Manpower Software Expands Product Offerings Wit...

LONDON, December 10 /PRNewswire/ --     Manpower Software plc, the leader in 
workforce optimisation solutions, is
pleased to announce the acquisition of Baum Hart & Partners, the market
leader in the provision of integrated software systems, consultancy, training
and support services principally to the National Health Service (NHS). The
acquisition of Baum Hart enables Manpower Software to extend its offering to
the NHS as well as move into new vertical markets.



Chris Lee, Managing Partner at Baum Hart & Partners, commented:

    "The strategic fit of Manpower Software and Baum Hart &
Partners is excellent for customers and staff. Manpower Software has
significant resources to invest in the customer base and products of Baum
Hart & Partners."



    Commenting on the announcement, Ian Bowles, Manpower
Software's CEO said: "We are delighted that the acquisition of Baum Hart &
Partners has been completed. Our business strategy in the healthcare sector
is to be the leading supplier of workforce optimisation solutions to the UK
NHS and broader healthcare markets. This is Manpower Software's second
acquisition in 2008 after Key IT Systems and further strengthens our position
in the NHS with regard to temporary staffing solutions and extends our reach
into other vertical markets, such as education. The combined product
offerings will bring real benefits to all our healthcare customers. I would
like to take this opportunity to welcome Chris Lee, Baum Hart & Partners
Managing Partner and his team to Manpower Software. Chris, will be joining
the combined business as part of the Senior Management team."



About Manpower Software

    Manpower Software is the leading workforce optimisation software
applications provider for world-wide organisations with large, multi-skilled
workforces. With over 17 years' experience, they ensure customers can match
operational demands with workforce supply. Using MAPS, Manpower Software's
workforce optimisation software application, organisations can deploy the
right people and right skills, to the right place at the right time. With UK
headquarters in London, and its US base in Miami, Manpower Software provide
services and support to an international customer base across Europe, North
America and Asia Pacific. Founded in 1991, Manpower Software plc is a British
public company listed on the UK AIM stock market.



Please visit http://www.manpowersoftware.com for further information.

    
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