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Applied Systems launches new Vendor Certification Program. New program enables agencies and brokerages to extend their technology strategy with certified integrations in a faster, more secure way. Chicago, IL (Aug. 12, 2026) - Applied Systems(R) is pleased to announce it has launched its Vendor Certification Program, a new third-party integration program that provides customers with a fast, trusted way to extend the value of their Applied solutions. The new program formalizes Applied's decades-long commitment to an open, connected ecosystem, giving vendors a clear, single path to certification and giving mutual customers a faster, lower-cost way to activate the technology partners of their choice. Every certified vendor completes a thorough onboarding and certification process, ensuring each integration meets Applied's standards for quality and reliability before it ever reaches an agency or brokerage. Activating a certified integration is easy, faster than a standard integration build, and doesn't require any additional purchase from Applied. Certified vendors have access to the latest Applied Epic releases, ensuring integrations stay current, reliable, and ready to meet their most demanding challenges. Initial companies with certified integrations include Ascend, Adapt, Coverflow, Fulcrum, Inteveo EcoLink, Lightspeed, Outmarket, Quandri, RecordLinker, Sonant, and Xilo, with more expected to join in the months ahead. "Applied has long supported a vibrant ecosystem and this program formalizes that approach, creating a faster, simpler, lower-cost way to integrate third-party technology into our management systems," said Graham Blackwell, President, Applied Systems. "Applied is deeply committed to solving the hardest problems in insurance and we'll do this by bringing more innovation than ever and connecting more integrations, letting customers choose how technology powers their business. I'm excited to welcome our first class of certified integrations, with many more to come." Vendors interested in certification can reach Applied at [email protected], and customers interested in working with a certified partner can learn more at appliedsystems.ca/vendor-integration. About Applied Systems. Applied Systems is the current that connects the insurance value chain. As the world's largest provider of insurance software, Applied connects agencies, brokers, and carriers across the global flow of risk, orchestrating data, intelligence, and action at every connection. As those connections multiply, value compounds - powering a smarter, faster, and more connected insurance industry that serves as a foundation for vibrant economies where more businesses, communities and dreams can move forward. For more information, please visit appliedsystems.com. The Applied products and logos are trademarks of Applied Systems, Inc., registered in the U.S.

CTC Insurance brings direct bill reconciliation fully in-house with Applied Recon. Independent agency eliminates outsourced reconciliation and gains full visibility into its own direct bill data with automated policy matching Chicago, IL, Aug. 25, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) - Applied Systems(R) today announced that CTC Insurance, a full-service insurance agency founded in 1913, has selected Applied Recon to bring its direct bill reconciliation entirely in-house, eliminating its reliance on outsourced manual processing. Applied Recon's policy number smart matching now clears items directly against the agency's own records, cutting out the manual searching and vendor handoffs that stood between the agency and its own money. "Before implementing Applied Recon, we outsourced nearly 40 percent of our direct bill manual reconciliations, losing time to mailing statements and untangling back-and-forth emails over mismatched policy numbers which made us miss renewals and entry errors," said Christine Kelly, Director of Operations, CTC Insurance. "With Applied Recon's smart matching clearing items straight off the suspense list, my team isn't stuck re-searching the same policies month after month, and we always know exactly where every reconciliation stands instead of waiting on someone outside our office to tell us." Applied Recon is an AI-powered reconciliation capability built into Applied's insurance management systems that automates the matching of direct bill statements to agency records. Applied Recon's intelligent policy number matching identifies and clears items that would otherwise require manual searching. It does this even when formatting inconsistencies, such as missing dashes or spaces, would stall a traditional match. Handling reconciliation in house gives agencies control over the accuracy and timing of their own financial data, the foundation for making decisions about cash instead of just tracking it. "You can't make real decisions about your cash if you're working from someone else's version of your numbers, and that's the real cost of outsourcing reconciliation," said Chase Petrey, president, Applied Pay, Applied Systems. "Bringing that process in-house with Applied Recon means CTC Insurance's finance team knows exactly where every dollar stands the moment it moves, so they catch a mismatch the day it happens instead of finding out at month-end close." Discover more Exploring Educational Science Kits The Applied products and logos are trademarks of Applied Systems, Inc., registered in the U.S. About Applied Systems Applied Systems is the current that connects the insurance value chain. As the world's largest provider of insurance software, Applied connects agencies, brokers, and carriers across the global flow of risk, orchestrating data, intelligence, and action at every connection. As those connections multiply, value compounds - powering a smarter, faster, and more connected insurance industry that serves as a foundation for vibrant economies where more businesses, communities and dreams can move forward. Disclaimer: The above press release comes to you under an arrangement with GlobeNewswire. TheTechOutlook.com takes no editorial responsibility for the same. Listen to audio version of this article Ready to play

Lightspeed joins first class of certified integrations in Applied Systems' new Vendor Certification Program. Lightspeed Voice Aug 20, 2026, 10:10 ET Lightspeed Voice joins the first class of certified integrations in Applied Systems' new Vendor Certification Program, giving insurance agencies a faster, lower-cost way to connect their communications platform with Applied Epic. VENICE, Fla., Aug. 20, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ - Lightspeed, a leading provider of AI-powered VoIP communications, announced that its integrations with Applied Epic are among the first certified integrations available through the new Applied Systems Vendor Certification program. Launched in August 2026, the program gives agencies and brokerages a faster, trusted way to connect third-party technologies with their Applied Epic. Each participating vendor completes a thorough onboarding and certification process designed to ensure its integrations meet Applied's standards for quality and reliability. As a certified vendor, Lightspeed offers agencies a simpler, lower-cost path to activating its integrations with Applied Epic. Certified integrations can be activated faster than a standard integration build and do not require additional purchase from Applied. Lightspeed will also have access to the latest Applied releases, helping ensure its integration remains current and reliable as the platform evolves. "Joining the Applied Systems vendor program allows us to remove a significant cost barrier for our shared customers and make the Lightspeed Voice integration more accessible to independent insurance agencies," said Joel Poythress, President at Lightspeed. "Our goal is to help agencies get more value from the technology they already use by creating a seamless connection between their management system and their communications platform. We're proud to strengthen our partnership with Applied and make it easier for agencies to take advantage of an integration that can improve efficiency, streamline workflows, and better serve their customers." Lightspeed Voice integrates with Applied Epic to bring an agency's communications and management system technology together. These connections help users access caller information more efficiently, track call activity, streamline call-related workflows, and connect valuable conversation insights with the systems they use every day. As one of the initial companies with certified integrations available through the program, Lightspeed's participation reflects its continued investment in the independent insurance industry and its commitment to delivering connected technology that supports more efficient agency operations. Additional information about the Applied Systems Vendor Certification Program is available at appliedsystems.com/vendor-integration. About Lightspeed Lightspeed is a leading provider of communication solutions, dedicated to delivering innovative technology and unparalleled service to businesses. With a focus on innovation and customer satisfaction, Lightspeed continues to be a trusted partner for organizations seeking reliable and advanced communication solutions. Media Contact SOURCE Lightspeed Voice