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PDS User Group Association’s 35th conference Provided Valuable Education and Networking Opportunities for the Vista HCM User Community

Blue Bell, Pa., June 10, 2019 – PDS^®, a leading provider of human capital management (HCM) solutions, today announced the success of its User Group Association’s (UGA) 35^th Conference May 8-11, 2019 at the Naples Grande Beach Resort in Naples, Florida. Hundreds of PDS customers, prospects and employees gathered together for the 35^th time in the company’s 45 years to learn, share and network.

The conference theme this year was “The Magnificent Seven”, which focused on leveraging the power of PDS’ industry-leading software solution, Vista® version 7, and helping clients maximize their investment and more easily manage their workforce operations. There were five Conference Tracks to meet the varying roles of the attendees and their level of experience with Vista, including: General, Exchange, Technical, Education, and Demonstration. Content included a variety of sessions that focused on various areas of the product with customer examples and best practices, as well as educational workshops that offered hands-on experience.

“I have to thank our UGA Steering Committee led by Meribeth Carter of Norton Rose Fulbright and our amazing staff for putting together a conference that truly enabled our attendees to learn more about Vista 7, share best practices with each other and network with other like-minded individuals,” said Pat Palmer, president and CEO at PDS. “Since 2003, we’ve been holding brainstorming sessions to facilitate networking and product brainstorming and again this year they were very well received. Garnering feedback from our user community is an integral part of developing our product roadmap and ensuring Vista is answering the needs of our clients.”

In addition to the popular brainstorming sessions, the conference offered a variety of knowledge-sharing options for attendees. It also included the opportunity to network, troubleshoot and find solutions with the help of PDS Support, Professional Services, Development and Sales staff at the “Vista Solutions Center”. In addition, attendees had the opportunity to schedule one-on-one meetings with Pat Palmer to discuss their future initiatives and how PDS can continue to be a strategic partner.

About PDS UGA

Since 1974, the PDS User Group Association (PDS UGA) has helped educate itsusers on making the most of their software investment. Today, the PDS UGA consists of more than 1,000 members, led by a committee composed of PDS staff and end users.

About PDS

PDS is a leading provider of recruiting, human resource, benefits, payroll, and time and attendance software throughout the U.S. and Canada. The company’s end-to-end HCM solution enables organizations to minimize the time invested in administrative HCM and payroll activities by streamlining and automating those processes and facilitating strategic decision-making capabilities. Its innovative, personalized technology is backed by a team of experts who know your name, so you get a truly personal experience your way, on your terms.

Founded in 1974, PDS is a privately-held company headquartered in Blue Bell, Pa. For more information on PDS or PDS’ Vista solution and services visit www.pdssoftware.com.

PDS and the PDS logo are registered trademarks and Vista is a trademark of Personnel Data Systems, Inc. All other trademarks or registered trademarks are properties of their respective owners.

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