IML buys Eventbookings

Paul Milligan, 14 November 2008

IML, part of the Computershare Group, has announced the acquisition of Eventbookings Ltd, a provider of online event management software and delegate management services.

'We have successfully partnered with Eventbookings for many years, and have always been impressed by the quality of their software and their broad range of clients,' said Richard Taylor, CEO, IML.

Founded in 1996, Eventbookings Ltd, a Microsoft Certified Partner, has developed event management software, based on Microsoft's .NET technology. The software has been used by millions of delegates and by clients such as the MTV Europe Music Awards over the last 8 years.

In addition to on-line event management software, eventbookings.com also offers a range of delegate management services including name badges, delegate help desks and sales accounting management.

'Integrating our leading edge online event management software with IML‚s audience response technologies provides customers with a unique event technology offering in the market,' said Philip Haines former MD of Eventbookings Ltd, who has joined IML.

IML will retain the Eventbookings team who will be relocating the short distance to IML's Liphook headquarters at Bohunt Manor.