Carekeeper Software Partners with Paycard Provider Directo, Inc.

CareKeeper Software, Inc., a pioneer in schedule-driven financial management software for the healthcare industry, has partnered with Atlanta-based Directo, Inc. to offer pay card accounts to their customers.

(PRWEB) May 16, 2005 -- CareKeeper Software, Inc., a pioneer in schedule-driven financial management software for the healthcare industry, has partnered with Atlanta-based Directo, Inc. to offer pay card accounts to their customers.

Our goal is to work with other business partners who offer solutions and services that enable our clients to extend the value of our software products," said CareKeeper CEO Jake Levy. By utilizing Directos pay card services, CareKeepers customers can eliminate paper payroll checks by offering direct deposit for all their employees. This is an added employer benefit that can assist in recruiting and retaining employees. Employees who do not have a banking relationship can automatically enroll with Directo, allowing them to eliminate costly check cashing services and save personal time.

For the millions of Americans who do not have bank accounts, the benefits of direct deposit are often out of reach. Through the services of Directo pay cards these individuals are given access to direct deposit and the benefits of electronic banking through a debit card.
Directo offers FDIC-insured bank accounts that are opened at the workplace. The accounts belong to the individual, not the company, and provide added security as well as portability. The account can be used for direct deposits from other employers, as well as IRS refunds and government benefits. For the employer, Directo pay card accounts mean higher direct deposit participation, and the end of costly and time-consuming check distribution and reconcilement.

Its great to be partnered with the CareKeeper team," said Jim McCarthy, Senior VP of Sales for Directo. They share our passion of delivering value in the employer to employee relationship. This agreement further extends our reach into software providers focused on automating employee operational services."

About Carekeeper Software
CareKeeper Software, Inc., founded in 1986, is the leader in web-based homecare and medical staffing software solutions. With hundreds of clients nationally, CareKeeper's 100% web-based VividNet enables agencies to track and manage information vital to operations and profitability from anywhere and at anytime. The integration of operations through a single user interface, coupled with extensive reporting, enable agencies to reduce costs, improve employee retention, enhance profitability and deliver quality care. Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, CareKeeper is a Microsoft Certified Solutions Provider.

About Directo, Inc.
Directo is the service leader in providing pay cards to Americas unbanked consumers, providing a safe, economical way for unbanked consumers to get their pay via FDIC-insured accounts while allowing them access to direct deposit participation, no check-cashing fees and year-round, 24-hour a day access to money via the ATM network and at retail POS terminals. Serving the unbanked is Directo's entire focus. The company partners with banks, financial services companies and corporations to target their unbankable customers and unbanked employees, allowing those partners to widen their offering to encapsulate a new customer base. Employers benefit from reduced payroll costs and increased employee retention. Customer segments served include banking, financial services, agriculture, hospitality, food service, food processing, telecommunications, building maintenance and fabricated products. For more information, visit www.directo.net, or the direct-to-consumer site, www.directocard.com.

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