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Cascade Technologies Inc.

333 Thornall St., Edison,

N.J. 08837-2220; 732-906-2020;

fax: 732-906-2018

Interactive benefit systems since: 1989.

Software products:

Connection Server.

System type/cost: Purchased.

System requirements: PC system, operates in Windows NT.

Customization optional.

First installation: 1997.

Total installations: 11.

Benefits communicated: Savings plans, health plans, pension plans, workers comp benefits, flexible benefits, flexible spending accounts.

Features: Standard system provides plan descriptions; personal information; direct enrollment; modeling/projections; employee specific recommendations; option selection/adjustment; health claims status; details on investment alternatives; transfers among investment funds; reports via computer diskette, electronic mail, printer, fax and mail. Options available to add complete call center system.

Accessed through: Telephone.

CAS Voice.

System type/cost: Purchased.

System requirements: PC system; operates in OS/2.

Customization optional.

First installation: 1989.

Total installations: 100.

Benefits communicated: Savings plans, health plans, pension plans, workers comp benefits, flexible benefits, flexible spending accounts. Options available for savings plans, health plans, pension plans, workers comp benefits, flexible benefits and flexible spending accounts.

Features: Standard system provides plan descriptions; personal information; direct enrollment; modeling/projections; employee specific recommendations; option selection/adjustment; health claims status; details on investment alternatives; transfers among investment funds; reports via computer diskette, electronic mail, printer, fax and mail. Options available to add complete call center system.

Accessed through: Telephone.

User support: Onsite training*, telephone assistance nine hours per day*, bulletin board service*.

Officers: Vigdis Austad, president; Frank Joicy, Michael George, vps; Neil McAdorey, director-new business development.

Contact: Jackie Laguna, marketing associate.

*Included in system price.