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Recent Computer Enhancements at VPA, Inc.
January 1998
VPA recently completed a conversion of our
proprietary "Disability Claims Management System" (DCMS) from a mainframe DEC
VAX system to a new client server distributed network system running Windows
NT. This conversion included the replacement of DEC terminals with
state-of-the-art PCs at every employee workstation. We also updated our network
routing system to increase the speed and ability to handle the large volume of
data being transferred.
What do these system enhancements mean to our customers?
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The conversion to the client server now allows the DCMS to operate in an "open
architecture." This allows VPA to easily automate the creation and transfer of
data files from and to our clients.
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VPA is able to easily add new clients to our system without impacting current
clients.
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All users of the DCMS, including clients who utilize VPA's Remote Access, will
note a dramatic increase in response time for their inquiries and data entry.
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Client communication is greatly improved by having Internet e-mail available
for every VPA employee
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Increased flexibility to customize data fields and other system modifications
for individual clients.
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Specialized reports and report formats (i.e., paper, fax, e-mail, EDT, etc.)
can be designed quickly by VPA staff. Certain formats will actually reduce the
current costs for clients.
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Form letters produced by the DCMS are customized, comprehensive, and produced
and mailed faster.
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