AUBURN, WA – October 7, 2019 – Blood Bank Computer Systems (BBCS) today announces a new partnership with Degree 37 (D37). Through this partnership, BBCS and D37 will work to integrate ABO Suite (provided by BBCS) and the DEP CRM and blood donor app (provided by D37). This integration will look to elevate the blood donor experience and drive a sustainable supply of blood to their users.

“We have been searching for a partner who understands donor engagement and who shares the drive and values of BBCS. In D37, we have found a partner who can complement our offerings. They are committed to working with us and the greater BBCS community to rethink the possible in engaging donors for their life saving support,” said Brian Forbis, CEO of BBCS.

BBCS and D37 anticipate the initial launch of the integrated solution being made available to ABO Suite and D37 users by early 2020, with new features and integrations being added on a frequent and routine basis.

“We are excited about the opportunity to partner with BBCS as they bring a wealth of knowledge and experience in the blood collection industry,” said Mark Gilman, Managing Partner of Degree 37 LLC. “In all industries we have entered, we always look for the most efficient means for our customers to adopt and leverage the technologies we develop. The partnership we have entered into with BBCS will allow us to quickly and efficiently bring our technologies to other blood centers throughout the country.”

ABO Suite will be on display October 19th – 21st at the AABB Annual Meeting in San Antonio, Booth #1333.

About Degree 37
Degree 37 is a technology company purposely built to energize donor engagement and management for the non-profit industry. This new technology has been envisioned and developed by a group of retail, marketing and technology executives that for more than 25 years have brought innovative customer relationship management capabilities to the retail and the sports and entertainment industry. This team has developed a proprietary suite of tools or Donor Engagement Platform (DEP) that includes mobile applications, data analytics, and customer relationship management capabilities that cater to the sensitivities of the non-profit donor management.

About BBCS
For over 30 years, Blood Bank Computer Systems, Inc. has been a dedicated partner to the blood banking industry. BBCS has chosen to remain privately owned to ensure that we can focus on fulfilling our commitments to our clients, the communities that they serve, and the industry. By establishing an annual BBCS CEO Summit, hosting annual meetings with our User Group, and participating in industry conferences we have built rich partnerships with our clients, vendors, and industry organizations.