LONDON, April 18 /PRNewswire/ --     Manpower Software plc, a leading provider of workforce
optimisation solutions, is pleased to announce that the new P&O cruise ship,
Ventura, will be using MAPS Maritime Suite to provide operational
efficiencies across crew scheduling.

Ventura is the latest addition to the P&O Cruise fleet and
will launch its service this week in Southampton. The Ventura will set a new
standard in 21st century cruising introducing new features, more choice and
new experiences for her passengers. Weighing in at 115,000 tonnes, with a
3,600 passenger capacity, it is the largest superliner built for the British
market.

MAPS Maritime Suite has been in use in the maritime industry
for some time in cruise and shipping lines. It has a proven track record in
delivering innovative workforce optimisation solutions to Carnival
Corporation cruise brands, including Princess Cruises, Cunard, Ocean Village
and P&O Cruises. The solution will allow for effective planning of crew
rotations for 1,200 crew and ensure all paperwork for immigration is in order
on arrival and departure at ports of call.

Commenting on the announcement, Crispin Jessop, Manpower Software's
Account Director for Maritime said: "We are delighted P&O Cruises, who has
been a customer since 1999, chose Manpower Software's MAPS Maritime Suite for
optimising onboard personnel on Ventura and wish her well for her future
maiden voyage."

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 their 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:

    Crispin Jessop
    Account Director
    Maritime
    Tel: +44(0)20-7389-9500
    cjessop@manpowersoftware.com

    Ciara Matthews
    Marketing Manager
    Tel: +44(0)20-7389-9531
    cmatthews@manpowersoftware.com