GARDEN GROVE, Calif., May 9, 2006 (PRIMEZONE) -- Vengroff, Williams & Associates (VWA), a leading provider of receivable management and business process outsourcing solutions with more than 3000 worldwide customers, strengthens its entertainment distribution expertise with the addition of D3Publisher of America, Inc. (D3PA).
D3PA will be working with VWA to manage its collections services, dispute resolution and application of cash receipts with the goal of reducing outstanding invoices due and increasing response to disputed claims, while ensuring a high standard of customer service remains intact.
"D3Publisher of America was looking for a partner to help us cost effectively manage our explosive growth," said Kim Motika, vice president of worldwide sales and operations, D3Publisher of America. "VWA's proven receivables and entertainment expertise, coupled with their expansive technology infrastructure made them the natural choice for us."
"D3Publisher of America offers an impressive product line and VWA is honored to be a part of their growth strategy," said Greg Stewart, vice president, Direct to Retail Division, Vengroff, Williams and Associates, Inc. "We're looking forward to helping D3Publisher reach the critical peak efficiencies needed to compete in an evolving industry."
About D3Publisher of America, Inc.
D3Publisher of America, Inc. is a subsidiary of D3, Inc. with headquarters in Tokyo. D3Publisher of America's strategic focus is on licensed and original titles from leading third-party developers that appeal to mass-market consumers or gaming enthusiasts. Based in Los Angeles, D3Publisher of America distributes and publishes software for personal computers and the major console platforms including Game Boy(r) Advance, Nintendo GameCube(tm), Nintendo DS(tm), PlayStation(r) game console, PlayStation(r)2 computer entertainment system, PSP(tm) portable entertainment system and the Xbox(r) video game system from Microsoft. For additional information on D3Publisher of America and its products, visit the website at http://www.d3publisher.us.
About Vengroff, Williams & Associates, Inc.
Founded in 1963, and with $20 billion under its management, Vengroff, Williams & Associates is a leading provider of receivables management business process outsourcing (BPO) solutions for Fortune 1000 companies such as General Electric, Ford Motor Company, Federal Express, Kodak, Microsoft, Yamaha and others. Applying state-of-the-art proprietary information systems, best practice work flow and people to realize cost reductions, operating efficiencies, and improved process design, VWA's approach enables clients to easily insource or outsource all or part of the quote-to-cash function. Solutions are customized to each client's requirements or expanded to incorporate specialized tools and SAS 70 compliant processes and procedures. Services include full order to cash processing, third party collections, EIPP systems, deduction management, dispute management, auto cash solutions, front-end risk mitigation, and tax resolution. To learn more about VWA, please visit www.vwainc.com or telephone (866) 393-4892.