Case Studies

ClearBenefits, Inc. Uses Apptix Secure Mail To Simplify Email Encryption and Workflow
Providing enrollment and HR benefits administration services, ClearBenefits needed an email encryption solution to ensure electronic communications meet federal HIPAA compliance requirements. ClearBenefits chose Apptix Secure Mail, allowing users to encrypt outgoing email correspondence that includes protected personal health information. Combining seamless integration with Outlook, affordability, and flexibility, it proved to be an easy-to-manage solution to address a complex issue.

Hosted Communication and Collaboration Services Connects Employees, Regardless of Time Zone
Kamakura, a financial risk management software developer and consulting firm with employees spread across multiple time zones, was faced with frequent email problems and outages—jeopardizing business continuity. After implementing Apptix hosted services, Kamakura has nothing but praise for both the reliability of the service and Apptix's outstanding Customer Service team. The Apptix service provided "anywhere access" to remote and traveling employees, improved network reliability, and increased employee productivity.

Berkel & Company Contractors, a leader in the deep foundation construction industry, has been in business for 50 years. Millions of people have stepped on Berkel foundations—their projects include the Pentagon, Georgia’s Olympic Stadium (as well as other stadiums and entertainment venues), hotel resorts, casinos, power plants, and high-rise buildings in almost every major city across the United States. Berkel & Company has also expanded to undertake foundation projects around the world.

Owners of custom cake design business A Slice of Heaven needed a central point of communication—combined with real-time synchronization—to get their work and home lives in balance. After extensive Internet research, A Slice of Heaven chose Apptix Hosted Exchange for its performance, uptime guarantees, pricing structures, and migration assistance. A Slice of Heaven now has streamlined communications that have lead to improved customer relations and a better-organized business and home life.

Hosted Exchange Email Improves Cabinet Maker's Brand Recognition and Employee Productivity
Employees at Accent Cabinets, a custom cabinetry company that designs, builds, and installs kitchens, baths, and closets, were using their personal email accounts to talk to customers. Using MailStreet, an Apptix subsidiary, Accent consolidated its employees onto a single hosted Exchange email system to allow for scheduling appointments, viewing each other's calendars, and to increase productivity and brand recognition in customer interactions.

Improving Customer & Employee Communications with Apptix
ASP Global Services (ASPGS) streamlines the manufacturing challenges of hosted inventory management and supply chain solutions that suppliers, carriers, distributors, and manufacturers use to do business smarter. As a hosted service provider, ASPGS understands the value of outsourcing non-core technology, and they also know the importance of service delivery. After examining several voice solutions, ASPGS chose Apptix—not just for their flexibility and reliability, but for the world-class service they knew the company provided.

Starting a New Business with Maximum Confidence & Minimum Costs
Sensing new opportunities in the marketplace, seasoned direct mail veteran Damon Smith decided the time was right to start his own full-service direct marking firm in January 2007. From day one, their highest priority was to build the business by establishing a robust sales pipeline—and strong business communication was a must-have. When he saw that Apptix offered an enterprise-class email solution at a small business price, Smith immediately signed on. And when Apptix released a VoIP solution, BigEye Direct became one of the first customers.

Growing a Start-up and Improving Communications… One Team at a Time
Time and money are scare resources for start-up companies, and managing them poorly is a quick path to failure. CoachesTown.com is a start-up whose goal is to ease the “organizational frustration” typically surrounding sports teams, scout troops, clubs, and other types of groups. CEO Mitch Mencis said that choosing Apptix was easy: "Customer service. Customer service. Customer service. Can I say it again? Unless your business is in the hosting industry, or you have a full time crew taking care of any issues, my suggestion is to leave it to the experts—Apptix."