A Quick Preview of V6 ‘s Correspondence Module.

Alinity Version 6 isn’t just an upgrade on our existing system; we’ve completely redesigned almost every aspect of our software to create an easier-to-use, streamlined experience. For over two decades we’ve worked with licensing bodies across the country to manage registrants and licensing easily. With V6, we’ve taken that experience and transformed it into powerful […]
A Sneak Peek at V6’s Document Management Module

For years Alinity has been helping licensing bodies operate more efficiently and effectively by streamlining processes, improving record accuracy and helping to reduce bias. We’ve created deeply-customized implementations for each of our client’s unique needs, and we’ve learned a lot along the way. You don’t work in license management software for almost 30 years without […]
Is Your Competency Model Motivating?

One of the most valuable tools Colleges and other licensing authorities have for protecting the public is ensuring the competency of their members. Colleges are granted enforcement options to accomplish this, but these are by far the least favoured option. By operating continuing competency programs, licensing authorities don’t just support the development of skills of their membership, […]
Handling Renewals Efficiently
Renewals are one of the most important business processes that licensing authorities handle. They can also be one of the most time consuming. To protect the public and ensure its trust in practitioners of a field, licensing bodies rely on reviewing members’ skills and their understanding of professional standards. But with so much information to be […]
Should License Management Software Move to Subscriptions?

In 2011, creative software giant Adobe announced that they would begin offering their creative suite of products using a then relatively-new distribution model known a Software as a Service, or SaaS. Although many had reservations about the announcement, ultimately Adobe knew what they were doing; the move was a resounding success, and the Creative Cloud […]
Why You Should Support Online Applications

Like virtually all technologies, the early days of the Internet were unreliable and not particularly useful. Bulky modems and slow, loud dial-up connections made getting online a hassle. Worse, most websites were shallow and difficult to use. Oftentimes a website was little more than a slow-loading picture or a jumble of text. Things have changed […]
Keeping Software Up to Date

Bigger Isn’t Always Better for Licensing Management Software. The advent of the internet age has proven to be a boon for organizations and individuals alike. For the most part, promises of improved productivity and more efficient operations have been realized. There is software for everything from accounting and time tracking to automating online and social media marketing. […]
Increasing the Intelligence of Your Systems Using IFTTT.

Does IFTTT Have a Future with Licensing Bodies? Back in 2010 a pair of web app developers decided to apply a simple logical concept used in software development to a multitude of web services. Since then, the app known as If This Then That (IFTTT) has shown remarkable growth. It was one of Time’s 50 most useful websites, […]
7 Tips for Defending Against Social Engineering Hacks
Viruses. Malware. DDOS attacks and self-replicating worms. There’s a lot of intimidating jargon surrounding Information Technology (IT) security. In the era of cyber crime and identification theft, it’s important to have security measures that can protect sensitive data. But there’s another threat to your information security that isn’t necessarily spyware or computer viruses. It could […]
Automated Processes Reduce Bias

Licensing authorities play a critical role in society. They protect the public by ensuring practitioners have the credentials and ongoing qualifications to deliver competent service. To be effective, these organizations must be trustworthy and impartial. An organization that treats all potential members with unflinching fairness helps ensure both public trust and the trust of applicants going through […]