Point-of-Sale (POS) data to SPS Commerce to populate its POS Data Service and Trading Partner Intelligence for POS Service, often in the form of an EDI 852 transaction. By sharing POS data, retailers and suppliers can build fact-based partnerships that increase sales, boost margins and optimize inventory levels for all parties. More than 120 retailers and grocers are providing their POS data to SPS Commerce.

The latest retailers to add their POS data to SPS Commerce's services include Bergdorf Goodman, Big 5 Sporting Goods, Blockbuster, Circuit City, CompUSA, Factory Card & Party Outlet, Hancock Fabrics, Harvard Retail, Holt Renfrew, Home Outfitters, Mark's Work Wearhouse, Max-Wellness, McLane, Micro Center, Myer, New Balance, Staples, ULTA Salon, Cosmetics & Fragrance, Ultimate Electronics and United Stationers.

"Suppliers are looking for an easy to access, comprehensive view of their sales across all retail outlets," stated Archie Black, President and CEO of SPS Commerce. "With more than 120 retailers providing detailed point of sale information to SPS, and more being implemented every week, we are transforming this disparate data into useful information that their executives and sales organization can use to improve their inventory decisions."

For a complete listing of retailers proving POS data to SPS Commerce, visit http://www.spscommerce.com/services/POS_retailers.shtml.

About SPS Commerce

SPS Commerce is a leading provider of on-demand supply chain management solutions, providing integration, collaboration, connectivity, visibility and data analytics to thousands of customers worldwide. We deliver our solutions over the Internet using a Software-as-a-Service model to improve the way suppliers, retailers, distributors and other customers manage and fulfill orders. Our SPSCommerce.net platform features pre-built integrations used by current and new customers alike, spanning 2,700 order management models across 1,300 retailers, grocers and distributors, as well as integrations to over 100 accounting, warehouse management, enterprise resource planning, and packing and shipping applications. More than 35,000 customers across more than 40 countries have used SPSCommerce.net, making it one of the largest trading partner integration centers. SPS Commerce has 37 consecutive quarters of increased revenues and is headquartered in Minneapolis. For additional information, please contact SPS Commerce at 866-245-8100 or visit http://www.spscommerce.com.

SPS Commerce is a registered trademark of SPS Commerce, Inc. SPSCommerce.net and the SPS Commerce logo are the property of SPS Commerce, Inc. All other names and trademarks are the property of their respective holders.

Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

Any statements in this release that are not historical or current facts are forward-looking statements. All forward-looking statements in this release are made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause our actual results, performance or achievements to be materially different from any future results, performances or achievements expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements. Certain of these risks and uncertainties are described in the "Risk Factors" section of our Registration Statement on Form S-1 and other required reports, as filed with the SEC, which are available at the SEC's Website at http://www.sec.gov.

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HealthNow New York to Offer Cutting Edge Wellness Program Including Smart Phone Technology from Preventure

Coventry, RI (PRWEB) December 06, 2011

Preventure, a global corporate wellness company providing companies the financial and cultural benefits of a healthier workforce, announced it will deliver its wellness programs to HealthNow New York Inc.'s 425,000 commercial members beginning Jan. 1, 2012. HealthNow members will benefit from the most comprehensive and intuitive wellness technology available to make healthy lifestyle choices easier.

Preventure will provide HealthNow members with access to its expanded WellHealth Web Portal and complete mobile wellness toolkit. Members will have immediate access to convenient mobile applications enabling members to use their smart phones to track exercise, monitor eating habits, check restaurant meal choices, and more - anytime, anywhere. Mobile convenience will help make healthy choices easier for HealthNow members. This technology, developed with Preventure?s partner PureWellness, a leader in wellness technology, will also allow HealthNow members access to a web-based personal wellness dashboard, a variety of online workshops, fun wellness challenges and tools, and more. HealthNow will also offer an additional option for smart phone apps that can automatically track member?s steps and/or physical activity right from their phone.

HealthNow members will also have access to Preventure?s Smart Health Advisor, which is one of the most successful engagement tools available. Empowering individuals to take charge of their health and well-being, Smart Health Advisor integrates a health assessment with workshops, coaching and disease management into a platform for members. The system has the ability to take participant biometrics and responses to the HRA and direct participants to follow-up tools and support based on their specific health risks. Using a proprietary formula to determine the three highest health risk factors, members are provided a variety of options to find the health improvement route that works best for them, including web-based tools and live support including interactive dietician and personal trainer Q&A.

David Pickering, founder and CEO for Preventure, said, ?Preventure is excited that HealthNow?s 425,000 members will have access to our innovative ways to help people realize their wellness goals. In the end it?s all about engagement and providing personal support coupled with convenient online and mobile resources helps us engage more people in our wellness programs. Ultimately we expect this to mean more HealthNow members leading happier, healthier lives.?

?Engaging our members in wellness-related activities and providing them the tools to reach their fitness goals has always been a core focus for HealthNow,? said Karen Blount, vice president, Health Care Services at HealthNow. ?Our partnership with Preventure will further diversify our wellness offerings and empower our members to proactively improve their overall health through a host of interactive applications.

About Preventure

Preventure is a global provider of corporate wellness and health improvement programs specializing in comprehensive fitness and wellness benefits designed to improve health and productivity and decrease health care costs. Preventure helps corporations and health insurers understand, predict and control health risks and related costs. For more information contact Laura Walmsley at 1.888.321.4326 or info@preventure.com.

About HealthNow New York Inc.

HealthNow New York Inc., which is comprised of four health benefit companies that include BlueCross BlueShield of Western New York, BlueShield of Northeastern New York, HealthNow Administrative Services and Brokerage Concepts, Inc., offers a full range of insured, self-insured, and government programs and services covering businesses, families, and individuals, as well as life and disability coverage, dental and vision plans, and stop-loss coverage. The company's plans also include access to fitness, nutrition, wellness, stress management, and other options that engage members in their health.

Since their first division opened in 1936, HealthNow New York Inc. has helped millions of people gain access to outstanding health care. Today, they are focused on improving quality and outcomes through strengthened alliances with members, providers, and third-party partners.

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Drywonder Announce the Availability in Europe of Their Spot n Stain Remover for the Removal of Wine, Coffee, Lipstick, Blood Plus All Sorts of Other Stains From Carpets

Liverpool (PRWEB) November 08, 2011

Had a wild party? Wine, Coffee, Lipstick, blood plus all sorts of general stubborn stains can all be removed using DryWonder ?Spot and Stain? remover. DryWonder Spot n Stain can be used in conjunction with the general cleaner or on its? own. It?s ?extra? powerful cleaning agents will remove most stains found in the modern home.

This amazing cleaner is a waterless carpet cleaner using organic ingredients. It is anti-bacterial and kills dust mites but is pet friendly. It will also prevent asthma. Use this product for regular maintenance of your carpet.

The recent recognition of powder cleaners in the Northern hemisphere is the reason DryWonder has decided now is the right time to launch its hugely successful product range into Europe. DryWonder is unique in that it is a totally environmentally friendly carpet/upholstery cleaner that kills dust mites and disinfects.

The recent launch of Vanish Powder cleaner has shown there is a market for powder cleaners, and the extra benefits of DryWonder should allow further growth in this market sector. DryWonder?s ability to kill germs whilst cleaning carpets makes it especially applicable to some commercial businesses such as pubs, hospitals, Hotels and B&B?s.

John Robinson, Marketing Director states, ?Over the lifetime a carpet collects food particles and microscopic dirt becoming a feeding ground for germs, DryWonder is a powerful disinfectant that is child safe and totally environmentally friendly. Cleaning your carpet with DryWonder will eradicate house dust mites and harmful bacteria germs. DryWonder includes a variety of cleaning solvents leaving and keeping your carpets clean while restoring some of its original brightness.?

DryWonder is essential in homes with children, pets or both. It is also essential in office environments especially where foot traffic is high. DryWonder ensures that your carpet remains truly clean and germ free. At the same time it revitalises carpets by training back its original colours. DryWonder eradicates the dreaded house dust mites that breed in mattresses, besides removing germs and harmful bacteria. DryWonder offers proven benefits to asthmatics and people suffering from allergies.

DryWonder is far more economic to use than water based alternatives, preserving the carpet indefinitely. Easy to use, just sprinkles DryWonder over the carpet and then brush the pure white granules into the carpet using a broom or brush. Leave for an hour then vacuum the carpet as usual.

Contact John Robinson on 07773 818183

or visit http://www.drywonder.co.uk

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Top 6 Ways To Make This A Happy and HEALTHY Holiday For Your Dog: Expert Advice from The Green Leaf Pet Resort & Hotel

Millstone, New Jersey (PRWEB) December 13, 2011

The holiday season means food, family, fun?and a lot of activity. As you go about your holiday celebrations, though, please remember how your four-legged best friends experience the holidays. These tips, developed by The Green Leaf Pet Resort & Hotel (http://www.greenleafpetresort.com) in central New Jersey with assistance from world-renowned trainer Shelly Leibowitz, will help guarantee that your pet has as happy and healthy a holiday as you.

1.????Foods: Most people know that chocolate, especially dark chocolate and unsweetened baking chocolate, should be kept away from dogs. (Xanthines in chocolate can cause all sorts of problems, from urinary system damage to nervous system issues.) It?s also important to keep dogs clear of grapes, which can cause kidney problems, as well as gravy, grease and other rich, fatty foods that can result in stomach upset or even pancreatitis. Blueberries, snap peas and a few special meats can be great holiday treats for your pet?but remember not to go overboard.

2.????Alcohol: During holiday gatherings, it?s not uncommon to lose track of beverage glasses as they?re placed on floors, low tables and shelves where dogs can reach them. Many dogs are drawn to the aromas of eggnog, punches and sweet cocktails, and it doesn?t take long for a thirsty dog to lap up the remainder of someone?s drink?with potentially tragic consequences. Keep plenty of fresh water in your dog?s bowl and keep a sharp eye on what he or she is drinking!

3.????Plants: There?s a widespread belief that poinsettias are toxic to dogs, but we?re here to tell you that?s not that case. Eating poinsettia leaves can cause upset stomachs, and the leaves and berries of holly can actually be fatal to some dogs. Mistletoe can also be a problem, creating anything from a tummy ache to heart collapse, depending on the breed and the specific dog.

4.????Decorations: We all love decorating our homes for the holidays, but take a moment to ask yourself some common-sense questions about what all that decoration looks like from your dog?s perspective. Does that table runner hang so close to the floor that it invites your dog to tug on it? Do decorations featuring loose yarn, ribbon and string hang close to the floor where your dog can play with them and possibly eat them? A few small adjustments now can help avoid big problems later.

5.????Company: How large a concern this might be depends on the nature of your dog and the company visiting your home. If you have a mellow dog and you?re inviting visitors your pet knows, you?re not likely to experience a problem. If you?re welcoming guests who are strangers to your dog, however, it?s probably a good idea to brush up on your obedience training ? and don?t forget to let your guests know if there are any special house rules where your pet is concerned so that they don?t inadvertently invite aggressive behavior.

6.????Boarding: If you are going to be very busy with company and unable to really attend to your pet, or you are traveling and need to leave your dog with someone (of course, we hope you?ll consider giving your pet his or her own holiday at The Green Leaf Pet Resort & Hotel), arrange to have a good supply of your dog?s regular food on hand for those who will care for him or her in your absence. A good dog boarding facility will make sure they understand your dog?s unique diet, and will customize the care your dog receives so that your pet can adhere to his or her routine.

Your dog is unique?and, like you, your dog needs to have exercise and rest according to their specific needs and a regular schedule throughout the year?holidays included. Remembering how the holidays have the potential to affect those needs and schedule, and perhaps making a few small adjustments, will help guarantee that you and your dog both have a very safe, happy and healthy holiday season.

About The Green Leaf Pet Resort & Hotel

Acclaimed for training by control through kindness, The Green Leaf Pet Resort & Hotel is your dog?s ultimate vacation destination daily and long-term, providing customized personalized care, exercise, training, grooming, fun, health and wellness in a serene, secure and luxurious natural setting. Follow The Green Leaf Pet Resort & Hotel on Facebook at facebook.com/GreenLeafPetResort.

For press/media information or to arrange interviews contact:

BP Media Relations

Barbara Pflughaupt | 212-707-8181

Alan Miller | 917-412-0166

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PC Pandora Computer Monitoring Software Will Help Parents Keep Kids Safe From Internet Predators as They Head Back to School

Las Vegas, Nevada (PRWEB) September 01, 2011

It is official: schools across the United States are back in session. Over the past month, retailers have slashed prices on new PCs in hopes of enticing parents to make a big purchase for the new school year. James Leasure, co-founder of Pandora Corp., is urging parents to protect those new machines with a proper monitoring tool. Right now until Labor Day, the company is offering their flagship computer monitoring software at 50-percent off and extending the free trial period of their subscription-based add-on LIVE! service as a back-to-school promotion.

?The computer has become a necessary tool for school,? says Leasure. ?But parents must understand this very powerful technology they are placing in very young hands. It is essential to have tools in place that monitor how your child is utilizing their new connection to the world.?

Pandora Corp. is the maker of PC Pandora computer monitoring software. The program records all activity, both on and offline, through detailed screen captures and data logs. Parents are able to get full details on who their kids are talking to, how they are spending their time online, what programs they are using, what websites they are visiting, and much more. Rather than relying on programs that scan social network profiles and search only for select words and phrases, PC Pandora gives parents full knowledge of what their kids are doing so they can be absolutely certain they are safe.

PROTECTION FROM ANYWHERE

While PC Pandora?s built-in IRIS feature sends email updates and alerts on PC activity to busy parents at work, it?s the PC Pandora LIVE! service that really gives parents an edge. The subscription-based add-on lets parents view their child?s activity and make changes to parental controls from anywhere they can access the Internet, including most smartphones.

?The LIVE! service lets you view screenshots of recorded activity, something that is not featured in the IRIS updates,? says Leasure. ?It also allows you to make changes to the parental controls. For example, if your child has found a new pornography website that slips through the filters you have set up, you will see them visiting the site and can make immediate changes to blacklist the site.?

BACK-TO-SCHOOL SPECIAL OFFER

As a special back-to-school promotion, Pandora Corp. is offering the PC Pandora software at 50% off the regularly discounted price, plus a free month of the PC Pandora LIVE! service.

?In this rough economy, we don?t want parents to forgo their child?s safety online because of family finance issues,? says Leasure. ?We want to give parents the best tools available to keep their kids safe online, so we?re offering a huge discount on PC Pandora and extending the LIVE! service free trial period. It?s going to give parents a major jump on keeping up with the new computer and Internet activity that their kids are sure to dive into.?

Leasure says the PC Pandora computer monitoring software can be used to keep kids safe from one of the biggest threats they face online: Internet predators.

STOP INTERNET PREDATORS

Ask any officer of the law and they will tell you that Internet predators are real. Since school was last in session, the weekly Wednesday Internet predator series on Pandora?s Blog has relayed coverage of over 70 Internet predators caught, either busted in sting operations or discovered after their victims (or their families) came forward.

Says Leasure: ?In just the last couple of months, we?ve seen a lot of guys get busted all over the country for attempting to lure minors for sex, including online sting operations in Florida, Alabama, Virginia and Pennsylvania. But there were also many cases of predators achieving their goals and having sex with kids as young as 13 and 14. These are facts and real cases; every parent should be aware of these horrifying realities.?

Monitoring software can play a huge role in preventing Internet predators from sparking a relationship with your kids. When a child has made a new ?friend? online, parents are able to see first-hand how their children are interacting with them. If the friendship starts to turn into a relationship, parents will have the knowledge they need to sit down and talk to their kids and prevent disaster. In some situations, it may save a child?s life.

?Since PC Pandora records all communication, parents will have actual documents they can turn over to police to aid in an arrest,? explains Leasure. ?In the event that a child has gone missing, a parent will have communication records and access to possible secret accounts their child had set up. This information could literally be a lifesaver if used to aid in the search of a missing child. You won?t need to wait for police to request records from social networking sites or Internet service providers while the trail goes cold; you?ll have everything you need right there.?

Leasure tells parents they must know who their kids are talking to online, and also, who is trying to talk to them: ?The bottom line is these guys are real. They do exist. And they are trying to solicit young kids for sex. But as a parent, there are tools at your disposal that will help you make sure they don?t succeed in luring your child.?

For more information on how PC Pandora can help parents keep their kids safe from online predators, visit http://www.pcpandora.com. Parents can use the code HALFOFF at checkout to get PC Pandora at half price and get a free month of the LIVE! service. The promotion runs through Labor Day (September 5, 2011).

About PC Pandora: Pandora Corporation was formed with one goal ? to help our customers monitor, control and protect their families and themselves online. First released in mid 2005, PC Pandora has been constantly upgraded to industry-leading specifications and has received accolades from users, reviewers and even school districts and law enforcement agencies, who use the program to help in the day-to-day supervision of the children and citizens they are charged with protecting. The company website devotes space to helping parents by providing them with 18 Tips to Safe Surfing and Pandora?s Blog, where current news in the world of online safety is discussed regularly. In addition, the Pandora Corp. has made the PD Pandora Internet Safety Symposium available to schools and law enforcement as a free resource for spreading internet safety awareness to parents. Over the past few years, PC Pandora has vaulted into a leadership position for parental control software by boasting a combination of features that are unparalleled in the monitoring industry. In 2010, Version 6.0 was released, again widening the spectrum of coverage and protection offered by the program. Concurrently released with 6.0, the web-based PC Pandora LIVE! service affords parents the ability to keep their kids safe from anywhere at anytime. PC Pandora is also now available through the Pandora Corp. store at Amazon.com.

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IF Technologies Reveals Disparities in Healthcare Costs In US Cities Showing 400% And Up Variances For the Same Procedure From Its Internal Analytics of HealtheReports

Lexington, KY (PRWEB) January 11, 2012

According to internal analytics for the year 2011, IF Technologies has determined that a consistent 400% or more price variance is typical amongst network providers for top routine surgical procedures across the US.

?We consistently see a 400% price variance among in network providers for a colonoscopy and laparoscopic gallbladder removal, for example. And, for some procedures, the numbers are even more eye-opening. Our internal analytics consistently reveal a 530% price variance on allowable costs for an MRI of the lower extremity among in- network providers for example. This variance is on the actual allowable, what was really paid to providers, and directly impacts the claims cost of the health plan and the out of pocket costs for the members,? said IF Technologies CEO Jim Freedman.

Growing demand for pricing transparency by consumers has made a market for IF Technologies to implement its flagship product, HealtheReports, with health plans across the nation. ?HealtheReports empowers members with this pricing information allowing them to make an informed decision,? said Freedman. IF Technologies through HealtheReports allows members to compare in-network healthcare providers on price, quality, and the experience of others for common procedures. This software as a service solution gives consumers critical information specific to their health plan whether a PPO or insurance carrier. Healthcare costs continue to spiral upward and health plans are shifting more costs to members requiring them to pay significantly more out of their pocket. IFT partners with insurance carriers and PPO networks who in turn allow their members to use HealtheReports from any device with Internet access.

Freedman has testified to state governments, and at key industry events in recent years that he has seen firsthand the difference that these comparisons provide in reducing out of pocket costs for members, and reducing claims costs for health plans. ?Healthcare transparency empowers members in making informed and value-based decisions, but more fundamentally, this is information members need and with HealtheReports it is now available,? Freedman pointed out.

Butler Health Plan implemented HealtheReports over two years ago. The average cost for some procedures dropped 50%, with employees making high value choices through the IFT web-based subscription tool, Freedman said. Butler Health Plan is a non-profit self-funded medical, prescription and dental plan serving over 20,000 people in 15 school districts in southwest Ohio.

A number of PPOs across the US are offering true transparency through IF Technologies, including one of the nation?s largest networks, First Health. ?HealtheReports is both intuitive and personalized, allowing our consumers to identify high-value healthcare in a few clicks,? stated Blaine Faulkner, Chief Operating Office/Chief Financial Officer of First Health upon signing.

In addition to sharing the real price specific to a member?s network, HealtheReports also allows the member to compare in network providers on the patient experience as shared by other members, in addition to nationally recognized quality and credentialing data.

About IF Technologies

IF Technologies provides healthcare transparency information based on next generation analytics through their software as a service solution available to insurers, preferred provider organizations, self-insured employer plans, and their members. The company, based in Lexington, KY, offers a premier product called HealtheReports via the web, as a health care quality and cost analysis solution which empowers consumers to engage in the process of reducing healthcare costs. For a demo, or to learn more, go to http://www.ThinkIFT.com.

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New ProVider Plus Disability Insurance Series released from Guardian, Berkshire

Rockville, MD (PRWEB) January 17, 2012

Good news for Physicians and Dentists looking for individual disability insurance..

DIQuotes.com, a website dedicated to providing physicians and dentists nationwide with disability insurance quotes and information, is pleased to announce the release of a new disability insurance product by Guardian and Berkshire.

Effective January 3rd, The new ProVider Plus series will offer members of the medical & dental community a variety of choices and brand new features. Among the most significant are -

The Choice of True Own-Occupation or Modified Own-Occupation definition of disability.

Benefit Purchase Rider - a no cost option to increase coverage in the future

The Lump Sum Disability Benefit Rider - a state-of-the-art, patent pending option that provides a lump sum benefit at policy expiration.

Increased benefit limits for their retirement protection plus program.

The new product is currently approved in 39 states nationwide with additional state approvals expected throughout the first quarter and remainder of 2012.

Guardian/Berkshire is one of the leading providers of individual disability insurance to physicians and dentists.

?The flexibility and choice offered with the new Guardian series reflects a continued trend in recent years of improved options available to physicians within the disability insurance marketplace,? says Thomas Lloyd, a partner of DIQuotes.com.

Many more insurance carriers now offer own occupation coverage to dentists and physicians than in years past - allowing for more options and better prices in many cases. 10 years ago - there were less than 3 carriers offering this level of protection to members of both business communities.

Thomas Lloyd added a note of caution though.

?This market is extremely volatile so changes may occur very quickly. I recommend to anyone who may have hesitated in the past about obtaining this form of coverage to get it now before these options possibly disappear.?

Speak to your disability insurance specialist or financial planner about whether or not this form of coverage meets your specific needs.

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