QuoteWerks World Wide Etilize Integration Product Launch Webinar

The new QuoteWerks Etilize integration enables QuoteWerks users to create impressive looking quotes and proposals complete with high resolution product pictures and consumer friendly descriptions without the hassle of downloading price files.

Orlando, FL February 8, 2010 — Aspire Technologies, Inc., a leading provider of sales quoting software solutions for the global small and mid-markets, announced today the long anticipated product launch of an Etilize product content integration within QuoteWerks.

Etilize (www.etilize.com) is an online content provider which supplies product data solutions from 20,000 different manufacturers, including over 7 million products in 20 different languages. Etilize provides rich product content for clients such as amazon.com, ebay, overstock.com, Ingram Micro, D&H, and more.

Aspire Technologies, Inc, will now be able to provide this same rich content to its customer base of over 56,000 QuoteWerks users. While building quotes in QuoteWerks, customers can quickly find the products they would like to include in their quote without having to search the web in an attempt to gather the information so concisely provided by Etilize. Not only does Etilize provide consumer friendly product descriptions, it also provides marketing descriptions and product images, all of which seamlessly flow into the QuoteWerks quote enabling the QuoteWerks user to produce a high quality, professional looking document.

The Etilize product content integration is a plug-and-play solution. No setup or maintenance is required. In a world where it is common place to endure the time consuming process of finding, downloading and importing product and price files on a daily basis, the Etilize integration eliminates this strain on a company’s resources.

Aspire Technologies, Inc., the developer of QuoteWerks, is inviting all current and potential users to attend a free webinar launching this new integration on Tuesday February 9th at 3 PM EST.

In this webinar Aspire Technologies, Inc. will demonstrate the Etilize integration; specifically showing how IT companies can leverage Etilize when quoting items from IT distributors such as Tech Data, Ingram Micro, SYNNEX, and D&H.

To sign up for the free webinar visit the QuoteWerks Webinar Page (http://www.quotewerks.com/webinar.asp). Space is limited and is reserved on a first-come first-serve basis.

About Aspire Technologies and QuoteWerks®
Aspire Technologies, the creators of the award winning QuoteWerks® sales quoting software, is the leading provider of sales quoting software with its award winning QuoteWerks® application deployed to thousands of businesses and enterprises worldwide. QuoteWerks® integrates with leading CRM and accounting packages, along with IT distributors D&H®, Ingram Micro®, SYNNEX®, and Tech Data®, enabling businesses in all industries to integrate QuoteWerks® seamlessly into their existing environments. Aspire Technologies is headquartered in Orlando, Florida and is a Microsoft Gold Certified Partner. For more information please visit www.quotewerks.com.

QuoteWerks is a registered trademark of Aspire Technologies, Inc. Other trademarks referenced are the property of their respective owners.

New QuoteWerks Webinar Introducing Etilize

QuoteWerks will be holding a webinar on Tuesday February 9th at 3 PM EST.

The webinar will introduce you to the new QuoteWerks integration with Etilize.

• Have you heard about Etilize, but unsure what it does?
• Are you curious as to how QuoteWerks and Etilize will help your business close more sales?
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With the QuoteWerks and Etilize, you will no longer need to download and update the product databases for D&H, Ingram Micro, SYNNEX, or Tech Data. Etilize will provide you with product descriptions, specifications, images, the part numbers for your distributors, and more.

Sign up for the webinar to preview the new QuoteWerks Etilize License. After the webinar, you can sign up for a free trial key and use the interim for yourself!*

Additional time will be allotted for questions from the attendees.

* Some restrictions apply.

Title: QuoteWerks Introduces New Etilize Integration
Date: Tuesday, February 9, 2010
Time: 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM EDT

After registering you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the Webinar.

Space is limited.
Reserve your Webinar seat now at:
https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/597261232

QuoteWerks Releases New Integration for ACT! Premium for Web

Support for ACT! for Web enables more users in the ACT! community to streamline their quoting process with QuoteWerks Version 4.5.

ORLANDO, FL January 27, 2010 — Aspire Technologies, Inc., a leading provider of sales quoting software solutions for the global small and mid-markets, announced today a new integration with ACT! Premium for the Web version 2010.

This new integration enables businesses to completely integrate QuoteWerks with their installation of ACT! Premium for the Web version 2010. Organizations are able to leverage the powerful quoting functions of QuoteWerks with the sales management capabilities and convenience of ACT! for the Web. The link between QuoteWerks and ACT! includes features inherent in the other contact manager integrations, but also contains the ability to:

• Search the ACT! for Web contact database for a contact to pull into the quote
• Create/update an attachment to the quote under the Documents Tab
• Schedule/update follow up calls
• Create/update Sales Opportunities
• Write line item details into the Sales Opportunities
• Retrieve additional information from the ACT! for Web Contact into the quote using the QuoteWerks DataLink feature such as terms and the shipping method
• Retrieve Contact data from ACT! for Web when printing and include it in the printed output
• Open the linked contact in ACT! for the Web using the “Display contact in contact manager” button on the SoldTo / ShipTo tab
• View all email addresses associated with the contact record linked to the Sold To, Bill To, and Ship To fields in the select Email Address window from ACT! for Web
• Search entire ACT! for Web database for an email address, by Company, Contact, Last Name, or Phone on the select Email Address window
• Use the F2 Lookup macro of ~ACTForWeb_Macro( ) to retrieve additional contact data from ACT! for Web

Additionally, users may notice that the integration functions more quickly with ACT! for the Web than the client installed version of ACT!.  The reason may be attributed to the fact that ACT! for Web is not installed on the same workstation as other applications, and therefore the ACT! processing and database searching occurs on a remote server.  This leaves more resources for other applications, such as QuoteWerks, to operate more quickly.

“Integrating with ACT! for the Web provides QuoteWerks users with an efficient way to not only access their contact database while outside of the office, but also ensures they can utilize QuoteWerks seamlessly and effectively with their current sales processes.  This new integration provides another segment of ACT! users the ability to benefit from the efficiencies of QuoteWerks,” says Brian Laufer Vice President of Operations at Aspire Technologies, Inc.

The ACT! for Web integration is available in Version 4.5 of QuoteWerks.  Users must be on the Corporate Edition in order to take advantage of this integration.  Visit http://www.quotewerks.com/updates/UpdateAgent.asp to download the latest version.

QuoteWerks Tips and Tricks Videos

QuoteWerks has added some new videos to the QuoteWerks YouTube channel.

The new videos includes the Tips and Tricks videos that showcase some simple time saving features that may not be well known.  Among them include how to use calculations in QuoteWerks, how to change the color scheme, and more.

There are also videos displaying some of the new features released in Version 4.5 such as the Datafeedfile.com and the integration with ACT! for the Web.  Also listed videos include how the Real-time and Online Ordering modules work.

To view all the vidoes click here.

For more information please visit the QuoteWerks website.

QuoteWerks Releases New Version 4.5

The new release includes an updated user interface and many additional time-saving features including a new tab in the Quote Workbook.

ORLANDO, FL January 8, 2010 — Aspire Technologies, Inc., a leading provider of sales quoting software solutions for the global small and mid-markets, announced today the release of a new version of QuoteWerks, 4.5.

Version 4.5 of QuoteWerks includes many improvements and enhancements for users.  The most noticeable change in the new version is the updated user interface. The new color schemes/skins update the look of QuoteWerks and are applied to the entire program including the appearance of menus, buttons, text boxes, and more.  QuoteWerks Version 4.5 also adds some new functionality including the ability to drag and drop line items in the Document Items tab of the Quote Workbook. Users are able to drag and drop single or multiple line items within the quote.

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Other new features available in version 4.5 include:

• An integration for ACT! Premium for the Web.
• A new product search called Datafeedfile.com that enables users to search online merchants and compare prices between online stores such as Amazon, Buy.com, Tiger Direct, and more.
• An item URL Field on the advanced tab of the Edit Product window that allows users to associate a web page with a product.  Users can also launch the associated website by right-clicking on the product in QuoteWerks to open the page in their browser.
• A new filename generation option allows users to control the names of the files created during certain functions such as attaching a PO, report, or linked resource utilizing QuoteWerks macros.
• Support for SugarCRM 5.5.
• The ability to change the order in which customers receive the quotes, literature, spec sheets, cover pages, and linked resources when emailing or printing documents from QuoteWerks.
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Additionally in this new release of QuoteWerks 4.5, a sixth tab has been added to the Quote Workbook called the Links Tab.  The Links Tab enables users to link external files to the QuoteWerks document by dragging and dropping the file into the tab or simply clicking the plus sign.  Users can link a variety of different files such as Word documents, Excel files, Cad drawings, html documents, and more. Linking files to the QuoteWerks documents allows users to quickly access supplemental materials without having to leave the QuoteWerks interface.  The documents in the Links Tab can be printed or emailed with the quote or users can choose not to include the files when sending the quotes.

“The release of QuoteWerks 4.5 is an important release that added over seventeen new features users have requested over the past few weeks.  These new features provide companies with more time-saving functionality and exemplify QuoteWerks’ continual maturation as a product.  The ability to add user-requested features in a matter of weeks enables businesses to take advantage of the new technologies that become available. Furthermore, the persistent commitment to development of QuoteWerks ensures organizations will always have the most reliable and robust quoting and proposal solution to compliment their sales process,” says Vice President of Operations Brian Laufer.

All of these features are available in the new release of QuoteWerks 4.5.  The new release can be downloaded from the update agent page http://www.quotewerks.com/updates/UpdateAgent.asp.

About Aspire Technologies and QuoteWerks^®

Aspire Technologies, the creators of the award winning QuoteWerks^® sales quoting software, is the leading provider of sales quoting software with its award winning QuoteWerks^® application deployed to thousands of businesses and enterprises worldwide. QuoteWerks^® integrates with leading CRM and accounting packages, along with IT distributors D&H^®, Ingram Micro^®, SYNNEX^®, and Tech Data^®, enabling businesses in all industries to integrate QuoteWerks^® seamlessly into their existing environments.  Aspire Technologies is headquartered in Orlando, Florida and is a Microsoft Certified Partner.  For more information please visit www.quotewerks.com.

QuoteWerks is a registered trademark of Aspire Technologies, Inc.  Other trademarks referenced are the property of their respective owners.

New QuoteWerks Video Available!

With the announcement of QuoteWerks 4.5, we have recorded a new tutorial video for all users.

This new video walks users through upgrading QuoteWerks to the latest version or build.  It can be viewed here.

For a list of all the available QuoteWerks tutorial videos please follow this link and the demo videos can be found here.

More information on QuoteWerks can be found on the QuoteWerks website.

QuoteWerks Releases Version 4.5

QuoteWerks has just released a new version for all users.  QuoteWerks Version 4.5 Build 1 includes 17 new features previously unavailable.

Updated QuoteWerks Interface

Do you want to personalize QuoteWerks? Well, now you can! Take advantage of the new look for QuoteWerks.

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Drag and Drop Line Items

Do you want to easily move line items up and down on your quote without cutting and pasting? QuoteWerks development has listened to your requests! Now you can drag and drop your items on your quote.

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Link Documents and URLs

Have you ever wanted to link a document like a Word/Excel document, Visio diagram, or a CAD drawing to your quote? Ever need to link a web page to your quote for the products that you are researching? The new Links tab will enable you to this and more including presenting more detailed and vivid proposals!

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Search Online Merchants with Datafeedfile.com

Do you or your customers purchase items from Amazon, Buy.com, Dell, TigerDirect, J&R or other online merchants? Take advantage of the new Datafeedfile.com support to search and use items from more than 1500 merchants without having to manually import items or leave QuoteWerks! *

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ACT! Premium for Web

Are your sales reps in the field? Access your ACT! for Web 2010 contact information from within QuoteWerks. You will have the same functionality with ACT! for Web as you would if ACT! and QuoteWerks were on the same computer.**

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Change the Print Order

Have you ever wanted to set the order in which items are printed or saved to file? This new functionality enables you to print your Literature before your Print Layout or your Print Layout before your Cover Page for example.

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Automate Filename Generation

Do you want to customize the name of the PDF or RTF file when emailing quotes to your customers? Have you wanted to be able to customize your saved reports to be the name of your report and the date it was created? With QuoteWerks Version 4.5, you can automate all of this and more! Automate Filename Creation when Saving Documents

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QuoteWerks & SugarCRM 5.5

Have you upgraded to SugarCRM 5.5? Take advantage of your SugarCRM contacts in QuoteWerks!

* Datafeedfile.com support requires the QuoteWerks Real-Time Module
** The QuoteWerks integration with ACT! for Web is only available in the Corporate Edition of QuoteWerks

To see all the features available in this new release click here.

To download the latest version visit our Update Agent page.  It lists all the latest features for each new release.

For more information visit the QuoteWerks website.

QuoteWerks Build 51 Webinar Video

QuoteWerks 4.0 Build 51 Release Webinar Video
Build 51 includes over 20 new features. We will spotlight the improved Microsoft Dynamics CRM integration, Maximizer integration, re-designed select email window, QuickBooks 2010 support, and more! Additional time will be allotted for questions from the attendees.

The video can be viewed here and is free to view.

Please visit the QuoteWerks website for more information.

QuoteWerks enhances integration with Microsoft Dynamics CRM

The enhanced integration leverages additional features and functionality in MS CRM, previously unavailable for users, to support the sales process and increase efficiency.

ORLANDO, FL December 3, 2009 — Aspire Technologies, Inc., a leading provider of sales quoting software solutions for the global small and mid-markets, announced today an enhanced integration between QuoteWerks and Microsoft Dynamics CRM.  This enhanced integration supplies functionality in direct response to user and partner requests.

The QuoteWerks to Microsoft Dynamics CRM integration is a powerful link connecting the two applications.  It enables organizations to manage their sales operations more efficiently and accurately by automating the quote and proposal generation process. The new integration includes not only the previous features (such as scheduling follow up calls and creating opportunities), but also:

• Supports multi-tenancy (organizations) environments using Active Directory or Internet Facing Deployment (IFD) authentication methods
• Enables users to create quotes in MS CRM that are associated with the MS CRM opportunity and populate these quotes with line item detail from the QuoteWerks quote
• Links to existing MS CRM opportunities rather than having to use a new MS CRM opportunity created by QuoteWerks
• Opens the MS CRM Opportunity in MS CRM using a button on the Create/update MS CRM Sales Opportunity window
• Opens a MS CRM contact in MS CRM using a new button on the Soldto/Shipto tab that will open the contact window for the SoldTo, ShipTo, or BillTo linked contact
• Allows users to schedule a MS CRM follow up call in MS CRM using the button on the Create/update Follow up call window
• Logs sent emails from within QuoteWerks (using built in SMTP email or by automating Outlook) in the MS CRM history

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Furthermore, users can search the entire MS CRM database for an email address by account, name, or phone number.  The email address window has been enhanced by adding functionality for users by enabling them to retrieve email addresses from the MS CRM contact or account records linked to the SoldTo, ShipTo, and BillTo contact fields.  If the quote is linked to an MS CRM contact, all three email addresses associated with that contact will be listed in the selection window.  Additionally, if the document is linked to a MS CRM account, users also have the option to choose from all email addresses associated with the account including all the email addresses of the contacts related to that account.

“QuoteWerks continues to evolve by strengthening integrations with popular contact managers such as Microsoft Dynamics CRM. This enables companies of all sizes and industries to not only utilize the robust quoting capabilities that QuoteWerks offers, but also integrate QuoteWerks with their already deployed software.  The demand for speed and efficiency remains an important factor during the sales process and this enhanced integration is just one way QuoteWerks continues to offer organizations a competitive edge,” says Vice President of Operations Brian Laufer.

Figure 1: Lookup MS CRM Contact or Account window

Figure 2: Writing line item detail into MS CRM quote from the QuoteWerks quote

The enhanced MS CRM integration is available in Build 51 or higher of QuoteWerks version 4.0.  Users must be on the Corporate Edition in order to use the integration.   Visit http://www.quotewerks.com/updates/UpdateAgent.asp to download build 51.

About Aspire Technologies and QuoteWerks^®

Aspire Technologies, the creators of the award winning QuoteWerks^® sales quoting and proposal software, is the leading provider of sales quoting software with its award winning QuoteWerks^® application deployed to thousands of businesses and enterprises worldwide. QuoteWerks^® integrates with leading CRM and accounting packages, along with IT distributors D&H^®, Ingram Micro^®, SYNNEX^®, and Tech Data^®, enabling businesses in all industries to integrate QuoteWerks^® seamlessly into their existing environments.  Aspire Technologies is headquartered in Orlando, Florida and is a Microsoft Certified Partner.  For more information please visit www.quotewerks.com.

QuoteWerks is a registered trademark of Aspire Technologies, Inc.  Other trademarks referenced are the property of their respective owners.

Aspire Technologies, Inc. Announces Release of QuoteWerks Version 4.0 Build 51

The new build introduces the revolutionary QuoteWerks Communicator SPAM filter neutralizer and includes an enhanced Microsoft Dynamics CRM integration, improved Maximizer integration, and support for QuickBooks 2010 (USA and Canada).

ORLANDO, FL November 23, 2009 — Aspire Technologies, Inc., a leading provider of sales quoting software solutions for the global small and mid-markets, announced today the release of a new build which includes over twenty-two new features.  Included in the build are numerous features designed to help companies of all sizes reduce their cost-of-sales and improve sales worker efficiencies.

Build 51 improves some existing integrations and also adds some new features for users.  The most notable features include:

• Support for QuickBooks 2010 (USA and Canadian versions)
• New enhanced Microsoft Dynamics CRM 4.0 integration (including support for Multi-tenancy, quote entity support, and more)
• Improved Maximizer integration for Maximizer 10.0 and 10.5

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In this release, the new QuoteWerks Communicator was introduced.  The QuoteWerks Communicator enables Aspire Technologies, Inc. to periodically send messages to QuoteWerks users informing them of build updates, new features available, and other pertinent information.  These messages are received and viewed from within the QuoteWerks application. These messages are designed to be sent infrequently so as to not inundate the customers with messages.  It also enables the users to reply directly to the messages that they receive.  They can send questions and suggestions about the product allowing for bi-directional communication for purposes of feedback and to gauge customer responses to new features.

“Our customers often upgrade their systems and applications to take advantage of new features and technologies.  It is crucial that we inform our customers when we release new integrations and functionality, ensuring that their combined CRM and accounting solutions continue to work seamlessly with QuoteWerks.  Often however, customers are unaware of new additions to QuoteWerks because email SPAM filters trap or discard our build announcement emails, disrupting legitimate email communication between us and our customer base.  The new QuoteWerks Communicator will allow us to keep our customers informed and alert them when new features are available,” comments John C. Lewe IV, President of Aspire Technologies, Inc.

A full list of all the features added in Build 51 can be viewed here.

The new QuickBooks 2010 integrations, enhanced MS CRM integration, and improved Maximizer integration (plus more) are available in Build 51 or higher of QuoteWerks version 4.0.  Visit http://www.quotewerks.com/updates/UpdateAgent.asp to download build 51.

About Aspire Technologies and QuoteWerks^®

Aspire Technologies, the creators of the award winning QuoteWerks^® sales quoting software, is the leading provider of sales quoting software with its award winning QuoteWerks^® application deployed to thousands of businesses and

enterprises worldwide. QuoteWerks^® integrates with leading CRM and accounting packages, along with IT
distributors D&H^®, Ingram Micro^®, SYNNEX^®, and Tech Data^®, enabling businesses in all industries to integrate QuoteWerks^® seamlessly into their existing environments.  Aspire Technologies is headquartered in Orlando, Florida and is a Microsoft Gold Certified Partner.  For more information please visit www.quotewerks.com.

QuoteWerks is a registered trademark of Aspire Technologies, Inc.  Other trademarks referenced are the property of their respective owners.