University Park, IL, Aug. 29, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Applied Systems today announced that the company has been named recipient of the Cloud Disruptor award in the 2018 Stratus Awards for Cloud Computing. This award recognizes cloud service providers rapidly changing the status quo of an existing market or the larger cloud industry as a whole.
“As modern consumers and businesses alike adopt more and more cloud-based services, we are pleased to recognize those companies that are driving innovation in the cloud for the betterment of the industries they serve,” said Maria Jimenez, Chief Nominations Officer, Business Intelligence Group. “We are proud of the winners for their dedication and hard work, and we know that their work is transforming the way the world works.”
The Applied Cloud is the leading, purpose-built cloud platform designed for the insurance industry, providing reliable and secure delivery of software applications and anytime, anywhere access to business information. Applied’s cloud platform provides access to operations recovery, backup encryption, redundancy technology and active failover data centers. The dedicated team of Applied Cloud professionals manages and maintains all hardware upgrades, Applied software updates and system testing processes, increasing agents’ and brokers’ investment value by reducing time and expenses spent managing these processes while ensuring availability of the latest software capabilities. Today, nearly 90,000 users across four countries rely on Applied Cloud to improve business performance, increase data security and deliver cost savings.
“Cloud technology is becoming crucial for businesses looking to benefit from digital capabilities such as 24/7 access, business continuity and data security,” said Reid French, chief executive officer, Applied Systems. “We are pleased to be honored as a Cloud Disruptor by the Business Intelligence Group, further highlighting our commitment to advancing the value of the cloud for our customers.”
About Applied Systems
Applied Systems is the leading global provider of cloud-based software that powers the business of insurance. Recognized as a pioneer in insurance automation and the innovation leader, Applied is the world’s largest provider of agency and brokerage management systems, serving customers throughout the United States, Canada, the Republic of Ireland, and the United Kingdom. By automating the insurance lifecycle, Applied’s people and products enable millions of people around the world to safeguard and protect what matters most.