ASI reports a successful 2009

Press release from ASI, Alexandria USA on 18th January 2010

Advanced Solutions International (ASI), the largest, privately owned global provider of web-based software for member and donor-based non-profits, announced nearly 300 organisations invested in ASI software solutions in 2009, a year non-profits turned to technology as a strategic investment to prepare for growth in 2010.

"Throughout 2009, we saw non-profits invest in our software to streamline operations, boost staff productivity, and provide greater insight into customer needs as a strategy to prepare for growth and recovery in 2010," said Bob Alves, Chairman and CEO of ASI. "Strong, stable, and innovative software providers are the preferred choice in this up-and-down economy and our success is a clear indicator that the market recognises ASI provides this comfort, as we have over the past 19 years."

"ASI Europe had a great year" said Niroo Rad, CEO of ASI Europe. "We held our first combined annual ASI Discovery Day for both ProgressCRM and iMIS users. This London conference in October saw more than 125 customers, business partners, and senior ASI staff networking together.

"The NiUG International iMIS users group increased membership and launched a new chapter in Europe too". NiUG International, the largest independent, volunteer-run user's group in the non-profit software industry, also held five successful conferences worldwide, launched a social network (using iMIS Social Networking), a career center, and a certification program for iMIS users.

Other highlights:

  • ASI achieved a 14% increase in software license revenue and continues to increase profitability. Nearly 300 organisations invested in iMIS 15 in 2009.
  • ASI released version 15.1 of the market-leading iMIS software system : With this release iMIS is the only product that combines database and web content management functionality in a single system. This ground-breaking evolution allows you to easily mix and match web content with iMIS functionality to provide members, donors, staff, and other users a unique web experience.
  • ASI was rated No.1 for customer satisfaction by an independent survey. ASI was ranked first in time to implement, cost to implement, ease of implementation, and post-implementation performance in an independent survey, by Lehman Associates, of associations with more than $2 million in revenue. The survey also confirmed ASI's leadership position in the association market, with a nearly 40% market share while the nearest competitor had only 13%.
  • ASI received two major industry awards for services. ASI was awarded a certification for excellence in services by the Service Strategies Corporation (SSC) and achieved Microsoft Gold Partner status recognising expertise with Microsoft technologies.

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ASI Europe has served the European not-for-profit sector since 1995 and acquired Fisk Brett in 2008, creating Europe's no. 1 specialist software provider for the not-for-profit sector. Fisk Brett had provided CRM software and services to the charity sector in the UK and worldwide since 1990.

ASI is the developer of both iMIS and ProgressCRM software.