Change of Name to Allocate Software plc

Manpower Software plc ("Manpower Software" or "the Company") Change of Name to Allocate Software plc Further to the announcement on 8th May 2009, the Company today confirms its name change to Allocate Software plc. The Company's TIDM code today changes from 'MNS' to 'ALL' and the new web address is www.allocatesoftware.com. The name change comes at a time when Allocate Software is entering into the next phase of its growth strategy, following the acquisitions of Key Information Technology Systems Limited in April 2008 and the business and assets of Baum Hart & Partners in December 2008, in addition to continued geographic expansion with the sales of MAPS Healthroster into Malaysia and the United States. The Company's registered office changed on 20 April 2009 to 180 Piccadilly, London W1J 9ER and its new telephone number is 020 7355 5555. Enquiries: Allocate Software Ian Bowles - Chief Executive Officer Tel: +44 (0) 20 7355 5555 Numis Securities Nominated adviser - Michael Meade / Brent Nabbs Tel: +44 (0) 20 7260 1000 Corporate Broking - James Black Hansard Group Justine James Tel: +44 (0) 20 7245 1100 John Bick Tel: +44 (0) 7525 324431 Notes to editors Allocate Software is the leading workforce optimisation software applications provider for world-wide organisations with large, multi-skilled workforces. With over 18 years' experience, they ensure customers can match operational demands with workforce supply. Using MAPS, Allocate Software's workforce optimisation software application, organisations can deploy the right people and right skills, to the right place at the right time. With Corporate headquarters in London, regional offices in the UK, USA , Australia and Malaysia , Allocate Software provide services and support to an international customer base across Europe, North America and Asia Pacific. Founded in 1991, Allocate Software plc is listed on the AIM market of the London Stock Exchange ("ALL"). Please visit www.allocatesoftware.com for further information. Workforce optimisation specialists Recognising that an organisation's most valuable resource is its own people, Allocate Software has enabled over 300 customers globally to take control of their workforce optimisation. Whether planning their workforce supply in future months, scheduling their workforce over the coming weeks to match demand, or immediately managing change, these organisations can now optimise the most appropriate people, teams and equipment to meet their operational requirements. Today, more than 1,000,000 people are deployed globally using MAPS from Allocate Software - a testament to the power and flexibility of their organisation planning and workforce scheduling tools. Industry expertise Realising customers face challenges specific to their industry, Allocate Software develops solutions dedicated to world-wide organisations with large, multi-skilled workforces for the following five key sectors: - Healthcare, Defence, Maritime, Construction / Engineering and Government and Education Manpower Software Plc
UK 100