from DSSResources.comWorkbrain clients showcase workforce management successes at Velocity 2006TORONTO, Oct. 11, 2006 - Workbrain Corporation, a leading provider of workforce management solutions (TSX: WB), today announced that its upcoming client and partner conference, Velocity 2006, is being held at the Fairmont Scottsdale Princess in Scottsdale, Arizona from October 14 to 18, 2006. The Velocity 2006 workforce management conference is regarded as a leading forum to discuss the unique issues facing organizations with large or complex workforces. Fortune 1000 companies, collectively employing over eight million employees, will attend the conference to gain valuable workforce management insights from Workbrain, client attendees and industry experts. In support of the event's growth, Velocity 2006 includes more than twice the number of sessions by clients, partners, industry and Workbrain experts compared to last year. Companies such as Ball Corporation, AMC Theaters, Formica Corporation, Target Corporation, JB Hunt Transport Services Inc., Enterprise Rent-a-Car, Muvico Theaters and C&S Wholesale Grocers, will share their workforce management successes, expertise and best practices. Workbrain President and CEO, David Ossip, along with other executives, will open the conference by sharing the company's workforce management vision, new client programs and exciting innovations. "We are more excited than ever about the impressive list of organizations that are participating and sharing in Velocity," said Ossip. "This year's event provides the collaborative forum and educational sessions to equip attendees with the tools and information they need to transform their workforce performance." This year's highlights at Velocity include: - Industry analysts such as Rob Garf, Senior Research Director of AMR Research, and Jim Holincheck, Research Vice President of Gartner Research, who will provide insight into coming workforce trends and best practices of leading organizations - Industry experts such as Scott Mitchell, President and CEO of the Open Compliance and Ethics Group, who will discuss how to turn compliance challenges into business opportunities - Client case studies representing a range of industries including retail, manufacturing, healthcare, entertainment and transportation - Exclusive previews of new Workbrain software solutions and services - A Partner Pavilion providing attendees with the opportunity to meet Workbrain's vast partner network including systems integrators, software vendors, technology and hardware suppliers and consulting firms - Over 60 breakout sessions focusing on workforce management strategies including best practices for delivering compelling ROI - A Performance Pavilion where attendees can meet one-on-one with Workbrain experts from across the organization For more information, please visit: http://www.workbrain.com. About Workbrain Workbrain provides the most widely deployed web-based workforce management solution for large enterprises. The company is the only provider of Total Workforce Management that helps organizations plan, deploy, and manage their workforce to reduce costs, increase sales, and boost employee satisfaction. Clients such as British Airways, General Mills, Target Corporation, and Lifespan choose Workbrain's industry-focused workforce management solutions to integrate workforce planning, labor forecasting, workforce scheduling, time and attendance, and workforce analytics on a single platform. For more information, please visit http://www.workbrain.com. Forward-Looking Statements This news release contains forward-looking statements which are not historical facts, but are based on certain assumptions and reflect Workbrain's current expectations. These forward-looking statements are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results or events to differ materially from current expectations. Workbrain disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. Given these risks and uncertainties, investors should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements as a prediction of actual results. Workbrain is a trademark of Workbrain, Inc. All other product or company names mentioned are the property of their respective owners. (C) Copyright 2006 Workbrain Corporation. All rights reserved.
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