BDI.L Regulatory News (BDI)

12 Feb 2008 07:01

Bond International Software PLC12 February 2008 For Immediate Release 12 February 2008 Bond International Software plc ("Bond" or "the Company") Bond secures $1.5M contract with VACO Bond International Software, the world's leading provider of staffing softwaresolutions, today announced that the Company has been chosen by US recruitmentfirm VACO to deploy its flagship software, Adapt, throughout its North Americanoperations in a deal worth $1.5m. The contract has been awarded following an exhaustive 12 month review of allleading staffing software vendors. The decision was based on Bond's overallability to deliver functionality, technology and the proven capability toimplement successfully. Jerry Bostelman, VACO CEO, commented,"The flexibility of Adapt to mimic our processes and the capacity to add newfunctions made it stand out from the competition. Bond was able to deliver acompletely hosted, integrated desktop solution removing the need for anexpensive IT department with all the associated hardware. The fact that we willnot have to change the way we work to accommodate the new software was animportant factor in our decision." Steve Russell, Group Chief Executive, added,"We are delighted to be able to work with a top flight, fast growing companylike VACO, particularly in the face of strong competition from Bullhorn andVCG. Following on from our recent win at Michael Page, this contract furtherconsolidates our position as the number one software solution for the world'sleading staffing firms." For further information, please contact: Bond International Software Plc: Tel: 01903 707070 Steve Russell : Group Chief ExecutiveBruce Morrison : Group Finance DirectorTim Richards : UK Managing DirectorBuchanan Communications: Tel: 020 7466 5000 Tim Thompson / Nicola Cronk / Robin Haddrill About Bond International Software Group (www.bondinternationalsoftware.com) Bond International specialises in the provision of Talent Management ande-Recruitment software solutions to corporate companies across the globe. Established in 1973, Bond International has secured an enviable position as amarket leader in the talent management software industry. Listed on the LondonStock Exchange since 1997, the company has consistently achieved financialgrowth and maximised investment in the development of technology and serviceprovided to its international client base. It has over 30 years experience in the development and creation of products andservices that have become industry standards. Headquartered in the UnitedKingdom, the group also has offices in the United States, Canada, Australasia,South Africa and Hong Kong with a global team of over 400 employees. About Vaco (www.vaco.com)Vaco, headquartered in Maryland Farms, has grown to 18 offices, 800 employeesand $100 mil in revenue since its inception 5 years ago. Vaco was recentlyrecognized by Inc. 500 as being the 33rd fastest growing private company inAmerica. Vaco was a Future 50 award recipient for 2005, 2006, and 2007. They also won theNashville Business Journal's Best Places to Work award in 2005 and 2006.Founder Jerry Bostelman received the E&Y Entrepreneur of the Year for theSouthEast Region this year. This information is provided by RNS The company news service from the London Stock Exchange