RICHFIELD, Ohio, May 1, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Group Management Services (GMS) is excited to announce the successful completion of our transition to a new Human Resources Information System (HRIS) platform, GMS Connect, built on PRO Software. This significant milestone marks a new era of enhanced efficiency and security for our clients.

GMS has successfully transferred over 3,000 existing clients to the new PRO Software platform and onboarded more than 300 new clients. PRO Software is an innovative cloud-based solution designed specifically for professional employer organizations (PEOs), offering superior performance and security. Built on Microsoft’s Azure platform, PRO Software leverages the robust infrastructure and advanced capabilities of Azure to deliver exceptional reliability, scalability, and data protection.

Key features of PRO Software include:

Integration of employee management, benefits, time management, and payroll into one application.Enhanced security measures, including encryption, strong ciphers, multi-factor authentication, and data replication.A user-friendly experience with a crisp, clean, and intuitive interface.Scalability to grow with business operations and handle increasing demands and complexities without compromising performance or user experience.

“We selected PRO Software for its modern platform, proven security, and collaborative approach. This decision provides GMS with the flexibility to grow and adapt to our clients’ evolving needs,” said Mike Kahoe, CEO of Group Management Services.

Ryan Mossman, President of PRO Software, added, “We are grateful to work with a leading-edge PEO like GMS. Their first-class team of experts, executing hand in hand with our team, enabled the complete software transition of one of the largest PEOs in the country in just a year. I can’t wait to watch their growth now that they are on a cutting-edge platform that matches the innovation and talent of the GMS team.”

We extend our heartfelt thanks to our clients and GMS employees for their patience, understanding, and support throughout this transition. We also laud the strong partnership between PRO Software and GMS, which has been instrumental in achieving this milestone.

About PRO Software:
PRO Software offers cloud-based HRO solutions for PEOs and ASOs, including payroll, benefits, employee management, time management, onboarding, and financial enablement. Their technology enhances efficiency, profitability, and risk management, supporting business growth with superior performance and security.

About Group Management Services:
Group Management Services is a Certified Professional Employer Organization with 29 years’ experience headquartered in Richfield, Ohio, and representing more than 3,000 companies with over 50,000 worksite employees. There are currently 25 offices located throughout the United States. Businesses can rely on GMS’ expertise in payroll, human resources, risk management, and benefits.

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Honors the innovators redefining how businesses connect through text messaging

  RALEIGH, N.C., May 1, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Bandwidth Inc. (NASDAQ: BAND), a leading global enterprise cloud communications company, today announced the return of The Texties, the original award series honoring excellence and innovation in business text messaging. Nominations are open here for Bandwidth customers, with a deadline of May 21.

The Texties spotlight the platforms, innovators, and brands redefining what it means to connect—through messages that don’t just get delivered, but break through.

“Messaging isn’t just a channel, it’s a competitive advantage,” said Sandy Preizler, Bandwidth’s Chief Revenue Officer. “The Texties honor Bandwidth customers at the forefront of innovation who are turning great message delivery into great outcomes.”

Nominations Now Open

The 2025 Texties are now open to Bandwidth customers of all sizes, from startups to global enterprises. A panel of industry experts will consider entries for factors including:

Measurable impact on the business and/or end user,Differentiation in the market,Strategy and adaptability,Technological innovation,Social good and accessibility.

Last year’s inaugural winners–Attentive Mobile, DeansList, Review Wave, and Yotpo–showcased the real-world power of messaging, from helping students succeed to making it easier for patients to find doctors. This year’s awards aim even higher to highlight how better messaging, delivered at scale, can transform entire industries.

Nominations are open through May 21, and winners will be announced the week of June 16 on a live Textie Award Show featuring winners sharing their use cases. Entry is free, and submissions can be made through a Bandwidth account manager or at this link.

About Bandwidth Inc.

Bandwidth (NASDAQ: BAND) is a global cloud communications software company that helps enterprises deliver exceptional experiences through voice calling, text messaging and emergency services. Our solutions and our Communications Cloud, covering 65+ countries and over 90 percent of global GDP, are trusted by all the leaders in unified communications and cloud contact centers–including Amazon Web Services (AWS), Cisco, Google, Microsoft, RingCentral, Zoom, Genesys and Five9–as well as Global 2000 enterprises and SaaS builders like Docusign, Uber and Yosi Health. As a founder of the cloud communications revolution, we are the first and only global Communications Platform-as-a-Service (CPaaS) to offer a unique combination of composable APIs, AI capabilities, owner-operated network and broad regulatory experience. Our award-winning support teams help businesses around the world solve complex communications challenges every day. For more information, visit Bandwidth.com.

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LITTLETON, Colo., May 1, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Beacon Communications LLC, a leading provider of critical communications and life safety systems, proudly announces its acquisition of All State Communications, a Minnesota-based firm renowned for its advanced technology solutions. This strategic move enhances Beacon’s footprint in the Upper Midwest, reinforcing its commitment to delivering top-tier services across the healthcare, government, education, and commercial sectors.

“The integration of All State Communications into the Beacon family marks a significant milestone in our expansion strategy,” said Brad Walsh, CEO of Beacon Communications. “All State’s reputation for excellence and innovation aligns perfectly with our mission to provide comprehensive communication solutions. Together, we are poised to offer unparalleled services to our clients in Minnesota, Wisconsin, the Dakotas, and beyond.”

Since 1998, All State Communications has been a reliable provider of innovative communication and security solutions throughout Minnesota and the surrounding region, catering to the specific needs of its clients. With Beacon’s acquisition of All State, both companies can now combine their expertise, offering a broader range of advanced technologies and services to each other’s client bases.

This acquisition follows Beacon’s recent expansion efforts, including the opening of a new office in Utah in October 2023 and acquiring Thompson Engineering in 2024, aimed at supporting long-standing customers and extending services throughout the central and western United States. 

With this acquisition, Beacon Communications continues its trajectory of growth, now serving more clients across the U.S. with enhanced capabilities and a broader range of services.

About Beacon Communications
Founded in 1998 and headquartered in Littleton, Colorado, Beacon Communications is a national leader in mission critical communications and security solutions, serving clients across the United States. We specialize in delivering custom technology solutions from design and engineering to installation and managed services for the industry’s most advanced electronic communication, nurse call, access control, intercom systems, infant protection, RTLS, AV, and security systems. We focus on helping healthcare, government, education, commercial, energy, and infrastructure organizations operate more safely and efficiently. We also provide staff training and 24/7 customer support due to the critical nature of the facilities and staff we serve – and the constantly evolving world of technological solutions and integrations.
For more information about Beacon Communications, visit www.beaconcom.com.

Beacon Communications, LLC Media Contact: 
Dez King, Marketing Specialist
719-355-9261
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