Bothell, WA – September 10, 2014 – Vertafore, the leading provider of software that transforms the business of insurance, today introduced an innovative Desktop-as-a-Service (DaaS) offering that helps insurance agencies migrate and manage their insurance business in the cloud. Designed to eliminate the high cost of maintaining existing PCs and desktops, as well as alleviate numerous IT challenges associated with on-premises hardware, Vertafore’s DaaS offering empowers agencies with a comprehensive, cloud-based PC management solution. With DaaS, Vertafore customers can now access cloud-based desktops and programs from virtually any computer, browser or device - including tablets or smartphones.
Businesses across the globe are struggling with aging desktop infrastructure that is proving to be a major hindrance in accelerating business growth. As a result, the global hosted virtual desktop market is estimated to grow at a CAGR of 63.7 percent from 2013-2018, according to Research and Markets. The impact of legacy, on-premises PC and desktop hardware echoes loudly in the insurance industry. In fact, a recent Aberdeen report found that 34% of respondents cite the cost of supporting traditional desktop solutions is becoming too expensive to maintain. As a result, the burdens of employing a dedicated IT staff to manage PC maintenance, replacement, repair, patching, upgrades and security are increasingly pushing insurers towards virtual desktops, or DaaS solutions.
“Provisioning a user with a virtual desktop through Vertafore was a seamless experience for us. With a single request to a Vertafore DaaS specialist, the provisioning was completed perfectly the first time around and in the required time” says Carl Gerson, Agency Principal at Declaration Brokerage. “With Vertafore's DaaS offering, I am able to forecast to the dollar amount—the cost of provisioning desktop and application resources to bring a user on board with all the associated technology that accompanies our agency growth. Startup costs and ongoing costs are very affordable and predictable to a per-user level."
"Having our PCs and Servers proactively backed up as part of Vertafore's DaaS Managed Service offering provides us with peace of mind. We no longer have to worry about disaster readiness and reactively managing servers, and can rest easy knowing that our agency is on a cost-efficient solution that helps us focus on productivity and selling insurance” says Andrew Maceda, Jr, a Lead Systems Administrator at The Coughlin Group.
Vertafore’s DaaS offering enables agents to retain their own personal desktop operating system and application experience, while secured and managed by Vertafore’s specialists on the Amazon cloud. As agencies continually opt to move their desktops to the cloud for reasons such as security, manageability, and financial purposes, DaaS is helping agencies maintain and update any and all hosted desktop requirements – such as software updates, configuration, and password management. Best suited for independent agencies at their threshold with desktop and hardware capital expenses, or for those considering a technology upgrade, the service reduces the ample resources devoted to technology management and frees up valuable time for agencies to focus on driving business growth. Vertafore offers this solution to all agencies, regardless of what agency management system they use.
“The cost of DaaS technology is now less than buying a PC. Modern agencies have an opportunity to reallocate significant funds to enhance more critical agency operations,” said Steven Finch, VP of Strategic Solutions. “We provide a comprehensive portfolio of cloud services to help agencies and other insurance businesses easily transition their desktops or other business critical software to the cloud. Vertafore’s DaaS offering is a simple, secure and effective step in embracing cloud technologies, and allows agencies to free themselves from the grips of the PC stronghold.”
For more info on Vertafore’s DaaS product, please visit the company’s webpage.
About Vertafore
Vertafore’s comprehensive insurance management software solutions lead brokers and carriers to adapt to an evolving insurance industry to efficiently scale their businesses through deeper access to information and insights. The Vertafore product line is built on a platform, empowering customers and other solution providers to adapt and thrive as the market changes. Vertafore’s platform features fast innovation, partnerships with the best technology companies, and customizable solutions to help companies remain independent during a time of industry disruption. As the leader in modern insurance technology with the largest customer base in the industry, Vertafore connects every point of the distribution channel, from agencies and carriers to MGAs, MGUs, and state governments. For more information about Vertafore, visit www.vertafore.com, read the company’s blog, and follow the company on Twitter, Linkedin, and Facebook.
About RiskMatch
RiskMatch is a business intelligence and analytics company that delivers a suite of web-based solutions for insurance brokers and underwriters throughout the U.S. Its patented platform delivers an array of portfolio management, analytic and data management services designed to enable brokers and underwriters to enhance performance, reduce costs, facilitate growth, and improve their client service capabilities. For more information, visit the RiskMatch site.