Penrillian, a Software Development company, based in Penrith has

							  To: The Editor                                                             Date: 21 May 2009

  From: Rachel Johnson


                      IMMEDIATE RELEASE
                    Penrillian Scores Employment Award
Penrith software development company Penrillian has received the Small Employers
Award from Cumbria Chamber of Commerce. Sponsored by the Work-Based Learning
Provider Forum, the award recognises Penrillian's commitment to training and
development, and their focus on whole-organisational learning.


Penrillian was nominated for its 'continuous improvement' policy, now in its fourth year.
This has been at the heart of a culture change within Penrillian that has seen the adoption
of a new, ’agile’ way of working. Employees are encouraged to suggest improvements,
many of which have been adopted.


“Our new approach has helped us to retain both customers and employees. Companies
such as Vodafone and T-Mobile have chosen to work with us, because we are easy to do
business with. This award is further recognition of the value of investing in your team and
thinking carefully about your working practices.” Charles Weir, Managing Director


The award ceremony took place at Rheged, on Thursday 14 May 2009. The event was
organised by The Chamber of Commerce, with guest speaker Richard Farleigh, of
Dragons Den giving out the awards. Full details of the night are available at
www.cumbriachamber.co.uk.


If you would like further details about Penrillian, please visit www.Penrillian.com.


Editors notes:
About Penrillian
Penrillian is a software services company, specialising in developing mobile phone
applications. Penrillian is led by Charles Weir, one of the pioneers of the mobile software
industry. The company is based in Penrith, Cumbria and currently employs 20 people.

For almost 10 years, Penrillian has worked with some of the world's leading mobile
companies. Through Penrillian’s research and development services, the company has
enabled technology officers, product managers and innovators to test new ideas, create
new products and push the boundaries of mobile software, without testing the limits of
their financial and human resource.

For more information about Penrillian please call Rachel Johnson on 01768 214400 or
Rachel@penrillian.com

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