Demandforce and First Insight Corporation Announce a Certified Integration for MaximEyes Users

SAN FRANCISCO and HILLSBORO, Ore., Sept. 4, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Demandforce, Inc., a leader in online marketing and communications, and First Insight Corporation, developer of MaximEyes practice management and certified EHR software for optometrists and ophthalmologists, today announced a certified integration that allows users of MaximEyes practice management software to integrate with Demandforce.

"At First Insight, our mission is to provide quality products and services to the eye care industry, while helping our customers reduce costs and improve efficiencies," said Nitin Rai, President of First Insight. "Together with Demandforce we will provide our joint customers with immense value and innovation, while delivering on our core mission. We are excited for our customers who have upgraded to our latest version of MaximEyes 11.0 practice management software to take advantage of the integration with Demandforce. Best of all, the integration setup is available at no extra cost to our 11.0 customers who subscribe to Demandforce."

With Demandforce, MaximEyes users will increase operational efficiencies using automated email and text message appointment confirmations and recall reminders to reduce no-shows and bring patients back, as well as customizable promotions, newsletters and more. Demandforce also helps improve online reputation on Internet sites such as Google, Facebook and CitySearch and provides real-time visibility into the success of a practice by automatically tracking results from all marketing efforts.

"The integration with MaximEyes and Demandforce shows our commitment to joining forces with industry leading companies to deliver the best technology and services to our customers," said Patrick Barry, Chief Marketing Officer at Demandforce. "This integration will not only enhance the quality of patient care, it will also help improve operational efficiencies and generate more revenue for each practice. We look forward to a successful relationship and continued adoption of our joint solution by MaximEyes users."

MaximEyes practices that are already using Demandforce have experienced significant results. To-date, joint customers have collected over 6,000 online reviews and brought back more than 1,200 lost patients.

"As a joint MaximEyes and Demandforce user, I am very pleased with the simplistic and comprehensive integration of Demandforce at our practice," said Rose Markwith at Dr. Gary Gold & Associates. "These days it's hard to stay one step ahead, but Demandforce allows us to do just that. By using the combined solution we are able to manage everything all from one place while still focusing on what's most important, our customer experience and satisfaction at the practice."

About First Insight
First Insight was founded in 1994 by current president and CEO, Nitin Rai, to revolutionize and lead the eye care industry with the most complete and sophisticated practice management and electronic medical records software. The company's focus has been to help doctors achieve a paperless practice through MaximEyes, its flagship practice management and certified EHR software system. MaximEyes helps thousands of eye care professionals increase revenue, reduce billing errors, improve patient retention, enhance office efficiency, and relieve the stress of regulatory requirements. MaximEyes software for optometrists and ophthalmologists delivers tailored and affordable options for all practice sizes. First Insight is headquartered in Hillsboro, OR. To learn more visit www.first-insight.com.

About Demandforce
Demandforce, Inc., a leading online marketing and communication software service from Intuit Inc. (Nasdaq:INTU), helps local businesses thrive in the Internet economy using email communications, text messaging and online services. Demandforce combines an award winning communication platform with best-in-class reputation and networking tools into one powerful web-based application that seamlessly integrates with existing workflow systems to help businesses build a strong online reputation and leverage local network marketing. Founded in 2003, Demandforce has collected over 2 Million consumer reviews, which are published across the Web, and has generated over 3 Billion dollars for its clients.

Through the Demandforce Network, its end clients are connected to over 35 million local consumers.  For more information on how you can utilize Demandforce for your business, please visit www.demandforce.com.

About Intuit Inc.
Intuit Inc. is a leading provider of business and financial management solutions for small and mid-sized businesses; financial institutions, including banks and credit unions; consumers and accounting professionals. Its flagship products and services, including QuickBooks®, Quicken® and TurboTax®, simplify small business management and payroll processing, personal finance, and tax preparation and filing. ProSeries® and Lacerte® are Intuit's leading tax preparation offerings for professional accountants. Intuit Financial Services helps banks and credit unions grow by providing on-demand solutions and services that make it easier for consumers and businesses to manage their money.

Founded in 1983, Intuit had annual revenue of $3.5 billion in its fiscal year 2010. The company has approximately 8,300 employees with major offices in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, India and other locations. More information can be found at www.intuit.com.

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