LONDON, April 7 /PRNewswire/ --     Manpower Software plc, a leading provider of workforce optimisation
solutions, is pleased to announce the acquisition of Key IT Systems Limited,
the market leader in the provision of software solutions for the management
of bank and temporary staff in the NHS. The acquisition of Key IT enables
Manpower Software to offer a fully integrated e-Rostering and bank solution
to Key IT's customers, thus extending Manpower Software's customer base by
over 90 additional NHS trusts.

Key IT Systems CEO, Brian Fretwell, commented: "We are excited
about the opportunity to be part of the Manpower Software organisation and to
fully integrate with Manpower Software's leading MAPS Healthroster solution.
Manpower Software is the established market leader in e-Rostering, with an
unparalleled reputation for quality and service in the NHS. Following the
acquisition our NHS customers will have the opportunity to benefit from a
stronger more functionally rich offering which will seamlessly integrate Bank
Staff Management and e-Rostering."

Commenting on the announcement, Ian Bowles, Manpower
Software's CEO said: "We are delighted that the acquisition of Key IT Systems
has been completed. Our business strategy in the healthcare sector is to be
the leading supplier of workforce optimisation solutions to the UK NHS and
broader healthcare markets. The acquisition of Key IT Systems considerably
strengthens our position and moves us closer to the achievement of this goal.
The combined strength of the two businesses will bring real benefit to all
our NHS and healthcare customers and we look forward to demonstrating our
continued commitment to the healthcare industry over the coming months."

About Manpower Software

Manpower Software plc, founded in 1991, is a proven world-class provider
of strategic workforce optimisation solutions, with an enviable reputation
for delivering high quality products and services. Manpower Software focuses
on helping organisations manage their staff resources and control operational
costs through effective workforce planning, scheduling and analysis. Major
solutions include: MAPS Health, MAPS Defence and MAPS Maritime Suites which
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. The company is a British public company
listed on the UK AIM stock market. It is headquartered in London with the US
Subsidiary, Manpower Software Inc, based in Miami, Florida. From these
locations Manpower Software and its partners are able to deliver first-class
service and support to our international client base in Europe, North America
and Asia Pacific.

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