James Evans & Associates (JEA) Market Research Report

Company Overview

• Name: James Evans & Associates Ltd (JEA)

• Mission: To deliver benefits administration system solutions built with modern, scalable technology that efficiently addresses highly complex requirements while focusing on usability and backed by industry-leading, cost-effective support.

• Founded: 1979 by Jim Evans

• Key People:

• Leadership Team: Jim, Peter, Sheree, Robert, Nigel, Christine, Brendan, Andrew

• Board of Directors: Richard Coleman, Michael Darcy, Allen Gage

• Headquarters: 110-401 Garbally Road, Victoria, BC, V8T 5M3, Canada

• Number of Employees: No information is available.

• Revenue: No information is available.

• Known For: JEA is known for its pension administration solutions, providing scalable technology that caters to complex pension requirements, and recent enhancements in technology offerings.

Products

PENFAX Solutions

1. PENFAX Admin System

• Description: A series of modules facilitating pension administration, trusted for managing complex plans with a powerful, rules-driven calculation engine.

• Key Features:

• Scalable configuration

• Handles simple to highly complicated calculations

• Designed to efficiently run for businesses of any size

2. PENFAX Employer Portal

• Description: A configurable solution for employers to ensure data validity and formatting when submitting to the pension system.

• Key Features:

• Supports various file formats with configurable validation rules

• Integrates with PENFAX Admin System or third-party systems

• Flexible, secure data management

3. PENFAX Member Portal

• Description: Empowers members with real-time management of their pension accounts, designed for intuitive use across devices.

• Key Features:

• Intuitive interface with customizable design

• Secure and compliant with North American accessibility standards

• Integrates with PENFAX Admin System or third-party systems

4. PENFAX Cloud Solutions

• Description: Provides a unified, full-stack service delivery from JEA’s secure cloud infrastructure.

• Key Features:

• Powered by Amazon Web Services

• Access solution from any browser

• World-class support

Recent Developments

• Brand Refresh: On April 1, 2022, JEA unveiled a refreshed brand incorporating new product names and a modern logo, signifying the company's vision for the future while honoring its 40+ years of history.

• New Product Names:

• PENFAX Admin System (Previously PENFAX 5)

• PENFAX Employer Portal (Previously DCT 5)

• PENFAX Member Portal (Previously PENWEB 5)

• PENFAX Cloud Solutions (Previously SaaS Solutions)

• Partnerships: Partnered with a large global integrator to implement one of the largest US pension plans (2020).

• New Project: Implementation of PENFAX 5 for Canada’s largest defined contribution pension plan (2018).

In summary, James Evans & Associates has established itself as a leader in the pension administration sector, with a focus on technological innovation and customer-centric solutions. The recent brand refresh aligns the company's storied past with a forward-looking vision, continuing its commitment to deliver efficient, bespoke solutions for its clients.