OTTAWA, ON and PUTTEN, NETHERLANDS, October 24, 2001-Halogen Software, the leading provider of online survey and 360-degree-feedback software, announced today that it has formed a strategic partnership with VMCI Group BV, a European HR Enabling Firm focused on assisting companies entering and expanding in Europe. VMCI will represent Halogen Software as a reseller and an exclusive agent for recruiting Halogen Software reseller partners in United Kingdom, France, Germany, Nordic, Netherlands and Ireland.
"Forming partnerships with leading companies is a key initiative within our global expansion strategy," said Jean-Paul Guay, Business Development Manager of Halogen Software. "VMCI will deliver quality European reseller partners which is paramount to our own successful expansion."
"VMCI will be the engine to kick-start Halogen Software's business in Europe. The ease-of-use of their products, the proven business value and their extensive Global 1000 customer base will ensure a successful entrance in Europe", said Gerrit J. Munster, Founder and Managing Partner of VMCI. "Working with leading-edge technology companies and enabling them to expand in Europe is a key strength and focus of VMCI."
About Halogen Software
Established in 1989 and headquartered in Ottawa, Canada, Halogen Software provides eSurvey and e360-degree-feedback software systems, consulting and hosting services. Halogen e360, their complete web-based 360-feedback software solution is flexible and customizable. It is being used to simplify the administration of formal feedback procedures with systematic assessments. Halogen eSurveyor, their sophisticated, yet easy to use e-survey solution, has been used by research firms and business organizations throughout North America and Europe to survey employees, customers and the public on a wide range of issues. For more information on Halogen Software, please visit their website at www.halogensoftware.com.
About VMCI
Founded in October 2000, VMCI Group BV is the HR Enabling firm that assists global technology, internet and telecom companies to enter or expand in Europe. VMCI provides an executive level partnership to create presence in major European markets based upon its knowledge of: Europe, industry segment and typical European complexities.
European presence can be created through establishing direct sales or indirect sales channels. VMCI provides Interim Management, Consulting and Recruitment services to accomplish the required goals. For more information on VMCI, please visit their website at www.vmci.nl.
For more information please contact:
| For Halogen Software Inc. Jean-Paul Guay Business Development Manager, (613) 744-2254 ext. 225 jguay@halogensoftware.com www.halogensoftware.com |
For VMCI Group BV Gerrit J. van Munster Founder, and Managing Partner (31) 341 356 596 info@vmci.nl www.vmci.nl/halogen |
