LONDON, March 3 /PRNewswire/ -- Manpower Software plc, a leading provider of workforce optimisation and electronic rostering solutions, and PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC), are delighted to announce the formation of a strategic alliance to deliver the benefits from implementing Manpower Software's MAPS Healthroster solution in the UK NHS.

The combined strength of PwC's NHS consultancy division and Manpower Software's market leading position in staff rostering will assist trusts to a speedy realisation of the benefits this electronic duty rostering solution can provide. PwC will provide a range of services in conjunction with the overall implementation of MAPS Healthroster, to help trusts realise the benefits from effective rostering of staff.

Brian Pomering, Partner at PricewaterhouseCoopers commented:

"We are excited by the opportunity to work with both Manpower Software and their existing and future customers to deliver the clear quality and financial benefits from effective utilisation of staff to meet clinical demands. Staff costs represent the majority of expenditure for most Trusts and improving their utilisation is key to achieving financial balance. Our existing experience within the NHS has demonstrated the value staff rostering software such as MAPS Healthroster can deliver. Allied with our 'making change stick' approach we can embed top-quality change management - with the intention of the change being sustainable after we have gone - at the heart of every project that we support. This helps to ensure the rapid realisation of benefits by NHS Trusts."

PwC are working with a large number of Trusts within the NHS and have been successfully involved in helping improve the quality of health care delivered and the financial position of many of these organisations.

Paul Scandrett, Head of Healthcare at Manpower Software, welcomed the alliance and said:

"We view the relationship with PwC as a key stage in the development of our Healthcare business. In the first instance it is a reflection of our standing in the marketplace and the credibility we have developed. More importantly, the excellent reputation of PwC for delivering results in trusts allied to our products and services provides a strong foundation for increased growth and the realisation of benefits by trusts. PwC's experience in other sectors of the NHS such as PCTs will also enable expansion to areas that are not currently receiving our focus".

About Manpower Software

Manpower Software was founded in 1991 and quickly established itself as a leading provider of workforce optimisation solutions, with a reputation for delivering high quality products and services. Manpower Software focuses on helping companies manage their staff resources and control operational costs through effective workforce planning, scheduling and analysis. The solutions comprise: MAPS Health, MAPS Defence and MAPS Maritime Suites and 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. Manpower Software is headquartered in London and has an overseas office in the US. From these locations it supports its international client base in Europe, USA and Australia.

For additional information please visit our website at http://www.manpowersoftware.com

Manpower Software plc enquiries: Paul Scandrett - Head of Healthcare Tel: +44-(0)20-7389 9500 pscandrett@manpowersoftware.com Ciara Matthews - Marketing Manager Tel: +44-(0)20-7389-9531 cmatthews@manpowersoftware.com PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP enquiries: Brian Pomering - Health Team Partner Tel: +44-(0)7768-512089

Manpower Software plc enquiries: Paul Scandrett - Head of Healthcare, Tel: +44-(0)20-7389 9500, pscandrett@manpowersoftware.com. Ciara Matthews - Marketing Manager, Tel: +44-(0)20-7389-9531, cmatthews@manpowersoftware.com. PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP enquiries: Brian Pomering - Health Team Partner, Tel: +44-(0)7768-512089