Vicorp (AIM: VICP) is a leading designer and developer of software tools and professional services, that enable organisations to create and manage interactive voice services for consumers.

The Group is pleased to announce that it has been selected as winners of the 2007 IBM Software Group Platinum Achievement Award for its dedication to serving the complex needs of IBM customers in the contact centre solutions space, driving demand in both the enterprise and the SMB marketplace, with IBM Websphere Voice Server technology.

The awards were introduced by IBM over 7 years ago to recognise outstanding contributions from the IBM UK Software Business partner community. The award is recognised in the IBM Customer community. Vicorp is now recognised by IBM as one of its leading partners in the Voice Self Service market.

Brendan Treacy, Chief Executive of Vicorp, commented, "The UK contact centre market has real issues that Vicorp is uniquely positioned to solve in partnership with IBM Software Group. We work with our partners and customers at every level to ensure we deliver a complete and very high quality service, ultimately providing consumers with better voice interaction.

Jeremy Wray, IBM UK Channels Executive, commented "IBM recognises the importance of teaming with its partners who have proven skills and expertise in their field. In the past year, Vicorp has demonstrated a consistent level of excellence in its pursuit of customer satisfaction over the telephone channel. IBM has been delighted with Vicorp's professional and dedicated approach to building customer driven solutions within the contact centre solution space. We are very pleased to be working with a partner who operates with such professionalism and look forward to continuing and growing our relationship for many years to come."