July 2011 Newsletter
July 22nd, 2011
The last few months have been a very busy time here at illustrate inc. We have been delivering on enhancements and updates for existing clients as well as developing new products to bring to market. One example of this was the launch of our OPUS Mobile solution with Foresters this past April. OPUS Mobile allows… more
“OPUS Mobile” Insurance Solutions by illustrate inc
July 20th, 2011
Mobile Sales Technology Platform for Life Insurance Companies, Brokerage Agencies, & Financial Advisors (Toronto, July 2011) Increasingly, life insurance agents and their customers, are using smartphone technology to getthe information they want immediately at their fingertips. Insurance companies are looking for ways to increase their agents’ sales with mobile applications. illustrate inc, a leading developer… more
Insight – August, 2010
September 10th, 2010
Dear Valued Customer, It is with great pleasure that I write to you in this issue of Insight. We here at illustrate inc have had a very eventful and productive two quarters, and have quite a list of accomplishments, some of which we have already shared with you. Arguably the highlight of our achievements has been… more
Silverlight: the Technology Behind OPUS
August 10th, 2010
If you’ve seen OPUS in action, then you’ve seen Silverlight. We’ve been using Silverlight, a Microsoft technology for web browsers, for the last couple of years, to add powerful new features to and a greater level of flexibility in the software used by advisors throughout the insurance sales process. Silverlight works on the Internet very… more
Commentary on Cloud Computing
April 18th, 2010
Cloud computing is a style of computing and can be interpreted as the next step in the evolution of web application management. There are two pieces to this: the actual physical servers and the data that resides on them. First was the in-house, operations based server room. In this model, a company’s servers were on-site,… more
Announcing the Launch of CSI Technology
April 18th, 2010
CSI technology is a landmark innovation that enables non-developers to use specialized tools to design an application, reducing reliance on “backend programmers” and allowing business staff to implement product rules, changes and updates directly, enabling fast and more intuitive development on client projects. An XML data structure is the hub of the application not only… more
illustrate inc uses Gemini for Project Management
April 18th, 2010
As a provider of software solutions to the insurance industry, illustrate inc maintains an interactive relationship and open dialogue with its clients and encourages collaboration with the client at all stages of a project. This approach extends beyond the delivery of the final product. illustrate inc remains actively involved in the process as the client… more
New, improved Space. Same unwavering commitment.
November 30th, 2009
“This new location provides us with the…improvements needed to achieve our…long-term goals.” On November 30, 2009, we relocated our offices in Toronto. Our increased square footage and superior technological infrastructure accommodates anticipated company growth and state-of-the-art IT infrastructure development. “illustrate inc is a business that is focused on leveraging leading talent and advances in technology… more
How it works
June 22nd, 2009
CLIEDIS 2009 ACORD/XML Survey “Our surveys allow us to take the pulse of our community, see trends on the use of standards and determine the success of our efforts. It is essential to our mission to develop common standards and conventions that enhance the efficiency of the Canadian life insurance industry. With the results of… more
Developer’s Corner: Running disconnected from the internet
June 20th, 2009
Rich Internet Application (RIA) technology in the world of Web 2.0 has increased dependency on continuous access to the grid. However even today, we are not always connected. A sales exec becomes highly challenged when he is unable to access his client information on salesforce.com. So, offline access creates an additional layer of reliability, extends… more