Applied Systems, IVANS and NxTech Incorporated Advancing Real-Time Alerts! TM for the Insurance Industry

Cincinnati, Ohio (May 17, 2006) - NxTech, Incorporated, a leading provider of real-time interfaces, system integration, data management and interactive web development, is partnering with Applied Systems, Inc. and IVANS, Inc. to propel the implementation of Applied Alerts! TM for the benefit of agencies and carriers across the country.

NxTech has been selected as a preferred vendor for implementing real-time Alerts! with IVANS® Transformation Station TM and Applied Systems’ agents. Alerts! allow carriers to deliver real-time messages directly into agents’ Applied Systems agency management technology. Working more closely with Transformation Station and Applied Systems and understanding their goals and objectives allows NxTech to provide a solution that makes data flow seamlessly between carriers and their agencies.

NxTech’s selection reflects the understanding of both the technical requirements and business goals behind Alerts!

"The founders of NxTech are the same people that made download a universally accepted, easy-to -implement solution," said Doug Johnston, Executive Vice President of Interface Services at Applied Systems. "Their interface knowledge helps companies jump-start their initiatives and deliver winning solutions right from the start. Personally knowing NxTech’s technical and business expertise, I strongly recommend NxTech as your partner for the successful implementation of Alerts! and real-time interface."

"NxTech' s implementation services have enabled several of our customers to quickly implement robust, efficient workflows for other transactions within Transformation Station, and we expect the same level of success as they work with customers to implement Alerts!," said Clare DeNicola, President and CEO of IVANS, Inc.

Bill Tedrick, CEO at NxTech commented, "Partnering with Applied and IVANS is a natural for NxTech. We have all worked together for years and know how to provide the best results. Our industry solution focus assures carriers that the offering they roll out meets the requirements of their agency force."

About NxTech

NxTech, headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio, was founded to provide technology to unlock data and integrate systems for the benefit of all participants within the insurance industry. For information about NxTech’s products and services, email [email protected] or visit our website at www.NxTechCorp.com.

About Applied Systems

Applied Systems is the leading provider of automated solutions for the property and casualty insurance industry. Since 1983, the company has developed solutions for independent insurance agents, brokers, managing general agents, and insurance companies, as well as banks and other financial institutions with insurance operations. Applied Systems has partnered with more than 10,000 insurance organizations to achieve new levels of success using its premier agency management systems, The Agency Manager (TAM)® and The Agency Manager ® Vision Series". Applied Systems leads the industry in agency/carrier realtime and batch communication solutions.

About IVANS

IVANS, Inc. provides the insurance and healthcare industries with fully managed network, EDI and agency-company interface solutions to help solve complex business issues. Headquartered in Old Greenwich, Conn., IVANS serves more than 475 insurance and healthcare organizations, more than 30,000 independent agents and 28,000 providers. IVANS, which was formed in 1983 by 21 insurance companies, also has offices in Tampa, Fla. and Cincinnati, Ohio. For more information, visit www.ivans.com.

Contact:

Teri Daniel, NxTech, Incorporated
851 Ohio Pike
Cincinnati, Ohio 45245
Phone: 866.NxTech9 x 103
[email protected]
www.NxTechCorp.com