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edge IPK Selected to Join IBMa?s Insurance Industry Framework

^{Published on 2011-02-22 05:15:31 - Market Wire}
 

FARMINGTON, Conn.--([ BUSINESS WIRE ])--[ edge IPK ], the provider of edgeConnect, the insurance industrya™s User Experience Platform (UXP) designed to provide the optimal user experience to any insurance user, through any device, browser, and language, today announced that it has been selected to join IBMa™s Insurance Industry Framework. In addition, edge IPK has expanded its already successful Advanced Business Partner status with [ IBM ] (NYSE:IBM) with three new accreditations.

"Through our close work with IBM, we are able to offer our customers a deep level of understanding and expert support, along with the added assurance that our products have been given the stamp of approval from IBM."

As a component of the IBM Insurance Framework, edge IPKa™s flagship product, edgeConnect, joins a select list of insurance solutions to provide the building blocks to help insurance companies to transform their business processes, while reducing IT investment costs and risk through the use of industry best practices and innovative IT solutions. The IBM Framework provides a robust and scalable infrastructure in order to provide flexibility, reduced costs, and the rapid deployment and integration of low-risk insurance solutions.

An IBM partner for four years, edge IPK continues to earn and expand its Advanced Business Partner status. IBM awards Advanced Partner status to organizations that demonstrate the required skill and successful implementations of IBM technology. The combined edge IPK and IBM team offers an outstanding complement of IBM platform skill and experience, translating to peace of mind and reduced project risk for edge IPK/IBM mutual customers.

The three new accreditations that edge IPK has earned include: Ready for DB2, Ready for Linux, and Ready for Power Systems Software.

aOur relationship with IBM has only grown stronger over the years, with our inclusion in the IBM Insurance Framework and new accreditations demonstrating our continued commitment to IBM technology and our status as a trusted and proven partner,a said Mike Williams, CEO, edge IPK. aThrough our close work with IBM, we are able to offer our customers a deep level of understanding and expert support, along with the added assurance that our products have been given the stamp of approval from IBM.a

About edge IPK

edge IPK is the provider of edgeConnect, the insurance industrya™s User Experience Platform (UXP) designed to deliver secure and optimal experiences to all users, on any device and browser, in any language. edgeConnect offers insurers an industry specific solution that not only delivers a User Experience Platform, but provides tools to effectively manage the multitude of internal and external user requirements and the ability to continually adapt to changing user needs and technology requirements. Currently in production in large and mid-tier carriers, edgeConnect is providing easy access and use for agents, brokers, insureds, TPAs, CSRs and as white labels to a variety of back-end systems. Included among edge IPK clients are Zurich, Willis, Allianz and AXA Insurance.

Founded in 2001, edge IPK is headquartered in the UK and is incorporated in North America. The company has successfully delivered the edgeConnect solution in 30 countries and six languages. For more information, please visit our website at [ www.edgeipk.com/us ]