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Jitterbit Data Integration Bridges Cloud Computing Chasm for AWPRx
Online Pharmacy Management Company Relies on Custom Integration to Support Critical Pharmaceutical Management Decision
| Source: Jitterbit
OAKLAND, CA--(Marketwire - May 19, 2009) - Jitterbit, the leading provider of
open source integration software, today announced a successful custom
integration solution for AWPRx, a
leading online workers compensation pharmacy management company. AWPRx
relies on Jitterbit's award-winning open source integration software to
bridge on-premise databases with its cloud computing environment running on
Force.com allowing applications, databases and on-demand systems to
seamlessly share information, leading to improved data management for all
of AWPRx's important constituents.
"AWPRx relies on a mix of physical and non-physical infrastructure to
manage our enormous member base and pharmacy entities," said Ray Hudaihed,
chief architect for AWPRx. "Before Jitterbit, we struggled to handle the
large volumes of data coming from literally hundreds of sources through
multiple entry points. Jitterbit gives us one portal for all of our data to
flow through, which is quickly analyzed and pushed to the appropriate
destination. The result is improved and streamlined processing of data,
allowing us to focus on our business."
AWPRx is affiliated with 95 percent of the nation's pharmacies to help
workers compensation beneficiaries conveniently fill prescriptions and
manage claims in a pure Web environment. The organization's infrastructure
is moving to become 100 percent cloud based by the end of 2009, which has
offered its own complexities and challenges with existing systems. Using
Jitterbit's open source data integration software, AWPRx saves more than 80
percent of its allocated integration budget alone, and has seen a 300
percent return on investment (ROI) within the first year of implementation.
"Jitterbit's technology was not only easy to learn but also showed
significant improvements over our previous investment in Cast Iron. In
addition to the dollar and time savings, Jitterbit benefits our company in
ways we didn't anticipate. Once implemented, it was like integration on
auto-pilot allowing our IT team to refocus efforts on new areas for
innovation," said Hudaihed. "Jitterbit bridges technology from multiple
vendors, complementing our Web services initiatives and improving our
overall online offering. We expect to find new ways to leverage Jitterbit
across the organization as time goes on."
"On-demand applications provide unique benefits that are attractive in
today's economy, but they also present challenges for companies who are
just starting to make the transition and who don't want to abandon their
existing systems," said Sharam Sasson, CEO of Jitterbit. "Jitterbit
provides easy, customizable and affordable business integration solutions that
ease the shift to cloud computing, without compromising its promise of open
accessibility and rapid ROI."
About AWPRx
AWPRx has developed one of the most innovative products in the marketplace,
which saves money, time, and offers superior control over the medication
dispensing process. AWPRx's mission is "The right Med at the right time at
the right price." Its clients include workers compensation insurers,
self-insured employers, self-insured funds and third party administrators.
AWPRx's proprietary Direct Access software in conjunction with its
innovative Client Protocol Guide, validates every medication before it is
filled then notifies client of filled medications and those requiring a
prior authorization.
About Jitterbit Inc.
Jitterbit delivers open source integration solutions that address the
problems of cost and complexity associated with connecting on-premise and
cloud applications and data. Jitterbit combines the power, affordability
and quality of Open Source with enterprise-class support and services.
Privately held, Jitterbit is headquartered in Oakland, Calif. To learn more
about Jitterbit's application integration, data
integration, and cloud computing integration solutions, visit
www.jitterbit.com. Follow conversations at www.twitter.com/jitterbit.