For immediate release: March 28, 2008

 

Upside Software Offers Complimentary IACCM Corporate Membership
 

Providing additional value to its customers – equipping customers with the vast knowledge IACCM offers helps ensure successful deployments and best-in-class contracting

EDMONTON, ALBERTA, CANADA —Upside Software Inc., a global leader in enterprise contract management software, has announced that effective April 1, 2008; any new enterprise deals signed will include the option for the client to receive a 1 year complimentary IACCM standard corporate membership for their organization.

“The value IACCM can provide an organization in terms of contracting excellence is truly immense” said Ashif Mawji, President and CEO, Upside Software. He added “We believe all organizations who manage contracts should become a member of IACCM – the ROI is very obvious and the value one gets is truly superior. As such, we believe offering our customers a complimentary membership will enhance the implementation of the contract management software and also provide additional value.”

Tim Cummins, President and CEO, IACCM added, “As a non-profit association dedicated to contracting excellence, IACCM is a strong proponent of technology adoption as a key element of 'best practice' performance. We strongly believe that automation offers not only increased efficiency, but also allows organizations to achieve far greater value from their trading relationships. As the leading research and practitioner networking forum for both buy-side and sell-side contracting, IACCM assists its worldwide members with ensuring successful development of world-class contract and negotiation capabilities. We are delighted that we will have the chance to welcome additional Upside Software clients to our ranks.”

About IACCM (International Association for Contract & Commercial Management)

(IACCM) is a non-profit foundation recognized as the international authority on the role of contracting and commitment management in the global networked economy, and the global forum for innovation in trading relationships and practices. IACCM works with corporations, public and academic bodies to provide thought-leadership and understanding of 'best practice' contracting and relationship standards and defines organizational models and skills to ensure integrity, trust and the collaborative trading relationships that are necessary to support the continued development of the global economy. Its membership is drawn from more than 1,600 corporations and public sector organizations in over 90 countries and represents a community of contract and commercial managers, attorneys and supply management executives and professionals.

IACCM's primary objectives are: to define and promote the role of contracts and negotiation professionals in industry and commerce, to provide the services, knowledge, education and training required to enable organizational and professional excellence in contracting and commercial management and to enhance employment opportunities for its members. For more information, please visit http://www.iaccm.com/
 

About Upside Software Inc.

Upside Software is the worldwide leader in Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) solutions. Customers around the globe use UpsideContract and other integrated business solutions to confidently perform Contract Management, Sourcing & Procurement, and Invoice & Billing Management activities throughout their organizations. Upside Software’s products address the needs of Enterprise (e.g. Fortune 500, Global 2000), Public sector (Federal, State/Provincial, Municipal and Health Care), and Small & Medium Enterprise (SME) customers. Customers realize significant cost savings while improving customer and supplier relationships. Upside Software’s solutions are deployed in as little as 3 days and typically provide a full return-on-investment (ROI) in under a year. Founded in 2000, Upside Software is a profitable, growing company with an advanced, yet mature, and comprehensive product suite. The company has extensive experience delivering real value to customers of every size and in most industry verticals. Upside Software is headquartered in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada – for more information visit the company’s website at http://www.upsidesoft.com/

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