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TimeControl named “Best Enterprise Timesheet Solution Provider” by CIO Bulletin Magazine
Montreal, February 9, 2026 — HMS Software, a leader in enterprise timesheet and project time management systems, is proud to announce that it has been named “Best Enterprise Timesheet Solution Provider” by CIO Magazine in its February 2026 edition.
“We are delighted with the news from CIO Bulletin that TimeControl has received this recognition,” says Chris Vandersluis, President of HMS Software. “This is a testament to the hard work and dedication of the whole TimeControl team.”
HMS Software’s TimeControl topped the list of 5 finalists for the award.
Key to TimeControl’s success was its ability to serve not only a time and attendance role but also, timesheet management for project management, for billing, for Payroll, for HR and for government compliance such as Sarbanes-Oxley and R&D Tax Credit compliance. As a multi-purpose timesheet, TimeControl was found to be able to eliminate a common corporate challenge of multiple timesheets having to be serviced at once.
“Our focus in on the success of our clients,” explained Vandersluis. “That’s why TimeControl is a multi-purpose timesheet, able to fill the needs of so many disparate processes and needs within an organization at the same time.”
An accompanying article about TimeControl can be found on the CIO Bulletin site at: ciobulletin.com/magazine/profile/hms-software-pioneers-in-enterprise-project-management-and-timesheet-systems.
A list of finalists can be found on the CIO Bulletin site at: ciobulletin.com/magazine/profile/february-best-enterprise-timesheet-solution-providers-2026.
Montreal, January 19, 2026 — HMS Software, a leader in enterprise timesheet and project time management systems, has announced that it has upgraded its Software as a Service editions of TimeControl to version 8.6.1. Building on the recent release of the on-premise upgrades of TimeControl, this update to its subscription service introduces powerful new integrations, expanded language support, enhanced timesheet functionality, and significant enhancements for all its cloud-based clients.
“TimeControl 8.6.1 brings big enhancements for our customers worldwide,” said Chris Vandersluis, President of HMS Software. “This release to our online editions delivers new and enhanced features to TimeControl’s highly flexible, deeply integrated time and project management tools that support the evolving needs of modern enterprises.”
These service enhancements bring new functionality to TimeControl Online, TimeControl Industrial Online, TimeControl Project and the free TimeControl Mobile App to all subscription clients in the cloud.
Key Highlights of version 8.6.1 Include
Enhanced Start/Stop Functionality
The Start/Stop timer feature has been improved and is now available in both individual and crew timesheets, and included in the free TimeControl Mobile App to support work tracking in the field.
Expanded Language Support
Full support for additional languages including Japanese, Chinese, Turkish, and Arabic — including full two-byte character support — broadens international usability and accessibility for global organizations.
Shift/Scheduled
Shift management and an ability to compare a shift schedule to actual start/stop times entered by the user.
Additional Enhancements
Additional Enhancements: Improvements to the Oracle Primavera integration, a new Birdview PSA Integration, a new Microsoft Planner Integration, a new timesheet sign-off module and much more.
Availability
The TimeControl Online, TimeControl Industrial Online and TimeControl Project services have now been upgraded to version 8.6.1 on all TimeControl Online servers worldwide
For more information about this new TimeControl version and an extended list of new features, please visit the TimeControl website: TimeControl.com/features/latest.
About TimeControl
TimeControl was originally released in 1994. It was immediately successful in the project management sector and today is recognized not only as a project management solution, but also as an enterprise timesheet solution in use by companies worldwide. TimeControl is designed as a multipurpose timesheet able to serve the needs of both Finance and Project Management simultaneously. It includes features such as a multi-browser, multi-device interface, a PC and mobile interface, vacation approvals, executive dashboards, extensive approval functionality, flexible reporting and links to project management and corporate systems which makes the timesheet product ideally suited for integration with existing systems in any organization. TimeControl's flexibility allows it to be deployed for use as a time and attendance, time and billing, project tracking and flex-time system. TimeControl is available both for purchase for an on-premises installation or as an on-line subscription in the Cloud.
To access the free Hosted TimeControl Trial site, visit our free trial page.
For more information about TimeControl, monitor the TimeControl blog at http://blog.timecontrol.org/ or the TimeControl website at www.timecontrol.com.
For information about TimeControlOnline, our hosted timesheet subscription service in the cloud, go to www.timecontrol.net.
For any other questions, please contact HMS Software at info@hms.ca.
About HMS Software
Based in Montreal, Canada with offices in Toronto, HMS Software has been a leading provider of project management and enterprise timesheet systems and services since 1984. HMS Software's first customized timesheet application was written in 1984. With the launch of TimeControl as a commercial application in 1994, HMS Software began servicing clients worldwide.
HMS Software's client list reads like a who's who of business. It includes AMD, Andritz, Azuria Water Solutions, CANAM, CAE, EXFO, Foster Wheeler, Interpol, Kelly Services, the Government of Quebec, Opal-RT, Progress Rail, Reebok-CCM, Rising Edge, Sandoz, SEFA, Volvo Novabus, Zoetis and hundreds of others
For further information about HMS Software, please visit the HMS website at: www.hms.ca or contact us at info@hms.ca.