U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Deploys Plateau Performance for Agency-Wide Competency Management

Arlington, VA. – May 31, 2007 –Plateau Systems, a leading provider of talent management software, content and services, today announced that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has recently deployed Plateau Performance’s competency management and assessment applications across several mission-critical occupations (MCOs). Plateau’s solution will allow the EPA to assess competencies, provide individualized training and development, and streamline career and succession planning across the agency’s entire workforce.

“The EPA needed a secure solution that could easily manage our ever-evolving competency library and could scale to support competency-based workforce development across our 17,000 employees,” said Jeffrey Bryan, Chief, Human Capital Planning Branch, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. “Plateau’s solution accelerates the achievement of EPA’s immediate goals while allowing us to quickly expand and extend the solution over time to enable future talent management initiatives across the entire agency.”

The EPA’s competency management system enables workers to advance their careers through personalized development and assessment plans that align with organizational initiatives, as well as employee career goals. Based on the Office of Personnel Management’s (OPM) mandated competency model, the EPA’s competencies integrate with Plateau’s Performance applications. Using Plateau to document and assess competencies will enable senior EPA managers to better align and support employee training and development in the face of scarce and declining resources.

As part of the initial phase of the project, the EPA is also rolling out Plateau 360 Multi-Rater, which allows the Agency to better target development activities by collecting feedback from employees and their respective supervisor(s). The EPA can tailor these assessments to expand coverage and participation, resulting in more precise development activities and a more productive workforce.

“By integrating its competency models with Plateau’s best-of-breed talent management solutions, the EPA is taking a progressive approach to managing employee talent across the entire agency,” said Paul Sparta, Chairman and CEO, Plateau. “Plateau provides the enterprise-class scalability, functionality, and flexibility needed to support the EPAs massive workforce while providing employees a clear picture of how their occupation and goals fits into the larger EPA picture.”

Plateau has a proven record of success across the federal government. Agencies including The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), the U.S. Department of Labor, the Internal Revenue Service and National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) rely on Plateau’s solutions to power a wide range of learning, training and performance initiatives.  

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About Plateau

Plateau is a leading provider of talent management software, content and services designed to increase workforce productivity and drive business success. Plateau’s award-winning software is powering talent management initiatives across some of the world’s most successful organizations, including the American Red Cross, General Electric, the Internal Revenue Service, Capital One Services and the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). Industry analysts at Bersin & Associates, Forrester Research and other leading information and technology research and advisory firms continue to recognize Plateau’s leadership in delivering best-in-class functionality, technology and customer satisfaction. Plateau is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia, with offices across the United States, Europe and Asia Pacific. For more information, please visit www.Plateau.com.

 

Plateau Systems, the Plateau Systems logo, Plateau Performance, and Plateau are the property of Plateau Systems Ltd. All other names and brands are the property of their respective holders.

Plateau Systems Rated "Positive" in Employee Performance Management MarketScope Report

Arlington, VA. – May 16, 2007 –Plateau Systems, a leading provider of software for developing, managing, rewarding and optimizing organizational talent, today announced that it received a “Positive” rating in the Gartner “MarketScope for Employee Performance Management Software, 2007”1.  Gartner evaluated more than 28 vendors in the report.  Plateau believes the “positive” rating reflects the company’s strength and momentum in the rapidly growing performance and talent management solutions market.

“Gartner placed Plateau in the Leaders Quadrant in the latest e-Learning Suites Magic Quadrant2 and we believe that this new positive EPM MarketScope rating validates our track record of delivering best-of-breed talent management solutions to customers,” said Paul Sparta, Chairman and CEO of Plateau.  “With the recent acquisition of Nuvosoft, Plateau combines advanced compensation capabilities with our existing best-in-class learning, performance management and career and succession planning solutions.  As the market continues to evolve, Plateau is positioned as a leader in delivering a complete suite of talent management solutions that allow our customers to easily address their employee performance, learning, compensation and succession planning needs.”

In its MarketScope for Employee Performance Management Software, 2007, Gartner states: “The market for employee management software is intense, and many vendors want in on the action.”  Moreover, “During the previous six months, we started to see customers selecting EPM solutions that were more integrated with compensation and succession management.  Based on that feedback, we expanded the scope of this MarketScope to include all three areas.”  Visit www.plateau.com to access and view the full Gartner “MarketScope for Employee Performance Management Software, 2007” report.

By expanding the scope of the definition of EPM, Gartner evaluated solutions that provide the following capabilities:

• performance management


• goal and objective management


• performance appraisal management


• 90-degree to 360 -degree assessment management


• multi-rater feedback


• developmental planning


• career path management


• mentor program management


• succession management


• employee profile management


• organizational charting


• talent pool management


• succession planning


• talent review/assessment, impact analysis


• compensation management


• plan/program administration


• budgeting


• planning (support for merit increases, bonus and stock allocation and others)


• coaching


• pay-for-performance support

Plateau provides comprehensive software and services across performance management, compensation management and succession management as well as industry leading learning management.  This enables organizations to both manage and improve performance with learning that targets employee-specific competencies and performance goals.

Customers, media and industry analysts consistently recognize Plateau for its industry leadership and unparalleled commitment to customer satisfaction and success.  Most recently, the company was named a Red Herring 100 winner, an award given to the 100 most promising private North American technology companies.  Earlier this year, the company was ranked the Overall Customer Satisfaction Leader for Global Enterprises in the Bersin & Associates 2007 LMS Customer Satisfaction Study.  In 2006, Plateau was positioned in the Leader’s Quadrant in the Gartner 2006 e-Learning Suites Magic Quadrant report, based on the company’s strong vision and ability to execute. HR executives also voted Plateau the winner of the “Industry’s First Integrated Performance & Learning Management Shootout” at the 2006 HR Technology Conference and Exposition last October.

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About Plateau

Plateau is a leading, global provider of adaptable, web-based software for developing, managing, rewarding and optimizing organizational talent to increase workforce productivity and drive business success. Plateau’s award-winning software is powering talent management initiatives across some of the world’s most successful organizations, including the American Red Cross, General Electric, the Internal Revenue Service, Capital One Services and the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). Industry analysts at Bersin & Associates, Forrester Research and other leading information and technology research and advisory firms continue to recognize Plateau’s leadership in delivering best-in-class functionality, technology and customer satisfaction. Plateau is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia, with offices across the United States, Europe and Asia Pacific.  For more information, please visit www.plateau.com.

MarketScope Disclaimer

The MarketScope is copyrighted 2007 by Gartner, Inc. and is reused with permission. The MarketScope is an evaluation of a marketplace at and for a specific time period. It depicts Gartner's analysis of how certain vendors measure against criteria for that marketplace, as defined by Gartner. Gartner does not endorse any vendor, product or service depicted in the MarketScope, and does not advise technology users to select only those vendors with the highest rating. Gartner disclaims all warranties, express or implied, with respect to this research, including any warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose.

About the Magic Quadrant

The Magic Quadrant is copyrighted 2007 by Gartner, Inc. and is reused with permission. The Magic Quadrant is a graphical representation of a marketplace at and for a specific time period. It depicts Gartner's analysis of how certain vendors measure against criteria for that marketplace, as defined by Gartner. Gartner does not endorse any vendor, product or service depicted in the Magic Quadrant, and does not advise technology users to select only those vendors placed in the "Leaders" quadrant. The Magic Quadrant is intended solely as a research tool, and is not meant to be a specific guide to action. Gartner disclaims all warranties, express or implied, with respect to this research, including any warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose.

1 Gartner “MarketScope for Employee Performance Management Software, 2007” by Jim Holincheck. May 14, 2007

2 The Magic Quadrant for e-Learning Suites, 2006 by W. Arevolo and L. Latham, September 2006.

Plateau Systems, the Plateau Systems logo, Plateau Performance, and Plateau are the property of Plateau Systems Ltd. All other names and brands are the property of their respective holders.

Plateau to Showcase Leading Talent Management Solutions at Strategic HR Events throughout Europe and Asia

Company Demonstrates Increased Commitment to Global Customers and International Expansion

Arlington, VA. – May 7, 2007 –Plateau Systems, a leading provider of software for developing, managing, rewarding and optimizing organizational skills and talent, will be exhibiting and presenting its leading talent management solutions at HR conferences this week in the United Kingdom, India and Singapore.  Highlighting Plateau’s worldwide efforts to meet customer demand, the company will be presenting its latest developments and vision to customers and partners at The Human Resources Forum in the United Kingdom, HR Summit 07 in Singapore, and HR Congress India.

“Plateau is experiencing a dramatic increase in interest and need from global customers for best-of-breed talent management solutions,” said Don Hernandez, Vice President of International Sales at Plateau.  “This week’s conferences provide users a unique opportunity to meet with company executives and gather increased intelligence on the value that Plateau can provide to their talent management initiatives.  We will continue to implement new programs to support and communicate with global customers in this growing market.”   

Plateau has been invited to conduct a high-level Talent Management presentation at HR Congress India (May 10 – 11, 2007) in Mumbai, India. On Monday, May 11 at 9:30 am, the company’s Chief Technology Officer, Ed Cohen, will deliver a speech titled:  “Proactive Talent Planning and Career Development.”  During this presentation, he will provide attendees with ways that their organizations can address the looming talent crisis by identifying critical positions and enabling employees to develop their career plans. He will also discuss best practices to link employee capabilities and career goals with organizational staffing needs.

In addition to its involvement at the HR Congress India, Plateau is also leveraging several other international events to increase its global marketing presence and address the growing demand for its leading-edge talent management solutions in Europe and Asia.  Plateau is a sponsor and exhibitor at The Human Resources Forum from May 9 - 12, which takes place aboard the Aurora cruise ship, departing from Southampton, United Kingdom.  This unique conference features facilitated networking between vendors and potential customers and enables prospects to research potential suppliers, benchmark existing ones and hear about new products and services in the marketplace.  Plateau is also exhibiting its innovative Talent Management Solutions, including its recently added Compensation Management component at HR Summit 07 from May 9-10, which takes place at the Suntect Convention and Exhibition Centre in Singapore.

Plateau continues its international campaign in June with the Talent Challenge 2007 conference in London from June 4 – 5, where the company will sponsor, exhibit and meet with customers, partners and prospects.

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About Plateau

Plateau is a leading, global provider of adaptable, web-based software for developing, managing, rewarding and optimizing organizational talent to increase workforce productivity and drive business success. Plateau’s award-winning software is powering talent management initiatives across some of the world’s most successful organizations, including the American Red Cross, General Electric, the Internal Revenue Service, Capital One Services and the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). Industry analysts at Bersin & Associates, Forrester Research and other leading information and technology research and advisory firms continue to recognize Plateau’s leadership in delivering best-in-class functionality, technology and customer satisfaction. Plateau is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia, with offices across the United States, Europe and Asia Pacific.  For more information, please visit www.plateau.com.

Plateau Systems, the Plateau Systems logo, Plateau Performance, and Plateau are the property of Plateau Systems Ltd. All other names and brands are the property of their respective holders.

Plateau Systems Named Red Herring 100 Winner

Company Recognized as One of North America's "Most Promising" Companies Driving the Future of Technology

Arlington, VA. – May 2, 2007 –Plateau Systems, a leading provider of software for developing, managing, rewarding and optimizing organizational talent, today announced that it has been named to the Red Herring 100, an award given to the 100 most promising private North American technology companies. The editorial staff selected the Red Herring 100 award winners after a rigorous analysis of financial data and a thorough evaluation of the company’s management strength, industry leadership, strategy execution and investment in research and development.

"Having received more than 800 submissions, it is clear that we are witnessing a new outburst of creativity." says Joel Dreyfuss, Editor-in-Chief of Red Herring. "With venture capital flowing again, it’s exciting to see technology innovators and business investors collaborate to create disruptive technologies. The Red Herring 100 North America companies are impressive up-and-comers, and definitely the ones to watch."

Now in its tenth year, the Red Herring’s annual list of top private companies is an important part of the company’s widely-recognized tradition of identifying new and innovative technology companies and entrepreneurs. Google, eBay and Skype are among the many companies Red Herring editors recognized early on and touted as leaders that would change the way we live and work. This year’s winners continue to epitomize this tradition by pioneering and actualizing next-generation technology solutions and making them accessible across new and important markets.

“Plateau has a proven record of pioneering industry leading solutions that address real-world talent management needs, and we are honored that the Red Herring editors have recognized this and the value it brings our customers,” said Paul Sparta, Chairman and CEO of Plateau. “Being named to the Red Herring 100 validates Plateau’s leadership in developing innovative solutions that transform the way companies manage processes and content across their full talent management lifecycle. We will continue to raise the bar in delivering solutions that increase workforce productivity, enhance corporate and employee performance, and generate tangible returns for our customers.”

Customers, media and industry analysts consistently recognize Plateau for its industry leadership and unparalleled commitment to customer loyalty and success. Most recently, the company was named the Overall Satisfaction Leader for Global Enterprises in the Bersin & Associates 2007 LMS Customer Satisfaction Study. In 2006, Plateau was positioned in the Leader’s Quadrant in the Gartner 2006 e-Learning Suites Magic Quadrant report, based on the company’s vision and ability to execute. Plateau was also voted the overall winner of the “Industry’s First Integrated Performance & Learning Management Shootout” at the 2006 HR Technology Conference and Exposition last October.

To honor the CEOs of Red Herring 100 award winners, Red Herring has invited each company to present at its Red Herring Spring 2007 event, May1-3, at the Hyatt Regency in Monterey. This year marks the 10th anniversary of the Red Herring 100 Awards. To celebrate this occasion, Red Herring 100 winners will share their successes and insights on how to make it to the top. As the venue for the unveiling of the Top 100 private companies in North America, Red Herring Spring draws unparalleled attention from decision makers and industry observers across the continent. For more information visit www.redherring.com

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About Red Herring

Red Herring is a global media company which unites the world’s best high technology innovators, venture investors and business decision makers in a variety of forums: a leading innovation magazine, an online daily technology news service, technology newsletters, and major events for technology leaders around the globe. Red Herring provides an insider’s access to the global innovation economy, featuring unparalleled insights on the emerging technologies driving the economy. More information about Red Herring is available on the Internet at www.redherring.com.

About Plateau

Plateau is a leading, global provider of adaptable, web-based software for developing, managing, rewarding and optimizing organizational talent to increase workforce productivity and business operations performance. Plateau’s award-winning software is being used to power talent management initiatives across some of the world’s most successful organizations, including the American Red Cross, General Electric, the Internal Revenue Service, Capital One Services and the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). Industry analysts at Bersin & Associates, Forrester Research and other leading information and technology research and advisory firms continue to recognize Plateau’s leadership in delivering best-in-class functionality, technology and customer satisfaction. Plateau is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia, with offices across the United States, Europe and Asia Pacific. For more information, please visit www.plateau.com.

Plateau Systems, the Plateau Systems logo, Plateau Performance, and Plateau are the property of Plateau Systems Ltd. All other names and brands are the property of their respective holders.