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EDP Software is the maker of SchedulePro , a custom workforce scheduling solution that adapts to the unique needs of organizations. The Vancouver-based firm will be attending and serving as a promotional sponsor at the 4th Annual Workforce Planning in Mining Conference, held by American Leaders for an exclusive audience of Senior Executives in workforce planning, workforce management, human resources, and talent management.

EDP Software ( SchedulePro ) today announced that it has been named among top tech companies to watch as part of the “Ready to Rocket” business recognition program hosted by the Vancouver-based consulting firm Rocket Builders. The 12th annual list recognized private B.C. companies across 3 sectors – information and technology (ICT), cleantech, and life sciences – that are positioned for high growth in 2014. As an “Emerging Rocket” in the ICT sector, EDP Software joins predecessors such as FlickR in being identified as a tech company with great potential for investment and market breakthroughs in the coming year.

EDP Software has served the workforce management needs in the corrections field since 1987. Its latest SaaS offering, SchedulePro, is an employee scheduling solution that is being used at correctional facilities across the province of Quebec and in the Department of Youth and Rehabilitation Services of Washington DC. On June 1 – 4, 2014, EDP Software will be showcasing SchedulePro at the 2014 CTA Annual Technology Summit in Indianapolis, IN.

EDP Software is the first company to manage Recommended Practice 755 for fatigue management in the US refineries of one of the biggest oil and gas corporations worldwide, Royal Dutch Shell plc.  SchedulePro automatically creates schedules that follow RP 755 rules, and generate reports to track and prove compliance.

EDP Software is the creator of SchedulePro , a pioneer in workforce scheduling software that has successfully automated RP 755 compliance for all US refineries of Royal Dutch Shell plc.   Its ‘pluggable rule set’ can be tailored to unique staffing requirements, and provides a widely deployable solution that has been proven to work the oil and gas industry.