Tampa, FL – July 13, 2009 -- Pilgrim Software, Inc. , a world-leading provider of Enterprise Compliance and Quality Management (ECQM) software solutions, today announced a strategic marketing agreement with HCL Technologies, a leading global IT services company focused on transformational outsourcing. Together with Pilgrim, HCL will help deliver Pilgrim products to new enterprises within in its core customer base and also among new strategic prospects, beginning with the Life Sciences industry.

Pilgrim's ECQM solution helps manufacturers enhance process and product quality and safety, remain compliant, minimize risk, reduce costs, and operate more effectively. By combining this proven solution with HCL’s integrated portfolio of services including software-led IT solutions, remote infrastructure management, engineering and R&D services and business process outsourcing, customers worldwide gain enhanced access to operational support for their Pilgrim solutions and will enhance operational excellence across the enterprise.

“HCL strongly believes in the power of relationships and partners with the world’s leading organizations,” said Pradep Nair, HCL’s VP, Global Practice Head “By leveraging the natural synergies between Pilgrim and HCL, organizations can gain an effective, practical roadmap for reaching their quality, compliance and operational goals.”

Together, Pilgrim and HCL will support the implementation efforts of enterprises, from emerging growth companies with a single product, to global companies with multiple products and production sites.

“Pilgrim and HCL share a vision of executing successful software implementations, with knowledgeable consulting and support, that help organizations improve operational performance and ensure compliance with industry and regulatory standards,” said Prashanth Rajendran, Pilgrim Software’s Chief Operating Officer. “We look forward to building a very productive relationship between our two firms which will ultimately help our customers achieve their business, operational excellence and compliance objectives.”

Using this offering from Pilgrim and HCL, companies will gain access to industry leading products, and at the same time supply talented individuals in the different regions of the world to assist with the implementation of Pilgrim’s products.

“HCL’s vision is to provide people with the software tools that will enable them to collaborate and work in a truly integrated environment,” said Nair. “Pilgrim shares that vision, so in partnering with Pilgrim to provide the possibility of bringing industry-leading, highly integrated Enterprise Compliance and Quality Management tools, we’re enabling companies to develop a sound plan to increase automation, reduce cost and improve productivity.

About Pilgrim Software, Inc.
Pilgrim Software, Inc. is a world-leading provider of Enterprise Compliance and Quality Management solutions for global organizations. Named 2007 & 2008 North American Enterprise Compliance & Quality Management Company of the Year by Frost & Sullivan, Pilgrim helps organizations manage industry and regulatory compliance, reduce manufacturing costs and improve customer satisfaction. For more information, visit Pilgrim Software’s website at www.pilgrimsoftware.com.