Hazlet, NJ and Owings Mills, MD – August 15, 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 solutions to incorporate full background checks on all new job candidates online.

This partnership allows users of iCIMS’ iRecruiterTM 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 the online method can be accomplished in less time than manual background check processes.

As a result of this partnership, recruiters can now send basic information about the potential employee through iRecruiterTM and the background investigation results will be returned back into the same system. 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, Inc. is a provider of web-based recruitment management solutions for HR and recruiting professionals. iCIMS iRecruiter(TM) is a state-of-the-art Applicant Tracking Solution that creates a one-stop recruiting resource to streamline internal recruiting operations, saving corporations time and money through integration, automation and collaboration. iRecruiter is ranked as the #1 ATS for 2003 for mid-to-large sized corporations by the ERExchange and is consistently recognized by industry analysts as one of the most intuitive and easy-to-use solutions available today. Learn more about how iRecruiter will help your organization by visiting: http://www.icims.com.

About Employment Background Investigations:

Employment Background Investigations, Inc. is a licensed private detective agency specializing in the development and implementation of employment screening programs. EBI offers a wide range of background checks, including criminal record searches, education verification, drug tests, reference checks, and more. 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).

If you have any questions about this announcement or about iCIMS/iRecruiter, please feel free to contact me directly.
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