Electronic Signatures Enable MAXIMUS to Sign I-9 Forms Online

Algorithmic Research (ARX), a leading worldwide provider of electronic signatures and data security solutions, has installed its CoSign® electronic signature solution at the I-9 and Workforce Management Division of leading government services provider, MAXIMUS.

With CoSign for Web Applications’ integrated digital signature solution, MAXIMUS now provides a fully electronic web portal for I-9 processing and signing; replacing their manual, paper driven, phone, fax, and priority mailing services in line with Public Law 108-390.

Issued by the US Department of Homeland Security (DHS), the law requires all employers to verify the legality of all employees who work in the US through the completion of a federal Form I-9. Signed into law in December 2004 by the US Congress, it allows and encourages the use of electronic signatures and records for Form I-9s. By taking advantage of this new legislation, MAXIMUS found an opportunity to decrease the processing time and cost for their customers, while driving customer satisfaction.

"The I-9 forms are now completed online and electronically signed by both the employee (new hire) and the employer (client manager) using standard electronic signatures. In addition to the cost and time savings for MAXIMUS and our clients, this solution gives us a competitive advantage in our increasingly competitive marketplace" says Nancy Kim, Vice President, MAXIMUS.

About MAXIMUS

MAXIMUS (NYSE:MMS) is one of America's leading government services companies devoted to providing program management, consulting and information technology services. The Company has more than 5,200 employees located in more than 280 offices in the United States, Canada and Australia. In 1999, 2001, 2002, 2003, and 2004 MAXIMUS was selected by Forbes Magazine as one of the Best 200 Small Companies in America for that year. MAXIMUS was selected by Business Week Magazine as one of the 100 Best Hot Growth Small Companies in 1999, 2000, 2001, and 2002. Additionally, MAXIMUS is included in the Russell 2000 Index and the S&P SmallCap 600 Index

CoSign is a standards-based electronic signature solution. Signing & sealing electronic documents with CoSign will immediately expedite business processes, reduce costs, increase security and help organizations comply with regulations. CoSign electronic signatures are based on standard PKI technology, guaranteeing signer authenticity, data integrity and the non-repudiation of electronic documents.
CoSign electronic signature solution supports all major applications and file formats (Word, Excel®, Outlook®, PDF, TIFF, AutoCAD, InfoPath and many more). With a rapid deployment, unique centralized approach, built-in integration with an organization's existing user-management directory systems, and extensive 3rd party application support, CoSign guarantees a quick ROI.

For more information please visit http://www.arx.com/products/cosign-digital-signatures.php

About Algorithmic Research (ARX)

Algorithmic Research (ARX) is a leading global provider of electronic-signature and data-security solutions. The company offers a wide range of high-end and state of the art products and services designed to simplify, secure, and accelerate electronic transactions. ARX specializes in designing and implementing easy to use, simple to deploy, electronic signature and security solutions, combining software and hardware products, for small, medium and large computing environments.

ARX has more than 18 years of experience in assisting financial institutions, governmental organizations and commercial sectors to secure and streamline their processes and transactions.

More information about ARX is available here

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