BBDP INC. Launches CAPS Virtual University 8/30/2003 BBDP Inc. a leading provider of technology to the recruiting industry, today announced it has launched CAPS Virtual University using the latest online conferencing technology to increase productivity and ROI for the users of CAPS Software ™. BBDP regularly trains its staff, customers and recruiters using a combination of traditional training materials such as live support personnel, in-office trainers, remote conferencing, written documentation, videos and a website dedicated to assistance. With the advent of the CAPS Virtual University, BBDP Inc. now has a faster, more cost-efficient way to deliver training and facilitate collaboration to a worldwide audience in a fraction of the time it would have taken to meet each one individually. Most importantly, an ongoing curriculum has been developed that matches the time constraints and fast demand of today’s successful recruiter and administrative staff. “Currently, we have a traditional resources for training and assistance available to our customers. With the advent of the CAPS Virtual University, we can tie together the best practices of our entire network and deliver to each user at their convenience,” said Jeannie Hobar, Director of Operations for BBDP Inc. “A lot of our customers are small businesses without the benefit of full-time I.T. assistance. The Virtual University gives them the same resources and tools commonly used in large organizations.” In one example, the CAPS Virtual University is used to help focus new account executives on basic technology and key starting points within CAPS Software ™. New recruiters have limited time for technology training, so getting information into their hands quickly and simply is critical to their success. Each month, the Virtual University schedules multiple sessions of the new recruiter classes to ensure instant availability. About BBDP Inc. Since 1995, we've been a leading provider of turnkey technology solutions to the staffing industry. We offer consultation, procurement, installation, training and support to recruiting offices throughout the world. Our flagship product, CAPS Software, is used by some of the world's largest management and executive search firms, representing thousands of users. For more information on BBDP and CAPS Software, visit http://www.bbdp.com/. Note to editors: Trademarks and registered trademarks referenced herein remain the property of their respective owners. Media Contact: BBDP Media Contact: Jeannie Hobar 1-800-617-7810 jeannie@bbdp.com