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Avectra Announces netFORUM On-Site Registration System

Posted on: Wednesday, 31 May 2006, 09:00 CDT

Avectra, the leading provider of 100 percent Web-based association management software solutions, announced today the availability of the netFORUM Kiosk, an on-site registration system that dramatically improves the event registration process. The netFORUM Kiosk is a fully integrated hardware and software package that allows event attendees to register and print badges; access schedules, session descriptions, and speaker biographies; and print out area maps and other important event-related information.

"Associations and not-for-profits host over 27 million events each year, attracting more than 2.9 billion attendees, and generating almost $15B in marketing expenses alone. The netFORUM Kiosk can dramatically lower staffing expense and improve the attendee experience through faster registration and by delivering relevant and timely event information," said Robert Miller, president of Avectra. "Avectra is dedicated to providing our clients with advanced and innovative membership management technologies. With the netFORUM Kiosk, we have extended the reach of netFORUM to the event floor."

The netFORUM Kiosk is fast and secure. Event attendees simply swipe a credit card or driver's license to confirm their identity and access event information in seconds. The Kiosk is capable of processing 250 pre-registrants per hour, reducing the number of staff needed at the registration desk. The exterior of the kiosk, as well as the terminal screen, can be customized with graphics and logos from sponsors, generating lucrative premium sponsorship fees.

"As an association, we are always looking to use our budget and staff efficiently and effectively," said David DeLorenzo, Chief Technology Officer of the National Association of College and University Business Officers. "Last year we ran 18 live professional development events and had over 4500 attendees. The netFORUM Kiosk looks like a great way to save us time and money while also improving our event attendee's experience. We are also excited about its ability to generate additional revenue streams through branding and sponsorship."

Avectra has partnered with a national hardware rental company to inventory the netFORUM Kiosk in strategic locations across the country. The netFORUM Kiosk only requires internet connectivity. Avectra handles the rest, including delivery, set up, tear down, and on-site support. Avectra also provides complete consulting and design services to support customized interface development, and show marketing tools such as target marketing and lead capture.

More information about the system can be found at http://www.avectra.com.

About Avectra

Avectra is the leading provider of membership management software solutions. The Avectra family of products is designed to fit any type of organization, any type of user, any size staff and any budget. Our solutions are the result of more than 12 years of experience serving more than 40 million individuals and 750 member-based organizations. Avectra's netFORUM is the industry standard in Association Management Software. netFORUM OnDemand is a fully hosted version of netFORUM scaled to perfectly address the needs of smaller organizations and chapters and affiliates of larger associations. Avectra is headquartered in McLean, Va., and has offices in Chicago and Los Angeles.

Source: Business Wire

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