IML Acquires Eventbookings.com
IML acquires Eventbookings Ltd, adding online event management
software and services to its growing product portfolio.
Liphook, Hampshire - November 12, 2008 - IML, part of the
Computershare Group, (ASX:CPU) today announced the
acquisition of Eventbookings Ltd, a leading provider of online
event management software and delegate management services.
Already world-leaders in the provision of audience response
systems; the acquisition will broaden the range of IML's event
technology, making a cost-effective global 'one stop shop' for
event organisers.
"We have successfully partnered with Eventbookings for many
years, and have always been impressed by the quality of their
software and their broad range of clients" said Richard Taylor,
CEO, IML. "IML already provides audience response to over 1,500
global meetings a year and this acquisition will give us the
opportunity to work with our clients from the conception to
completion of their events, further streamlining their event
management responsibilities."
Founded in 1996, Eventbookings Ltd, a Microsoft Certified
Partner**, has developed leading edge event management software,
based on Microsoft's .NET technology. The software has been used by
millions of delegates and by clients such as the MTV Europe Music
Awards repeatedly over the last 8 years.
In addition to on-line event management software, eventbookings.com
also offers a competitive edge with a complete range of delegate
management services including name badges, delegate help desks and
sales accounting management.
"Integrating our leading edge online event management software with
IML's audience response technologies provides customers with a
unique event technology offering in the market," said Philip Haines
former Managing Director of Eventbookings Ltd, who has joined
IML. "We are excited to have joined forces with IML and
continue the innovation and excellent customer service
Eventbookings was founded on."
IML will retain the Eventbookings team who will be relocating
the short distance to IML's Liphook headquarters at Bohunt
Manor.
**What is a Microsoft Certified Partner?
- Microsoft Certified Partners have demonstrated expertise. Each
Microsoft Certified Partner must employ a minimum number of
Microsoft Certified Professionals (MCPs) who have a demonstrated
level of technical expertise and the proven ability to deliver
solutions featuring Microsoft products. MCPs must pass
certification exams developed by Microsoft.
Microsoft Certified Partners have a broad-range of experience.
Microsoft Certified Partners typically offer several areas of
technical expertise including infrastructure, networking, office
automation, e-commerce, collaboration, business intelligence, and
other leading edge disciplines. Microsoft Certified Partner
services include consulting, training, implementation,
maintenance/support, and hosting services.
Microsoft Certified Partners have direct support from Microsoft.
Microsoft Certified Partners have access to 24 x 7 x 365 support
for your project whenever they need additional support from
Microsoft.
Microsoft Certified Partners offer a real world perspective to your
technology strategies. Microsoft Certified Partners have been in
the business, on average, for more than 5 years. They bring
experience to your projects gained through conducting similar
projects over many years of service.