In 2005 Sarasota based Advanced Web Engineering firm Blink Tech ( https://www.blink-tech.com) built a custom Client Management System (CMS) for Orlando based not-for-profit housing counseling agency Housing and Neighborhood Development Services of Central Florida (HANDS – http://www.clfhands.org).

In 2007 HUD (US Dept of Housing and Urban Development) required data transmitted to them from systems like this to conform to their specification known as ARM (Agency Reporting Module). In 2007 the CMS built by Blink Tech was the first in the nation to be certified by HUD as compatible.

In December 2010 with the release or ARM 4.0, the HANDS CMS built by Blink Tech is once again the first in the nation to be certified as compatible (see http://www.hud.gov/offices/hsg/sfh/hcc/cms/cmslv.pdf).

It is with both sadness and gratitude that we announce the official closing of Blink;Tech.

After the loss last year of Paul, our leader and the founder of Blink;Tech, we have made the difficult decision to bring our business operations to a close. After over 20 years in business, we feel both his and the Blink;Tech legacy will continue through the relationships and impact he leaves behind.

We want to express our deepest gratitude for your support and partnership over the years. It has been a privilege to serve you.

Sincerely,

The Blink;Tech Team