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8am is an all-in-one professional business platform designed to simplify firm management and empower professionals to focus on the work that matters most. Trusted by more than 260,000 users and approved by 175+ professional associations, it combines the capabilities of leading products—LawPay, MyCase, CasePeer, DocketWise, CPACharge, ClientPay, and AffiniPay—into a single, intelligent ecosystem. Each solution addresses a vital aspect of professional operations: LawPay accelerates payments and ensures compliance, MyCase streamlines practice management, CasePeer enhances litigation workflows, and CPACharge modernizes accounting. With secure, next-day deposits, automated billing, and customizable dashboards, firms gain control and visibility across every client interaction. 8am also offers industry-specific features like IOLTA compliance, PCI Level 1 security, and 70+ legal software integrations, ensuring every firm meets the highest professional standards. Its cloud-based architecture promotes collaboration and real-time insight across teams, allowing professionals to operate seamlessly whether in-office or remote. Beyond technology, 8am delivers white-glove customer support and deep industry expertise built from two decades of innovation. The company’s annual Kaleidoscope conference brings users together for practical insights, peer learning, and a forward look at emerging trends. Designed for law firms, accountants, and associations alike, 8am helps professionals reduce administrative overhead and reclaim their time. It’s not just management software—it’s the foundation for running a modern, client-centered firm with confidence and clarity.

LegalEdge is an enterprise-grade case management solution designed for government and public-sector legal teams. It supports prosecutors, public defenders, and municipal or agency attorneys with tailored workflows and data structures. The platform manages cases, people, documents, and activities in a unified environment. As a fully server-side application, LegalEdge works across all modern devices without requiring local installations. Attorneys and investigators can access the system securely from court, home, or the field. Mobile compatibility makes it ideal for dynamic legal environments. LegalEdge’s integration capabilities reduce data duplication by syncing information across justice systems. This improves accuracy and saves valuable administrative time. The platform offers flexible implementation options, from quick load-and-go deployments to full-service installations. Its long-term development reflects deep experience in legal case management. Security, stability, and performance are core design priorities. LegalEdge helps legal organizations modernize operations while controlling costs.

Mortgage Automator gives private and hard money lenders across the US and Canada a single platform to run their entire lending operation, from the first loan application to final payoff. Instead of piecing together spreadsheets, email, and disconnected software, teams manage origination, underwriting, servicing, and fund reporting in one place. The platform handles the repetitive work that eats up staff time: generating commitment letters, loan agreements, and discharges on demand, calculating interest and payments automatically, and keeping deals moving through a customizable pipeline. Borrowers, brokers, and investors each get their own branded portal for secure, real-time access to statements and updates, cutting down on status-check emails and phone calls. Lenders managing outside capital also get dedicated fund management tools to track investor positions and generate clear reporting, which helps build trust with the people funding their loans. Because workflows adapt to different loan types and deal volumes, lending teams can take on more business without a proportional increase in headcount, backed by onboarding and support built specifically for private and hard money lenders.

Collect! serves as a robust and adaptable debt collection software designed to streamline and automate various workflows. Whether you are a startup or a large enterprise, this software provides tailored solutions to meet your specific needs. Engineered for third-party collection agencies, debt buyers, and first-party collectors of all sizes, Collect! offers the flexibility to configure the system according to your operational requirements. You can easily utilize the extensive settings and options within Collect! to establish a workflow that suits your unique processes. Pre-configured for third-party debt collection methodologies, Collect! allows for customization to any extent you desire, making it as simple or detailed as you wish. Additionally, Collect! integrates seamlessly with a growing number of external systems and is continually developing white-label add-on programs to enhance its functionality. Designed for scalability, you can begin with the version that fits your current needs and expand by changing editions or adding seats as your organization grows. Importantly, all configurations and customizations persist through updates, upgrades, and changes in editions. Packed with an array of features, Collect! facilitates automation from the initial contact to the final payment, empowering both consumers and clients to self-manage their accounts effectively. With capabilities such as comprehensive import functions, user permission settings, advanced reporting tools, account segmentation, credit bureau reporting, and legal functionalities, Collect! enables you to create a highly personalized collection system tailored to your business. Furthermore, the user-friendly interface ensures that accessing these features is straightforward and intuitive for all users.

InterProse ACE is an innovative, cloud-based software solution designed for debt collection agencies that handle consumer and commercial debts across various sectors, including healthcare, education, government, and property management. The platform is also suitable for collection attorneys, original creditors, financial institutions, and various government agencies, catering to a wide range of users. With its highly adaptable design that accommodates various business needs, ACE streamlines account management, facilitates both secured and unsecured payment plans, generates client invoices and reports, tracks legal judgments, and offers robust data analytics and process automation in an efficient and cost-effective manner. Notable features of the software include account bundling, the attachment of documents at the account level, extensive process automation, client access functionalities, trust accounting, credit reporting capabilities, consumer self-service options, and a variety of technology integrations. Customers using ACE benefit from regular monthly updates and upgrades, real-time data and document backups, compliance with third-party security audits (such as SOC2 Type 2, PCI, PENTEST, HIPAA, and StarAlliance), as well as real-time portals for both clients and consumers, which are complemented by open-API connections. Overall, these modern conveniences empower users to concentrate on their core business functions without the distraction of outdated systems.

Bravo Store Systems — Built by Pawnbrokers, for Pawnbrokers With roots spanning five generations of pawnbroking, Bravo Store Systems builds software that powers the modern pawn business—fast, compliant, and connected. Created by pawnbrokers who know the realities of the counter, Bravo is more than a point-of-sale—it’s a platform designed to simplify work, protect profits, and keep every transaction audit-ready. Thousands of pawn and FFL operators trust Bravo every day to manage loans, buys, sales, and compliance with unmatched accuracy. The system unites everything—counter operations, eCommerce, reporting, and customer engagement—into one seamless experience. Key Advantages: • Predictive Pricing Estimator: Consistent, data-backed valuations that protect margins and reduce debate at the counter. • Task Manager: Replaces endless reports with role-based tasks that save 15–20 hours a week while ensuring nothing is missed.* • Compliance Confidence: e4473 validation at save, instant A&D posting, and digital retention—making your store audit-ready 24/7. • MobilePawn App: Customers can renew, make payments, and shop online anytime—keeping your store connected beyond the counter. • Pickup-First eCommerce: List once, sell in-store—driving visibility without losing foot traffic. Bravo helps you spend less time managing software and more time serving customers, growing revenue, and protecting your FFL and pawn license with confidence. From single-store independents to multi-store enterprises, Bravo delivers the ROI, reliability, and innovation today’s pawnbrokers need to stay ahead. Bravo Store Systems — Run faster. Lend smarter. Stay audit-ready 24/7.

Banyan Technology powers intelligent freight management with the LIVE Connect® platform, a comprehensive solution for managing over-the-road (OTR) shipping. Tailored for Shippers, 3PLs and logistics partners, LIVE Connect enables seamless execution across Truckload (TL), Less-Than-Truckload (LTL), Parcel and Final Mile with advanced automation and predictive insights. Using AI and business intelligence, the platform automates rating, booking, auditing and tracking processes while eliminating costly manual workflows. Users gain real-time access to pricing, carrier performance and shipping analytics through native TMS capabilities or streamlined API integrations. With more direct carrier connections than any other provider, Banyan delivers maximum flexibility and control for end-to-end freight execution. Built to scale with evolving supply chains, Banyan Technology’s innovations have helped thousands of clients optimize operations and reduce freight spend since 2001. Headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, Banyan continues to lead with client-first enhancements and award-winning service.

Scotch serves as an all-encompassing operating system uniquely designed for liquor retailers, merging liquor-specific point of sale (POS), payment processing, back office operations, inventory oversight, ordering, receiving, analytics, and customer interaction tools into a unified platform. Unlike standard POS systems, Scotch caters to the distinct operational requirements of bottle shops, wine sellers, beer distributors, and liquor establishments by incorporating features such as case breaks, distributor invoice management, and the ability to handle thousands of SKUs from various suppliers. It ensures compliance with age verification, supports offline transactions, and offers real-time inventory monitoring. By optimizing transaction processes, this POS system empowers staff to finalize sales rapidly, enroll customers immediately, oversee rewards initiatives, manage split payments, secure transactions, and maintain a steady customer experience even during internet disruptions. Additionally, Scotch autonomously tracks parent-child inventory relationships, allowing retailers to sell any quantity—whether a single bottle, a six-pack, or multiple cases—while automatically updating related inventory types without requiring manual input or time-consuming end-of-day reconciliation. This streamlined approach significantly improves the shopping experience for retailers and customers, fostering better engagement and satisfaction. As a result, Scotch stands out in the market by not only enhancing operational efficiency but also contributing to a more enjoyable retail environment.

Finance teams selling to large companies lose most of their DSO before collections begins. An invoice has to reach an accounts payable portal, clear validation and be accepted, and none of that shows on an aging report. Across the $2B+ Monk manages, 92% of enterprise invoices go that route. Monk is an AI-native accounts receivable platform that runs the whole path from invoice to cash. It submits into more than 600 corporate AP portals with 87% filed autonomously, measures acceptance rather than only delivery, and routes rejections back with a reason instead of letting the balance quietly age. For collections, Julia, the Monk agent for Intelligent Collections, responds to what each customer replied rather than working through a fixed sequence, and 90% of invoices clear without escalation. Cash application matches 80% of payments on its own, or 95% with rules your team sets. Connects to QuickBooks, NetSuite and Dynamics 365 Business Central. SOC 2 Type II. Live in one to three days.

Polonious serves as an investigation management workflow solution that adheres to ISO27001 standards, built upon three foundational principles: 1 - Security 2 - Process orientation 3 - Adaptability and customization This framework empowers users to design workflows that not only safeguard data and evidence in a secure, ISO27001 certified manner but also streamline compliance with regulatory obligations with minimal hassle, thanks to workflows that are inherently compliant. Furthermore, the platform eliminates the need for costly and time-intensive coding alterations, allowing users to make modifications independently through an intuitive graphical user interface (GUI). Additionally, Polonious offers the capability to generate comprehensive reports on case outcomes, timelines, and financial metrics, which can be analyzed by case types, investigators, and investigation statuses. This functionality not only demonstrates value to higher management but also aids in pinpointing inefficiencies, paving the way for enhanced operational productivity. By leveraging these insights, organizations can continually refine their investigation processes to achieve better results.