GMT Wins 2006 “Product of the Year” Award from Communications Solutions
GMT Planet™ v9.5 workforce optimization software honored for outstanding innovation
NORCROSS, GA -- (May 21, 2007) - GMT Corp., an industry leader in enterprise workforce and cash optimization solutions, announced today that the company’s latest generation of its flagship software solution, GMT Planet version 9.5, was singled out for a 2006 “Product of the Year” award from Technology Marketing Corporation’s (TMC) Communications Solutions.
“With this prestigious award, we applaud GMT for their excellence in technological advancement and application refinement,” said Rich Tehrani, TMC president and group editor-in-chief of Communications Solutions. “GMT has proven they are committed to quality and excellence in solutions that benefit the customer experience as well as to delivering a high return-on-investment for the companies that use them. I am pleased to honor their hard work and accomplishments and look forward to more innovative solutions from them in the future.”
GMT Planet v9.5 is one of the most mature workforce optimization solutions available in the marketplace. With observed forecasting accuracy rates of up to 99%, it offers unparalleled precision in forecasting & scheduling and is unique in addressing all the needs of the enterprise, from contact centers to branch offices to back office operations. The solution ensures that companies perform at their highest levels possible by empowering them to accurately project call center workforce requirements, schedule the right agents at the right time, and deliver quality customer service to customers swiftly and accurately.
This award once again underscores GMT’s ability to correctly read and appropriately respond to rapidly changing market dynamics. “Being acknowledged for outstanding innovation by an industry leader like TMC is yet another significant validation of our solutions,” said GMT chief executive officer Simon Angove. “To have GMT Planet v9.5 publicly recognized by Communications Solutions with a coveted ‘Product of the Year’ award is also an affirmation of the hard work, innovation, and creativity of GMT employees and their commitment to turning out a world-class product.”
The seventh annual Communications Solutions “Product of the Year” award program recognizes the vision, leadership and attention to detail that are the hallmarks of the prestigious award. The most innovative products and services brought to market in 2006 have been selected as recipients of this year’s Communications Solutions Product of the Year Award for their groundbreaking achievement. A complete list of award winners can be found at http://www.tmcnet.com/comsol.
About GMT Corporation
GMT’s workforce and cash optimization solutions create competitive advantage by enabling companies to improve customer service and sales, while decreasing their variable expenses. The company’s product line combines precision forecasting and intelligent scheduling with powerful analytics and performance management tools – together delivering a complete solution that is priced to deliver quick return on investment. GMT serves financial services and contact center customers worldwide, including ABN AMRO, Citibank, Nielsen Media, Pizza Hut, SunTrust, UPS, Washington Mutual and Wells Fargo. The company is privately held with headquarters in Atlanta, Georgia, and offices in the U.K., Australia, and India. For more information, visit www.gmt.com.
