news and events

Welcome to our News and Events section. As its name suggests – this is where we post the latest news and bring you up-to-date on what is happening in your industry. Changes to our company, the latest trends within your industry and events that you should be aware of are all posted here. Bookmark this page and check back often, what you miss maybe exactly what you need to know!

Corporate News

7/15/2007-Instant Software Insider

March 2008 INSIDER
AVAILABLE ONLINE


Don't miss out on the latest Instant Software news and information. The March 2008 Instant Software Insider  contains articles on Vacation Rental University: Steamboat Springs and Silverthorne Colorado; Entech and PropertyPlus News; New Channel Partners; CSA Travel Protections and more.

Links to previous News Briefs Available.


7/24/2007-Vacation Rental University

Vacation Rental University 
Steamboat Springs, CO - May 20th
Silverthorne, CO - May 22nd

Instant Software has announced that after the unprecedented successes of Vacation Rental University in 2007. These one day educational events will continue to travel the country in 2008! Registration for the first of numerous seminars to be held in 2008 is now available online. 


10/10/2007-Stay-USA Web Marketing
STAY-USA Web Marketing

Newest Partners:

 


Stay-USA Web Marketing is the next logical step is the evolution of marketing for the Vacation Rental
Industry. This Pay-for-Performance initiative will allow you to distribute your vacation properties to the widest possible audience of potential clients while saving you time and money with a single business relationship.


1/4/2008-IMPORTANT NEWS FOR PROTOBASE USERS!
Southern DataComm and PROTOBASE Users

Southern DataComm has sent correspondence (click here) to all PROTOBASE users that is effective January 1, 2008. The information contained in this letter confirms the information that we have been providing you about for the last several months.

It is critically important that the remaining users of the PROTOBASE Southern DataComm gateway convert to the Instant Processing gateway for credit card transactions.

INSTANT SOFTWARE INVITES SELECT COMPANIES TO EXPERIENCE V12.net RESERVATION MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
Company announces next generation system for the vacation rental industry during successful web cast
6/18/2007-RezFest 2007 News and Information

RezFest 2007 Sold Out Event A Great Success

With over 475 people in attendance, RezFest 2007, held September 26-28 at the Aspen Meadows Resort in Aspen, Colorado was deemed the best event of its kind in the vacation rental industry by clients, sponsors and guests of Instant Software.

Read our RezFest 2007 Press Release regarding major announcements made during RezFest 2007 that will affect the entire industry.


12/20/2007-Instant Processing

Instant Processing™ 
The Next Generation of Credit Card Integration and Processing for Instant Software Clients.

Instant Software is proud to announce the most technologically advanced solution for credit card acceptance and processing is now available exclusively to Instant Software Clients and includes electronic check acceptance.


INSTANT SOFTWARE’S ISILINK EXCEEDS 10 MILLION DOLLARS IN TRANSACTIONS IN FIRST TWO WEEKS OF 2006
Vacation rental property mangers have the power to reach wider audience global distribution sales channels through ISILink.
2/22/2007-January 2007 - Record Sales

Instant Software Sets Sales Record

Instant Software announced that it broke all known industry sales records during January of 2007 with over 30 system sales. Our V12.NET software led the way with 28 system sales!


4/5/2007-First Quarter Sales Results

Instant Software Sales Continue to Soar!

Instant Software announced that over the first three months of 2007, our Sales Team took a total of 104 system sales! These figures include 66 software solution sales......


4/2/2007-Instant Owner Rewards

INSTANT OWNER REWARDS!

Instant Owner Rewards, an innovative homeowner retention program brought to Instant Software Clients by Instant Software, CSA Travel Protection and ICE is here, it's FREE and signing up takes only minutes.


4/2/2007-ISILink Books OVER 41 MILLION DOLLARS in Revenue During First Quarter

Instant Software Announces 1st Quarter ISILink Figures

Instant Software has announced that during the first quarter of 2007, its' ISILink technology was responsible for for helping Instant Software clients realize over 41 million dollars in online bookings. 


Linda Hess Joins Instant Software
INSTANT SOFTWARE HIRES INDUSTRY LEADER LINDA HESS
Instant Software, announces the appointment of Linda Hess to the position of Regional Manager of the company’s Client Relationship Management Team.


7/6/2006-Entech in the News
SHORT-TERM RENTALS, LONG-TERM BENEFITS
Florida Realtor magazine reports how Ingrid Whittmann, broker of Realty Executives uses Entech to effectively manage 90 rental properties.

6/11/2007-RezFest 2006 Video
The RezFest 2006 Presentations in Video Format
2/22/2007-Toll- Free Numbers

TOLL-FREE NUMBERS INTRODUCED

Based on client feedback and Instant Software's desire to serve our clients better - we have upgraded our phone system to now include multiple toll-free numbers.


10/4/2007-V12.NET NOW AVAILABLE FOR ALL RENTAL MANAGERS

V12.NET TO BE MARKETED
TO ALL VACATION RENTAL MANAGERS


Instant Software has announced that for the first time, V12.NET their groundbreaking browser based software solution designed specifically for rental and property managers, will be available to all companies that work in the vacation rental industry.


1/2/2007-Instant Software Important Email Information

Are you getting your Ebulletins and News Briefs?

If you are not getting important information from Instant Software or are emails keep getting sent to junk mail, then please read our FAQ on solving this problem.


Your Success Is Our Priority!
At Instant Software we always try our best to keep our clients happy and satisfied with our products and our services.  Here are some client testimonials we have received.
12/4/2006-TAPPING THE POWER OF GOOGLE BASE

INSTANT SOFTWARE FIRST TO INTEGRATE WITH GOOGLE BASE

Through our ISILink technology Instant Software is able to tap into the power of Google Base - bringing you unlimited marketing opportunitues! Read our FAQ on Google Base....


Industry News

PerfectPlaces.com Partners with Instant Software
PERFECTPLACES.COM PARTNERS WITH INSTANT SOFTWARE TO PROVIDE ISILINK™ INTEGRATION
PerfectPlaces.com®, provides Property Managers a cost-effective marketing channel through full integration with Instant Software products.
TripHomes Partners with Instant Software
ISILink + TripHomes = HAPPY TRAVELERS!
TripHomes partners with Instant Software to help travelers find desirable vacation rental homes

Vacapedia.com Partners With Instant Software
Vacapedia.com Partners with Instant Software to Provide ISILink™ Integration
Vacapedia.com, announced that it has become a Channel Partner of Instant Software, Inc (ISI).
7/20/2005-ISI partners with GuestClick to access the GDS
Instant Software and GuestClick are referenced in the Press.
6/7/2007-ResortQuest and Instant Software Reach Agreement

Instant Software and ResortQuest Reach Agreement on Software Support

Instant Software to be the provider of software support for over five thousand rental properties in the continental United States and Canada.


4/2/2007-VRMA Eastern and Western Conferences

Instant Software To Attend VRMA Conferences

The Instant Software Team will be out in force during the two spring VRMA Conferences. This is your opportunity to come meet some of our team and get a test drive of V12.NET.

Director of Research & Statistical Analysis, George Volsky......


11/14/2007-PickPackGo Introduces 'Book Now' Capability

PickPackGo and Instant Software Deliver More Vacation Rental Bookings to Property Managers

New ‘Book Now’ capability on PickPackGo.com
delivers online reservations to property managers

SAN FRANCISCO and BASALT, Colo.—November 13, 2007—PickPackGo (www.pickpackgo.com), an award-winning website for travelers to easily find, compare and rent vacation homes, and Instant Software, the nation’s leading provider of vacation rental management software solutions and related services, today announced they are delivering more vacation rental bookings to property managers. With PickPackGo’s.........


10/1/2006-Vacation Rental University

VACATION RENTAL UNIVERSITY
Instant Software will be announcing new venues and a revised format to its' acclaimed Vacation Rental University, led by George Volsky in the near future! We are sure these changes will lead to an even more exciting and beneficial seminar series for the entire vacation rental industry.


4/25/2007-LeisureLink: Extranets Eliminated
LeisureLink Announces RezDirect

Extranets Eliminated: Leisure Lodging Inventory Directly Connected to Key Electronic Distribution Channels

PASADENA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--LeisureLink Inc. today announced the release of the RezDirect connection, making leisure lodging inventory available in major electronic channels on a real-time, automated basis.


Web Broadcasts

6/21/2006-June 2006 Web Conference Call

LISTEN TO THE BROADCAST
Want to hear the June 21st Web Conference. Hear product updates, including ISILink and V12.NET; learn about Vacation Rental University; and obtain RezFest conference details.


2/9/2006-February 2006 Web Conference
THE BEST ATTENDANCE EVER!
Hear the news shared during our February 9th Web Conference.

6/20/2005-June 2005 Web Conference
Hear the news shared during our June 20th Web Conference.
12/19/2006-First Web Conference of 2007 - Great Success!

Listen to our January 2007
Web Conference

Instant Software held its' first web conference of 2007 on January 17th - If you missed it - you can listen to it here.


Employment Opportunities

7/26/2007-Current Employment Opportunities
JOIN A WINNING TEAM
Instant Software has employment opportunities in all our locations