A worldwide leader in contract management software is expanding its operation to Prince Edward Island and beginning a talent search for highly skilled Information Technology (IT) professionals, says Minister of Innovation and Advanced Learning, Allan Campbell.

“The Province of Prince Edward Island is proud to partner with Upside Software Inc., a company known for their innovative ideas and dedicated work,” said Minister Campbell. “Upside Software is well recognized around the world. This is an excellent opportunity for talented IT professionals to practice their craft and gain valuable work experience here on the Island."

Upside Software was formed in 2000 with a head office located in Edmonton, Alberta. The company delivers contract management and related solutions and is the leader in contract life-cycle management (CLM) solutions. The company is starting with six openings for IT professionals for the new Charlottetown location with a long-term goal of expanding its Prince Edward Island presence. Upside Software is actively hiring quality assurance automation testers, developers and solution architects.

“Prince Edward Island’s highly skilled and hard working labour force has great appeal to our company,” said Ashif Mawji, President and CEO of Upside Software. “With this expansion comes new and creative ideas that will help our company continue to innovate and bring on board exceptional new talent.”

The company took part in the labor rebate program delivered by the Department of Innovation and Advanced Learning and Innovation PEI. Funding will be granted to the company based on the number of jobs created over the next two years. The provincial government contribution to this expansion is approximately $146,000.

Upside Software has a strong client base in North America, Europe and other parts of the world, with customers of every size in virtually every industry including: health care, manufacturing, telecommunications, aerospace, finance, pharmaceuticals, energy, education, public sector and more. The company has won various industry awards and has been named one of Canada’s 50 Best Managed Companies the last two years and has been cited as a leader in the CLM industry by independent research firms. For more information please visit www.upsidesoft.com.