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ClearStar's Ken Dawson to Present on HR.com Enhancing Security by Implementing Multi-Factor Authentication

November 9, 2011 – ClearStar, as a leading background check technology and service provider is pleased to share that Ken Dawson, VP and CIO/CSO of ClearStar, will be presenting Enhancing Security by Implementing Multi-Factor Authentication on HR.com.

ClearStar Awarded Nationally Accredited for Administration of Drug and Alcohol Testing Programs Status

October 5, 2011 – ClearStar, a leading background check technology and service provider, today announces that the ClearStar Medical Review Office in W Melbourne, FL has been officially recognized as Nationally Accredited for Administration of Drug and Alcohol Testing Programs (NAADATP) by the Drug and Alcohol Testing Industry Association (DATIA).

ClearStar Develops and Implements Multi-Factor Authentication Security Enhancement

August 4, 2011 – ClearStar, Inc., a leading background check technology and service provider, today announces the successful development and implementation of its multi-factor authentication solution. Multi-factor authentication (MFA) dramatically enhances the security of ClearStar's background check technology platform by requiring more than one factor when authenticating the identity of users accessing the ClearStar technology.

ClearStar Logistics Announces Maureen Plotke as Director of Sales

April 21, 2011 – ClearStar Logistics, Inc., a leading background screening industry services provider, today announced the addition of Maureen Plotke to its sales team. Plotke will be responsible for developing ClearStar Logistics business in the role of Director of Sales.

ClearStar Logistics Attains U.S.-EU and U.S.-Swiss Background Check Safe Harbor Certification

April 7, 2011 – ClearStar Logistics, Inc, a leading background screening industry services provider, today announced self-certification of its compliance with the U.S.-European Union (U.S.-EU) and U.S. Switzerland (U.S.-Swiss) Safe Harbor Frameworks.

HR Integrations and ClearStar Create Strategic Partnership

March 21, 2011 – HR Integrations, the leading integrations network and exchange for the human resource (HR) market, and ClearStar, an innovative technology provider for the employment and tenant screening industry, today announced a strategic partnership. This partnership connects the growing network of applicant tracking systems (ATS) and human resource information systems (HRIS) on the HR Integrations HRNX platform with ClearStar's background screening technology clients through a single HR-XML integration.

ClearStar Medical Review Office Announces WebCCF: An Electronic Donor Registration and Custody and Control Form Integrated with the Largest National Drug Testing Laboratories

March 17, 2011 – ClearStar Medical Review Office, a third-party drug testing administrator and medical review officer service provider, today announced the release of WebCCF, its automated online drug testing donor laboratory registration and electronic Custody and Control Form (CCF), integrated with the ClearStar Aurora technology platform.

International Screening Solutions Partners with ClearStar to Better Deliver International Screening Technology and Services

March 10, 2011 – International Screening Solutions, Inc. (ISS), the leading wholesaler of international background screening products for over 201 countries globally, announced a strategic technology and services partnership with ClearStar, Inc., a leading background screening industry technology platform provider.

ClearStar Announces Lydia Wray as Director of Technology Sales

March 4, 2011 – ClearStar, an innovative technology provider for the employment and tenant screening industry, announces today the addition of Lydia Wray to its sales team. Wray joins ClearStar in the role of Director of Technology Sales where she will be responsible for growing ClearStar technology business, as well as marketing and technology enhancement projects.

ClearStar Logistics Announces Open Integration to Shared Confidence, New Non-Profit Volunteer Background Screening Program

February 25, 2011 – ClearStar Logistics, a leading background screening industry services provider, today announced open integration to Shared Confidence, its new non-profit volunteer background screening program. Integration to Shared Confidence services is available to any background screening company on any technology platform.

ClearStar Enhances International Background Screening Technology Capabilities and Certifies Safe Harbor Compatibility

January 25, 2011 – ClearStar, a leading background screening industry technology and services provider, today announced significant enhancements to the international background screening capabilities of its Aurora technology platform and certification of its compatibility with the U.S.-European Union (U.S.-EU) and U.S. Switzerland (U.S.-Swiss) Safe Harbor Frameworks.

ClearStar Releases ScreenMeNow Direct Applicant Data Entry Solution. First Shared Source Code for Background Screening.

January 10, 2011 – ClearStar, a leading background screening technology and service provider, announced today the release of ScreenMeNow, a customizable direct applicant data entry interface. This solution comes in response to the increased demand for cost effective human resources solutions.

ClearStar combines relaxed culture with savvy business sense

September, 2010 – ClearStar, a firm providing technology and services to companies that screen potential tenants and employees for their clients, has racked up 106 percent sales growth in the last three years, earning a spot on the Inc. 5000 list each year. Not bad, considering the economy was in the tank and employers were firing far more employees than they were hiring. Yet the small company made about $3.1 million last year and is on track to do $4 million this year.

ClearStar Logistics Teams with Advanced Livescan Technologies to Launch FBI Finger Print Submission through ClearStar.net Technology Platform

August 26, 2010 – ClearStar Logistics, the back office solution provider for the employment and tenant screening industry, announced today a partnership with Advanced Livescan Technologies to offer an electronic fingerprint capture and National Criminal History Record Search solution via the ClearStar.net screening technology.

ClearStar.net Honored by Inc. 5000 for Third Year as One of America's Fastest Growing Private Companies

August 25, 2010 – ClearStar.net, a leading information provider for the employment and tenant screening industry, announced today that they have been recognized by Inc. magazine in its fourth annual ranking of the 5,000 fastest-growing private companies in the country. The list represents the most comprehensive look at the most important segment of the economy-America's independent-minded entrepreneurs.

ClearStar.net Appoints Screening Industry Executive Vincent Pascarella President

August 24, 2010 – ClearStar.net, an innovative technology provider for the employment and tenant screening industry, announced today that Vincent J. Pascarella has been hired as President. In this newly created role, Pascarella will direct all sales, development and operations of the firm and report directly to CEO R.J. Vale.

ClearStar.Net Celebrates 15 Years Serving Background Screening Industry

June 5, 2010 – ClearStar.net, an innovative technology provider for the employment and tenant screening industry, announced today the celebration of their fifteenth year serving consumers of public records.

ClearStar.Net Opens New Corporate Office in Alpharetta

November 10, 2009 – ClearStar.net, a leading technology provider for the employment and tenant screening industry, announced today the relocation of their corporate offices to Alpharetta, GA. The new, Forsyth County location will provide better access for staff and allow the company to improve service to clients.

GAPRS Integrates with ClearStar.net to Provide More Efficient Ordering System

October 2009 – G.A. Public Record Services, Inc. (GAPRS), the nationwide public record search specialist, announces the completion of XML interface connection with ClearStar.net, the first 100% Internet-based application service provider for the background screening industry. This service will allow customers the ability to utilize a secure XML data transfer between companies for all county level searches.

Inc. 5000 Again Ranks ClearStar.net as One of America’s Fastest Growing Private Companies

August 17, 2009 – ClearStar.net, a leading information provider for the employment and tenant screening industry, announced today that they have again been recognized by Inc. Magazine in its annual ranking of the 5,000 fastest-growing private companies in the country. ClearStar.net’s three-year sales growth of 117% earned them a ranking of 2540.

ClearStar.net Launches Developer Community - Free Online Portal Brings Developers Together for Collaboration

May 27, 2009 – ClearStar.net, the leading technology provider for the employment and tenant screening industry, announced today the launch of a new developer community website at http://developer.clearstar.net. Modeled after developer sites for other popular web-based applications, this free online portal will provide support for web and application developers writing to ClearStar.net Gateway Web Services.

New Officers, Board of Directors Announced for the National Association of Professional Background Screeners

May 6, 2009 – The following members were elected as directors, serving two year terms: Bruce Berger, Vice President, CARCO Group Inc.; Judy Gootkind, VP Finance and Administration, Creative Services Inc.; Julie Hakman, President, AmericanChecked; Nancy Lynn Roberts, Esq., Chief Compliance Officer, Trak-I Technology LLC; and Caryl McMains, VP Business Development and Sales, ClearStar.net.

Background Buzz Interviews Bob Vale

May 5, 2009 – We invite you to pull up a chair, grab a latte and join us in the Background Bistro. This week's guest is Bob Vale, CEO, ClearStar.net.

Caryl McMains, VP of Business Development for ClearStar.net, Appointed to NAPBS Board of Directors

May 4, 2009 – ClearStar.net, the leading technology provider for the employment and tenant screening industry, announced today that Caryl McMains was named to the Board of Directors of the National Association of Professional Background Screeners (NAPBS). McMains nomination by the NAPBS Board of Directors was ratified by the organization’s membership at the 2009 Annual NAPBS Conference in St. Louis, Missouri.

April 19-21, 2009
ClearStar.net Exhibits at NAPBS Annual Conference in St. Louis



ClearStar.net Announces Collaborative Filtering Feature - Streamline™ Reduces Data Entry Requirements and Simplifies Ordering

April 17, 2009 – ClearStar.net, the leading technology provider for the employment and tenant screening industry, announced today the release of Streamline™, the new collaborative filtering process designed to help reduce data entry requirements for screening requests. Streamline simplifies the order selection process through the use of a single Direct Profile Entry Screen.

Proforma Screening Solutions Announces E-Authorize Data Collection and Applicant Management Tool

April 10, 2009 – Proforma Screening Solutions is pleased to announce the release of the E-Authorize suite of screening solutions for background screening companies.

ClearStar.net Helps National Screening Company Remain Focused on Delivering Customer Service

March 25, 2009 – ClearStar.net, a leading technology provider for the employment and tenant screening industry, announced today that it has been selected by METSCheck, Inc., a national background screening and drug testing company, to provide the infrastructure for their screening services.

ClearStar.net Earns Business Intelligence Competency in Microsoft Partner Program

January 9, 2009 – ClearStar.net, a leading technology provider for the employment and tenant screening industry, announced today that they have earned the Business Intelligence Competency in the Microsoft Partner Program. This competency comes in addition to the Data Management Solutions Competency earned earlier by the company.

ClearStar.net Reports Record Revenues Despite Economic Downturn

December 4, 2008 – ClearStar.net, a leading technology provider for the employment and tenant screening industry, announced today preliminary financial results for 2008 indicating record levels of revenue achievement. The company reported ten consecutive months of steady growth averaging 38.5% higher than the same period in 2007.

Inc. 5000 Ranks ClearStar.net as One of America's Fastest Growing Private Companies

August 26, 2008 – ClearStar.net, a leading information provider for the employment and tenant screening industry, announced today that they have been ranked number 2949 by Inc. on its annual ranking of the 5,000 fastest-growing private companies in the country. ClearStar.net's three-year sales growth of 121% earned them this prestigious recognition.

HR FactFinder Interview of Bob Vale

August 1, 2008 – HR Fact Finder brings you relevant up-to-date product and service announcements from industry leaders to help give you the edge in Human Resource Management. Find out more in our interview with Bob Vale.

ClearStar.net Launches Aurora Platform

April 11, 2008 – ClearStar.net, a leading information provider for the employment and tenant screening industry, announced today the launch of the Aurora platform, the new technology supporting all ClearStar.net Screening Management Solutions™.

ClearStar.net Releases New Gateway Web Services

April 10, 2008 – ClearStar.net, a leading provider of software-as-a-service solutions for the employment and tenant screening industry, announced today their largest ever open integration effort: Gateway Web Services.

ERC DATAPLUS to Deliver Services to ClearStar.net's Business Owner Network

March 20, 2008 – ERC Dataplus, Inc., a leading provider of recruiting software solutions, announced today that it has established an integration alliance with ClearStar.net, a leading technology provider for the employment and tenant screening industry.

Omni Data Retrieval Partners with ClearStar.net to Streamline Criminal Research Delivery

February 2008 – National wholesale criminal research firm Omni Data Retrieval announces that it has completed an XML interface with ClearStar.net, the first 100% Internet-based application service provider for the background screening industry.


Invasion of the Body Monitors?

January 28, 2008 – Software giant Microsoft has filed a patent application for a computer system that uses wireless sensors that would allow employers to gauge employees' productivity, physical well-being and job competence via physiological monitoring. Is this 2008 or 1984?

ClearStar.net Expands Reach of Sales Team with Addition of Todd Shoulberg

January 2008 – Atlanta-based ClearStar.net is a trusted provider of strategic services and technology infrastructure to the risk mitigation, employment and tenant screening industry. Some of the largest HR firms in America are part of ClearStar.net's loyal client base.

ClearStar.net Expands Reach of Sales Team with Addition of Todd Shoulberg

December 18, 2007 – ClearStar.net, a leading information provider for the employment and tenant screening industry, announced today the addition of Todd Shoulberg to their sales team. Formerly Vice President of Florida Drug Screening, Inc., a nationwide provider of drug and alcohol testing services, Shoulberg assumes the role of Senior Director of Sales.

Open Standards for HR Technology (HRO Today)

November 2007 – Today's technology provides standard integration points that enable the HR manager to select best-of-breed solutions from a variety of service providers. These integration points exist throughout the process and can ultimately feed the data directly into your HRIS.

ClearStar.net Partners with SharperLending LLC to Deliver Broad Spectrum of Credit Data Services

October 23, 2007 – ClearStar.net, a leading information services provider for the background, employment and tenant screening industry, announced today the formation of a partnership with SharperLending LLC, technology provider of secure, Web-based lending management platforms. Under terms of the agreement, SharperLending will provide ClearStar.net with real time gateway access to data from all three credit bureaus and its proprietary suite of service offerings in standard MISMO XML format.

ClearStar.net Transforms Background Information Reports with ClearStar.net Interactive ReportingTM

September 10, 2007 – ClearStar.net, a leading information services provider for the background, employment and tenant screening industry, announced today the release of ClearStar.net Interactive ReportingT. The new report framework makes the interpretation of complex information easy and formats results to meet the specific needs of the client.

Acxiom® Offers Exclusive Credit Report Portal To Resellers Via New ClearStar.Net Partnership

April 19, 2007 – Little Rock-based Acxiom® Corporation (Nasdaq: ACXM; www.acxiom.com) today announced an exclusive credit report portal for resellers via ClearStar.net, a leading proprietary software application that is popular among background screening resellers. By streamlining all users through ClearStar.net's single interface, resellers will experience increased cost savings for credit data. The new credit report offering from Acxiom will not have a required minimum for resellers.

ClearStar.Net Partners with BRB Publications to Streamline Education Verifications and Simplify MVR

January 3, 2007 – ClearStar.net, a leading service provider for the employment screening industry, announced today the formation of a new partnership with BRB Publications. Under the terms of the arrangement, members of the ClearStar.net distribution network will now be able to gain direct access to the educational institution information as well as the state Motor Vehicle Records information in the BRB Publications database.

ClearStar.Net Earns Certified Partner Status in Microsoft Partner Program

November 8, 2006 – ClearStar.net, a leading information provider for the employment screening industry, announced today that it has earned certified status in Microsoft Corporation's Partner Program. As a Certified Partner, ClearStar.net has demonstrated expertise with Microsoft technologies and proven ability to meet customer needs. Microsoft Certified Partners receive a rich set of benefits -- including access, training and support -- that give them a competitive advantage in the marketplace.




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