ULLICO Selects Velocity As Technology Solution Provider: Decision makers cite Velocity's consulting experience, expertise
(New York, NY, April 17, 2008)
- Velocity Technology Solutions, Inc., the leading provider of
Lawson-managed services, has been selected by ULLICO Inc., the
labor-owned, multi-line holding company offering insurance and
investment products and services, to provide the implementation,
hosting and application management services for ULLICO's business
software solution.
The ULLICO Family of Companies was established in 1925 to meet the insurance needs of the working men and women of America. Today,
through a number of subsidiaries, ULLICO has expanded its role to
provide financial and retirement security for labor through various
investment products and services.
ULLICO chose Lawson's business application
software to support its financial management functions. Velocity, which
serves as Lawson Softwares Preferred Provider for Hosting Services,
will provide ULLICO with the implementation, consulting and hosting
services related to the Lawson applications.
"Velocity offered the powerful combination of
Lawson application expertise, secure and accessible hosting services,
and proven, experienced consulting," said James Tierney, ULLICO vice
president and chief information officer. "Our
organization has specific and unique business needs. Because of its
financial services experience, Velocity clearly understood our goals
and was able to meet our needs."
"Velocity demonstrated to us that it is much more
than a software host; its a true partner," said Damon Gasque, ULLICO
vice president, corporate controller and assistant treasurer. "The
Velocity teams consulting expertise really stood out from other
potential providers. They listened to us, stepped up as problem solvers, and delivered first-class client service."
Tierney also cited Velocity's strategic
partnership with Verizon Information Technologies as providing "robust,
accessible and secure software hosting." Tierney anticipates full implementation of the application on Jan. 1, 2009.
"ULLICO conducted a rigorous and thorough
evaluation and selection process while making their selection for a
service provider" said Tom Bruno, Velocity's CEO. "We are very pleased and proud to have demonstrated to ULLICO that our capabilities and experience achieve their standards. We look forward to working with the ULLICO team."
About ULLICO Inc.
ULLICO Inc., with $5.5 billion in total assets
under management, is an insurance and financial services holding
company. Since 1927, the American labor-owned ULLICO Family of
Companies has offered quality insurance and investment products and
services. Subsidiary companies include The Union Labor Life Insurance
Company; ULLICO Investment Advisors, Inc.; ULLICO Investment Company;
ULLICO Casualty Company; and ULLICO Casualty Group. For more
information, visit www.ullico.com or call 1-800-431-5425.
About Velocity Technology Solutions
Velocity Technology Solutions is a leader in
providing enterprise software application management, hosting and
consulting services. With more than 20 years of
experience, Velocity provides IT solutions to service and product
oriented sectors such as healthcare, public services, financial
services, retail, food and beverage, fashion, manufacturing and
distribution. Velocity is known for its trained
and certified professionals, high-touch personalized services, risk
mitigating approach, and focus on improving business operations. Velocity
has pioneered a unique approach to software hosting which is focused on
proactive client services and a world-class infrastructure provided
through an exclusive relationship with Verizon Information
Technologies. Please visit www.velocityus.com or call (866) 299-4998 for more information about Velocity.