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Invest Ottawa and Canadian High Commission leverage 2012 Olympics to promote Canadian companies on international stage Ottawa, Canada (August 1, 2012) – FreeBalance, a leading vendor of Government Resource Planning (GRP) software, is pleased to announce participation in the Canadian ICT Showcase at Canada House, Trafalgar Square on August 6, 2012 from 10:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. The Canadian ICT Showcase is being organized by Invest Ottawa, in partnership with the Canadian High Commission in London. The Canadian ICT showcase provides an opportunity to meet and network with leading Canadian businesses looking to partner with UK and international companies and organizations. “All eyes are on London for the Olympics and this event provides a great opportunity to raise the profile of successful Canadian companies like FreeBalance,” said Matthew Olivier, Director, Global Marketing & Alliances at FreeBalance. “FreeBalance solutions are contributing to public financial management reform and improvements in government effectiveness around the world according to a recent World Bank report. We’re looking forward to building on our Canada Export Award in 2009 through this event”. The Canadian ICT Showcase will be followed by an Ottawa Reception from 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. at Canada House. FreeBalance will be showcasing software solutions for public financial and human resource management at the event. Canadian companies representing multiple industries will be showcased including OpenText, Mitel, Christie Digital Systems, Layer7, bitHeads, Playbrains, Macadamian Technologies, PNI Digital Media, Toon Boom Animation, Xomo Digital Inc., and Float4 Interactive. There is no charge to attend the showcase, but for security purposes pre-registration is mandatory and attendees must bring proof of identity to gain entrance to Canada House. To register please email hhammond@investottawa.ca. About FreeBalance FreeBalance helps governments around the world leverage robust Government Resource Planning (GRP) technology to accelerate country growth. FreeBalance is a recognized leader in fast, adaptable and successful GRP implementations. FreeBalance software manages a global civil service workforce of 1,500,000, and a quarter trillion ($US) annual budgets worldwide. FreeBalance provides software solutions for public financial and human resource management, and supports reform and modernization to improve governance, transparency and accountability. Good governance is required to improve development results. For more information, visit www.freebalance.com. ### FreeBalance Media Contact: Matthew Olivier, FreeBalance Mobile: +1 (613) 301-9653 molivier@FreeBalance.com www.FreeBalance.com