DUBLIN, Calif., Aug. 18 /PRNewswire/ -- Accela, Inc., the leading provider of government enterprise management software solutions, announced today that Cleveland, Ohio, has successfully deployed Accela Automation(R) as the City's new Web-based enterprise permit, license, and code enforcement system. The new system, deployed in 11 key departments, integrates activities citywide in one central data warehouse, provides on-line services to citizens, and powers more than 100 City inspectors with mobile devices to shift their operations directly to the field. Accela is working with Intel Corporation on Intel's "Digital Communities" initiative, which helps cities like Cleveland use wireless technology and innovative applications to expand and improve services for businesses and citizens. "Cleveland's implementation of Accela's full enterprise suite, coupled with citizen access and mobile inspection capabilities, allows the City to serve its customers 24/7 and dramatically improves the permit approval process. Further, this implementation serves as a great example of how government agencies can leverage leading Web-based technologies to operate more efficiently, improve citizen satisfaction, and increase economic vitality," remarked Dr. Robert. P. Lee, Accela President and CEO. Accela develops award-winning enterprise systems for asset management, emergency response, licensing, permitting, planning, public health, and many other processes for government agencies of all sizes. Accela's software solutions manage critical public sector applications for thousands of departments in major metro areas, cities, and counties such as the San Francisco Bay Area, Washington D.C., Los Angeles County, Miami-Dade County, Atlanta, Kansas City, San Diego County, and many others. Accela is headquartered in Dublin, Calif. Accela products can be purchased directly from the GSA Schedule Contract # GS-35F-0249R. For more information, please visit www.accela.com. SOURCE Accela, Inc....

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