Plateau Systems Showcases Talent Management Strategy and Solutions at 9th Annual HR Technology Conference & Expo

Plateau to Unveil a New Paradigm for Purchasing, Managing and Deploying Content and will Participate in IndustryÃs First Integrated Performance and Learning Management Shootout

Arlington, Va. • October 3, 2006 – Plateau Systems , a leading provider of software for developing, managing and optimizing organizational skills and talent, will be showcasing its industry-leading talent management solutions in the industry ’s first Integrated Performance and Learning Management Shootout during the 9th annual HR Technology Conference and Expo from October 4 – 6, 2006, in Chicago.

“With the debut of Plateau Business Edition last month, Plateau became the first vendor to deliver an on-demand performance management solution with learning content embedded directly into the product, ” said Paul Sparta, chairman and CEO, Plateau Systems. ”Further extending our pioneering legacy, Plateau will make another game-changing announcement at this week ’s HR Tech conference. As Plateau continues to raise the bar in delivering innovative, next-generation talent management solutions, we are setting an aggressive pace for the industry. ” The company will demonstrate its Plateau learning and performance solutions at the conference and participate in the industry ’s first Integrated Performance and Learning Management Shootout. The live, scripted demo, developed by research and advisory services firm, Bersin & Associates, and conference co-chair and Human Resource Executive technology columnist, Bill Kutik, will pit competing products in an apples-to-apples comparison of key functionality that specifically tests the ability of the vendors ’ solutions to integrate learning and performance.

WHO:    Paul Sparta, Chairman and CEO, Plateau Systems  

WHAT:    The Industry's First Integrated Performance and Learning Management Shootout  

Join executives from Plateau Systems for a demonstration of Plateau's best-in-class integrated performance and learning management software in the industry's first Integrated Performance and Learning Management Shootout. Plateau Performance provides unparalleled performance management functionality integrated with Plateau Learning to enable organizations to continuously manage performance, develop capabilities and optimize organization-wide talent. Plateau provides the only integrated performance and learning management software built on a proven, J2EE Web-based architecture currently being used by some of the largest, most successful companies in the world.  

HR Technology Conference Co-Chair Bill Kutik and industry experts from Bersin & Associates, including Josh Bersin, CEO, and Leighanne Levensaler, Principal Analyst, will lead demonstrations from four leading vendors offering both applications. The 75-minute Shootout provides attendees with their only opportunity to view competitive products side-by-side and then vote for their favorite.  

Conference attendees are also invited to join Plateau at its exhibitor booth to meet company experts and learn more about the company's integrated talent management solutions.   

WHEN:    HR Technology Conference & Expo: October 4 - 6, 2006
Integrated Performance and Learning Management Shootout:
Tuesday, October 5, 2006; 11:00 AM - 12:15 PM  

WHERE:     HR Technology Conference & Expo
Navy Pier Chicago
600 East Grand Avenue
Chicago, IL 60611
Phone: (312) 595-PIER
http://www.NavyPier.com/  
Visit Plateau Systems at Booth # 508.  

INTERVIEWS:    Media are invited to speak with Paul Sparta about Plateau's expertise in learning, performance and succession management. Please contact Wendy Werve at wendy.werve@plateau.com to schedule an interview, or simply sign up at the event to attend the Integrated Performance and Learning Management Shootout.

Hailed as the "world's best conference on HR Technology, ”Human Resource Executive magazine's 9th Annual HR Technology Conference is designed to help senior HR executives and practitioners capture business benefits from technology to drive their organizations' bottom line.

With more than 200 exhibiting companies, HR Technology is the world ’s largest conference and exposition devoted to the use of all aspects of technology in human resources. This year, 44 of the 55 presenters are vice president level or higher, including 21 chief executive officers, from world leading companies and will speak on the topics organizations need to know about, with their focus firmly on how to gain business benefits from technology.

For registration information and to view the full event agenda, please visit: www.hrtechconference.com.

About Plateau:

Plateau is a leading provider of adaptable Web-based software for developing, managing and optimizing organizational skills and talent to increase workforce productivity and business operations performance. Plateau ’s software is being used by some of the world ’s largest, most successful enterprises, including the American Red Cross, General Electric, Internal Revenue Service, and Wendy ’s International. Industry analysts, including Forrester Research and Bersin & Associates, have rated Plateau a leader in functionality, technology, and customer satisfaction. The company is headquartered in Arlington, Va. For more information, please visit www.plateau.com.