NORCROSS, Ga., Aug. 26, 2010 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- EasyLink Services International Corporation ("EasyLink" or "Company") (Nasdaq:ESIC) (www.EasyLink.com), a global provider of comprehensive messaging services and e-commerce solutions, today announced that BDI-Insurance (BDI), a Texas-based insurance and financial services agency, has extended its agreement with EasyLink for an additional multi–year term.
BDI will continue to utilize EasyLink's on-demand Desktop Messaging solution to securely send and receive critical fax communications, including insurance claims, confirmations, and benefits information. The ability to exchange fax communications directly from the desktop allows agents to process information faster, and ensures BDI clients privacy of incoming transmissions. All faxes are received in electronic format for easy archival and reference.
"BDI relies on technology solutions that enable us to provide our customers with the highest level of service," explained Bruce Barnard, President and CEO, BDI. "EasyLink fax-on-demand speeds the entire claims process while keeping information secure and traceable with real-time delivery reports. Outsourcing our fax operations to EasyLink makes perfect business sense. Fax-as-a-Service significantly reduces the time it would take to use standalone fax machines, and eliminates the cost and complexity required to manage fax servers."
"EasyLink is pleased to have BDI continue their long-standing relationship with us," said Kevin Maloney, Senior Vice President, Global Sales and Marketing of EasyLink Services. "EasyLink's on-demand fax service allows BDI to provide its customers with a more efficient and secure means of exchanging claim information - a distinct competitive advantage."
About BDI-Insurance
Established in 1911, BDI is a full-service agency that offers security through quality insurance products, mortgage lending, and other professional and financial services. BDI serves the insurance needs of approximately 8,500 individuals and families and 1,500 business concerns in the state of Texas with state-of-the-art, customized insurance programs. For more information on BDI, visit www.bdi-insurance.com.
About EasyLink Services International Corporation
EasyLink Services International Corporation (EasyLink) (Nasdaq:ESIC), headquartered in Norcross, GA, offers a comprehensive portfolio of "any to any" business messaging and transaction services that can bridge the most challenging technology gaps while creating significant cost efficiencies across an organization. From Desktop Fax and Production Messaging to EDI, Managed File Transfer, Document Capture and Management, Secure Messaging and Telex we help companies drive costs out of their operations. With over two decades of servicing customers around the globe, EasyLink has established a proven track record for providing effective, reliable and secure communications. For more information on EasyLink, visit www.easylink.com.
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Except for the historical information and discussion contained herein, statements contained in this release may constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements involve a number of risks, uncertainties and other factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those indicated by such forward-looking statements. These and other risk factors are set forth under the caption "Risk Factors" in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K, the Company's quarterly reports on Form 10-Q and the Company's other filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. These filings are available on a website maintained by the Securities and Exchange Commission at www.sec.gov. The Company expressly disclaims any obligation or undertaking to release publicly any updates or revisions to any forward-looking statements contained herein as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.