Vancouver, BC -- (SBWIRE) -- 09/26/2014 -- EDP Software is the maker of SchedulePro , a custom workforce scheduling solution that adapts to the unique needs of organizations. The Vancouver-based firm will be attending and serving as a promotional sponsor at the 4th Annual Workforce Planning in Mining Conference, held by American Leaders for an exclusive audience of Senior Executives in workforce planning, workforce management, human resources, and talent management.

In a rapidly changing competitive landscape, Canadian mining companies are facing several challenges in human resources management. Wider economic trends such as the impending retirement of the Baby Boom generation and the difficulty in attracting and retaining top talent are presenting unique problems for an industry that relies on a highly technical and skilled workforce. High-level management is becoming increasingly aware of the impact that a well-built workforce plan has on future success.

The 4th Annual Workforce Planning in Mining will focus on key topics that drive excellence in workforce planning and broader business strategy. This intensive 2-day conference will feature workshops on overcoming operational challenges, talent recruitment and retention programs, as well as promoting workplace diversity. American Leaders, which organizes and executes in-depth industry events across North America, will bring together an exclusive audience of senior executives in the mining industry to discuss key issues and learn about the latest technologies and best practices for workforce management. The conference details are as follows:

Wednesday, October 1 and Thursday, October 2, 2014
4th Annual Workforce Planning in Mining

Hyatt Regency
Toronto, Canada

As a promotional sponsor of the conference, EDP Software will be attending and participating in the conference proceedings. SchedulePro is well-equipped to handle the unique demands in the mining industry, and has a track record of delivering customized employee scheduling solutions for medium to large enterprises in energy and manufacturing. An advanced scheduling solution is key to optimizing workforce productivity and lowering the bottom line. At the conference, SchedulePro experts will be on hand to share in-depth insights from case studies with clients like Ford and Shell, in addition to offering one-on-one consultations with conference attendees on their unique scheduling needs.

Attendees of the 2014 Workforce Planning in Mining Conference are encouraged to learn more about how SchedulePro can streamline workflows, eliminate compliance risk, and minimize costs around workforce management. More details about the conference can be found at: http://energy.americanleaders.com/workforce-mining-conference

About EDP Software
EDP Software is a leading provider of web-based and custom workforce management software. Our main product is SchedulePro, which delivers tailored and cutting-edge employee scheduling solutions for enterprises like Ford and Shell. We also offer unique analytics and reporting features, in addition to time and attendance and payroll integration. We are located in the beautiful Gastown district of Vancouver, with offices in Ontario and New Brunswick.

Learn more at  www.edpsoftware.com

Media Contact:
Erica Sprague
Director of Business Development
604-243-2505
877-501-7776
erica.sprague@edpsoftware.com

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Vancouver, BC -- (SBWIRE) -- 05/16/2014 -- EDP Software ( SchedulePro ) today announced that it has been named among top tech companies to watch as part of the "Ready to Rocket" business recognition program hosted by the Vancouver-based consulting firm Rocket Builders. The 12^th annual list recognized private B.C. companies across 3 sectors – information and technology (ICT), cleantech, and life sciences – that are positioned for high growth in 2014. As an "Emerging Rocket" in the ICT sector, EDP Software joins predecessors such as FlickR in being identified as a tech company with great potential for investment and market breakthroughs in the coming year.

EDP Software Set for Business Growth

EDP Software develops SchedulePro, a web-based workforce management software that can be customized to meet complex needs of organizations. SchedulePro's powerful automation is used at enterprises like Ford and Shell to increase their productivity potential and improve their bottom line. This year EDP Software will introduce time and attendance and payroll integration as new integrated features in SchedulePro. The company will also attend several trade shows across North America to increase its brand awareness.

Auspicious Signs for BC Tech Companies

Economic trends in 2014 are projected to benefit B.C. tech industry, including the majority of companies on the Ready to Rocket lists that do significant business in the United States. Growth in the U.S. and the weakening Canadian dollar will be the key drivers of the favourable market conditions. "In past years when the Canadian dollar weakened, Ready to Rocket companies were able to be more competitive and increase profitability", said Reg Nordman, Managing Partner at Rocket Builders.

Success for 'Ready to Rocket'

"The B.C. technology sector is an exciting place to be, and we are grateful to be recognized for our growth potential among other up-and-coming companies," said Anand Kishore, President of EDP Software. "Our team achieved several milestones in 2013, exceeding customer expectations and establishing our market niche. In 2014, we will leverage this momentum for expanding our product line and raising our brand awareness. We congratulate all the companies on the "Ready to Rocket" list as we continue on the path for innovation and success."

About the Rocket Recognition Program

The Rocket Recognition Program features two branded lists of companies. The "Ready to Rocket" list profiles information technology companies with the greatest potential for revenue growth in the coming year. The "Emerging Rockets" list profiles technology companies from multiple technology sectors with great potential for investment and market breakthroughs in the coming year. Both lists are predictive of future success making them unique in approach and unique in value for our business audience. "Ready to Rocket" and "Emerging Rockets": are trademarks of Rocket Builders, a respected management consulting firm servicing the technology industry. http://www.readytorocket.com

About EDP Software
EDP Software is leading supplier of employee scheduling software and has been in business since 1981.  EDP Software is located in the beautiful Gastown district of the City of Vancouver at 55 Water Street, Suite 315 with offices in Ontario and New Brunswick.  For more information about the company and their services, please visit http://www.edpsoftware.com or call 1-877-501-7776.

Media Contact:
Sachin Agrawal
(604) 243-2544

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EDP Software is pleased to announce that it will be showcasing its employee scheduling software, SchedulePro, at the 2014 CTA Annual Technology Summit in Indianapolis, IN on June 1 – 4, 2014.

Vancouver, BC -- (SBWIRE) -- 05/16/2014 -- EDP Software has served the workforce management needs in the corrections field since 1987. Its latest SaaS offering, SchedulePro, is an employee scheduling solution that is being used at correctional facilities across the province of Quebec and in the Department of Youth and Rehabilitation Services of Washington DC. On June 1 – 4, 2014, EDP Software will be showcasing SchedulePro at the 2014 CTA Annual Technology Summit in Indianapolis, IN.

What: EDP Software's team of experts will be showcasing the best-in-practice solutions for workforce scheduling needs in the corrections field.

When: The Annual Technology Summit will take place on Sunday, June 1 to Wednesday, June 4, 2014. The exhibit hours will be:

- Monday, June 2, 7am to 5pm
- Tuesday, June 3, 7am to 3:30pm

Where: 2014 CTA Annual Technology Summit

Sheraton Indianapolis City Centre Hotel
Indianapolis, IN
EDP Software will be exhibiting at booth 37.

Technology plays an important role in correctional facilities, where having the right tools for surveillance, data management, and operational procedures is critical for administering justice and ensuring safety. The Corrections Technology Association (CTA) is a non-profit network that brings together professionals at the federal, state, and local levels to exchange valuable information about corrections technology. This year's Annual Technology Summit will focus on the theme of "Putting Corrections Technology in the Winner's Circle" and host sessions around three main topics: mobility, offender technology, and application of systems.

An exhibit will be open to attendees of the conference on June 2 – 3. As a business sponsor of the event, EDP Software will be showcasing how SchedulePro can automate complex rule sets and workflows for medium and large organizations. In the beginning of 2012, the province of Quebec implemented SchedulePro at all of its 18 correctional facilities, for the scheduling of around 3400 employees. SchedulePro successfully delivered major customizations, such as adherence to union agreements and a bilingual system in French and English, and implemented each facility in under a week. In February 2013, the Department of Youth and Rehabilitation Services of Washington DC also adopted the web edition of SchedulePro and the implementation, including staff training, was carried out in 2 days for each facility.

A team of experts will be at the EDP Software booth to share insights from the completed projects and discuss unique challenges and opportunities in the corrections field.  Attendees of the 2014 Annual Technology Summit are encouraged to visit EDP Software at booth 37 to learn more about how to streamline workflows and minimize costs around workforce management.

About EDP Software
EDP Software is leading supplier of employee scheduling software and has been in business since 1981.  EDP Software is located in the beautiful Gastown district of the City of Vancouver at 55 Water Street, Suite 315 with offices in Ontario and New Brunswick.  For more information about the company and their services, please visit http://www.edpsoftware.com or call 1-877-501-7776.

Media Contact:
Sachin Agrawal
(604) 243-2544
SachinAgrawal@edpsoftware.com

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Vancouver, BC -- (SBWIRE) -- 05/02/2014 -- EDP Software is the first company to manage Recommended Practice 755 for fatigue management in the US refineries of one of the biggest oil and gas corporations worldwide, Royal Dutch Shell plc.  SchedulePro automatically creates schedules that follow RP 755 rules, and generate reports to track and prove compliance.

SchedulePro schedules refineries' highly specialized workforce to meet facility's labor demands while satisfying all their labor laws, occupational health and safety regulations, and union agreements where applicable.  SchedulePro helps in managing Refining and Petrochemical facilities' complex operations that must balance the need to operate safely with the desire to minimize operating expenses to thrive in their competitive markets.  Manually creating workforce schedules in these industries can be challenging and time consuming.  SchedulePro reduces this work to nth degree while reducing the potential of work place accident or injury related to workforce fatigue.  SchedulePro also fills overtime positions always ensuring that overtime equalization and distribution rules are followed that eliminates costly and time consuming union grievances. SchedulePro's 'pluggable rule set' that can be tailored to unique staffing requirements, provides a widely deployable solution that has been proven to work for the Refining and Petrochemical industry.

RP 755 (Recommended Practice 755) was developed through collaboration between the American Petroleum Institute (API) and other key stakeholders in the industry.  RP 755 standards were created for Industry Standards for Fatigue Management.

About EDP Software
EDP Software is leading supplier of workforce management software and has been in business since 1981.  EDP Software is located in the beautiful Gastown district of the City of Vancouver at 55 Water Street, Suite 315 with offices in Ontario and New Brunswick.  For more information about the company and their services, please visit http://www.edpsoftware.com or call 1-877-501-7776.

Media Contact:
Sachin Agrawal
(604) 243-2544

For more information on this press release visit: http://www.releasewire.com/press-releases/release-3.htm

Vancouver, BC -- (SBWIRE) -- 05/02/2014 -- EDP Software is the creator of SchedulePro , a pioneer in workforce scheduling software that has successfully automated RP 755 compliance for all US refineries of Royal Dutch Shell plc.   Its 'pluggable rule set' can be tailored to unique staffing requirements, and provides a widely deployable solution that has been proven to work the oil and gas industry.

EDP Software is the first company to manage Recommended Practice 755 for fatigue management in the US refineries of one of the biggest oil and gas corporations worldwide, Royal Dutch Shell plc.  SchedulePro automatically creates schedules which follow RP 755 rules, and generate reports to track and prove compliance.

RP 755 (Recommended Practice 755) was developed through collaboration between the American Petroleum Institute (API) and other key stakeholders in the industry.  RP 755 standards were created for Industry Standards for Fatigue Management as a result of the 2005 Texas City incident that brought urgency for fatigue management in oil and gas industry.  However, implementation of RP 755 has proven to be a challenge for many organizations, where the rule set adds further complexity to scheduling processes that are already accountable to union agreements and other labor and safety regulations.  SchedulePro met these challenges successfully.

EDP Software, the makers of SchedulePro, will be exhibiting at the American Fuel & Petrochemical Manufacturers (AFPM) National Occupational & Process Safety Conference on Wednesday,May 14- Thursday, May 15, 2014. The conference location is as follows:

AFPM National Occupational & Process Safety Conference

Grand Hyatt
600 East Market Street
San Antonio, TX 78205

EDP's team of experts will be at booth 325 to offer insights from implementing SchedulePro at Shell refineries across the United States and share best practices in workforce scheduling with visitors. Conference delegates interested in a customized demo tailored to their specific needs can contact EDP Software at spro@edpsoftware.com to schedule an appointment during the exhibit. Non-delegates in the San Antonio or Houston area are also encouraged to connect with EDP for a one-on-one appointment during the week of May 12-16.

About EDP Software
EDP Software is a leading provider of web-based and custom workforce management software. Our main product is SchedulePro, which delivers tailored and cutting-edge employee scheduling solutions for enterprises like Ford and Shell. We also offer unique analytics and reporting features, in addition to time and attendance and payroll integration. We are located in the beautiful Gastown district of Vancouver, with offices in Ontario and New Brunswick. Learn more at  www.edpsoftware.com or call 1-877-501-7776.

Media Contact:
Sachin Agrawal
(604) 243-2544

For more information on this press release visit: http://www.releasewire.com/press-releases/release-3.htm