pressrelease.aspxThe latest headlines and articles from the world of ASP.NET, Microsoft's Web development platform.(c) 2004, POP World Media, LLC. All rights reserved.5Company to Provide Global HRMS, Benefits Administration and Full Human Resources Augmentation Morristown, NJ – August 19, 2009 – Sapien LLC, the on-demand HR services company that combines transactional and strategic HR in one global solution, today announced that it has been selected as the Global HR Solution by an investment affiliate of J.F. Lehman & Company as it completes the acquisition of Drew Marine. Drew Marine is a recognized global leader in the supply of chemicals, products, equipment, and services for applications including water treatment, fuel treatment, maintenance, welding and related gases and consumables, refrigeration, and fire and rescue safety to large vessels, shipyards and other maritime customers. Headquartered in Boonton, NJ with regional offices in locations including Singapore and Rotterdam, Drew Marine has approximately 98 stocking locations in 48 countries. Sapien will provide the company with HRMS, global benefits administration services, and full Human Resources Augmentation services on a global basis. Accustomed to working in an HR environment that operated with multiple providers on a country by country basis, Drew Marine and its new owners selected Sapien because of its ability to provide a total solution across its global network. In addition, only Sapien could provide the breadth of services required by the company and be fully operational with Global HRMS by September 1. According to James Boyko, Sapien SVP of Sales, “Sapien has built a significant business on our ability to address the needs of midsize multinational companies, providing global services, languages, currencies and reporting capabilities on one integrated, on-demand platform.” He added, “Drew Marine met that profile perfectly allowing Sapien to leverage the value of our full solution, including the combination of our software, our augmentation capabilities, and our global reach and speed to market.” Commenting on the selection of Sapien, Managing Partner Ryan Tweedie said, “There is nothing in our business that is more gratifying than being recognized as the right HR solution for a global customer. We are honored to have been selected, and to have this new divestiture join the community of other newly-divested midmarket globals that have selected Sapien in the past year.” The divestiture is slated to close on August 31, 2009. Sapien HRMS will be fully functional at time of closing.pressrelease.aspx?id=102Wed, 19 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMTCompany Signs Three-Year Deal with Sapien for Global HRMS, Recruitment and Benefits Administration Morristown, NJ – July 15, 2009 – Sapien LLC, the on-demand HR services company that combines transactional and strategic HR in one global solution, today announced that it has been selected as the Global HR Solution by National Starch LLC, a worldwide leader in specialty starches and other biomaterials serving primarily the global food and papermaking industries . Bridgewater, NJ-based National Starch has more than 2200 employees in 28 countries on 6 continents. Selected following an extensive competitive review that had been ongoing since October 2008, Sapien will provide full global HRMS, global applicant tracking, and global benefits administration services. Employee self-service will be a part of the global service offering as well. Sapien also will provide conduits to link its solution with National Starch’s global payroll provider. According to Ryan Tweedie, Managing Partner of Sapien, this new relationship with National Starch matches their needs and our capabilities perfectly. “We have built a significant business on our ability to address the needs of midsize multinational companies, providing global services, languages, currencies and reporting capabilities on one integrated, on-demand platform,” he said. “National Starch fits that profile perfectly, and we look forward to a long and productive relationship with this worldwide leader.” Sapien will handle all data migration from current provider, PeopleSoft, over the next few months. According to Tweedie, “The stars aligned themselves perfectly on this new assignment. We have the ideal system for National Starch, we have great experience in handling PeopleSoft migrations, we work with National Starch’s global payroll provider on a number of client engagements, and we have a terrific working history with their consulting firm on implementation of systems.” Sapien will begin working with National Starch immediately. Plans are to implement core HRMS and global payroll integration first, and to introduce the entire solution in phases over the next 9-12 months.pressrelease.aspx?id=101Wed, 15 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMTNamed as Finalist for Most Innovative Company of the Year in North America, Best Product Development, Best Customer Service and Best Website Morristown, NJ – July 13, 2009 – Sapien LLC, the on-demand HR services company that combines transactional and strategic HR in one global solution, today announced that it has been named by the International Business Awards as a Finalist in four different categories. The Awards, part of the Stevie Awards, recognize excellence on a global basis. Awarded Finalist status as Most Innovative Company of the Year in North America, Development Department of the Year, Customer Service Department of the Year, and Best Website, Sapien earned this recognition from a field of more than 1700 entries from organizations in more than 30 countries. This represents the second year in a row that Sapien has been honored in multiple categories by the IBA, demonstrating the Company’s commitment to innovation, product excellence and service offerings at the global level. According to Ryan Tweedie, Managing Partner of Sapien LLC and one of the Company founders, this repeat international recognition is particularly meaningful because it acknowledges Sapien’s success in creating and evolving the first truly global ASP, a one-system/one-world SaaS solution for midsize multinationals. Because of Sapien, today’s midsize global companies can take a global HR perspective and manage their worldwide employee bases seamlessly, regardless of language, security protocols or currency. “By recognizing Sapien in every category we entered, the International Business Awards judges acknowledged the strength of our company on every level,” said Tweedie. He added, “We will use this recognition to further inspire us to continue to invest, innovate and perfect our global HR solution to continually exceed the needs and expectations of global mid-market companies.”pressrelease.aspx?id=100Mon, 13 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMTCompany Also Awarded Finalist Distinction in Four Separate Categories Morristown, NJ—June 23, 2009—Sapien LLC, the on-demand HR services company that combines transactional and strategic HR in one global solution and is rapidly establishing itself as the leader in the global evolution of HR solutions, last night accepted a 2009 Stevie Award for Best Business Services Website in the 7th Annual American Business Awards competition. Sapien was also recognized as a Finalist as Best Overall Company of the Year, Most Innovative Company of the Year, Best Development Department of the Year and Best Customer Service Department of the Year. “This recognition is a true testament to our company, our customers and our employees,” said Ryan Tweedie, Managing Partner of Sapien. He continued, “We’re so proud that we are able to champion the needs of today’s midsize global companies who have been largely ignored by the HR technology industry, and to work with the type of customers who value and benefit from having a global on-demand HR management and planning system that is truly integrated and specifically targeted to their needs.” In being recognized as Best Website (www.sapiensoftware.com), the Stevie judges acknowledged the Company’s success in putting a new face on a global leader. Further, they recognized the ability of the site to centralize the Sapien message, and connect with both customers and prospects. Dynamic, evolving and distinctive, the site was seen as reflecting the character of the company and the innovativeness of its product. Recipients of American Business Awards were selected from more than 2,600 entries and awards were conferred in more than 40 categories. More than 200 executives across the country participated in the judging process to determine the Finalists and Stevie Award winners.pressrelease.aspx?id=96Tue, 23 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMTPast Winner for Most Innovative Company in North America to Participate in Selection of 2009 International Winners Morristown, NJ – June 3, 2009 – Sapien LLC, the on-demand HR services company that combines transactional and strategic HR in one global solution, today announced that Ryan Tweedie, Managing Partner of Sapien, has been invited to participate on the final judging committee for the 2009 International Business Awards. Tweedie joins a distinguished panel of judges from around the globe in selecting winners in dozens of categories. As head of the company selected in 2008 as Most Innovative Company in North America, Tweedie recognizes the value of the Stevie Awards and the ability of the awards to raise the profile of exemplary organizations. “As the global business environment continues to evolve, it is exciting to be able to recognize and honor those companies who are making contributions on a global stage,” he said. “I look forward to being a part of the panel that will recognize companies and individuals making a concerted effort to meet the needs of the global marketplace.” Final judging is to be conducted during the last two weeks of June with winners announced at the end of June.pressrelease.aspx?id=95Wed, 03 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT