Tuesday, June 22, 2010

Tabs3 and PracticeMaster Release Version 15.3

Lincoln, NE January 6, 2010 – Today Software Technology, Inc. announced the release of version 15.3 of its popular billing and practice management software. “Version 15.3 includes credit card authorization within the Trust Accounting program,” said Dan Berlin, President of Software Technology, Inc. “This groundbreaking enhancement will allow firms to accept credit cards for trust deposits, without the risk of commingling funds. Tabs3 and Tabs3 Trust Accounting give law firms the opportunity to offer convenient payment options to their clients, while meeting state bar associations’ requirements for handling credit cards in law firms.” Tabs3 provides credit card acceptance, processing and settlement via First National Merchant Solutions. Tabs3 and First National Merchant Solutions have provided a credit card payment interface to Tabs3 Billing Software users since January 2009, and version 15.3 expands integration to Trust Accounting. To date, Tabs3 and Tabs3 Trust Accounting are the only legal billing programs included on the Security Standards Council’s List of Validated Payment Applications. “We welcome this opportunity to expand the payment options that law firms can offer their clients,” said Diana Mehochko, president of First National Merchant Solutions. “Most Americans prefer to pay their bills with debit and credit cards. Accepting card payments gives law firms the ability to provide their clients with more convenient options for making payments.” For more information or to purchase Tabs3 or PracticeMaster, please contact Software Technology, Inc. or your local Tabs3 and PracticeMaster Consultant. About Software Technology, Inc. Software Technology, Inc., the maker of Tabs3 Billing Software and PracticeMaster Practice Management Software, has been at the forefront of developing software for law firms for thirty years. STI is a Gold Certified Partner in the Microsoft Partner Program. Tabs3 is one of the most widely used time and billing products in the United States and has been an industry leader since its introduction in 1979. Tabs3 is designed to integrate with PracticeMaster, the emerging leader in practice management software. Among its many features, PracticeMaster provides an easy way for firms to create a firm-wide calendar, search for conflicts of interest, and organize case and contact information. There are over 425,000 active user licenses of Tabs3 and PracticeMaster software combined. For more information call: (402) 423-1440 or e-mail sales@tabs3.com. About First National Merchant Solutions First National Merchant Solutions is a top 10 payment processor with more than 50 years of experience providing first-rate service and solutions to businesses across North America. With the combined resources of parent company First National Bank of Omaha and a dedicated, experienced team of industry professionals, First National Merchant Solutions provides complete in-house processing with unparalleled customer service to meet the long-term needs of its customers. For more information, visit www.fnms.com.