SYDNEY, Australia, May 6, 2004 (PRIMEZONE) -- Milne and Associates, a large private investigations firm conducting surveillance and factual investigations for various Government agencies, insurance companies, solicitors and private companies, announces its national expansion to service customers in all states of Australia.
In this strategic initiative, Milne has ramped up its infrastructure throughout Australia and has entered into a strategic technology partnership with MJM Investigations, Inc., the international leader of insurance claims investigations. In the partnership with MJM, Milne has secured the state-of-the-art technology platform for claims services, including Milne CaseTrak and Viper21.
"This alliance marks a milestone in Australia's insurance investigation industry," said Michael J. Malone, Chairman and CEO of MJM Investigations. "MJM is excited to provide the best technology available in the industry to Milne and Associates, as they assume the role of the market leader in Australia."
Milne CaseTrak enhances and streamlines the process by which surveillance and factual investigative assignments are received, conducted, and delivered to clients. All Milne and Associates clients can now monitor their investigations from their desktops, with real-time access to their cases via a secure website.
Through Milne CaseTrak clients can:
* Oversee all cases through a customized management reporting system * View and/or download the entire investigation report, full-length streaming video evidence and still photos * Send a new request or continue an existing assignment * Review cases previously assigned to Milne and Associates and their current status * Monitor case schedules and case notes * Send the case results to a colleague * Receive comprehensive business-to-business solutions * Experience web-based e-transactions and * Monitor the return on investment for their program
"As Milne and Associates expands our national presence and enhances our technological capabilities, we are excited about this partnership (Powered by MJM Technology)," said Kieran Milne, Managing Director of Milne and Associates. "We look forward to continuing our successful expansion throughout the Asia Pacific region."
About Milne and Associates
Milne has been conducting professional factual and surveillance investigations in Australia for over 15 years and has consistently delivered cost effective results for their clients. The company has successfully provided services for various Government agencies, insurance companies, solicitors and private companies since 1988. Milne & Associates Pty Limited provides solutions to your claims investigation needs. For more information, go to www.milne-assoc.com.au.
About MJM Investigations
MJM Investigations, Inc., headquartered in Raleigh, NC, is the international leader in providing a wide variety of investigative products and services to insurance carriers, self-insured corporations, and third party administrators. MJM provides quality field investigations, comprehensive SIU programs, strategic anti-fraud planning, innovative educational courses, integrated Internet-based technologies and professional consulting services. For more information, go to www.mjminc.com