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