Alexus Releases New Generation of Recruiting and Talent-Management Solutions

Cost-effective configuration method sets a new standard. Alexus 5 introduces a highly efficient, scalable method for configuring talent-management and recruiting software applications to the unique needs of each customer.

GAITHERSBURG, MD -- SEPTEMBER 18, 2002 -- Alexus, the leader in highly configurable web applications, sets a new standard in web-based recruiting and talent-management solutions with the release of Alexus 5. This latest generation introduces a highly efficient, scalable method for configuring software applications to the unique needs of each customer. New workflow automation features allow for the cost-effective delivery of applications that support virtually any customer enterprise-staffing process. Improved navigation techniques in the new Alexus 5 also simplify use, minimize training, and increase user adoption.

Alexus provides large corporations, government agencies, and higher education organizations with unmatched flexibility for automating and optimizing their recruiting, hiring, and staffing processes. Alexus 5 web-based applications are completely configurable--without custom programming--to an organizations unique data and process needs.

Alexus can configure an application to a customers data requirements and ideal human resources processes, or they can start with one of the Alexus 5 ready-to-use, best-practice solutions and easily adapt it over time to meet changing requirements. Using a web-based configuration engine, Alexus team of professionals can quickly configure customer-specific applications and workflows down to the field, value, and button level. The results are intuitive, best-fit solutions that help organizations streamline talent-management processes while maintaining a competitive advantage.

Customers no longer have to adjust their talent-management processes, workflows, or data requirements to a vendors standard," said Don Machis, president and chief executive officer of Alexus. With Alexus they can have the power of a cost-effective, web-based solution that automates their specific processes and fully supports their business goals. Customers avoid change- management costs and are never constrained by their solution because Alexus applications are easily reconfigured and scaled to meet changing conditions."

With the new Alexus 5 recruiting and talent-management solutions, customers can choose from 15 adaptable modules to create a solution that perfectly meets their needs. Modules include: Résumé Processing; Candidate & Résumé Management; Applicant & EEO Tracking; Requisition Management; Job-seeker, Manager, and Employee Portal;, Employee Referral Management; Reporting & Analysis; Internet Job Board Posting; HRIS/HRMS Integration; Integrated Background Checking; Correspondence & Document Builder; AIRS Web Search; and Integrated Assessment.

While theres a long list of new features in our latest generation of software, the key is the way we can now deliver and support personalized applications. No software engineering is required. Configuration or modification of a customers application is performed by the Alexus business analyst who best understands the customers specific challenges," said Joel Stevick, vice president of technology for Alexus. That means we can deliver perfect-fit solutions without costly custom programming, and that means high-value for the customer."

Alexus provides adaptable, web-based systems for recruiting, hiring, and managing talent. Alexus applications are designed to easily adjust to an organizations ideal human resources processes for best-fit solutions that produce rapid return on investment. Customers include market leaders American Red Cross, Corning, Fannie Mae, i2 Technologies, The Johns Hopkins University, NCR, and T. Rowe Price. Alexus is a privately held corporation founded in 1996. Recent news and information are available at www.alexus.com.

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