Strategic Alliance with EBI Strengthens iCIMS' Client Services

iCIMS widens its product offering to include full suite of background screening services

Hazlet, NJ and Owings Mills, MD – August 17, 2005 - iCIMS, a leading provider of web-based Hiring Management Solutions, and Employment Background Investigations (EBI) today announced a strategic partnership that will allow recruiters using iCIMS' applicant tracking technologies access to EBI's XML-LinX™ to incorporate full background checks on all new job candidates online. This partnership allows users of iCIMS' Applicant Tracking Solution to perform background investigations and drug screenings effortlessly through the integration of the two software platforms. Further, the strategic alliance between the two companies gives clients the opportunity to further reduce their Time-to-Hire, as this automated method can be accomplished in less time than the customary background screening processes.

As a result of this partnership, HR professionals instantly become much more efficient at accomplishing their daily tasks. Recruiters can now send basic information about the potential employee through iCIMS and the background investigation results will be returned back into the same system. Delays associated with duplicate keying, transcription errors, and more are virtually eliminated, as the interface is built within iCIMS and delivered around the client's needs and specifications. Best of all, this keeps all of the candidates' information in one centralized location, which helps Human Resources control its workflow and maintain one organized hiring management system, all online.

"We chose to work with EBI because they, like iCIMS, tailor their product to the needs of the mid-market," said Colin Day, President & CEO of iCIMS. "This partnership is about two companies who focus on offering products that are both easy to use and effective in fulfilling the needs of the customer."

Rick Kurland, President of EBI, expressed a similar point of view. "As the mid-market leader, iCIMS is a great match for EBI, " he said. "We felt that there was a natural synergy between our organizations, specifically with regard to the markets we serve and our general corporate philosophies. These factors and more will allow EBI to address the needs of more clients and allows iCIMS to seamlessly expand its product offering."

Day continues, "At iCIMS, one of our major strengths is our ability to stay focused on our Applicant Tracking Solution, yet constantly show our clients a tangible ROI through product expansion. Strategic partnerships, like our new pairing with EBI, help us follow this model. By working with another specialized company who shares a similar approach to business, our clients can be assured of a complete Human Resource solution. We are enthusiastic about this partnership and look forward to what it will help to achieve in the future."

About iCIMS:
iCIMS, a leading Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) provider, is an Inc. 500 honoree focused on solving corporate business issues through the implementation of easy-to-use web-based software solutions. iCIMS' Talent Platform, the industry's premier Talent Platform, enables organizations to manage their entire talent lifecycle from applicant tracking through onboarding and beyond through a single web-based application. With more than 750 clients worldwide, iCIMS is one of the largest and fastest-growing talent management system providers in the space. To learn more about how iCIMS can help your organization, visit www.icims.com or view a free online demo of the iCIMS Talent Platform at www.icims.com/demo.

About Employment Background Investigations:
Employment Background Investigations offers the industry's finest background checks, drug testing and occupational healthcare solutions. For more than a decade, EBI has been implementing domestic and international background screening and drug testing programs tailored to their client's exact screening needs. EBI focuses on delivering effective, cost-efficient solutions to its clients, who primarily fall in the mid-sized market. EBI is a member of National Association of Professional Background Screeners (NAPBS) and Drug and Alcohol Testing Industry Association (DATIA). Learn more about how EBI will help your organization by visiting: www.ebiinc.com.