PDS and Galaxy Technologies Form Strategic Partnership and Launch Encompass Enterprise HRMS


BLUE BELL, Pa. and MADISON, Wis., March 19 - PDS, an award-winning developer of web-based human resource and payroll systems, today announced that it has signed an agreement with Galaxy Technologies, Inc., a developer of innovative labor management tools. Galaxy will resell PDS' Vista(TM) human resource management solution (HRMS) and integrate it with its TimeStar Enterprise(TM) time & attendance system. The integrated SQL-based solution will be sold as Encompass Enterprise-HRMS(TM).

"We evaluated many enterprise-class HR, payroll and benefits solutions on the market for the ideal balance of feature/functionality, ease of use and technological synergy with our web-native, SQL-based TimeStar Enterprise(TM) product," said Matt Petersen, Galaxy product manager. "PDS' Vista HRMS is a true complement to our flagship time and attendance solution. With the launch of Encompass Enterprise-HRMS(TM), Galaxy can now offer a best-of-breed, integrated comprehensive solution to clients of all sizes."

"This relationship with Galaxy extends our sales channel to a new group of organizations," stated George Brady, vice president at PDS. "With the Encompass Enterprise-HRMS(TM), Galaxy clients will have the option of licensing the integrated solution or subscribing to it through a Software as a Service (SaaS) model. This flexibility will attract many organizations searching for a comprehensive workforce management solution without requiring significant capital investments."

About Galaxy Technologies, Inc.

Headquartered in Madison, Wisconsin with offices located throughout North America, Galaxy has been developing and delivering innovative labor management technology since 1988. Galaxy's principal products include software solutions to track, allocate, analyze, and control labor resources. Galaxy also offers a comprehensive range of automated time collection devices for all employee populations. Galaxy is a distinctive organization with an extensive background in creating and developing a complete system solution in a variety of operational areas, with particular focus in time & attendance, human resources, payroll and data collection systems.

Galaxy is at 2990 Triverton Pike Dr., Madison, WI 53711. For more information visit www.galaxy-inc.com or contact Galaxy Technologies, Inc. at 800-814-9096 or information@galaxy-inc.com.

About PDS

In the software development business for more than 30 years, PDS is a provider of a web-based, feature-rich, completely integrated human resource, benefits administration and payroll software application that enables organizations to focus on more strategic issues and less on administrative HR and payroll activities. PDS offers a full range of professional services to a wide variety of industries in the U.S. and in Canada. Founded in 1974, PDS is a privately-held company headquartered in Blue Bell, Pa. For more information on PDS visit www.pdssoftware.com.

Contact:
Karen Higgins
A & E Communications, Inc. for PDS
610-831-5723
khiggins@aandecomm.com

Becky Weber
Galaxy Technologies, Inc.
800-814-9096
becky.weber@galaxy-inc.com

Source: PDS

Web site: www.galaxy-inc.com/
http://www.pdssoftware.com/

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