There are many changes in eEmpACT's new Version 14, and one you might notice at first glance is the new look and feel, whether you are using XP or Vista as your operating system. In version 14, screens will use the standard Windows colors and drawing styles (as specified by the user's selected theme and desktop setttings). One difference with Vista is that instead of using custom context sensitive colors to color the entire screen, a bar running down the left hand side of each screen will be used to display the custom color. The screenshot above shows eEmpACT 14 running on Vista.

The end result of Version 14's new look and feel is a system that follows Windows standards, but still allows for the “quick look” ability to tell what kind of screen the user is looking at. These new Context Sensitive Screen Color changes follow Windows XP and Vista guidelines and provide a user interface that is modern and in accordance with Microsoft standards.

But not to worry, the layouts and functionality of the screens have not changed – they will work as they always have – but with a slightly different look due to the context sensitive screen changes. As a Microsoft Gold Certified Partner, eEmpACT is pleased to provide its users with the latest visual capabilities available with XP and Vista.

Bond International Software plc, the specialist provider of software for the international staffing, recruitment and human resources industries, with operations in the UK, USA, Hong Kong and Australia, recently announced its results for 2006.

KEY POINTS

• Turnover (Revenues) up 26% to $33.7M
• Adjusted pre-tax profit* up by 40% to $8.3M
• Pre-tax Profit up 46% to $7.2M
• EPS before amortisation up 47% to $.25 per share
• Basic EPS up 49% to $.22 per share
• Strong cash generation resulting in net cash of $15.9M as of December 31, 2006
• Proposed dividend of $.03 per share

Rick Guderjahn

Rick joined eEmpACT on March 26 as a Senior Applications Developer. Originally from Jamestown, ND, he attended Moorhead State University and received a B.S. degree in Computer Science. Rick moved to the Twin Cities in 1993 and worked for the Minnesota Supreme Court and Ecolab before joining eEmpACT. In his spare time, Rick likes to play golf and basketball and also enjoys digital photography, landscaping and spending time playing with his kids. Welcome Aboard!

Tim recently joined the eEmpACT technology team as an Applications Programmer/Developer. He is originally from Shoreview, MN and spent 16 years in the U.S. Naval Service working in the aviation and intelligence communities. Prior to joining eEmpACT, Tim was employed at Insuresoft as a Systems Programmer and Web Developer. He has a certificate in Computer Programming from Brown College and enjoys reading, biking and Frisbee golf. Welcome to eEmpACT Tim!

For more than six years, Corey has worked with internal employees and eEmpACT customers to help identify and resolve any technical issues caused by computers, networks and servers, just to name a few. He also plays a key technical role in implementing new customers on their eEmpACT and eConnect systems. Corey's constant dedication and hard work to this organization is very much appreciated; thank you and congratulations!