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Account4 and UK-based Amey plc Enter into Partnership Agreement Agreement augments Account4's European presence and enables Amey to provide integrated resource management solutions to global client base Newton, MA – November 11, 2000 – Account4, a leader in Web-based professional services automation (PSA) software, announced a strategic partnership with Amey plc, an FTSE 250 firm regarded as one of the United Kingdom's leading providers of outsourced services. The newly formed Amey Technology Services division, which offers consulting and business solutions, will utilize Account4® PSA software as well as supply the software solution to clients under the terms of the agreement. According to Amey, this partnership is a natural step in the Technology Services division's growth. As explained by John Robinson, Technology Services Division Managing Director, "Account4 is a state-of-the-art product which offers real-value professional services automation. It fits perfectly with the other technological business solutions that we can provide through our technology services groups — World Systems and Amey Supply Chain Services." Mr. Robinson adds, "This is a very exciting time for our business and I look forward to developing our relationship with Account4." This alliance will provide Web-based resource management solutions that will enable Amey to maximize its clients' human capital assets — a crucial requirement for the growing e-commerce economy. Amey Technology Services provides skilled resources and business solutions for a variety of clients — ranging from financial services and IT consulting to traditional brick-and-mortar companies. Amey will utilize Account4 to search for and procure appropriate resources for client projects, then use Account4 to manage these skilled workgroups. In addition, Amey will offer Account4 software and services to clients as an ideal way to streamline their business processes, improve management capabilities, and optimize operations and profitability. "We are pleased to expand our global presence as well as gain a powerful ally overseas by partnering with this member of the London Stock Exchange top 250 firms," said John Lucas, Account4 President and CEO. "Amey's selection of Account4 speaks volumes as to the functional breadth and technological innovation of Account4 Web-based PSA software." About Amey plc: Amey plc is a business support services specialist based in the United Kingdom. In the last year, the company has re-listed from the construction to the support services sector of the FTSE and has seen its share price more than double, propelling it into the FTSE 250. Amey is now regarded as one of the UK's leading providers of outsourced services. In 1999 turnover was £523 million and the company has a workforce of over 6,500 employees. The company provides the broadest range of support services to the public and private sector as well as to large-scale infrastructure owners in its sector. It operates in all segments of the economy adding value to its operations through well-applied customer focus, innovation and the application of technology in order to seek lasting customer satisfaction. Clients include blue chip companies such as Marks & Spencer and Centrica and range from major Government Departments such as the Ministry of Defence to local government councils such as Portsmouth. About
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