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departments), increasing the software’s ability to satisfy the
needs of larger client agencies.
4. Managing Memory
Programmers, using software purchased from a third-party
vendor, increased the memory available to run the TAM module by
transferring some memory contents to disk.
5. Multitasking
Programmers, using software purchased from a third-party
vendor, implemented a function, called “Big Interrupt”, that
allowed users to perform multiple tasks at one time.
6. Indexing
Programmers, using software purchased from a third-party
vendor, developed indexes to locate data in data bases.
B. FIM Module
In 1986, Applied Systems released the first series of FIM.
FIM used Agency/Company Organization for Research and Development
(ACORD), (i.e., an insurance industry association) standards to
print forms and transmit data to carriers. FIM automatically
inserted into a form any relevant data from existing client and
policy data bases. FIM enabled an agency to send (i.e., upload)
forms, and the data thereon, to carriers through an electronic
interface. FIM supported single-entry multicompany interface
(SEMCI), which allowed an agency to enter data only once and send
it to multiple carriers. By 1989, FIM could also receive (i.e.,
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