Defence Medical Services Extends Contract With ...

LONDON, April 14 /PRNewswire/ -- Manpower Software plc, a leading provider of workforce optimisation solutions, is pleased to announce that the Defence Medical Services (DMS), which consists of over 8,251 regular uniformed medical personnel, will extend their use of Manpower Software's MAPS Defence Suite to more effectively deploy resources based on cost, availability and competencies. Lt Commander RN, Tim Jones commented: "We have agreed a long-term contract in order to continue the progress we have already made in more effectively deploying resources based on cost, availability and competencies. In addition, we will now have the ability to exploit the significant additional capabilities offered by the latest version of the MAPS Defence Suite." This new licence contract will allow DMS to exploit key data sourced from the new Joint Personnel Administration System and will enable them to take full advantage of the Force Generation capabilities available in the new version of MAPS Defence Suite. MAPS Defence Suite is the world's most complete capability management solution, tailored to meet the challenges of today's expeditionary operations, enabling improved long term planning, increased efficiencies on national assets and provide a holistic view in order to meet requirements with the most suitable and available capability. It has a proven track record delivering real military capability management benefits to numerous military organisations, including HQ Land Command, NATO, the RAF and the Royal Australian Navy. Commenting on the announcement, Clive Jecks, Manpower Software's Account Director for Defence said: "We are delighted the Defence Medical Services have extended their use of MAPS Defence Suite, we intend to build on the current successful implementation to deliver future capability requirement in line with organisation requirements." About Manpower Software Manpower Software plc, founded in 1991, is a proven world-class provider of strategic workforce optimisation solutions, with an enviable reputation for delivering high quality products and services. Manpower Software focuses on helping organisations manage their staff resources and control operational costs through effective workforce planning, scheduling and analysis. Major solutions include: MAPS Health, MAPS Defence and MAPS Maritime Suites which are used by some of the world's largest and most complex organisations to manage their workforce more effectively, making sure the right people, are in the right place, at the right time. The company is a British public company listed on the UK AIM stock market. It is headquartered in London with the US subsidiary, Manpower Software Inc, based in Miami, Florida. From these locations Manpower Software and its partners are able to deliver first-class service and support to their international client base in Europe, North America and Asia Pacific. For additional information please visit our website at http://www.manpowersoftware.com