Deversus recently released a new product called Socket, currently in private beta testing. Socket is an online quoting system that lets businesses build their own online quote forms, plug them into their website, sell online, and track and manage leads.

Socket addresses the common problems faced by B2B firms such as service providers, commercial software vendors, and manufacturers. Typically, such companies are unable to benefit from online sales via the traditional and overly-simplistic “add to cart” model of e-commerce software.

Through a combination of complex product and service offerings, and requirements that differ between customers, most B2B companies are forced to manually generate sales quotes and process orders offline – a highly inefficient way of doing business. Currently, these companies are faced with the choice of developing costly custom software, or foregoing the online revenue stream entirely.

Socket is built on a foundation of 5 key components: Configurable Online Quote Forms, Customer-Facing Instant Quote Builder, Simple Website Integration, Online Payment Processing, and Lead Management and Reporting.

Configurable Online Quote Forms allow businesses to easily build their own online Quote Forms, which define what products/services their quotes contain, and how they are calculated. An intuitive drag-and-drop interface and rule-based pricing system support the easy creation of configurable products, volume or percentage-based pricing, and customizable shipping and tax calculation by region.

The Customer-Facing Instant Quote Builder utilizes the pre-configured Quote Forms to allow customers to build their own custom-tailored sales quotes, with real-time pricing calculation. Quotes are automatically e-mailed in PDF format and the Online Payment Processing component allows customers to place orders securely online via credit card, with support for recurring billing.

Simple Website Integration allows these companies to integrate their Quote Builders by copying and pasting a small piece of auto-generated code directly into their web page of choice. Customer and sales quote data are collected in a secure, centralized database and Socket’s Lead Management and Reporting component provides companies with valuable insights into their business.

For more information about Socket, or to register for the private beta, please visit www.socketapp.com.

We recently launched a teaser page for a new (SaaS) product we’ve been working on called Socket. Socket completely rethinks how e-commerce should work for businesses that offer more complex products/services than those that fit in with the “add-to-cart” model.

These businesses typically include those within the B2B or service industries. Until now, these businesses have been forced to either completely forego an online revenue stream, or develop a custom e-commerce website that fits their requirements. Unfortunately, most fall into the former group. Until now, of course…

We’re currently accepting applicants for a private beta, which we’ll be launching soon. To request an invite, go to plugyourbusinessin.com and leave your e-mail. We’ll give you an invite code, which if you share and invite 3 other people, will get you priority access and 3 months of free service once we launch.

We’re excited to announce the public launch of GPS Commander, a product site for Future Quest Wireless’ GPS Tracking Solutions division. The website features a custom WordPress CMS implementation and is rich with dynamic javascript and HTML5 functionality designed to enhance the user experience. GPS Commander is also built on our web-based instant sales quoting software, Quote Manager, to provide customers with the convenience of accessible pricing and online ordering.

Deversus is happy to announce a new development partnership with Avenue Consulting. Avenue is a Vancouver-based startup that has enlisted our web application development services for the construction of their proprietary web-based system. We are excited to be a part of their journey and look forward to helping with the foundation of their business.

Deversus is pleased to announce the formation of a new development partnership with Vuzix Corporation [CVE:VZX]. Vuzix is a pioneer in manufacturing Video Eyewear and personal display devices for the mobile video, entertainment, defense and commercial markets. Deversus will be assisting Vuzix with custom software development services for their 3D Media Portal, dubbed the 3DZone. We are excited for the opportunity to work with such an innovative company and look forward to bringing their vision for the 3DZone into reality.

We are pleased to announce that we have a current opening for an on-site junior or intermediate PHP developer. For more information about the position, please visit our Employment Opportunities page.

Deversus is pleased to announce that it has launched a location-based iPhone application, built on its proprietary Find Closest Framework. BoozeHound — an innovative liquor store finder app for Canadians — allows people to find the nearest liquor store with a single touch of the finger.

Developed in partnership with Zygoat Creative Tech., BoozeHound was designed to be simple, effective, and efficient. Built on our innovative “Find Closest” platform, we’re confident that BoozeHound is second to none in its ability to find the nearest liquor stores with ease. The platform boasts some impressive location-aware capabilities, such as realtime connectivity to a geo-spatially indexed database via web service, intelligent map browsing and caching, and inaccurate location reporting. Users of the app will appreciate the quality and quantity of the liquor store data, which includes phone numbers and store hours for most provinces.

The app makes its debut on the Canadian app store on December 1st for $1.99. For more information about the app itself, check out the BoozeHound website.

BoozeHound: iPhone Liquor Store Finder App

Deversus is proud to announce the establishment of a new relationship with Outdoor Living Today, a Canadian manufacturer of over 50 high quality Western Red Cedar Do-It-Yourself-Kits. OLT’s easy-to-assemble backyard kits can be ordered online and delivered direct to door anywhere in Canada or the US in less than 3 weeks. The products are also sold in Costco, Lowes, and Home Depot.

Deversus will be assisting OLT with the redevelopment of their current website and integration of our Content Management System with their existing back-end web application.

Deversus is pleased to announce the formation of a new partnership with Tenant Verification Services Inc. (TVS). TVS is a Credit Reporting Agency that serves the Residential Rental Industry via a suite of automated fraud prevention tools that target delinquent tenants. Deversus will be helping TVS with ongoing software and web development services to enhance and maintain these web applications, as well as other internet ventures.