Human Resources: iCIMS Kicks Off New Year with Exceptional Sales Momentum, Continued Service Excellence

Hazket, NJ (PRWeb) January 18, 2007 -- iCIMS, a leading Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) provider, today announced its 2006 year-end summary, which highlighted record-breaking sales, significant corporate accolades, and continued excellence in customer service.

In 2006, iCIMS broke its previous new sales record by signing more than 140 domestic and global clients onto its iRecruiter Applicant Tracking Solution (ATS) platform. Additionally, iCIMS exceeded its 2005 revenue benchmark by 162 percent, while maintaining a customer retention rate of 97 percent or higher for the fourth consecutive year. iCIMS’ client base represents a diverse mix of corporate sizes and industries, including healthcare, retail, financial services and consumer products manufacturing. This year, iCIMS welcomed such leading organizations as Wal-mart.com, TIMCO Aviation, Canon Business Solutions, Terex Corporation, Tufts Health Plan, and FreshDirect. Additional new clients include the world’s leading natural and organic foods supermarket, the operator of the world’s largest general use car rental brand, and a leading jeweler and specialty retailer.

“We are incredibly proud of iCIMS’ performance in 2006, as well as our strong start to 2007,” said Colin Day, president and CEO of iCIMS. “While the industry has changed considerably over the past year, iCIMS has continued to prosper by maintaining our vision of providing flexible, easy-to-use technology solutions that are supported by superior Customer Service teams.”

iCIMS’ 2006 accomplishments include:

•    140+ new corporate accounts signed during fiscal year 2006
•    Support of more than 425 global clients
•    97 percent customer retention/satisfaction rating
•    99.9965 percent system availability rating
•    40 percent increase of internal iCIMS staff
•    Release of iRecruiter 6.2 featuring enhanced OFCCP functionality
•    Introduction of Customer Education program

iCIMS’ ongoing excellence in the areas of product development and Best Practice support services led to national recognition for the technology provider. iCIMS was recognized independently by NJBIZ, Software Magazine, and Forbes for business excellence, and was ranked 193 on Inc. magazine’s Inc. 500 list of North America’s fastest-growing private firms. iCIMS was also recognized within the Industry as one of the top three providers of Applicant Tracking Solutions by Workforce Management magazine and was positioned in Gartner, Inc.’s Magic Quadrant for E-Recruitment Software, 2006.¹

“iCIMS’ ongoing success directly reflects the dedication of our employees and the loyalty of our customers,“ Day said. “This past year proved to be record-breaking for iCIMS and it is indicative of our expectations for 2007. With the recent launch of our small business ATS, iRecruiterPro, and our ongoing pursuit of 100 percent customer satisfaction, iCIMS is prepared and enthusiastic for another exceptional year.”

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About iCIMS:
iCIMS, a leading Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) provider, is a 2006 Inc. 500 honoree focused on solving corporate business issues through the implementation of easy-to-use, Web-based software solutions. iCIMS’ iRecruiter, the industry’s #1 Hiring Management Solution for the past three years, provides corporations with collaborative tools that help them attract, screen, and hire the best global talent, giving them an edge over the competition. With more than 425 clients worldwide, iCIMS is one of the largest and fastest-growing solution providers in the space. To learn more about how iRecruiter can help your organization, visit www.icims.com.

1 Gartner, Inc., “Magic Quadrant for E-Recruitment Software, 2006,” by James Holincheck, 28 November 2006.

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