Web-based Provider of Workforce Management Solutions Adds Mobile Capabilities and UK Client Base through Strategic Acquisition
STERLING, VA and ATLANTA, GA - April 10, 2008: Natural Insight, a leading edge provider of Web-based workforce management solutions, today announced the acquisition of Cogent Technologies, an innovative provider of Internet and mobile enterprise software solutions. The acquisition extends the strength and flexibility of Natural Insight's growing Web-based platform for managing people, places and projects. The move also expands Natural Insight availability into the United Kingdom, with the mutual acquisition of Cogent Technologies customers within that market.
The highly advanced Natural Insight solution enables comprehensive on-demand management of all projects, locations and staff. With the acquisition of Cogent Technologies, Natural Insight now includes MobileDataPro, the innovative solution from Cogent that enables remote workforce data to be efficiently collected from the field using handheld devices. With this new mobile capability, organizations will now be able to automate such workforce activities as call reports, product returns, inventory taking, product training, inspections and more - in real-time. Data is automatically synchronized back to a central database via a web browser, with corresponding tracking and reporting available via a customizable portal. Instant alerts; pre-built integration to barcode scanners and other tools; and a rich, permission based user interface enables superior workforce optimization from anywhere, at any time.
"The acquisition of Cogent Technologies takes Natural Insight to real-time, adding the mobile layer that makes workforce management a truly remote activity," said Stefan Midford, President & CEO of Natural Insight. "We are excited to have the opportunity to give our customers and their distributed teams even greater flexibility and control through the integration of MobileDataPro into our growing, best of breed solution."
"When an organization thinks of workforce management, Natural Insight is the leader," stated Christopher Swann, Chief Executive Officer for Cogent Technologies. "It was a natural fit for Cogent and Natural Insight to come together as we looked at the best way to optimize the MobileDataPro technology in the marketplace."
Established in 2001, Cogent Technologies markets Internet and mobile software solutions for enterprises to optimize business processes both internally and with their external partners. Each solution is designed to help enterprises operate efficiently, collaborate with their suppliers and customers, respond to market demands and engage in dynamic business interactions. Cogent's product suite includes software solutions for supply chain management, business process optimization and customer relationship management. The company has been profitable since its founding and is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. For more information, please visit www.cogenttech.com.
Natural Insight offers proprietary task force management and data collection software for industries with widely distributed workforces. A fully integrated suite of project management tools, Natural Insight allows for streamlined scheduling, tracking and reporting of large-scale projects performed in many locations. The company's hosted solution model allows clients to minimize technology investment while improving overall performance and accountability. For information about Distributed Workforce Management solutions, visit www.Natural Insight.com.
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