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Rocky Mountain Euro Sport Named CARFAX® Top-Rated Dealer

PARKER, Colo. /ScoopCloud/ -- It's official - Rocky Mountain Euro Sport in Parker, Colorado has been recently named a CARFAX® Top-Rated Dealer. This is the fifth year CARFAX® is honoring dealerships around the United States for their exceptional customer service with this designation. The CARFAX ®Top-Rated Dealer Awards are based on Verified Customer Ratings, making it one of the most desired ratings sought for consumer confidence. 2023 CARFAX® Top-Rated Dealers received an average of at least 4.7 stars out of a possible 5 over the course of the year.

"These dealers are the best of the best in building trust and transparency with their customers," said Gregg Cleary, CARFAX® Vice President of Dealer Business. "CARFAX has more than 5.4 million verified ratings and reviews, and dealers earn the Top-Rated distinction strictly from our verified feedback. We want to help consumers who need to buy or service their car find those dealers who will go the extra mile."

"We set out to create a culture where everyone, teammates, and guests, feel like they had a luxury car buying experience, regardless of vehicle price, and our guest feedback has been fantastic. We focus on our team's experience as much as we do our guests, and the results speak for themselves, the happiest teammates make for the happiest guests," said Josh Frakes, owner/operator at Rocky Mountain Eurosport.

The Recognition for Rocky Mountain Eurosport Parker as a 2023 CARFAX® Top-Rated Dealer can now be found on the CARFAX Vehicle History Reports they provide to each of their customers, solidifying Rocky Mountain Euro Sport as one of Colorado's Leaders in the Industry.

About CARFAX®:

CARFAX®, part of S&P Global Mobility, helps millions of people every day confidently shop, buy, service and sell used cars with innovative solutions powered by CARFAX® vehicle history information. The expert in vehicle history since 1984, CARFAX ®provides CARFAX® Used Car Listings, CARFAX® Car Care, CARFAX® History-Based Value and the flagship CARFAX® Vehicle History Report to consumers and the automotive industry. CARFAX® owns the world's largest vehicle history database. Shop, Buy, Service, Sell - Show me the CARFAX®.

S&P Global Mobility is a division of S&P Global (NYSE: SPGI). S&P Global is the world's foremost provider of credit ratings, benchmarks, analytics and workflow solutions in the global capital, commodity, and automotive markets.

About Rocky Mountain Euro Sport:

Rocky Mountain Eurosport, located in Parker, Colorado, is a local, family owned and operated pre-owned car dealership. The company and its service staff have been servicing the Denver/Parker community for almost 30 years. Many of the dedicated sales team have worked at big box stores, and believe all guests want to be treated as more than just a number. They feel that every guest deserves a luxury car buying experience, whether you are buying an Exotic, Luxury, Premium, Commuter, or just a first car. Rocky Mountain Euro Sport strives to make its customers a part of a family, and to be an active and contributing member of their local community.

To learn more about Rocky Mountain Euro Sport, and experience the industry leading customer service in pre-owned car dealerships now recognized by CARFAX®, visit https://www.rmeurosport.com/. Or you can call the helpful staff and sales team at 720-844-5000.

PARKER, Colo., Feb. 6, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- It's official - Rocky Mountain Euro Sport in Parker, Colorado has been recently named a CARFAX® Top-Rated Dealer. This is the fifth year CARFAX® is honoring dealerships around the United States for their exceptional customer service with this designation.

Related link: https://www.rmeurosport.com/

ACES Quality Management Executive Vice President of Compliance, Amanda Phillips, to Speak at 2024 MBA Servicing Solutions Conference and Expo

DENVER, Colo. /ScoopCloud/ -- ACES Quality Management® (ACES), the leading provider of enterprise quality management and control software for the financial services industry, announced the Executive Vice President of Compliance Amanda Phillips will be speaking at the 2024 Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) Servicing Solutions Conference taking place February 20-23, 2024, at the Hyatt Regency in Orlando, Fla.

Phillips will moderate the session, "Policy & Compliance Track: Top Servicing Compliance and Fair Servicing Concerns," on Wednesday, Feb. 21, at 1:30 pm. This session will "explore the top compliance and policy trends in mortgage servicing today. Topics explored include a continued regulatory focus on fair servicing, loss mitigation developments, and market challenges." Representatives from Servbank, Alston & Bird, LLP, and Padgett Law Group will join Phillips on the panel.

"Improving compliance and fair servicing should be an initiative for every lender. We're pleased to be the industry's resource for staying up to date on best practices and changes in compliance requirements," said ACES CEO Trevor Gauthier. "Mandy is a wealth of knowledge. She will undoubtedly provide this year's attendees with food for thought as to how they can safeguard the integrity of their originations through robust quality control practices."

Phillips has two decades of experience in the financial services industry, including holding executive roles in legal and regulatory compliance. Prior to joining ACES Quality Management, Phillips was with the law firm Ballard Spahr, LLP, where she advised clients on federal and state regulatory requirements governing mortgage lending, including business processes and practices, software, and mortgage documents.

To learn more, visit the ACES team at booth number 410 or set up a meeting in advance by emailing sales@acesquality.com.

Phillips will also be presenting the latest mortgage servicing news, including the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) supervisory highlights and specific 2024 compliance expectations and predictions, on February 14, 2024, as part of the ACES QC Now webinar series. Register here.

About ACES Quality Management:

ACES Quality Management is the leading provider of enterprise quality management and control software for the financial services industry. The nation's most prominent lenders, servicers and financial institutions rely on ACES Quality Management & Control® Software to improve audit throughput and quality while controlling costs, including:

* 60% of the top 50 independent mortgage lenders;

* 8 of the top 10 loan servicers;

* 11 of the top 30 banks; and

* 3 of the top 5 credit unions in the United States.

Unlike other quality control platforms, ACES Flexible Audit Technology gives independent mortgage lenders and financial institutions the ability to easily manage and customize ACES to meet their business needs without having to rely on I.T. or other outside resources. Using a customer-centric approach, ACES clients get responsive support and access to our experts to maximize their investment. For more information, visit www.acesquality.com or call 1-800-858-1598.

ACES Quality Management® (ACES), the leading provider of enterprise quality management and control software for the financial services industry, announced the Executive Vice President of Compliance Amanda Phillips will be speaking at the 2024 Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) Servicing Solutions Conference taking place February 20-23, 2024, at the Hyatt Regency in Orlando, Fla.

Related link: https://www.acesquality.com/

Floify named a 2024 HW Tech100 Mortgage honoree

BOULDER, Colo. /ScoopCloud/ -- Floify, the mortgage industry's leading point-of-sale (POS) solution, announced that it has been named a HW Tech100 Mortgage award honoree.

Floify was recognized as an exceedingly user-friendly point-of-sale (POS) whose easy-to-configure platform and rule-based automations have made it beloved among small and midsize lenders and mortgage brokers. Floify's no-hassle platform comes equipped with native features and workflows that help lenders reduce costs and move with agility in any market.

"At Floify, we believe in empowering mortgage brokers and lenders of all stripes with tools that streamline their operations and enable them to adapt swiftly in a dynamic market," said Sofia Rossato, Floify's president and general manager. "Being named among this year's Tech100 Mortgage honorees is a testament to our vision of making mortgage processing as efficient and hassle-free as possible. We are grateful for this acknowledgment and remain dedicated to continuing our pursuit of excellence and innovation in the mortgage technology space."

"The technology capabilities and solutions that this year's Tech100 winning organizations have developed are an absolute testament to the relentless innovation within the real estate and mortgage technology landscape," HW Media Editor-in-Chief Sarah Wheeler said. "These past few years have been transformative for the industry, and these honorees are continuing to bring long-awaited solutions to the challenges that mortgage and real estate professionals have struggled with for decades. Congratulations to all the deserving winners for their outstanding contributions to our ever-evolving industry."

Now in its 12th year, the HW Tech100 recognizes some of the most innovative and impactful technology organizations serving the housing sector.

The full list of HW Tech100 honorees can be viewed at https://www.housingwire.com/.

About Floify:

Floify is a digital mortgage automation solution that streamlines the loan process by providing a secure application, communication, and document portal between lenders, borrowers, referral partners, and other mortgage stakeholders. Loan originators use the platform to collect and verify borrower documentation, track loan progress, communicate with borrowers and real estate agents, and close loans faster. The company is based in Boulder, Colorado and is a subsidiary of Porch Group, Inc. ("Porch Group") (NASDAQ: PRCH). For more information, visit the company's website at https://floify.com/ or on social media at Facebook, LinkedIn, or Twitter / X.

Forward-Looking Statements:

Certain statements in this release may be considered "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the "safe harbor" provisions of the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Although the Company believes that its plans, intentions, and expectations reflected in or suggested by these forward-looking statements are reasonable, the Company cannot assure you that it will achieve or realize these plans, intentions, or expectations. Forward-looking statements are inherently subject to risks, uncertainties, assumptions, and other factors which could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Generally, statements that are not historical facts, including statements concerning the Company's possible or assumed future actions, business strategies, events, or results of operations, are forward-looking statements. These statements may be preceded by, followed by, or include the words "believes," "estimates," "expects," "projects," "forecasts," "may," "will," "should," "seeks," "plans," "scheduled," "anticipates," "intends," or similar expressions.

These forward-looking statements are based upon estimates and assumptions that, while considered reasonable by Porch and its management at the time they are made, are inherently uncertain. Factors that may cause actual results to differ materially from current expectations include, but are not limited to: (1) expansion plans and opportunities, and managing growth, to build a consumer brand; (2) the incidence, frequency, and severity of weather events, extensive wildfires, and other catastrophes; (3) economic conditions, especially those affecting the housing, insurance, and financial markets; (4) expectations regarding revenue, cost of revenue, operating expenses, and the ability to achieve and maintain future profitability; (5) existing and developing federal and state laws and regulations, including with respect to insurance, warranty, privacy, information security, data protection and taxation, and management's interpretation of and compliance with such laws and regulations; (6) the Company's reinsurance program, which includes the use of a captive reinsurer, the success of which is dependent on a number of factors outside management's control, along with reliance on reinsurance to protect us against loss; (7) uncertainties related to regulatory approval of insurance rates, policy forms, insurance products, license applications, acquisitions of businesses or strategic initiatives, including the reciprocal restructuring, and other matters within the purview of insurance regulators; (8) reliance on strategic, proprietary relationships to provide the Company with access to personal data and product information, and the ability to use such data and information to increase transaction volume and attract and retain customers; (9) the ability to develop new, or enhance existing, products, services, and features and bring them to market in a timely manner; (10) changes in capital requirements, and the ability to access capital when needed to provide statutory surplus; (11) the increased costs and initiatives required to address new legal and regulatory requirements arising from developments related to cybersecurity, privacy, and data governance and the increased costs and initiatives to protect against data breaches, cyber-attacks, virus or malware attacks, or other infiltrations or incidents affecting system integrity, availability and performance; (12) retaining and attracting skilled and experienced employees; (13) costs related to being a public company; and (14) other risks and uncertainties discussed in Part I, Item 1A, "Risk Factors," in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2022, and in Part II, Item 1A, "Risk Factors," in our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2023, as well as those discussed in subsequent reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC"), all of which are available on the SEC's website at www.sec.gov.

Nothing in this release should be regarded as a representation by any person that the forward-looking statements set forth herein will be achieved or that any of the contemplated results of such forward-looking statements will be achieved. You should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date of this release. Unless specifically indicated otherwise, the forward-looking statements in this release do not reflect the potential impact of any divestitures, mergers, acquisitions, or other business combinations that have not been completed as of the date of this release. Porch does not undertake any duty to update these forward-looking statements, whether as a result of changed circumstances, new information, future events or otherwise, except as may be required by law.

Floify, the mortgage industry's leading point-of-sale (POS) solution, announced that it has been named a HW Tech100 Mortgage award honoree. Floify was recognized as an exceedingly user-friendly point-of-sale (POS) whose easy-to-configure platform and rule-based automations have made it beloved among small and midsize lenders and mortgage brokers.

Related link: https://floify.com/

ACES Quality Management Announces Addition of Fannie Mae Executive Bill Cleary to ACES ENGAGE 2024 Agenda

DENVER, Colo. /ScoopCloud/ -- ACES Quality Management® (ACES), the leading provider of enterprise quality management and control software for the financial services industry, has announced Fannie Mae Vice President Bill Cleary will speak at its annual ACES ENGAGE conference, taking place at the Ritz Carlton Dove Mountain hotel in Tucson, Ariz., May 19 - 21, 2024.

"We're pleased to welcome Bill to our ACES ENGAGE speaker lineup. It's our mission to provide ACES users and ACES ENGAGE attendees with the knowledge necessary to increase and improve QC within their organizations, and what better way to do that than speak directly with a GSE source," said ACES CEO Trevor Gauthier. "Bill is the perfect addition to our speaker lineup. We feel confident attendees will leave well-equipped with the QC knowledge needed for the year ahead."

ACES ENGAGE speaker lineup also includes keynote speaker Robyn Benincasa, a two-time world champion adventure racer, 20+ year veteran San Diego firefighter, 2014 CNN Hero, Guinness World Record Endurance Kayaker, best-selling author, and founder of The Project Athena Foundation. In addition, ACES has gathered thought leaders and industry experts, such as Joel Kan, vice president and chief economist at the Mortgage Bankers Association and Richard J. Andreano, Jr., partner and practice leader of Ballard Spahr's Mortgage Banking Group.

ACES ENGAGE provides a mix of general session presentations, panel discussions and social activities. Attendees will have numerous opportunities to learn from industry experts and thought leaders, network, and leave with the knowledge necessary to increase efficiencies, improve productivity and further quality at their organizations. Register to attend ACES ENGAGE and learn more at https://www.acesquality.com/aces-engage-2024.

About ACES Quality Management:

ACES Quality Management is the leading provider of enterprise quality management and control software for the financial services industry. The nation's most prominent lenders, servicers and financial institutions rely on ACES Quality Management & Control Software® to improve audit throughput and quality while controlling costs, including:

* 60% of the top 50 independent mortgage lenders;

* 8 of the top 10 loan servicers;

* 11 of the top 30 retail banks; and

* 3 of the top 5 credit unions in the United States.

Unlike other quality control platforms, only ACES delivers Flexible Audit Technology, which gives independent mortgage lenders and financial institutions the ability to easily manage and customize ACES to meet their business needs without having to rely on IT or other outside resources. Using a customer-centric approach, ACES clients get responsive support and access to our experts to maximize their investment.

For more information, visit https://www.acesquality.com/ or call 1-800-858-1598.

ACES Quality Management® (ACES), the leading provider of enterprise quality management and control software for the financial services industry, has announced Fannie Mae Vice President Bill Cleary will speak at its annual ACES ENGAGE conference, taking place at the Ritz Carlton Dove Mountain hotel in Tucson, Ariz., May 19 - 21, 2024.

Related link: https://www.acesquality.com/

Floify shares findings from survey of 150 top-producing loan originators

BOULDER, Colo. /ScoopCloud/ -- Floify, the mortgage industry's leading point-of-sale (POS) solution, commissioned an independent study of 150 high-performing loan originators (LOs) in 2023 to gain recruiting and retention insights. "High-performing" LOs were defined as being in the top 20% of closed loan dollars or volume.

"With potential borrowers waiting on the sidelines because of high interest rates and rising home prices, it's never been more important to have high-performing loan officers on staff to bring in every last possible dollar. Our goal with this survey was to understand how employers can recruit, engage and retain top-producing loan officers in the context of current market conditions," said Sofia Rossato, Floify's president and general manager.

"From the survey results we see a disconnect from what employers may be offering their top producers and what motivates top producers to stay or look around for greener pastures," said Rossato. "Sometimes it's the simple things - healthcare, a fun work environment or a good work-life balance that LOs find motivating - but again and again we found support with the best technology available, training and the ability to customize their tech stack to be very important."

The survey found 89% of high-performing LOs said that not having access to digital mortgage tools is a reason to consider moving to a different company, while 95% said that flexibility to customize the technology they use is the top factor to their success. Ninety-three percent of top-performing LOs said they wanted a faster and easier way to collect documents from customers, but only 38% were "definitely happy" with their current method.

Among the survey's other key findings is that 89% of top-performing LOs would seriously consider leaving for another company if that company offered a 20% increase in compensation.

Full survey insights can be viewed here.

About Floify

Floify is a digital mortgage automation solution that streamlines the loan process by providing a secure application, communication and document portal between lenders, borrowers, referral partners, and other mortgage stakeholders. Loan originators use the platform to collect and verify borrower documentation, track loan progress, communicate with borrowers and real estate agents and close loans faster. The company is based in Boulder, Colorado and is a subsidiary of Porch Group, Inc. ("Porch Group") (NASDAQ: PRCH). For more information, visit the company's website at https://floify.com/ or on social media at Facebook, LinkedIn or Twitter / X.

Forward-looking statements

Certain statements in this release may be considered "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the "safe harbor" provisions of the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Although the Company believes that its plans, intentions, and expectations reflected in or suggested by these forward-looking statements are reasonable, the Company cannot assure you that it will achieve or realize these plans, intentions, or expectations. Forward-looking statements are inherently subject to risks, uncertainties, assumptions, and other factors which could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Generally, statements that are not historical facts, including statements concerning the Company's possible or assumed future actions, business strategies, events, or results of operations, are forward-looking statements. These statements may be preceded by, followed by, or include the words "believes," "estimates," "expects," "projects," "forecasts," "may," "will," "should," "seeks," "plans," "scheduled," "anticipates," "intends," or similar expressions.

These forward-looking statements are based upon estimates and assumptions that, while considered reasonable by Porch and its management at the time they are made, are inherently uncertain. Factors that may cause actual results to differ materially from current expectations include, but are not limited to: (1) expansion plans and opportunities, and managing growth, to build a consumer brand; (2) the incidence, frequency, and severity of weather events, extensive wildfires, and other catastrophes; (3) economic conditions, especially those affecting the housing, insurance, and financial markets; (4) expectations regarding revenue, cost of revenue, operating expenses, and the ability to achieve and maintain future profitability; (5) existing and developing federal and state laws and regulations, including with respect to insurance, warranty, privacy, information security, data protection and taxation, and management's interpretation of and compliance with such laws and regulations; (6) the Company's reinsurance program, which includes the use of a captive reinsurer, the success of which is dependent on a number of factors outside management's control, along with reliance on reinsurance to protect us against loss; (7) uncertainties related to regulatory approval of insurance rates, policy forms, insurance products, license applications, acquisitions of businesses or strategic initiatives, including the reciprocal restructuring, and other matters within the purview of insurance regulators; (8) reliance on strategic, proprietary relationships to provide the Company with access to personal data and product information, and the ability to use such data and information to increase transaction volume and attract and retain customers; (9) the ability to develop new, or enhance existing, products, services, and features and bring them to market in a timely manner; (10) changes in capital requirements, and the ability to access capital when needed to provide statutory surplus; (11) the increased costs and initiatives required to address new legal and regulatory requirements arising from developments related to cybersecurity, privacy, and data governance and the increased costs and initiatives to protect against data breaches, cyber-attacks, virus or malware attacks, or other infiltrations or incidents affecting system integrity, availability and performance; (12) retaining and attracting skilled and experienced employees; (13) costs related to being a public company; and (14) other risks and uncertainties discussed in Part I, Item 1A, "Risk Factors," in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2022, and in Part II, Item 1A, "Risk Factors," in our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2023, as well as those discussed in subsequent reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC"), all of which are available on the SEC's website at www.sec.gov.

Nothing in this release should be regarded as a representation by any person that the forward-looking statements set forth herein will be achieved or that any of the contemplated results of such forward-looking statements will be achieved. You should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date of this release. Unless specifically indicated otherwise, the forward-looking statements in this release do not reflect the potential impact of any divestitures, mergers, acquisitions, or other business combinations that have not been completed as of the date of this release. Porch does not undertake any duty to update these forward-looking statements, whether as a result of changed circumstances, new information, future events or otherwise, except as may be required by law.

Floify, the mortgage industry's leading point-of-sale (POS) solution, commissioned an independent study of 150 high-performing loan originators (LOs) in 2023 to gain recruiting and retention insights. "High-performing" LOs were defined as being in the top 20% of closed loan dollars or volume.

Related link: https://floify.com/

ACES Audit Volume Increases 24%, Hits Record High in 2023

DENVER, Colo. /ScoopCloud/ -- ACES Quality Management® (ACES), the leading provider of enterprise quality management and control software for the financial services industry, announced that, despite challenging mortgage market conditions, the company maintained a record growth path achieved over the last few years by adding more than a dozen of the leading lenders in the U.S. to its client roster in 2023. Combined with many longtime, quality-conscious customers, this growth resulted in a 24% increase in audit volume totaling more than 7.7 million audits across hundreds of millions of dollars of real estate transactions. New logos added to the ACES portfolio include a top-five credit union, one of the largest homebuilders in the country, a large national outsourcer, the largest bank in Pennsylvania and a state housing finance authority.

From a technology perspective, one of the company's most significant accomplishments in 2023 was the official launch of ACES PROTECT, a suite of automated regulatory compliance tests designed to reduce audit time and enhance oversight by incorporating automatic compliance testing into the overall quality control (QC) auditing environment. ACES also introduced several enhancements to its free Compliance NewsHub weekly newsletter and website, enabling users to filter the events calendar and recent news for easier navigation. The company also published nearly 460 articles and over 160 calendar items to the Compliance NewsHub, thus helping financial services QC, compliance and risk professionals stay current on the latest regulatory and investor requirements.

"2023 continued to be a challenging year for mortgage and financial services professionals; however, the downward trend in critical defect rates over the last few quarters of the year, as shown in our quarterly Mortgage QC Industry Trends Report, indicates that lenders and financial institutions are taking QC seriously," ACES CEO Trevor Gauthier said. "While the outlook for 2024 is more favorable, lenders and financial institutions must continue to prioritize loan quality and risk mitigation to ensure they can enjoy the spoils of a more fruitful lending environment. As always, ACES remains a steadfast partner in helping lending organizations maintain compliance and preserve the integrity of their originations and operations."

ACES initiatives contribute to keeping tens of thousands of financial professionals informed about the latest defect trends in the industry. Additional 2023 achievements for ACES include:

* President and Chief Operating Officer Phillip McCall's selection as a HW Vanguard award winner by HousingWire magazine;

* An expanded partnership program with ActiveComply;

* Inclusion in HousingWire's annual TECH100 awards program for the ninth consecutive year;

* CEO Trevor Gauthier's selection as an "Industry Titan" by National Mortgage Professional (NMP) magazine;

* Recognition by The Denver Post in its "Top Workplaces 2023" list and

* Being named one of the 2023 Best Places to Work in Financial Technology by Arizent and Best Companies Group.

About ACES Quality Management

ACES Quality Management is the leading provider of enterprise quality management and control software for the financial services industry. The nation's most prominent lenders, servicers and financial institutions rely on ACES Quality Management & Control® Software to improve audit throughput and quality while controlling costs, including:

* 60% of the top 50 independent mortgage lenders;

* 8 of the top 10 loan servicers;

* 11 of the top 30 banks; and

* 3 of the top 5 credit unions in the United States.

Unlike other quality control platforms, only ACES delivers Flexible Audit Technology®, which gives independent mortgage lenders and financial institutions the ability to easily manage and customize ACES to meet their business needs without having to rely on IT or other outside resources. Using a customer-centric approach, ACES clients get responsive support and access to our experts to maximize their investment. For more information, visit https://www.acesquality.com/ or call 1-800-858-1598.

ACES Quality Management® (ACES), the leading provider of enterprise quality management and control software for the financial services industry, announced that, despite challenging mortgage market conditions, the company maintained a record growth path achieved over the last few years by adding more than a dozen of the leading lenders in the U.S. to its client roster in 2023.

Related link: https://www.acesquality.com/

Floify joins ACUMA to help credit unions elevate the member homebuying experience

BOULDER, Colo. /ScoopCloud/ -- Floify, the mortgage industry's leading point-of-sale (POS) solution, today announced that it has joined the American Credit Union Mortgage Association (ACUMA) as an affiliate member. Through its membership, Floify aims to help credit unions engage their members with an elevated home financing experience while supporting streamlined loan production with cost-saving tools.

"Floify offers an attractive, easy-to-use loan management platform that can be configured to meet the home financing needs of credit unions' unique membership populations," said Sofia Rossato, Floify's president and general manager. "We are excited to join ACUMA and strengthen our partnerships with member-driven organizations."

Floify gives credit unions a user-friendly portal where members can apply for and track mortgage loans on any device. The flexible platform allows credit unions to create customizable borrower journeys without costly development work and create automated task workflows that promote lending efficiency.

ACUMA is dedicated to helping credit unions optimize their real estate financing services. Its member organizations include federal- and state-chartered credit unions, credit union service organizations (CUSOs), mortgage insurance companies, secondary market investors, investment banking firms and mortgage technology firms.

"As our member credit unions seek to strengthen younger members' engagement with home financing services, they know it's imperative they streamline processes end-to-end, and make every interaction secure and mobile-friendly," said ACUMA President Peter J. Benjamin, CMB. "Floify will be a tremendous resource in helping our members reimagine these processes from the member perspective. We are delighted they have joined as an affiliate member and extend a warm welcome to them."

About Floify

Floify is a digital mortgage automation solution that streamlines the loan process by providing a secure application, communication, and document portal between lenders, borrowers, referral partners, and other mortgage stakeholders. Loan originators use the platform to collect and verify borrower documentation, track loan progress, communicate with borrowers and real estate agents, and close loans faster. The company is based in Boulder, Colorado and is a subsidiary of Porch Group, Inc. ("Porch Group") (NASDAQ: PRCH). For more information, visit the company's website at https://floify.com/ or on social media at Facebook, LinkedIn, or Twitter / X.

About ACUMA

The American Credit Union Mortgage Association is a not-for-profit trade association dedicated to credit unions and mortgage lending. ACUMA provides resources and education to credit unions aimed at streamlining performance, processes, and procedures for real estate lending services. ACUMA's goal is to encourage credit unions to help more consumers get fairly priced and safe mortgage loans delivered locally, and in so doing, provide them with a pathway to the American dream of homeownership. ACUMA brings together the shared real estate lending and financing interests of hundreds of credit unions and CUSOs. ACUMA member organizations include federal and state charted credit unions and CUSO, mortgage insurance companies, secondary market investors, investment banking firms and technology companies. Visit ACUMA's website at https://www.acuma.org for more information.

Forward-Looking Statements

Certain statements in this release may be considered "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the "safe harbor" provisions of the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Although the Company believes that its plans, intentions, and expectations reflected in or suggested by these forward-looking statements are reasonable, the Company cannot assure you that it will achieve or realize these plans, intentions, or expectations. Forward-looking statements are inherently subject to risks, uncertainties, assumptions, and other factors which could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Generally, statements that are not historical facts, including statements concerning the Company's possible or assumed future actions, business strategies, events, or results of operations, are forward-looking statements. These statements may be preceded by, followed by, or include the words "believes," "estimates," "expects," "projects," "forecasts," "may," "will," "should," "seeks," "plans," "scheduled," "anticipates," "intends," or similar expressions.

These forward-looking statements are based upon estimates and assumptions that, while considered reasonable by Porch and its management at the time they are made, are inherently uncertain. Factors that may cause actual results to differ materially from current expectations include, but are not limited to: (1) expansion plans and opportunities, and managing growth, to build a consumer brand; (2) the incidence, frequency, and severity of weather events, extensive wildfires, and other catastrophes; (3) economic conditions, especially those affecting the housing, insurance, and financial markets; (4) expectations regarding revenue, cost of revenue, operating expenses, and the ability to achieve and maintain future profitability; (5) existing and developing federal and state laws and regulations, including with respect to insurance, warranty, privacy, information security, data protection and taxation, and management's interpretation of and compliance with such laws and regulations; (6) the Company's reinsurance program, which includes the use of a captive reinsurer, the success of which is dependent on a number of factors outside management's control, along with reliance on reinsurance to protect us against loss; (7) uncertainties related to regulatory approval of insurance rates, policy forms, insurance products, license applications, acquisitions of businesses or strategic initiatives, including the reciprocal restructuring, and other matters within the purview of insurance regulators; (8) reliance on strategic, proprietary relationships to provide the Company with access to personal data and product information, and the ability to use such data and information to increase transaction volume and attract and retain customers; (9) the ability to develop new, or enhance existing, products, services, and features and bring them to market in a timely manner; (10) changes in capital requirements, and the ability to access capital when needed to provide statutory surplus; (11) the increased costs and initiatives required to address new legal and regulatory requirements arising from developments related to cybersecurity, privacy, and data governance and the increased costs and initiatives to protect against data breaches, cyber-attacks, virus or malware attacks, or other infiltrations or incidents affecting system integrity, availability and performance; (12) retaining and attracting skilled and experienced employees; (13) costs related to being a public company; and (14) other risks and uncertainties discussed in Part I, Item 1A, "Risk Factors," in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2022, and in Part II, Item 1A, "Risk Factors," in our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2023, as well as those discussed in subsequent reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC"), all of which are available on the SEC's website at www.sec.gov.

Nothing in this release should be regarded as a representation by any person that the forward-looking statements set forth herein will be achieved or that any of the contemplated results of such forward-looking statements will be achieved. You should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date of this release. Unless specifically indicated otherwise, the forward-looking statements in this release do not reflect the potential impact of any divestitures, mergers, acquisitions, or other business combinations that have not been completed as of the date of this release. Porch does not undertake any duty to update these forward-looking statements, whether as a result of changed circumstances, new information, future events or otherwise, except as may be required by law.

Floify, the mortgage industry's leading point-of-sale (POS) solution, today announced that it has joined the American Credit Union Mortgage Association (ACUMA) as an affiliate member. Through its membership, Floify aims to help credit unions engage their members with an elevated home financing experience while supporting streamlined loan production with cost-saving tools.

Related link: https://floify.com/

ACES Q2 2023 Mortgage QC Trends Report Finds Critical Defect Rate Declines for Third Consecutive Quarter

DENVER, Colo. /ScoopCloud/ -- ACES Quality Management® (ACES), the leading provider of enterprise quality management and control software for the financial services industry, announced the release of its quarterly ACES Mortgage QC Industry Trends Report covering the second quarter (Q2) of 2023. The latest report analyzes post-closing quality control data derived from ACES Quality Management & Control® software.

Notable findings from the Q2 2023 report include the following:

* The overall critical defect rate decreased by 3.37% to 1.72%, marking the third consecutive quarter of decline.

* Defects in the Credit and Liabilities categories increased for the second straight quarter.

* While Income/Employment and Assets continued to improve, these remain the top two defect categories for Q2 2023, followed by Loan Documentation at No. 3.

* Analysis of the core underwriting sub-categories showed dramatic improvement in Asset Eligibility from Q1, whereas Credit Documentation and Income/Employment quality deteriorated significantly.

* After increasing slightly in Q1, Appraisal defects declined in Q2.

* Q2 marked the third consecutive quarter where purchase and refinance transactions achieved relative defect parity.

* Last quarter's improvement in FHA defects proved momentary, as defects rose this quarter, outstripping review share. Defects decreased across USDA, VA and conventional loans, with VA loans experiencing the most improvement.

"The downward trend in critical defect rates over the last few quarters speaks to the care lenders are putting into each loan. At a time when every loan originated matters, lenders are taking quality control seriously and doing all they can to prevent buyback requests from the GSEs," said ACES Executive Vice President Nick Volpe. "Critical defect rates continue to trend in the right direction, and now, with interest rates trending down at the time of this report, we're looking forward to seeing lenders maintain high loan quality as the market once again changes."

Findings for the Q2 2023 ACES Mortgage QC Industry Trends Report are based on post-closing quality control data derived from the ACES Quality Management and Control® benchmarking system and incorporate data from prior quarters and/or calendar years, where applicable. All reviews and defect data evaluated for the report were based on loan audits selected by lenders for full file reviews.

"Our findings for Q2 have been a welcoming of positive news, and with continued predictions for a more robust origination environment in 2024, the future looks bright for lenders that have survived the drop in volume and increased QC scrutiny," said ACES CEO Trevor Gauthier. "The lenders that have been successful in 2023 are those that have embraced QC and prepared for the next market shift. We're looking forward to watching lenders continue to keep quality at the forefront of their operations."

The Mortgage QC Industry Trends Reports are available for download, free of charge, at https://www.acesquality.com/resources/reports.

About ACES Quality Management

ACES Quality Management is the leading provider of enterprise quality management and control software for the financial services industry. The nation's most prominent lenders, servicers and financial institutions rely on ACES Quality Management & Control® Software to improve audit throughput and quality while controlling costs, including:

* 60% of the top 50 independent mortgage lenders;

* 8 of the top 10 loan servicers;

* 11 of the top 30 banks; and

* 3 of the top 5 credit unions in the United States.

Unlike other quality control platforms, only ACES delivers Flexible Audit Technology®, which gives independent mortgage lenders and financial institutions the ability to easily manage and customize ACES to meet their business needs without having to rely on IT or other outside resources. Using a customer-centric approach, ACES clients get responsive support and access to our experts to maximize their investment. For more information, visit www.acesquality.com or call 1-800-858-1598.

ACES Quality Management® (ACES), the leading provider of enterprise quality management and control software for the financial services industry, announced the release of its quarterly ACES Mortgage QC Industry Trends Report covering the second quarter (Q2) of 2023. The latest report analyzes post-closing quality control data derived from ACES Quality Management & Control® software.

Related link: https://www.acesquality.com/

Financial Advisor Keith Eckhardt of Edward Jones Receives CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER Certification

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. /ScoopCloud/ -- Financial Advisor Keith Eckhardt of the financial services firm Edward Jones in Colorado Springs, Colorado has received the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™, or CFP®, certification, granted by the Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards (CFP Board).

Becoming a CFP® professional expands a financial advisor's knowledge base in the following areas:

* Financial management

* Tax−sensitive investment strategies

* Retirement savings

* Insurance planning

* Education planning

* Estate considerations

In addition to the education and examination components of certification, Eckhardt also has committed to abiding by the CFP® Board's Code of Ethics and Standards of Conduct.

Eckhardt completed his professional program at The American College of Financial Services ( https://www.theamericancollege.edu/ ).

Keith Eckhardt's office is located at 2950 Professional Place, Ste 205, Colorado Springs, Colorado 80904−8106.

Edward Jones is a leading financial services firm in the U.S. and through its affiliate in Canada. The firm's more than 19,000 financial advisors serve more than 8 million clients with a total of $1.8 trillion in client assets under care at the end of September 2023. Edward Jones' purpose is to partner for positive impact to improve the lives of its clients and colleagues, and together, better our communities and society. Through the dedication of the firm's approximately 52,000 associates and our branch presence in 68% of U.S. counties, the firm is committed to helping more people achieve financially what is most important to them. The Edward Jones website is at edwardjones.com, and its recruiting website is careers.edwardjones.com. Member SIPC.

The CFP Board owns the marks CFP®, CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ and CFP® (with plaque design) in the U.S.

MEDIA CONTACT:

Keith Eckhardt

719−578-5833

https://www.edwardjones.com/us-en/financial-advisor/keith-eckhardt

Financial Advisor Keith Eckhardt of the financial services firm Edward Jones in Colorado Springs, Colorado has received the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™, or CFP®, certification, granted by the Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards (CFP Board).

Related link: https://www.edwardjones.com/

Floify launches comprehensive lending platform for mortgage brokers

BOULDER, Colo. /ScoopCloud/ -- Floify, the mortgage industry's leading point-of-sale (POS), today announced the launch of Floify Broker Edition, an easy-to-use, one-stop lending platform for mortgage brokers.

"Floify Broker Edition is born out of a deep understanding of the unique challenges faced by mortgage brokers, which include juggling a burdensome administrative workload, regulatory compliance and multiple technologies with minimal support," said Floify President and General Manager Sofia Rossato. "The platform is designed to make mortgage lending easier and more cost-effective while enabling mortgage brokers to provide a sleek and intuitive loan management portal for borrowers."

Built on the foundation of the classic Floify POS platform, Broker Edition has been thoughtfully configured to make managing loans simpler at an accessible price point. Floify's borrower-friendly interface increases application pull-through, while rule-based automations promote operational efficiency by performing rote tasks and advancing loans behind the scenes.

Broker Edition comes equipped with four pillar features that enable brokers to use the platform in lieu of a traditional loan origination system (LOS) or as a complement to their existing LOS.

* Mortgage Call Reports (MCR) functionality allows brokers to swiftly generate mandatory NMLS reporting documentation and export reports by quarter, year and state, streamlining a burdensome compliance requirement.

* Dual Automated Underwriting System (AUS) functionality enables brokers to order AUS findings from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac and view findings side-by-side to identify documentation requirements and counsel borrowers more effectively.

* A Product Pricing Engine (PPE) integration with Lender Price's PPE automatically syncs borrower 1003 data so brokers can provide accurate, real-time pricing quotes.

* A United Wholesale Mortgage (UWM) integration enables brokers to electronically submit loan applications to UWM, substantially expediting the loan submission process.

"Brokers deserve access to the same quality tools as their enterprise lender colleagues and Floify Broker Edition provides exactly that," said Rossato. "We are proud to offer a complete lending platform that makes financing homes easier for brokers and the borrowers they serve."

About Floify

Floify is a digital mortgage automation solution that streamlines the loan process by providing a secure application, communication, and document portal between lenders, borrowers, referral partners, and other mortgage stakeholders. Loan originators use the platform to collect and verify borrower documentation, track loan progress, communicate with borrowers and real estate agents, and close loans faster. The company is based in Boulder, Colorado and is a subsidiary of Porch Group, Inc. ("Porch Group") (NASDAQ: PRCH). For more information, visit the company's website at https://floify.com/ or on social media at Facebook, LinkedIn, or Twitter / X.

Forward-Looking Statements

Certain statements in this release may be considered "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the "safe harbor" provisions of the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Although the Company believes that its plans, intentions, and expectations reflected in or suggested by these forward-looking statements are reasonable, the Company cannot assure you that it will achieve or realize these plans, intentions, or expectations. Forward-looking statements are inherently subject to risks, uncertainties, assumptions, and other factors which could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Generally, statements that are not historical facts, including statements concerning the Company's possible or assumed future actions, business strategies, events, or results of operations, are forward-looking statements. These statements may be preceded by, followed by, or include the words "believes," "estimates," "expects," "projects," "forecasts," "may," "will," "should," "seeks," "plans," "scheduled," "anticipates," "intends," or similar expressions.

These forward-looking statements are based upon estimates and assumptions that, while considered reasonable by Porch and its management at the time they are made, are inherently uncertain. Factors that may cause actual results to differ materially from current expectations include, but are not limited to: (1) expansion plans and opportunities, and managing growth, to build a consumer brand; (2) the incidence, frequency, and severity of weather events, extensive wildfires, and other catastrophes; (3) economic conditions, especially those affecting the housing, insurance, and financial markets; (4) expectations regarding revenue, cost of revenue, operating expenses, and the ability to achieve and maintain future profitability; (5) existing and developing federal and state laws and regulations, including with respect to insurance, warranty, privacy, information security, data protection and taxation, and management's interpretation of and compliance with such laws and regulations; (6) the Company's reinsurance program, which includes the use of a captive reinsurer, the success of which is dependent on a number of factors outside management's control, along with reliance on reinsurance to protect us against loss; (7) uncertainties related to regulatory approval of insurance rates, policy forms, insurance products, license applications, acquisitions of businesses or strategic initiatives, including the reciprocal restructuring, and other matters within the purview of insurance regulators; (8) reliance on strategic, proprietary relationships to provide the Company with access to personal data and product information, and the ability to use such data and information to increase transaction volume and attract and retain customers; (9) the ability to develop new, or enhance existing, products, services, and features and bring them to market in a timely manner; (10) changes in capital requirements, and the ability to access capital when needed to provide statutory surplus; (11) the increased costs and initiatives required to address new legal and regulatory requirements arising from developments related to cybersecurity, privacy, and data governance and the increased costs and initiatives to protect against data breaches, cyber-attacks, virus or malware attacks, or other infiltrations or incidents affecting system integrity, availability and performance; (12) retaining and attracting skilled and experienced employees; (13) costs related to being a public company; and (14) other risks and uncertainties discussed in Part I, Item 1A, "Risk Factors," in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2022, and in Part II, Item 1A, "Risk Factors," in our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2023, as well as those discussed in subsequent reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC"), all of which are available on the SEC's website at www.sec.gov.

Nothing in this release should be regarded as a representation by any person that the forward-looking statements set forth herein will be achieved or that any of the contemplated results of such forward-looking statements will be achieved. You should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date of this release. Unless specifically indicated otherwise, the forward-looking statements in this release do not reflect the potential impact of any divestitures, mergers, acquisitions, or other business combinations that have not been completed as of the date of this release. Porch does not undertake any duty to update these forward-looking statements, whether as a result of changed circumstances, new information, future events or otherwise, except as may be required by law.

Floify, the mortgage industry's leading point-of-sale (POS), today announced the launch of Floify Broker Edition, an easy-to-use, one-stop lending platform for mortgage brokers. Built on the foundation of the classic Floify POS platform, Broker Edition has been thoughtfully configured to make managing loans simpler at an accessible price point.

Related link: https://floify.com/

Floify taps Courtney Dodd as head of marketing to reinvigorate brand presence

BOULDER, Colo. /ScoopCloud/ -- Floify, the mortgage industry's leading point-of-sale solution, today announced that Courtney Dodd has joined its team as head of marketing. With 12 years of experience in the mortgage sector, Dodd is set to spearhead Floify's marketing initiatives and reinforce its position as an innovator in the field.

In her previous role as Director of Integrated Marketing at SimpleNexus, Dodd showcased her leadership skills by steering a highly skilled team of channel and strategic specialists to drive business growth. During her four-year tenure at the company, she helped deepen the brand's relationship across audiences while mentoring and elevating the work of her team.

Prior to SimpleNexus, Dodd was a product marketing manager at Ellie Mae (now ICE Mortgage Technology), where she led strategic product marketing initiatives including branding, positioning, client communications and go-to-market planning. She also previously served as marketing manager at Calyx Software, and regional marketing consultant at PrimeLending, a PlainsCapital Company.

"We are extremely pleased to have someone of Courtney's caliber and hands-on industry expertise to lead our marketing efforts," said Sofia Rossato, president and general manager at Floify. "Courtney joins Floify at a pivotal time as we're moving aggressively to open new markets, introduce new integrations and deepen our existing partnerships. She will be instrumental in helping us to craft our marketing messages to reach a wider audience and provide lenders with additional support and technology advances."

"I'm very excited about Floify's mission to simplify and facilitate the point-of-sale processes to help people feel more confident and comfortable with applying for and following up on their loan," says Dodd. "I can't tell you how many lenders have told me 'I just love Floify.' It's a company that already has an outstanding reputation in the mortgage industry, and I look forward to helping expand the number of users we have at our current customer sites and adding many more new customers to the Floify fold."

Dodd is a proud alumnus of Texas Tech University, where she earned her bachelor of arts degree in communication studies in 2006. Additionally, she has earned an industry certification from the Mortgage Bankers Association School of Mortgage Banking.

About Floify:

Floify is a digital mortgage automation solution that streamlines the loan process by providing a secure application, communication, and document portal between lenders, borrowers, referral partners, and other mortgage stakeholders. Loan originators use the platform to collect and verify borrower documentation, track loan progress, communicate with borrowers and real estate agents, and close loans faster. The company is based in Boulder, Colorado and is a subsidiary of Porch Group, Inc. ("Porch Group") (NASDAQ: PRCH).

For more information, visit the company's website at https://floify.com/ or on social media at Facebook, LinkedIn, or Twitter / X.

Forward-Looking Statements:

Certain statements in this release may be considered "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the "safe harbor" provisions of the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Although the Company believes that its plans, intentions, and expectations reflected in or suggested by these forward-looking statements are reasonable, the Company cannot assure you that it will achieve or realize these plans, intentions, or expectations. Forward-looking statements are inherently subject to risks, uncertainties, assumptions, and other factors which could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Generally, statements that are not historical facts, including statements concerning the Company's possible or assumed future actions, business strategies, events, or results of operations, are forward-looking statements. These statements may be preceded by, followed by, or include the words "believes," "estimates," "expects," "projects," "forecasts," "may," "will," "should," "seeks," "plans," "scheduled," "anticipates," "intends," or similar expressions.

These forward-looking statements are based upon estimates and assumptions that, while considered reasonable by Porch and its management at the time they are made, are inherently uncertain. Factors that may cause actual results to differ materially from current expectations include, but are not limited to: (1) expansion plans and opportunities, and managing growth, to build a consumer brand; (2) the incidence, frequency, and severity of weather events, extensive wildfires, and other catastrophes; (3) economic conditions, especially those affecting the housing, insurance, and financial markets; (4) expectations regarding revenue, cost of revenue, operating expenses, and the ability to achieve and maintain future profitability; (5) existing and developing federal and state laws and regulations, including with respect to insurance, warranty, privacy, information security, data protection and taxation, and management's interpretation of and compliance with such laws and regulations; (6) the Company's reinsurance program, which includes the use of a captive reinsurer, the success of which is dependent on a number of factors outside management's control, along with reliance on reinsurance to protect us against loss; (7) uncertainties related to regulatory approval of insurance rates, policy forms, insurance products, license applications, acquisitions of businesses or strategic initiatives, including the reciprocal restructuring, and other matters within the purview of insurance regulators; (8) reliance on strategic, proprietary relationships to provide the Company with access to personal data and product information, and the ability to use such data and information to increase transaction volume and attract and retain customers; (9) the ability to develop new, or enhance existing, products, services, and features and bring them to market in a timely manner; (10) changes in capital requirements, and the ability to access capital when needed to provide statutory surplus; (11) the increased costs and initiatives required to address new legal and regulatory requirements arising from developments related to cybersecurity, privacy, and data governance and the increased costs and initiatives to protect against data breaches, cyber-attacks, virus or malware attacks, or other infiltrations or incidents affecting system integrity, availability and performance; (12) retaining and attracting skilled and experienced employees; (13) costs related to being a public company; and (14) other risks and uncertainties discussed in Part I, Item 1A, "Risk Factors," in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2022, and in Part II, Item 1A, "Risk Factors," in our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2023, as well as those discussed in subsequent reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC"), all of which are available on the SEC's website at www.sec.gov.

Nothing in this release should be regarded as a representation by any person that the forward-looking statements set forth herein will be achieved or that any of the contemplated results of such forward-looking statements will be achieved. You should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date of this release. Unless specifically indicated otherwise, the forward-looking statements in this release do not reflect the potential impact of any divestitures, mergers, acquisitions, or other business combinations that have not been completed as of the date of this release. Porch does not undertake any duty to update these forward-looking statements, whether as a result of changed circumstances, new information, future events or otherwise, except as may be required by law.

Floify, the mortgage industry's leading point-of-sale solution, today announced that Courtney Dodd has joined its team as head of marketing. With 12 years of experience in the mortgage sector, Dodd is set to spearhead Floify's marketing initiatives and reinforce its position as an innovator in the field.

Related link: https://floify.com/

Kiosk Industry News for Nov. 2023 from Kiosk Manufacturer Association

WESTMINSTER, Colo. /ScoopCloud/ -- From Kiosk Industry and Kiosk Manufacturer Association: Trade Shows - IAAPA is November 14th and here is our preview. Outdoor ticketing, wristband dispense, kiosk avatars and wayfinding. We'll have a small countertop for self-order as well in the booth. IAAPA is a great showplace for cruise ships, amusement parks, hotels and restaurant technology. We are #6137. Looking for a free ticket? We have a few left!

ADA -- Big news this month is Quest Diagnostics losing. 2500 kiosks are affected (and maybe same for LabCorp). December 2023 is release of new self-service & POS guidelines from Access Board.

New and Renewing Sponsors This Month

* 10Zig complete line of thin clients is a Gold sponsor

* Kodak Moments Complete photo solutions for retail

* Nanonation two-year Gold renewal - the best in digital signage and kiosk software

* Vispero for JAWS kiosk software

* KioskGroup with complete line of tablet kiosks

* Intel - powering 90% of the kiosks and digital signage

* KIOSK Information Systems - the biggest kiosk manufacturer in the world

* ELATEC -- rarticle on latest on RFID kiosks

November and December are the last months available for two-year memberships (which come with sizable discounts).

News Posts This Month

* EloView 4 Remote Monitoring

* AI Kiosk - Wayfinding Avatar at IAAPA

* IAAPA Kiosk Update - Ticketing & Outdoor

* RFID Kiosks as High Potential for Retailers - RFID Reader Kiosk

* Best Thermal Receipt Printers for POS

* Outdoor Kiosks Buying Checklist

* JAWS Kiosk for 2024 Updates

* Industrial Touchscreen with Resistive Touch

* Datacap Recognized For Diversity

* New Kodak Moments Photo Printing Software Unlocks 60 New Features to Help Retailers Accelerate Growth

* Is Panera Losing It? These days it's Caffeine, not Bread

* Quest Kiosk Violates ADA

* Smart Mirrors and Future of Retail

* Kiosk Printers and Bill Acceptors by Pyramid

* Custom Kiosks - Cash-To-Card and Drive-Thru Kiosk

Digital Signage News

* Digital endcaps replacing old cardboard/vinyl POP in Retail.

* Digital Signage news for November - DSE next month too (KMA20 code)!

* Digital Signage AI -- DSE next month too (KMA20 code)!

For more information, contact info@kioskindustry.org or visit https://kioskindustry.org/.

Since 1996 for almost 28 years (two years before we retire). For all verticals, visit The Industry Group.

Thanks to the great companies who make this possible.

From Kiosk Industry and Kiosk Manufacturer Association: Trade Shows - IAAPA is November 14th and here is our preview. Outdoor ticketing, wristband dispense, kiosk avatars and wayfinding. We'll have a small countertop for self-order as well in the booth. IAAPA is a great showplace for cruise ships, amusement parks, hotels and restaurant technology.

Related link: https://kioskindustry.org/

Financial Advisor Frank Wynne of Edward Jones Receives Certified Private Wealth Advisor® Designation

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. /ScoopCloud/ -- Financial Advisor Frank Wynne in Colorado Springs, Colorado has achieved the Certified Private Wealth Advisor®, or CPWA®, designation through the Investments & Wealth Institute®. Coursework was provided by the Yale School of Management.

CPWA® designation study topics focus on the needs of high−net−worth individuals and include:

* Wealth Strategies: Tax−sensitive investment strategies, portfolio management, risk and asset management

* Legacy strategies: Estate considerations, wealth transfer, charitable giving and endowments

* Human dynamics: Ethics, applied behavioral finance and navigating family dynamics

* Client−specific needs: Business owners, executives and retirees

"At Edward Jones, we're committed to continuous learning as we serve our clients in achieving their financial goals," Wynne said. "I look forward to bringing this new knowledge into the work I do for clients as I continue to help them achieve financially the things that are most important to them."

Frank Wynne's office is located in Colorado at: 1832 Woodmoor Drive, Suite 200, Monument, CO 80132.

Edward Jones is a leading financial services firm in the U.S. and through its affiliate in Canada. The firm's nearly 19,000 financial advisors serve more than 8 million clients with a total of $1.8 trillion in client assets under care at the end of June 2023. Edward Jones' purpose is to partner for positive impact to improve the lives of its clients and colleagues, and together, better our communities and society. Through the dedication of the firm's approximately 52,000 associates and our branch presence in 68% of U.S. counties, the firm is committed to helping more people achieve financially what is most important to them. The Edward Jones website is at edwardjones.com, and its recruiting website is careers. https://www.edwardjones.com/. Member SIPC.

Edward Jones, its employees and financial advisors cannot provide tax or legal advice. You should consult your attorney or qualified tax advisor regarding your situation.

More information:

https://www.edwardjones.com/us-en/financial-advisor/frank-wynne

https://www.linkedin.com/in/frankwynne1/

https://www.facebook.com/EJAdvisorFrankWynne/

Financial Advisor Frank Wynne in Colorado Springs, Colorado has achieved the Certified Private Wealth Advisor®, or CPWA®, designation through the Investments & Wealth Institute®. Coursework was provided by the Yale School of Management.

Related link: https://www.edwardjones.com/

Kiosk Industry October 2023: Self-Service Association Exhibiting IAAPA and NRF

WESTMINSTER, Colo. /ScoopCloud/ -- Kiosk Industry and Kiosk Manufacturer Association News: Trade Shows - IAAPA is next month and here is our preview. Outdoor ticketing, wristband dispense. In January we are at NRF and are a sponsor of the NRF Foodservice Innovation Zone. We have two full passes to give away for free. HIMSS and NRA after those.

Preview: https://kioskindustry.org/iaapa-kiosk-update/

Restaurant News -- Samsung with new VXT CMS for AI-powered voice order menu boards going into White Castle. New digital-only Whataburger. Outdoor pickup. Nice case study with Aramark.

ADA -- December 2023 brings the new self-service & POS guidelines from the U.S. Access Board. Several notable entries for Braille and screen-readers.

Industry Buzz Around Our Watercooler -- Couple of big deployments supposedly planned in restaurants. Charley's is in progress and it might be Burger King will follow McDonald's example and put in a thousand or so self-order kiosks. On the SCO front, it appears that Walmart is deploying its own SCO units (with lidar). That also would mean replacing the current software driving registers (Fastlane by NCR?). Our guess is the service people at NCR Bentonville are getting nervous. Costco is being sued for their website allowing all types of user info to be tracked by 3rd parties. Link below.

News Posts This Month

* ADA Assistive Braille Testimonial by Texas Instruments

* AI-Powered Drive Thru - Samsung and White Castle

* Kiosk Monitoring - Green, Yellow & Red Indicators are a Good Thing

* Kiosk Mode - Lenovo Android Computers Partners with Esper

* Browsing Trackers Eating Your Lunch....

* Payment Kiosk - Harris/Dynatouch Partner with KUBRA

* Walmart Self-Checkout Being Replaced? Updated weekly.

* Future Travel - Live check-in, AI self-service, and Oktoberfest!

* Videos - Dot Pad Tactile Display & Square Integration QSRs

* Raspberry Pi Kiosk - Computing for under $100 - Version 5

* NRF 2024 - We'll be there

* JAWS Kiosk Screenreader Comes to Penn State Food Service

* AI-in-a-Box Assistive ADA With Language Translation

* CES 2023 Innovation Award for Braille & Tactile Display

* NRF Foodservice Innovation Zone - Free Full Conference Pass (2)

* Consumer-Centric Self-Service - How To Profit

* Digital-Only Restaurant by Whataburger Opens

* Kiosk Case Study - Aramark POS & Morrison Healthcare - In The Wild

* Costco being sued

* AV posts on AVIXA

For more information, contact info@kioskindustry.org or visit https://kioskindustry.org/. Since 1996 for 27 years (three years to go before we retire).

For all verticals, visit The Industry Group: https://industrygroup.org/

Thanks to the companies who make this possible: https://kioskindustry.org/kiosk-manufacturer-companies/.

Kiosk Industry and Kiosk Manufacturer Association News: Trade Shows - IAAPA is next month and here is our preview. Outdoor ticketing, wristband dispense. In January we are at NRF and are a sponsor of the NRF Foodservice Innovation Zone. We have two full passes to give away for free. HIMSS and NRA after those.

Related link: https://kioskindustry.org/

ACES Quality Management President Phillip McCall named a HW Vanguard

DENVER, Colo. /ScoopCloud/ -- ACES Quality Management® (ACES), the leading provider of enterprise quality management and control software for the financial services industry, announced that HousingWire magazine has selected Phillip McCall in its annual Vanguard award program.

HousingWire's Vanguard award program recognizes leaders of businesses contributing to the growth of the housing economy and its various sectors, including lending, servicing, investments, and real estate. HousingWire selects 100 leaders from diverse backgrounds who may run established companies or start-ups but share one common trait: an unmistakable impact on the industry at large.

"Behind every great company lies a visionary leader, and ours is no exception. Phil embodies the essence of excellence in every aspect of his leadership. From spearheading operations and product management to driving cutting-edge technology and client-facing initiatives, he has redefined what it means to be a true Vanguard in the industry," said ACES CEO Trevor Gauthier. "His unwavering commitment to fostering a dynamic internal culture has transformed our organization into a tight-knit community of passionate individuals working collaboratively towards a common goal."

McCall's most recent achievement is ACES PROTECT, a suite of automated regulatory compliance tests added to its flagship ACES Quality Management & Control ® quality control (QC) auditing platform. Through ACES PROTECT, users can easily access a suite of compliance checks within the ACES platform, including certification of loan estimate/closing disclosure calculations, high-cost mortgage and high-price mortgage loan testing, Qualified Mortgage (QM) tests and other critical compliance tests.

"The 2023 Vanguards are made up of the industry's most impressive and powerful leaders who are fueling the growth of their organizations and leaving an indelible mark on the industry," said HW Media Editor-in-Chief Sarah Wheeler. "These remarkable individuals underscore the pivotal role that visionary leadership plays in our ever-evolving housing ecosystem. These winners' achievements stand as a testament to the enduring significance of the Vanguards award, which has become a career-changing accolade reserved only for the industry's top leaders."

About ACES Quality Management:

ACES Quality Management is the leading provider of enterprise quality management and control software for the financial services industry. The nation's most prominent lenders, servicers and financial institutions rely on ACES Quality Management & Control® software to improve audit throughput and quality while controlling costs, including:

* 60% of the top 50 independent mortgage lenders;

* 8 of the top 10 loan servicers;

* 11 of the top 30 retail banks; and

* 3 of the top 5 credit unions in the United States.

Unlike other quality control platforms, only ACES delivers Flexible Audit Technology, which gives independent mortgage lenders and financial institutions the ability to easily manage and customize ACES to meet their business needs without having to rely on IT or other outside resources. Using a customer-centric approach, ACES clients get responsive support and access to our experts to maximize their investment. For more information, visit www.acesquality.com or call 1-800-858-1598.

About HousingWire:

HousingWire is the most influential source of news and information for the U.S. mortgage and housing markets. Built on a foundation of independent and original journalism, HousingWire reaches over 60,000 newsletter subscribers daily and over 1.0 million unique visitors each month. Our audience of mortgage, real estate and fintech professionals rely on us to Move Markets Forward. Visit www.housingwire.com or www.solutions.housingwire.com to learn more.

ACES Quality Management® (ACES), the leading provider of enterprise quality management and control software for the financial services industry, announced that HousingWire magazine has selected Phillip McCall in its annual Vanguard award program.

Related link: https://www.acesquality.com/

ACES Quality Management Announces Preliminary Speaker Lineup for ACES ENGAGE 2024

DENVER, Colo. /ScoopCloud/ -- ACES Quality Management® (ACES), the leading provider of enterprise quality management and control software for the financial services industry, has announced its speaker lineup for the upcoming ACES ENGAGE conference, taking place at the Ritz Carlton Dove Mountain hotel in Tucson, Ariz., May 19 - 21, 2024.

This year's keynote speaker is Robyn Benincasa, a two-time world champion adventure racer, 20+ year veteran San Diego firefighter, 2014 CNN Hero, Guinness World Record Endurance Kayaker, best-selling author, and founder of The Project Athena Foundation.

In addition, ACES has gathered thought leaders and industry experts for this year's speaker lineup, including:

* Joel Kan, vice president and chief economist at the Mortgage Bankers Association;

* Richard J. Andreano, Jr., partner and practice leader of Ballard Spahr's Mortgage Banking Group; and

* A Fannie Mae representative to be announced.

"With the increased regulatory scrutiny of loan quality and repurchase requests on the rise, lenders must ensure their quality control and risk management processes are up to the challenge," ACES CEO Trevor Gauthier said. "Watching quality control professionals from across the financial services industry gather and share strategies, collaborate with industry leaders and drive the future of quality management and control is the best and highest outcome we could hope for from this event. We're so pleased to share our speaker lineup for next year and look forward to the fruitful discussions that have become a hallmark of this event."

ACES ENGAGE provides a mix of general session presentations, panel discussions and social activities. Attendees will have numerous opportunities to learn from industry experts and thought leaders, network, and leave with the knowledge necessary to increase efficiencies, improve productivity and further quality at their organizations.

Register to attend ACES ENGAGE and learn more at https://www.acesquality.com/aces-engage-2024.

About ACES Quality Management:

ACES Quality Management is the leading provider of enterprise quality management and control software for the financial services industry. The nation's most prominent lenders, servicers and financial institutions rely on ACES Quality Management & Control Software® to improve audit throughput and quality while controlling costs, including:

* 60% of the top 50 independent mortgage lenders;

* 8 of the top 10 loan servicers;

* 11 of the top 30 retail banks; and

* 3 of the top 5 credit unions in the United States.

Unlike other quality control platforms, only ACES delivers Flexible Audit Technology, which gives independent mortgage lenders and financial institutions the ability to easily manage and customize ACES to meet their business needs without having to rely on IT or other outside resources. Using a customer-centric approach, ACES clients get responsive support and access to our experts to maximize their investment. For more information, visit https://www.acesquality.com/ or call 1-800-858-1598.

ACES Quality Management® (ACES), the leading provider of enterprise quality management and control software for the financial services industry, has announced its speaker lineup for the upcoming ACES ENGAGE conference, taking place at the Ritz Carlton Dove Mountain hotel in Tucson, Ariz., May 19 - 21, 2024.

Related link: https://www.acesquality.com/

ACES Q1 2023 Mortgage QC Trends Report Finds Critical Defect Rate Declines for Second Consecutive Quarter

DENVER, Colo. /ScoopCloud/ -- ACES Quality Management® (ACES), the leading provider of enterprise quality management and control software for the financial services industry, announced the release of its quarterly ACES Mortgage QC Industry Trends Report covering the first quarter (Q1) of 2023. The latest report analyzes post-closing quality control data derived from ACES Quality Management & Control® software.

Notable findings from the Q1 2023 report include the following:

* The overall critical defect rate declined by 3.26%, ending at 1.78% and marking the second straight quarter of decline.

* In the major underwriting categories, Assets and Income/Employment improved, while Credit and Liabilities deteriorated.

* Despite its improvement this quarter, Income/Employment remained the leading defect category, followed by Assets and Legal/Regulatory/Compliance.

* The sub-category analysis showed increases in eligibility-related defects for both the Assets and Credit categories, whereas this seems to have been the primary driver of improvements in the Income/Employment category. However, analysis- and documentation-related errors both increased this quarter, with documentation remaining the largest sub-category of defects for both the Income/Employment and Asset categories.

* Appraisal defects increased, albeit nominally, for the second straight quarter.

* Purchase and refinance shares held steady in Q1, achieving defect parity for the second consecutive quarter.

* FHA defect share declined after two consecutive quarters of increase. While USDA defects continued to improve, VA defects increased significantly in Q1, and conventional defects also grew slightly.

"While the drop in origination volume has challenged the industry, it has also enabled underwriting and QC teams to be more diligent with each loan file, resulting in higher loan quality. The continued decline in the overall critical defect rate on the heels of last year's historic high indicates lenders have not let the desire for volume override the need to reduce errors and mitigate risk," said ACES Executive Vice President Nick Volpe. "With the recent changes to Fannie Mae's pre-funding QC reviews and post-closing QC cycle times, time will tell in the following quarters how diligent lenders have been in maintaining loan quality and investor requirements."

Findings for the Q1 2023 ACES Mortgage QC Industry Trends Report are based on post-closing quality control data derived from the ACES Quality Management and Control® benchmarking system and incorporate data from prior quarters and/or calendar years, where applicable. All reviews and defect data evaluated for the report were based on loan audits selected by lenders for full file reviews.

"The tough decision lenders were faced with at the beginning of the year appear to be paying off. Lenders reported a pre-tax, per-loan net loss of $1,972 in Q1. This result is an improvement over Q4 2022's record $2,812 per-loan loss and reverses the trend of production losses that began in Q4 2020," said ACES CEO Trevor Gauthier. "We expect this data to continue to improve in the coming quarters. Making strategic investments in tech and optimizing operations - especially in QC - can have a significant impact on protecting existing revenue amidst challenging market conditions."

The Mortgage QC Industry Trends Reports are available for download, free of charge, at https://www.acesquality.com/resources/reports.

About ACES Quality Management:

ACES Quality Management is the leading provider of enterprise quality management and control software for the financial services industry. The nation's most prominent lenders, servicers and financial institutions rely on ACES Quality Management & Control® Software to improve audit throughput and quality while controlling costs, including:

* 60% of the top 50 independent mortgage lenders;

* 8 of the top 10 loan servicers;

* 11 of the top 30 banks; and

* 3 of the top 5 credit unions in the United States.

Unlike other quality control platforms, only ACES delivers Flexible Audit Technology®, which gives independent mortgage lenders and financial institutions the ability to easily manage and customize ACES to meet their business needs without having to rely on IT or other outside resources. Using a customer-centric approach, ACES clients get responsive support and access to our experts to maximize their investment. For more information, visit www.acesquality.com or call 1-800-858-1598.

ACES Quality Management® (ACES), the leading provider of enterprise quality management and control software for the financial services industry, announced the release of its quarterly ACES Mortgage QC Industry Trends Report covering the first quarter (Q1) of 2023. The latest report analyzes post-closing quality control data derived from ACES Quality Management & Control® software.

Related link: https://www.acesquality.com/

Floify announces launch of verification of income and employment waterfall technology

BOULDER, Colo. /ScoopCloud/ -- Floify, the mortgage industry's leading point-of-sale solution and subsidiary of Porch Group, Inc. ("Porch Group") (NASDAQ: PRCH), today announced the launch of verification of income (VOI) and verification of employment (VOE) waterfall technology. The new features will help lenders and brokers save time and reduce costs during the loan origination process.

Running employment and income verification reports is an important yet expensive step in the mortgage process and designed to reduce loan risk during underwriting. The new VOI and VOE features in the Floify platform enable mortgage professionals to view the results of multiple verification reports from different providers, starting with the least expensive, rather than having to run each one individually. This is expected to save Floify clients time while also realizing cost savings.

"We are pleased to launch the VOI and VOE waterfall with Informative Research. This unique technology will help our clients reduce costs, which is especially important today as verification-related fees increased significantly in the past three years," said Sofia Rossato, Floify's president and general manager. "As an added benefit, because these waterfalls can be run within the Floify platform, our clients can bypass loan origination system add-on fees that often come with enabling new features."

"The Floify and Informative Research VOE/I waterfall solution helps us accelerate the application-to-close timeline while delivering significant cost reductions to our branches and clients," said John Norris, vice president of technology and innovation at Benchmark Mortgage, a Dallas-based mortgage lender.

"Informative Research's Verification Waterfall and AccountChek technologies work together with Floify's platform to enhance the asset, employment and income verification processes. The partnership seeks to eliminate redundant orders and to streamline what used to be a cumbersome procedure for lenders," said Craig Leabig, SVP of marketing and product management for Informative Research.

To learn more about Floify, please visit https://floify.com/.

About Floify:

Floify is a digital mortgage automation solution that streamlines the loan process by providing a secure application, communication, and document portal between lenders, borrowers, referral partners, and other mortgage stakeholders. Loan originators use the platform to collect and verify borrower documentation, track loan progress, communicate with borrowers and real estate agents, and close loans faster. The company is based in Boulder, Colorado and is a subsidiary of Porch Group, Inc. ("Porch Group") (NASDAQ: PRCH). For more information, visit the company's website at https://floify.com/ or on social media at Facebook, LinkedIn, or Twitter / X.

About Informative Research:

Informative Research, a Stewart company, is a leading technology platform that delivers data-driven solutions to the lending community. The solutions provider currently serves over 3,000 mortgage companies, banks and lenders throughout the United States. The company is recognized for streamlining the loan process with their straightforward business model, progressive solutions and cutting-edge technology. Learn more at https://informativeresearch.com/.

Forward-Looking Statements:

Certain statements in this release may be considered "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the "safe harbor" provisions of the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Although the Company believes that its plans, intentions, and expectations reflected in or suggested by these forward-looking statements are reasonable, the Company cannot assure you that it will achieve or realize these plans, intentions, or expectations. Forward-looking statements are inherently subject to risks, uncertainties, assumptions, and other factors which could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Generally, statements that are not historical facts, including statements concerning the Company's possible or assumed future actions, business strategies, events, or results of operations, are forward-looking statements. These statements may be preceded by, followed by, or include the words "believes," "estimates," "expects," "projects," "forecasts," "may," "will," "should," "seeks," "plans," "scheduled," "anticipates," "intends," or similar expressions.

These forward-looking statements are based upon estimates and assumptions that, while considered reasonable by Porch and its management at the time they are made, are inherently uncertain. Factors that may cause actual results to differ materially from current expectations include, but are not limited to: (1) expansion plans and opportunities, and managing growth, to build a consumer brand; (2) the incidence, frequency, and severity of weather events, extensive wildfires, and other catastrophes; (3) economic conditions, especially those affecting the housing, insurance, and financial markets; (4) expectations regarding revenue, cost of revenue, operating expenses, and the ability to achieve and maintain future profitability; (5) existing and developing federal and state laws and regulations, including with respect to insurance, warranty, privacy, information security, data protection and taxation, and management's interpretation of and compliance with such laws and regulations; (6) the Company's reinsurance program, which includes the use of a captive reinsurer, the success of which is dependent on a number of factors outside management's control, along with reliance on reinsurance to protect us against loss; (7) uncertainties related to regulatory approval of insurance rates, policy forms, insurance products, license applications, acquisitions of businesses or strategic initiatives, including the reciprocal restructuring, and other matters within the purview of insurance regulators; (8) reliance on strategic, proprietary relationships to provide the Company with access to personal data and product information, and the ability to use such data and information to increase transaction volume and attract and retain customers; (9) the ability to develop new, or enhance existing, products, services, and features and bring them to market in a timely manner; (10) changes in capital requirements, and the ability to access capital when needed to provide statutory surplus; (11) the increased costs and initiatives required to address new legal and regulatory requirements arising from developments related to cybersecurity, privacy, and data governance and the increased costs and initiatives to protect against data breaches, cyber-attacks, virus or malware attacks, or other infiltrations or incidents affecting system integrity, availability and performance; (12) retaining and attracting skilled and experienced employees; (13) costs related to being a public company; and (14) other risks and uncertainties discussed in Part I, Item 1A, "Risk Factors," in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2022, and in Part II, Item 1A, "Risk Factors," in our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2023, as well as those discussed in subsequent reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC"), all of which are available on the SEC's website at www.sec.gov.

Nothing in this release should be regarded as a representation by any person that the forward-looking statements set forth herein will be achieved or that any of the contemplated results of such forward-looking statements will be achieved. You should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date of this release. Unless specifically indicated otherwise, the forward-looking statements in this release do not reflect the potential impact of any divestitures, mergers, acquisitions, or other business combinations that have not been completed as of the date of this release. Porch does not undertake any duty to update these forward-looking statements, whether as a result of changed circumstances, new information, future events or otherwise, except as may be required by law.

Floify, the mortgage industry's leading point-of-sale solution and subsidiary of Porch Group, Inc. ("Porch Group") (NASDAQ: PRCH), today announced the launch of verification of income (VOI) and verification of employment (VOE) waterfall technology. The new features will help lenders and brokers save time and reduce costs during the loan origination process.

Related link: https://floify.com/

Kiosk Industry News for September 2023

WESTMINSTER, Colo. /ScoopCloud/ -- From Kiosk Industry and Kiosk Manufacturer Association, our features - IAAPA is coming up for us and here is our preview. Outdoor ticketing, wristband dispense. In January we are at NRF and are an official sponsor of the NRF Foodservice Innovation Zone. We have two full conference passes to give away for free.

Preview: https://kioskindustry.org/iaapa-kiosk-update/

We have a writeup by beststocks.com on how to profit from consumer-centric self-service. Its a good article and kiosk industry is referenced.

Finally, new entries on Best Offer inventory. Thirty top of the line telehealth units with vitals. Also a large quantity of Crane BNR cash recyclers. Seller will take best offer. Normally on-sale for $4K each.

Restaurant News -- new digital-only Whataburger just opened in Austin. Also a nice case study with Aramark.

ADA -- HHS issued NPRM on proposed changes to Section 504 rules. It appears to mainly affect telehealth, thin clients, chromebooks, websites of course as well as mobile apps. There is some kiosk but not much. They are looking forward to December 2023 and the new guidelines from the U.S. Access Board. We have a couple of new and updated posts by TPGi that are not to be missed.

News 9/15/2023:

* ADA Kiosks - HHS Section 504 Proposed Rule Writeup

* NRF Foodservice Innovation Zone - Free Full Conference Pass (2)

* Consumer-Centric Self-Service - How To Profit

* Kiosks For Sale - New Inventory

* Kiosk Accessibility in Healthcare

* Four Rules for Healthcare Stations and Kiosks

* Digital-Only Restaurant by Whataburger Opens

* Build Your Own LLM

* Kiosk Case Study - Aramark POS & Morrison

* Touch Screen Outdoor - ELO Outdoor Touch Screen

* PCI Kiosk - What About PCI DSS 4.0?

* Kiosks at Living Spaces Colorado - In the Wild

* SiteKiosk Demo with AI

* AVIXA Posts

* Real-Time Displays for Spokane Transit System

* Generative AI: Coming soon to a wayfinding kiosk

* Biometric Kiosk Authentication - Frank Olea

* Accessibility and ADA Update - June 2023

* Conversational Avatars (Tokkio by NVIDIA)

* Cool Stuff at InfoComm 2023

* Funnies - Coming in a bit under budget...

* Seven Steps to Installing LED Video Walls

* AV posts on AVIXA

For more information, contact info@kioskindustry.org or visit https://kioskindustry.org/. Since 1996 for 27 years (three years to go before we retire). For all verticals, visit The Industry Group.

Thanks to the companies who make this possible.

From Kiosk Industry and Kiosk Manufacturer Association, our features - IAAPA is coming up for us and here is our preview. Outdoor ticketing, wristband dispense. In January we are at NRF and are an official sponsor of the NRF Foodservice Innovation Zone. We have two full conference passes to give away for free.

Related link: https://kioskindustry.org/

Eye Safety and the Upcoming Solar Eclipse

DENVER, Colo. /ScoopCloud/ -- Doctors of optometry across Colorado are addressing the eye safety concerns that come with an Annular Solar Eclipse by teaming up with Eyes of Colorado and the Colorado Optometric Association (COA) throughout September 2023.

On October 14, most of Colorado will be able to witness up to 80% of obstruction from the annular solar eclipse. This rare event is when the Moon does not completely cover the Sun and what looks like a dark disc with a bright reddish-orange ring around it will appear. Looking at the sun without proper eye protection can cause eye injury.

There are many safe ways to view a solar eclipse, but if there are any doubts or concerns be sure to consult an optometrist near you to help determine the best options for viewing.

WAYS TO SAFELY VIEW THE SOLAR ECLIPSE ARE:

* Solar eclipse glasses -- Use expert-approved solar "eclipse glasses" to view a solar eclipse safely and without damaging your eyes. Eye protection must be worn the entire time while watching a solar eclipse.

* Pinhole projection -- This is the safest and most inexpensive way to watch a solar eclipse.

* Welder's glass -- Use number 14 welder's glass which can be found at a local welder's supply or home improvement store. Welder's glass will reduce the harmful rays that are emitted during the eclipse.

* Mylar filters -- Aluminized mylar plastic sheets are available as eclipse vision glasses or can be cut and made into a viewing box. Do not use it if there are any scratches or damage to the sheet.

* Additional options -- Viewing the solar eclipse on TV or at a planetarium are always great options.

With any of these methods, make sure that the products are not damaged, scratched or broken to ensure maximum eye protection.

To avoid unnecessary vision damage during the solar eclipse, do not use the following devices to view the upcoming natural phenomenon.

Do NOT use:

* Smartphone

* Camera viewfinder

* Unsafe filters

Unless specifically designed for viewing a solar eclipse, no filter is safe to use with any optical device (telescopes, binoculars, etc.). These options can cause an individual to accidentally look at the sun, damaging their eyes and also damaging the tool being used.

Solar eclipses are an exciting and rare event for most people to witness but be sure that you are properly prepared and protected when the time comes. Viewing must be done with caution to protect one's eyes from eclipse blindness", says Dr. Scott Middlemist, Board President for the Colorado Optometric Association. Read full article ( https://eyesofcolorado.org/the-sobering-risks-of-skipping-that-annual-eye-exam/ ).

About the Colorado Optometric Association (COA):

The Colorado Optometric Association (COA) is the professional organization of optometrists in Colorado. Over 600 Colorado Doctors of Optometry are voluntary members of the Association. COA has also launched a public health campaign called Eyes of Colorado ( https://eyesofcolorado.org/ ).

Since 1892, the COA has assisted its members in providing the highest standard of professional care to their patients by sponsoring continuing education programs for doctors, advocating in local and state governments for programs and laws that represent patients' best interests, and providing information for the public. For more information, please visit www.visioncare.org or call 303-863-9778.

Doctors of optometry across Colorado are addressing the eye safety concerns that come with an Annular Solar Eclipse by teaming up with Eyes of Colorado and the Colorado Optometric Association (COA) throughout September 2023.

Related link: https://colorado.aoa.org/

ACES Quality Management and ActiveComply Partner to Help Financial Services Firms Address Social Media Compliance and Quality Control Needs

DENVER, Colo. /ScoopCloud/ -- ACES Quality Management® (ACES), the leading provider of enterprise quality management and control software for the financial services industry, announced it has expanded its partnership program with ActiveComply, a leader in social media monitoring and website archival for the financial industry. The combined partnership will leverage ActiveComply's SocialShield® tool with the ACES Quality Management & Control® Software platform to improve regulatory reporting and streamline audit workflow for mortgage lending.

"Social media is constantly evolving, and lenders often struggle to effectively monitor and audit loan officer activity, which is why we are thrilled to announce our partnership with ActiveComply," said ACES CEO Trevor Gauthier. "Our technologies combined will empower our clients to more efficiently monitor social media activity as part of their overall compliance monitoring system in accordance with regulatory expectations and requirements."

ActiveComply's SocialShield® platform assists financial institutions in tracking company-affiliated social media profiles, monitoring those profiles for compliance and meeting regulatory archival requirements.

Key features include:

* Automated account discovery;

* Content alerts;

* Image scanning;

* Equal Housing logo detection;

* Missing Nationwide Mortgage Licensing System (NMLS) ID detection;

* Inappropriate language alerts;

* Executive reporting;

* Archiving; and

* On-going support for new hires and trigger terms.

"We have long admired ACES as the industry leader in quality control technology and are eager to partner with them," said Colby Berger, Chief Operating Officer at ActiveComply. "ActiveComply is leading the effort to keep financial institutions in compliance with the rapidly changing landscape of social media. Together, our companies' combined strengths help our clients improve compliance, create efficiency and ultimately increase revenue opportunities."

About ActiveComply:

ActiveComply was founded to help regulated institutions tackle the tremendous task of ever-growing compliance responsibilities. Working collaboratively with experts in the field - including compliance personnel, regulators, attorneys and other industry stakeholders - the company has developed a suite of solutions to help its clients confidently manage their social media, websites and remote work compliance. The company's software is built on more than 10 years of constantly evolving technology that has been used by more than 60 million professionals to date. This background, combined with experts in the compliance field, has resulted in powerful, easy-to-use and scalable tools that can save regulated institutions time, money and their reputations. To learn more, visit https://www.activecomply.com/.

About ACES Quality Management:

ACES Quality Management is the leading provider of enterprise quality management and control software for the financial services industry. The nation's most prominent lenders, servicers and financial institutions rely on ACES Quality Management & Control® Software to improve audit throughput and quality while controlling costs, including:

* 60% of the top 50 independent mortgage lenders;

* 8 of the top 10 loan servicers;

* 11 of the top 30 banks; and

* 3 of the top 5 credit unions in the United States.

Unlike other quality control platforms, only ACES delivers Flexible Audit Technology®, which gives independent mortgage lenders and financial institutions the ability to easily manage and customize ACES to meet their business needs without having to rely on IT or other outside resources. Using a customer-centric approach, ACES clients get responsive support and access to our experts to maximize their investment. For more information, visit www.acesquality.com or call 1-800-858-1598.

ACES Quality Management® (ACES), the leading provider of enterprise quality management and control software for the financial services industry, announced it has expanded its partnership program with ActiveComply, a leader in social media monitoring and website archival for the financial industry.

Related link: https://www.acesquality.com/

ACES Quality Management Execs Sharon Reichhardt and Phil McCall to Speak at 2023 MBA Compliance and Risk Management Conference

DENVER, Colo. /ScoopCloud/ -- ACES Quality Management® (ACES), the leading provider of enterprise quality management and control software for the financial services industry, announced two of its top executives, Executive Vice President of Operations Sharon Reichhardt and President and COO Phil McCall, will be speaking at the 2023 Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) Compliance and Risk Management Conference taking place September 10-12, 2023, at the Grand Hyatt in Washington, D.C.

McCall will introduce the speakers for the "Washington Update" opening general session on Monday, Sept. 11 at 8:30 am E.T. The session, which is sponsored by ACES Quality Management, will include updates from MBA's CEO Bob Broeksmit on recent developments by Washington policymakers and MBA's advocacy work. Following his remarks, attendees will hear directly from key regulators on agency priorities impacting regulatory compliance and delivery and servicing of loans to government agencies. In addition to Broeksmit, speakers for the session include representatives from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (V.A.), U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA), Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) and USDA Rural Development.

Reichhardt will moderate the session, "Fraud Mitigation - The Devil's in the Data," on Monday, Sept. 11 at 2 pm., which "focuses on what lenders should be examining, data collection methods and how to analyze the data to determine how to stop common fraud schemes. Panelists also discuss how lenders can use data to mitigate financial risks and protect profitability." Representatives from Chase, Mann Mortgage, LLC and Mr. Cooper will join Reichhardt on the panel.

"As a Platinum sponsor for this year's Compliance and Risk Management conference, ACES is thrilled to support the MBA's efforts to keep mortgage professionals apprised of the latest trends, challenges and innovations related to compliance, loan quality and risk management," said ACES CEO Trevor Gauthier. "Phil and Sharon, two of ACES' finest minds, are poised to offer invaluable insights that will undoubtedly provide this year's attendees with food for thought as to how they can safeguard the integrity of their originations through robust quality control practices."

To learn more, visit the ACES team at booth number 7 or set up a meeting in advance by emailing sales@acesquality.com.

About ACES Quality Management

ACES Quality Management is the leading provider of enterprise quality management and control software for the financial services industry. The nation's most prominent lenders, servicers and financial institutions rely on ACES Quality Management & Control® Software to improve audit throughput and quality while controlling costs, including:

* 60% of the top 50 independent mortgage lenders;

* 8 of the top 10 loan servicers;

* 11 of the top 30 banks; and

* 3 of the top 5 credit unions in the United States.

Unlike other quality control platforms, only ACES delivers Flexible Audit Technology®, which gives independent mortgage lenders and financial institutions the ability to easily manage and customize ACES to meet their business needs without having to rely on I.T. or other outside resources. Using a customer-centric approach, ACES clients get responsive support and access to our experts to maximize their investment. For more information, visit https://www.acesquality.com/ or call 1-800-858-1598.

ACES Quality Management® (ACES), the leading provider of enterprise quality management and control software for the financial services industry, announced two of its top executives, Executive Vice President of Operations Sharon Reichhardt and President and COO Phil McCall, will be speaking at the 2023 Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) Compliance and Risk Management Conference taking place September 10-12, 2023, at the Grand Hyatt in Washington, D.C.

Related link: https://www.acesquality.com/

Kiosk Industry News for August 2023

WESTMINSTER, Colo. /ScoopCloud/ -- Kiosk Industry and Kiosk Manufacturer Association (KMA): Our features - We have running wrap on upcoming tradeshows such as IAAPA Orlando, DSE in Vegas and NRF. NRF is doing a new Food Service Innovation Zone this year and we are a sponsor. At IAAPA we will have two premium outdoor ticketing kiosks featuring wristband dispensing. Kiosk terminal costs are falling. Now we have mainstream Linux hardware and software from KioWare and Elo. This month a couple of articles on evolution of avatars and conversational AI.

ADA -- September is ADA Committee call. In advance, we are finishing up a consensus resource article on ADA and the disabled/impaired population (worldwide). You are welcome to send me comments. Worth noting the NPRM by DOJ on websites and mobile apps.

People -- Well, it appears that the venerable globetrotter Ed Crowley has settled into a new position with AAG Consulting led by Stuart Armstrong (new sponsor). Congrats to AAG and Ed.

Profiled this month:

Update on Panasonic drive-thru solutions. If you need superior technology for your restaurant, look at Panasonic. A reminder from UCP Inc. that the Ingenico iUC285 is being retired in 2024. That unit has been the standard unit for all kiosks. Ingenico is a two-year Gold sponsor for KMA.

News 8/14/2023:

* Tradeshow Update for Self-Service

* IAAPA Kiosk Update

* Linux Kiosk Mode - Lockdown Browser from KioWare

* Airport Digital Signage - How To Maximize

* DOJ NPRM on Web and Mobile Accessibility

* Disabled and Impaired Population Numbers - ADA

* Kiosk Industry Top Tags and Categories

* ADA - Web Accessibility & Mobile Accessibility

* The Dangers of OTS Computers (& Why a true kiosk is better)

* Digital Signage Show Keynote Speakers Announced

* Linux Kiosk - I-Series Slate Linux Debian 10

* AI & Restaurant Avatar Update

* Kiosk Payment - Ingenico Self-Service Solutions

* Restaurants ADA Compliant

* AI Assist Driving Revenue and Productivity

* AVIXA Posts

* Maximizing Airport Digital Signage

* AI & Restaurant Customer-Facing Avatars

* Biometrics in the Public Space

* Hotels - Most Popular PMS Being Used

* AV posts on AVIXA

For more information, contact info@kioskindustry.org or visit https://kioskindustry.org/.

Tradeshow Update: https://kioskindustry.org/tradeshow-update-for-self-service/.

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For a list of all verticals, visit The Industry Group - https://industrygroup.org/.

Thanks to the companies whose support makes this possible - https://kioskindustry.org/kiosk-manufacturer-companies/.

Kiosk Industry and Kiosk Manufacturer Association (KMA): Our features - We have running wrap on upcoming tradeshows such as IAAPA Orlando, DSE in Vegas and NRF. NRF is doing a new Food Service Innovation Zone this year and we are a sponsor. At IAAPA we will have two premium outdoor ticketing kiosks featuring wristband dispensing. Kiosk terminal costs are falling.

Related link: https://kioskindustry.org/

Stack Sports Drives BOLDERBoulder to New Heights with Remarkable Turnout in 2023

BOULDER, Colo. /ScoopCloud/ -- BOLDERBoulder, recognized as America's All-Time Best 10K by Runner's World and the nation's seventh-largest road race, made a resounding comeback this Memorial Day on May 29. The event witnessed tremendous success, attracting an impressive turnout of over forty thousand participants and almost one hundred thousand spirited spectators, according to Stack Sports.

The highly anticipated race once again showcased the world's swiftest runners in the International Team Challenge. Athletes from Kenya, Mexico, Great Britain, and Tanzania competed against a talented group of American runners, including defending champion Leonard Korir, who emerged as a formidable contender.

In the fiercely competitive Pro Race, Conner Mantz (USA) secured the coveted title of overall men's champion, delivering an outstanding unofficial time of 29:08. Following closely, Alex Masai (Kenya) secured second place with a remarkable finish time of 29:11. Among the women, Emily Durgin (USA) claimed victory in the Pro Race, crossing the finish line with an impressive time of 33:24. Daisy Kimeli (Kenya) secured second place, concluding her race in 33:48. Official results will be confirmed and announced on June 16th.

Race Director Cliff Bosley expressed his profound gratitude to the remarkable runners and enthusiastic spectators who made this year's event truly exceptional. He stated, "We are thrilled by the overwhelming turnout of participants and spectators who passionately competed and showed their unwavering support."

End Result, in partnership with BB10K for 16 years, played a pivotal role in ensuring the triumphant return of BOLDERBoulder. Working closely with event organizers, the dedicated teams from Stack Sports and End Result spent over five days in Boulder meticulously overseeing the setup of separate start and finish lines, as well as timing splits at every mile. Following the conclusion of the citizen race, the course was readied for the professional race, featuring a thrilling cross-country style scoring format with teams organized by country. The United States showcased three patriotic teams adorned in vibrant red, white, and blue.

"Stack Sports and End Result have been invaluable partners in the success of BOLDERBoulder year after year," said Race Director Cliff Bosley. "Their dedication and expertise in overseeing the event timing, have been instrumental in creating a seamless and memorable experience for our participants. We are grateful for their unwavering support and contribution to the continued excellence of our race."

Kevin Jandt, VP of Endurance at Stack Sports, expressed his gratitude, saying, "Stack Sports and End Result are honored to continue our longstanding partnership with BOLDERBoulder, and we thoroughly enjoyed the experience of contributing to the success of this dynamic and highly competitive event."

About BOLDERBoulder

The BolderBOULDER, named America's All-Time Best 10K by Runner's World, is the 7th largest running race in the United States. The race attracts over 40K-50K runners, joggers, walkers and wheelchair racers, and draws professional athletes from around the world to compete for one of the largest non-marathon prize purses in road racing. The annual in-person race starts at 30th and Walnut and winds through Boulder neighborhoods with live music and entertainment at every corner. The race finishes at the University of Colorado's Folsom Field and attracts over 100,000 spectators throughout the course.

About End Result

The End Result Company has been a leader in timing and scoring for over 30 years. End Result has been involved in some of the largest road races in the country and is committed to providing events with the newest technology and legendary customer service and has been the official timing, results and scoring partner of the BOLDERBoulder since 2008, accurately timing more than 600,000 participants.

About Stack Sports

With nearly 50 million users in 35 countries, Stack Sports is a global technology leader in SaaS platform offerings for the sports industry. The company provides world-class software and services to support national governing bodies, youth sports associations, leagues, clubs, parents, coaches, and athletes. Some of the largest and most prominent sports organizations, including the U.S. Soccer Federation, Little League Baseball and Softball, and Pop Warner Little Scholars, rely on Stack Sports technology to run and manage their organizations. Stack Sports is headquartered in Dallas and is leading the industry one team at a time focusing on four key pillars - Grassroots Engagement, Participation Growth, Recruiting Pathways, and Elite Player Development.

To learn more about how Stack Sports is transforming the sports experience, please visit https://stacksports.com/.

BOLDERBoulder, recognized as America's All-Time Best 10K by Runner's World and the nation's seventh-largest road race, made a resounding comeback this Memorial Day on May 29. The event witnessed tremendous success, attracting an impressive turnout of over forty thousand participants and almost one hundred thousand spirited spectators, according to Stack Sports.

Related link: https://stacksports.com/

Kiosk Industry July 2023 Updates – ADA, PMS, and Biometrics

WESTMINSTER, Colo. /ScoopCloud/ -- Public service announcement from Kiosk Manufacturer Association: KMA checked with the U.S. Access Board and got updates on the EV Charging and POS Self-Service NPRMs. We are looking at September 2023 for the EV release and then December 2023 for the POS/KIosks release. We sent in comments for both. Architectural ABA standards will come into play. It was also great to see Korean Kiosk Accessibility Council formed in June.

Our features: the Hotel PMS summary article covering 20 or so hospitality vendor companies. We gave Bard a try at assisting and we included that information. Seemed like nice follow-up to HITEC in Toronto. Nice interview with Frank Olea covering biometrics. Big focus on IRIS ID and nice of Iris ID to republish. The Kiosk Definition 2023 was updated. This is from Tech View on LinkedIn. Did you know Mehmet built a kiosk in Constantinople? Some might postulate that Vlad the Impaler invented visual analog signage.

The pictures from Lowes are telling (no more NCR). Bit of history is NCR bought Optimal Robotics out of upstate NY years ago, and their units have been replaced by units by another company based in upstate NY. What are the odds? Aand we were a bit stunned by the Dunkin Donuts menu boards using printed stickers (see In The Wild post). Maybe they went cheap?

Profile this month:

See our update on Panasonic drive-thru solutions. We have yet to identify solution set Panasonic does not provide (including EVs, robotics and ghost kitchens. Reminder from UCP Inc. that Ingenico iUC285 is being retired in 2024. That unit has been the standard unit for all kiosks. Ingenico is a two-year Gold sponsor for KMA.

News 7/14/2023:

* Wayfinding 3D - 22Miles BrightSign Video

* Korean Kiosk Association & Kiosk Accessibility Council Formed

* In The Wild - New Lowes SCO + Dunkin Donuts Needs to drink more coffee

* HYPERMODULAR(tm) Kiosk Custom Kiosk Process from Olea

* Ingenico iUC285 Still Available but Self 3000 is Moving In

* Panasonic Connect Drive-Thru Solutions - Toughbooks, Stingray, ClearConnect

* Hotel Check-In Systems - Property Management Options

* DynaTouch - Kiosk Software and Solutions

* Touch Screen Sale + New Elo 2770L Touchscreen

* Biometric Kiosk Authentication - A Talk With Frank Olea

* Generative AI: InfoComm winner 22Miles 3D wayfinding kiosk

* EV Charging Digital Signage via Broadsign for LG

* Smart City Kiosks Project Dallas - Example RFP

* Healthcare Kiosk Video Demo with Accessibility ADA

* Medical Kiosk - Draganfly Kiosk - Example RFP

* AVIXA Posts

* Generative AI: Coming soon to a wayfinding kiosk near you

* Biometric Kiosk Authentication - A Talk With Frank Olea

* Accessibility and ADA Update - June 2023

* Conversational Avatars for Kiosks (Tokkio by NVIDIA)

* Full list of news

* AV posts on AVIXA

MORE INFORMATION:

https://kioskindustry.org/

or: info@kioskindustry.org

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Thanks to companies whose support makes this possible: https://kioskindustry.org/kiosk-manufacturer-companies/.

Public service announcement from Kiosk Manufacturer Association: KMA checked with the U.S. Access Board and got updates on the EV Charging and POS Self-Service NPRMs. We are looking at September 2023 for the EV release and then December 2023 for the POS/KIosks release. We sent in comments for both.

Related link: https://kioskindustry.org/

Eckhardt Receives Edward Jones Award for Exceptional Achievement in Building Client Relationships

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. /ScoopCloud/ -- Keith Eckhardt, an Edward Jones financial advisor in Colorado Springs, CO, recently received the firm's exclusive Soar to Success Award for exceptional achievement in building client relationships within his first five years as a financial advisor. He was one of only 1,122 financial advisors firmwide to receive this award.

"It's an incredible honor to be recognized for the work I do, work I truly enjoy," Eckhardt said. "When I'm able to help my clients set the stage financially to live their best lives, it is personally and professionally rewarding. I'm motivated to make a positive impact for my clients and in this community."

Eckhardt has been an Edward Jones financial advisor for 2 years.

The Soar to Success award was presented to Eckhardt at the Edward Jones regional meeting in Snowmass Village, CO.

The Edward Jones branch−office business model, with more than 15,000 branches throughout North America, allows the firm's nearly 19,000 financial advisors to identify what matters most to each individual client and create personalized strategies, with the goal of developing long−lasting relationships to help keep them on track toward their goals.

Keith Eckhardt and his branch team can be reached at 719−578−5833. The team includes Barbara Ball, Branch Office Administrator.

You may also visit Eckhardt's website at https://www.edwardjones.com/us-en/financial-advisor/keith-eckhardt

Edward Jones is a leading financial services firm in the U.S. and through its affiliate in Canada. The firm's nearly 19,000 financial advisors serve more than 8 million clients with a total of $1.7 trillion in client assets under care at the end of March 2023. Edward Jones' purpose is to partner for positive impact to improve the lives of its clients and colleagues, and together, better our communities and society. Through the dedication of the firm's approximately 52,000 associates and our branch presence in 68% of U.S. counties, the firm is committed to helping more people achieve financially what is most important to them. The Edward Jones website is at edwardjones.com, and its recruiting website is careers. edwardjones.com. Member SIPC.

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Keith Eckhardt, an Edward Jones financial advisor in Colorado Springs, CO, recently received the firm's exclusive Soar to Success Award for exceptional achievement in building client relationships within his first five years as a financial advisor. He was one of only 1,122 financial advisors firmwide to receive this award.

Related link: https://www.edwardjones.com/

Financial Advisor Mike Biehl Receives Edward Jones Spirit of Caring Award

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. /ScoopCloud/ -- Mike Biehl, an Edward Jones financial advisor in Colorado Springs, CO recently received the firm's exclusive Spirit of Caring Award for 2023, designed to recognize those financial advisors who exemplify the values, culture and spirit of giving back.

Mike Biehl has demonstrated unyielding dedication to giving back, which has positively impacted his clients, colleagues and community. The award is given to only one financial advisor in each of the firm's 326 regions and is determined by a vote of his peers.

"Edward Jones is a partnership. That structure is not just financial, it's a philosophy," Biehl said. "We work together, help each other and all share in the rewards of working with long−term individual investors. That brings out the best in everyone. I am humbled to be this year's recipient of the Spirit of Caring Award."

The Edward Jones branch−office business model, with more than 15,000 branches throughout North America, allows the firm's nearly 19,000 financial advisors to identify what matters most to each individual client and create personalized strategies, with the goal of developing long−lasting relationships to help keep them on track toward their goals.

Mike Biehl and branch office administrator Rhonda can be reached at (719) 392−5781. You may also visit his website at https://www.edwardjones.com/mike-biehl

Edward Jones is a leading financial services firm in the U.S. and through its affiliate in Canada. The firm's nearly 19,000 financial advisors serve more than 8 million clients with a total of $1.7 trillion in client assets under care at the end of March 2023. Edward Jones' purpose is to partner for positive impact to improve the lives of its clients and colleagues, and together, better our communities and society. Through the dedication of the firm's approximately 52,000 associates and our branch presence in 68% of U.S. counties, the firm is committed to helping more people achieve financially what is most important to them. The Edward Jones website is at edwardjones.com, and its recruiting website is careers. edwardjones.com. Member SIPC.

Mike Biehl, an Edward Jones financial advisor in Colorado Springs, CO recently received the firm's exclusive Spirit of Caring Award for 2023, designed to recognize those financial advisors who exemplify the values, culture and spirit of giving back.

Related link: https://www.edwardjones.com/

Keith Eckhardt receives two Edward Jones Awards for Exceptional Achievement in Building Client Relationships

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. /ScoopCloud/ -- Keith Eckhardt of the financial services firm Edward Jones in Colorado Springs, Colorado, was recently recognized for his exceptional achievement in building client relationships. Eckhardt received two Achievement Awards during the regional meeting in Snowmass Village, Colorado.

Each award is named for a cultural trait of the firm or for a firm leader or legend who, between 1922 and the 1980s, helped shape Edward Jones with the values of putting clients' needs first, treating others with respect and working in partnership.

The awards Eckhardt received are:

− Ted Jones Entrepreneurial Award (1,442 recipients firmwide)

− Edward Jones Sr Founders Achievement Award (1,497 recipients firmwide)

"Earning these awards is a real honor. As I partner with clients to make a meaningful difference in their lives, my relationships with them continue to grow. It's a personally and professionally rewarding experience, and I am grateful to those who put their trust in me," said Eckhardt. "The fact that each award was named after a firm legend makes them all the more meaningful."

The Edward Jones branch−office business model, with more than 15,000 branches throughout North America, allows the firm's nearly 19,000 financial advisors to identify what matters most to each individual client and create personalized strategies, with the goal of developing long−lasting relationships to help keep them on track toward their goals. The Edward Jones branch−office business model, with more than 15,000 branches throughout North America, allows the firm's nearly 19,000 financial advisors to identify what matters most to each individual client and create personalized strategies, with the goal of developing long−lasting relationships to help keep them on track toward their goals.

Learn more: https://www.edwardjones.com/us-en/financial-advisor/keith-eckhardt

Keith Eckhardt's office is located at 2950 Professional Place, Ste 205, Colorado Springs, CO 80904.

Edward Jones is a leading financial services firm in the U.S. and through its affiliate in Canada. The firm's nearly 19,000 financial advisors serve more than 8 million clients with a total of $1.7 trillion in client assets under care at the end of March 2023. Edward Jones' purpose is to partner for positive impact to improve the lives of its clients and colleagues, and together, better our communities and society. Through the dedication of the firm's approximately 52,000 associates and our branch presence in 68% of U.S. counties, the firm is committed to helping more people achieve financially what is most important to them. The Edward Jones website is at edwardjones.com, and its recruiting website is careers. edwardjones.com. Member SIPC

MEDIA CONTACT:
Keith Eckhardt
719-578-5833
keith.eckhardt@edwardjones.com

Keith Eckhardt of the financial services firm Edward Jones in Colorado Springs, Colorado, was recently recognized for his exceptional achievement in building client relationships. Eckhardt received two Achievement Awards during the regional meeting in Snowmass Village, Colorado.

Related link: https://www.edwardjones.com/

ACES Quality Management named 2023 Best Places to Work in Financial Technology

DENVER, Colo. /ScoopCloud/ -- ACES Quality Management® (ACES), the leading provider of enterprise quality management and control software for the financial services industry, has been named one of the 2023 Best Places to Work in Financial Technology. The awards program was created in 2017 and is a project of Arizent and Best Companies Group.

This annual survey and awards program is designed to identify, recognize and honor the best employers in the financial technology industry. Companies recognized on this year's list operate in and serve companies and consumers in a wide range of financial services, including banking and mortgages, insurance, payments and financial advisory. The 2023 list included 50 companies and was published by Arizent brands American Banker, National Mortgage News, PaymentsSource, Financial Planning and Digital Insurance.

"At ACES, we pride ourselves on our customer-centric approach, and this people-first mentality naturally extends to our personnel," said CEO Trevor Gauthier. "Our dedicated staff of industry experts is the backbone of our industry-leading software, and without them, ACES would not be where it is today. The importance of employee feedback in the judging process for this designation makes this honor especially gratifying."

Companies from across the United States entered a two-part survey process to determine Arizent's Best Places to Work in Financial Technology. The first part consisted of evaluating each nominated company's workplace policies, practices, philosophy, systems and demographics. The second part consisted of an employee survey to measure the employee experience. The combined scores determined the top companies and the final ranking. Best Companies Group managed the overall registration and survey process, analyzed the data and determined the final ranking.

"Some of the most intriguing technology advances in financial services are developed within fintech firms that partner or compete with traditional banks," said Penny Crosman, executive editor of technology at American Banker. "Best Places to Work in Financial Technology provides a closer look at some of these companies and the culture and benefits that help them attract top talent."

For more information on Arizent's Best Places to Work in Financial Technology program, including full eligibility criteria, visit www.BestPlacestoWorkFinTech.com or write to penny.crosman@arizent.com.

About ACES Quality Management:

ACES Quality Management is the leading provider of enterprise quality management and control software for the financial services industry. The nation's most prominent lenders, servicers and financial institutions rely on ACES Quality Management & Control® software to improve audit throughput and quality while controlling costs, including:

* 60% of the top 50 independent mortgage lenders;

* 8 of the top 10 loan servicers;

* 11 of the top 30 retail banks; and

* 3 of the top 5 credit unions in the United States.

Unlike other quality control platforms, only ACES delivers Flexible Audit Technology, which gives independent mortgage lenders and financial institutions the ability to easily manage and customize ACES to meet their business needs without having to rely on IT or other outside resources. Using a customer-centric approach, ACES clients get responsive support and access to our experts to maximize their investment. For more information, visit www.acesquality.com or call 1-800-858-1598.

ACES Quality Management® (ACES), the leading provider of enterprise quality management and control software for the financial services industry, has been named one of the 2023 Best Places to Work in Financial Technology. The awards program was created in 2017 and is a project of Arizent and Best Companies Group.

Related link: https://www.acesquality.com/

Q4 2022 ACES Mortgage QC Industry Trends Report Shows Decline in Critical Defect Rate to 1.84%

The quarterly defect rate declined 25.5% over Q3, though the annual defect rate remained above 2% for 2022 /ScoopCloud/ -- ACES Quality Management® (ACES), the leading provider of enterprise quality management and control software for the financial services industry, announced the release of its quarterly ACES Mortgage QC Industry Trends Report covering the fourth quarter (Q4) of 2022, as well as the full calendar year (CY). The latest report analyzes post-closing quality control data derived from ACES Quality Management & Control® software.

Notable findings from the Q4/CY 2022 report include the following:

* The overall critical defect rate declined 25.5% over Q3 2022, ending the quarter at 1.84%.

* Due to two consecutive quarters of +2% defect rates, the overall rate for CY 2022 was 2.07%.

* Of the four major underwriting categories, Credit improved considerably over Q3, while Liabilities achieved a more modest improvement. Both Assets and Income/Employment increased significantly, ending Income/Employment's multi-quarter trend of decline.

* Income/Employment remained the leading category of defects reported, with Assets and Borrower and Mortgage Eligibility completing the top three categories of defects cited.

* A sub-category analysis of the Assets and Income/Employment categories found documentation to be the leading driver of defects within these two categories.

* Appraisal defects also increased in Q4, ending another multi-quarter trend of decline.

* Purchase share remained high in Q4, with the industry achieving defect parity for the quarter.

* Despite declining in terms of review share, FHA defects increased for the second consecutive quarter, as did conventional loans. USDA and VA loan defects continued to improve.

"After last quarter's historic high of 2.47%, the reduction in Q4's critical defect rate to a sub-2% level is encouraging and illustrates just how much the precipitous drop in origination volumes impacted lending operations," said ACES Executive Vice President Nick Volpe. "However, lenders are starting to see the GSEs take an aggressive stance on repurchase requests for loans with curable defects. In addition, HUD has yet to complete its reviews of some vintage FHA loan production, an area notorious for defects. All of this may spell trouble for lenders that are already financially strapped due to declining volumes."

Findings for the Q4 2022 ACES Mortgage QC Industry Trends Report are based on post-closing quality control data derived from the ACES Quality Management and Control® benchmarking system and incorporate data from prior quarters and/or calendar years, where applicable. All reviews and defect data evaluated for the report were based on loan audits selected by lenders for full file reviews.

"Loan defects are one of the greatest sources of financial risk to lenders in today's tight origination market," said ACES CEO Trevor Gauthier. "The best defense against this kind of threat is a robust QC auditing platform like ACES, which helps lenders retain the value of their loan production by identifying the point of origin for loan defects within the manufacturing process and uncovering defect trends to help resolve these issues before they become the impetus for a repurchase request or sale on the scratch-and-dent market."

The Mortgage QC Industry Trends Reports are available for download, free of charge, at https://www.acesquality.com/resources/reports.

ACES executives will analyze the Q4 2022 ACES Mortgage QC Industry Trends Report findings and offer insights into what lenders can expect in future quarters during a webinar titled, "QC Trends and Industry Insights" as part of its ongoing QC NOW Web Series.

Visit the ACES Webinar page for upcoming registration details: https://www.acesquality.com/resources/webinars.

About ACES Quality Management:

ACES Quality Management is the leading provider of enterprise quality management and control software for the financial services industry. The nation's most prominent lenders, servicers and financial institutions rely on ACES Quality Management & Control® Software to improve audit throughput and quality while controlling costs, including:

* 60% of the top 50 independent mortgage lenders;

* 8 of the top 10 loan servicers;

* 11 of the top 30 banks; and

* 3 of the top 5 credit unions in the United States.

Unlike other quality control platforms, only ACES delivers Flexible Audit Technology®, which gives independent mortgage lenders and financial institutions the ability to easily manage and customize ACES to meet their business needs without having to rely on IT or other outside resources. Using a customer-centric approach, ACES clients get responsive support and access to our experts to maximize their investment. For more information, visit www.acesquality.com or call 1-800-858-1598.

ACES Quality Management® (ACES), the leading provider of enterprise quality management and control software for the financial services industry, announced the release of its quarterly ACES Mortgage QC Industry Trends Report covering the fourth quarter (Q4) of 2022, as well as the full calendar year (CY).

Related link: https://www.acesquality.com/

InfoComm 2023 Preview Kiosk Association

DENVER, Colo. /ScoopCloud/ -- From the Kiosk Manufacturer Association (KMA) - big show in Orlando is InfoComm 2023. The Sixteen-Nine mixer is "very" sold out though they (AVIXA) are still taking sponsors. We are an official media partner (with free passes $300 value).

Members At The Show:

* 22Miles - 809 10×10

* LG Business - 1642 130×80

* Mimo Monitors - 1475 20×20

* Panasonic - 901, W202A & W202B

* Peerless-AV - 1329 50×50 -- Peerless-AV(R) Preview

* Samsung - 1143 110×80

"InfoComm is the premier trade show for the digital signage community," said Rochelle Richardson, CEM, Senior Vice President of Expositions and Events, AVIXA, producer of InfoComm. "At the show, you'll learn from the top minds in the digital signage space, see solutions up close, and build professional connections to help you build a winning digital signage strategy."

Voice Order Kiosks - AI Voice Order Kiosks & Drive-Thrus:

In other news: we have launched new portal for Voice Order, https://voiceorder.net/. Whether it is self-order, hospitality, wayfinding, drive-thru menu boards or smart city deployments, voice is trendier than chatgpt. We have a writeup on digital avatars by NVIDIA featured this month.

News 6/9/2023:

* Samsung Kiosk New Partner Applova

* InfoComm 2023: Peerless-AV(R) Preview

* Player Loyalty Kiosks by Olea - Video and Comments by Frank Olea

* ADA Compliance and Digital Kiosks

* Conversational Avatar Agents - an NVIDIA Perspective

* Lockdown Browser Kiosk Remote Management Update 2023 - KioWare

* LG EV Charging Stations Update

* DSE 2023 - Registration About To Open Up for Digital Signage Tradeshow

* Secure Kiosks and Digital Signage Software - Cloud Based

* Olea Kiosks 2023 - Why Olea Kiosks May Be Your Ideal Kiosk Partner

* Murtec Review and Insights by Panasonic 2023

* Full list of news

* AV posts on AVIXA

* Conversational Avatars for Kiosks (Tokkio)

* Funnies - Results of coming in a bit under budget...

* Seven Steps to Installing LED Video Walls

* Smart City - New Options

For more information contact info@kioskindustry.org or visit https://kioskindustry.org/.

Since 1996 for 27 years. For a list of all verticals visit The Industry Group - https://industrygroup.org/.

Thanks to the companies whose support makes this possible: https://kioskindustry.org/kiosk-manufacturer-companies/.

From the Kiosk Manufacturer Association (KMA) - big show in Orlando is InfoComm 2023. The Sixteen-Nine mixer is "very" sold out though they (AVIXA) are still taking sponsors. We are an official media partner (with free passes).

Related link: https://kioskindustry.org/

ADA Compliance and Digital Kiosks: Ensuring Accessibility in Healthcare Settings

DENVER, Colo. /ScoopCloud/ -- Kiosk Innovations, a U.S. based digital kiosk manufacturing company, would like to inform the various stakeholders within the healthcare industry about the importance of digital kiosks in the medical field and emphasize the need for ADA compliance to ensure equal access and inclusion for all patients. Consulting with experts, such as Kiosk Innovations, can maximize inclusion and efficiency in implementing self-service solutions.

Digital kiosks serve an increasingly wide variety of tasks in today's society. It is no question these terminals can efficiently provide services in healthcare by completing tasks such as wayfinding directions as well as self service check into Epic's Welcome or other EHR systems. Being the patients first impression of a medical group, it is important that these devices are noticeable, welcoming, and easy to use for patients to ensure the patient's journey is fluid which ultimately increases adoption rates in this technology and helps instill confidence in patients.

It is important to understand the demographic of the typical healthcare patient. In many cases these individuals are older and/or may have a higher rate of disability (whether temporary or permanent) than the average US population. Healthcare providers have both an ethical and legal obligation to provide the same level of service to patients with common disabilities. ADA compliance is clearance and reach for those who are wheelchair bound, an audible form of navigation and either tactile or voice recognition for those who are visually impaired, or visual cues for those with auditory impairments.

To fulfil your legal obligations and be ADA compliant one must understand what information is being communicated, what tasks are to be completed, and provide equal access to this information as well as provide an equal amount of privacy. Not providing an equally accessible solution can result in legal ramifications, ethical shortcomings, reputational damage, and a lower adoption rate.

ADA compliance should not just be a legal requirement. Providing equal access and inclusion is the right thing for so many more reasons than just legal ramifications. Ensuring a digital self-service solution is ADA compliant ensures individuals remain autonomous. This allows a much larger range of patience that can complete tasks more efficiently, having a larger pool of patience that can help themselves helps drive organizational efficiencies.

The purpose of self service is to drive efficiency to patients as well as the organization, the greater accessibility the larger the pool of users, the larger the pool of users, the more efficiency gained. Self-service is a tool, the consultant at Kiosk Innovations can help guide you towards a solution that maximizes inclusion for your patients and efficiency for your organization.

To learn more visit: https://kioskinnovations.com/.

About Kiosk Innovations:

Based in Denver, Colorado, Kiosk Innovations is an employee-owned company that supports and nurtures the essence of what is required to give customers the quality solutions they need - INNOVATION. We are proud to produce unique and original designs that not only stand out from their surroundings, but incorporate ever-changing technological advancements as they are introduced to the industry.

With more than 30 years of experience, the Kiosk Innovations team has extensive knowledge of evolving kiosk applications, and we design and manufacture everything in-house to ensure tight quality control while keeping costs competitive. Combining first-rate knowledge and field experience with creative vision and passion, Kiosk Innovations strives to provide the very best customer service and experience.

Kiosk Innovations, a U.S. based digital kiosk manufacturing company, would like to inform the various stakeholders within the healthcare industry about the importance of digital kiosks in the medical field and emphasize the need for ADA compliance to ensure equal access and inclusion for all patients. Consulting with experts, such as Kiosk Innovations, can maximize inclusion and efficiency in implementing self-service solutions.

Related link: https://kioskinnovations.com/

Why Sit In A Cubicle When You Can Make The National Parks Your Office? asks Xanterra

GREENWOOD VILLAGE, Colo. /ScoopCloud/ -- Xanterra Travel Collection®'s "HELP WANTED" sign is hanging at the national parks. Think of an ad that reads: Iconic scenery, interesting people from the world over, ideal for nature lovers, digital detox, the outdoors, and billions of stars at night. And wildlife, lots of wildlife.

There is not only "room at the proverbial inn" this year in many of the national parks, such as Yellowstone, Zion, Glacier, Grand Canyon South Rim and Death Valley, but there is also the chance to have one of the coolest summer job experiences, working in or just outside of these parks with Xanterra Travel Collection®. Many offer housing, meals, transportation, and recreation opportunities.

Jobs include everything from housekeepers to customer service representatives, mule handlers, cooks, servers, bus drivers and more. The list of jobs in and around the parks is as abundant and diverse as the wildlife.

Xanterra Travel Collection® offers unique opportunities, distinctive employee programs, competitive benefits, valuable resources and opportunities for once-in-a-lifetime experiences. It is the company's hope that employees live the best life possible while a part of the Xanterra team.

That's why the benefit programs were created to help maintain a healthy work-life balance and peace of mind including:

* Unique Work Environment: Working in national parks allows employees to work in some of the most beautiful and inspiring natural settings in the world. The opportunity to work in a natural environment and be surrounded by stunning landscapes and wildlife can be a truly unique and fulfilling experience.

* Career Advancement: Xanterra provides numerous opportunities for career advancement. Employees can gain experience and develop skills in various positions and roles through a range of training and development programs to help achieve their career goals.

* Employee Discounts: Discounts on a variety of products and services are offered to employees. These can include discounts on lodging, dining, retail, and outdoor activities, allowing employees to fully enjoy the national parks.

* Community: Working in the national parks can provide a strong sense of community. Many employees live and work in the same location, allowing them to build close relationships and a sense of camaraderie.

* Environmental Stewardship: Xanterra is committed to environmental stewardship and sustainability and encourages its employees to participate in these efforts. This can provide a sense of purpose and pride for those who are passionate about protecting and preserving natural resources.

Overall, working for Xanterra Travel Collection® in the national parks can provide a unique, fulfilling, and rewarding experience for individuals who are passionate about the outdoors, environmental stewardship, and customer service.

For more information on employment and career opportunities, visit https://www.xanterrajobs.com/xanterra-home/jobs.

Images of lodges and national parks available below courtesy Xanterra Travel Collection®.

Yellowstone National Park - https://collection.cloudinary.com/xanterra/0b72b697947b4193e5a66c872795f3ce

Death Valley National Park - https://collection.cloudinary.com/xanterra/1ee50d75ab78d73a508d5223402d6bcc

Zion National Park - https://collection.cloudinary.com/xanterra/269173aa719dcbc3b64496425e5b8d6a

Glacier National Park - https://collection.cloudinary.com/xanterra/a93deea80e002a9452463c005b0e0eeb

Grand Canyon South Rim - https://collection.cloudinary.com/xanterra/c4c5b4c34c6a558b490bc02dfdb51df5

Xanterra Travel Collection's "HELP WANTED" sign is hanging at the national parks. Think of an ad that reads: Iconic scenery, interesting people from the world over, ideal for nature lovers, digital detox, the outdoors, and billions of stars at night. And wildlife, lots of wildlife.

Related link: https://www.xanterra.com/

Kiosk Industry at National Restaurant Association (NRA) 2023 Chicago Tech Pavilion

DENVER, Colo. /ScoopCloud/ -- From the Kiosk Manufacturer Association (KMA) - Come see us in Chicago at NRA 2023. We are in booth 6475 with over 50 companies are represented. We have a limited number of free passes we are happy to provide. We'll be showing conversational AI in our booth in the Tech Pavilion (6475).

See our dedicated page for Conversational AI and Voice covering assisted shopping at grocery store (e.g., Sprouts) and fast food drive thru pilots which are launching every other day (Wendy's is latest). Accessibility and ADA for self order will be highlighted in our booth as well. Learn more: https://kioskindustry.org/conversational-ai-voice/

Featured this month:

National Restaurant Association tradeshow in Chicago. Visit our NRA portal in the meantime for a preview. We have a limited number of free passes (also for InfoComm in Orlando where we are official media partner). In the booth at NRA includes: Storm Interface, Pyramid Computer, imageHOLDERS, SapientX, Samsung, Nanonation and Pitney Bowes.

Learn more: https://directory.nationalrestaurantshow.com/8_0/exhibitor/exhibitor-details.cfm?exhid=62520315

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For more information contact info@kioskindustry.org or visit https://kioskindustry.org/.

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Thanks to the companies whose support makes this possible: https://kioskindustry.org/kiosk-manufacturer-companies/

From the Kiosk Manufacturer Association (KMA) - Come see us in Chicago at NRA 2023. We are in booth 6475 with over 50 companies are represented. We have a limited number of free passes we are happy to provide. We'll be showing conversational AI in our booth in the Tech Pavilion (6475).

Related link: https://kioskindustry.org/

Denver Post Names ACES Quality Management a Recipient of Colorado Top Workplaces 2023 Award

DENVER, Colo. /ScoopCloud/ -- ACES Quality Management® (ACES), the leading provider of enterprise quality management and control software for the financial services industry, announced it has been awarded a Top Workplaces 2023 honor by Denver Post Top Workplaces.

"ACES is proud to call Colorado home. While some of our team is remote, we have a tremendously talented workforce that operates out of our corporate headquarters in Denver and the surrounding area," said CEO Trevor Gauthier. "As much as we value our customers, we hold our employees in the same regard. Our success and innovative software solutions - not to mention this honor - would not be possible without them."

The Top Workplaces list is based solely on employee feedback gathered through a third-party survey administered by employee engagement technology partner Energage LLC. The confidential survey uniquely measures 15 culture drivers that are critical to the success of any organization: including alignment, execution, and connection, just to name a few.

"Earning a Top Workplaces award is a badge of honor for companies, especially because it comes authentically from their employees," said Eric Rubino, Energage CEO. "That's something to be proud of. In today's market, leaders must ensure they're allowing employees to have a voice and be heard. That's paramount. Top Workplaces do this, and it pays dividends."

About Energage

Making the world a better place to work together.™

Energage is a purpose-driven company that helps organizations turn employee feedback into useful business intelligence and credible employer recognition through Top Workplaces. Built on 16 years of culture research and the results from 27 million employees surveyed across more than 70,000 organizations,  Energage delivers the most accurate competitive benchmark available. With access to a unique combination of patented analytic tools and expert guidance, Energage customers lead the competition with an engaged workforce and an opportunity to gain recognition for their people-first approach to culture. For more information or to nominate your organization, visit energage.com or topworkplaces.com.

About ACES Quality Management:

ACES Quality Management is the leading provider of enterprise quality management and control software for the financial services industry. The nation's most prominent lenders, servicers and financial institutions rely on ACES Quality Management & Control® software to improve audit throughput and quality while controlling costs, including:

* 60% of the top 50 independent mortgage lenders;

* 8 of the top 10 loan servicers;

* 11 of the top 30 retail banks; and

* 2 of the top 3 credit unions in the United States.

Unlike other quality control platforms, only ACES delivers Flexible Audit Technology, which gives independent mortgage lenders and financial institutions the ability to easily manage and customize ACES to meet their business needs without having to rely on IT or other outside resources. Using a customer-centric approach, ACES clients get responsive support and access to our experts to maximize their investment. For more information, visit www.acesquality.com or call 1-800-858-1598.

ACES Quality Management® (ACES), the leading provider of enterprise quality management and control software for the financial services industry, announced it has been awarded a Top Workplaces 2023 honor by Denver Post Top Workplaces.

Related link: https://www.acesquality.com/