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Counterpoint Systems today announced the successful installation and implementation of its Pelican ProFiles Contract Management System at the UK based Gullane Entertainment to manage all of its intellectual property contracts and electronically accumulate and calculate complex royalties for the monthly and quarterly statements.

Valerie Fry, Vice President and Group Head of Licensing stated:

"We are excited about what Pelican ProFiles will do for our global licensing efforts now that we have installed the software, it will revolutionize our licensing throughout the world."

Gullane Entertainment selected the Pelican ProFiles suite of contract and royalty management products because of its breath and depth of functionality. They are implementing the Enterprise version of the product which includes contract management; multi currency accounts receivables, cash and royalty reporting; quality control (product approvals); ProFiles Data Interchange (PDI) which provides for electronic royalty reporting; advanced security; interfaces to Great Plains eEnterprise accounting software; and over 160 comprehensive analysis reports.

With a presence in the UK, US, Japan and Canada, Gullane Entertainment has a growing reputation as a one-stop shop for creative talent seeking development, finance, production and long-term distribution for high quality television properties of every kind. Gullane Entertainment is the new name for The Britt Allcroft Company, creating a strong, singular banner for a leading global family entertainment studio. Having undergone tremendous growth in recent years, Gullane is recognized as a quality supplier of programming worldwide. The company produces, distributes and markets a number of successful children's brands across all platforms around the world. These include Thomas & Friends, Mumfie, Sooty, Art Attack and Captain Pugwash. Gullane's global strength comes from established operations in the UK, US, Japan and Canada and affiliations in the rest of the world. The company is focused on families, providing them with creative and innovative entertainment both on and off screen. Gullane's success has been achieved by maximizing local strengths in each marketplace.