CheckPoint HR Uses Ultimate Software's UltiPro to Deliver Human Resources and Payroll

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   WESTON, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 6, 2007--Ultimate Software
(Nasdaq:ULTI), a leading provider of end-to-end strategic human
resources, payroll, and talent management solutions, announced today
that its customer CheckPoint HR, LLC, a leading Administrative Service
Organization (ASO), is using UltiPro's functionality, scalability, and
security to effectively deliver comprehensive human resources,
benefits management, and payroll services to more than 27,000
employees.

   "A key part of our business is having a singular technological
foundation that manages the complete employee life cycle, and is
intuitive and seamless. UltiPro helps us empower our customers and
optimize their workforce management processes," said Steve A.
Rosenthal, cofounder and CEO, CheckPoint HR. "Our customers are
experiencing efficiencies, improved service to employees, and rapid
payback by leveraging UltiPro's functionality, real-time library of
comprehensive reports, and Web self-service for employees and managers
that includes a workforce portal with a single sign-on."

   After evaluating a number of potential solutions, CheckPoint HR's
team determined that UltiPro's Web-based functionality provides the
best foundation for enabling executives and administrators to manage
their payroll, benefits, and other HR processes anytime, anywhere. As
an ASO providing services to hundreds of companies, CheckPoint HR
requires an HRMS that is scalable and highly functional. According to
Rosenthal, UltiPro has accommodated CheckPoint HR's growth, which has
averaged about 30% each year, and has delivered consistent, reliable
performance to its many client companies as they log in over the
Internet.

   "We believe we are only as good as the customer's last experience
with us, so it is critical that we have a solution that is dependable
and performs well," said Rosenthal. "We have had zero downtime with
UltiPro."

   UltiPro easily scales for businesses in growth mode, like
CheckPoint HR. Ultimate Software regularly tests UltiPro's performance
through robust test-automation, simulating the most frequently
performed functions and transactions. By focusing on the scenarios
that are performed repeatedly by customers and their employees,
Ultimate Software can be sure that UltiPro is operating efficiently in
the areas where employee and management traffic is heaviest.

   "We are pleased to give CheckPoint HR's customers the benefits of
powerful Web functionality," said Greg Swick, senior vice president of
sales for Ultimate Software. "We have worked with CheckPoint HR
practically since it opened its doors and look forward to a long
relationship with the company as it continues to grow."

   About CheckPoint HR

   Since 2001, CheckPoint HR, based in Edison, New Jersey, has helped
small- to mid-size organizations automate all aspects of their human
resource operations. As a leading Administrative Service Organization
(ASO), CheckPoint HR's innovative Web-based Human Resource Management
System (HRMS) technology platform offers an affordable, comprehensive
solution to manage payroll and benefits administration, as well as
other business-critical human resources processes. This allows small-
mid-market organizations to deliver world-class services to its
employees, reduce costs, and improve operational efficiencies. Clients
include such names as The American Stock Exchange (AMEX), The Applied
Companies, Starwood Capital, Flemington Family of Dealerships, Hamon
USA, and Quintum Technologies. Further completing its HR management
solutions, CheckPoint HR boasts one of the largest insurance agencies
in the Northeast through The Wilshire Group, its wholly owned
subsidiary that offers its customers benefits procurement backed by a
sales team of licensed insurance brokers. For more information on
CheckPoint HR, please visit www.CheckPointhr.com or call 800.385.0331.

   About Ultimate Software

   A leading provider of end-to-end, strategic human resources,
payroll and talent management solutions, Ultimate Software markets its
award-winning UltiPro products as licensed software and as on-demand
services through Intersourcing. Employing approximately 650
professionals who are focused on developing the highest quality
products and services, Ultimate Software was identified as a Leader in
Forrester Research Inc.'s 2006 U.S. Midmarket HR solutions Wave
ranking. Ultimate Software was also named the 2005 Payroll Provider of
the Year by the Human Resources Outsourcing Association and ranked #3
on the 2006 Top 25 Best Medium-Sized Companies to Work for in America
list by the Great Place to Work Institute. Also in 2006, Ultimate
Software won two customer service awards, one from American Business
Awards as the Best Customer Service Organization and the other a
first-place SSPA STAR Award from Service & Support Professionals
Association. Ultimate Software customers represent diverse industries
and include such organizations as The Container Store, Elizabeth
Arden, The Florida Marlins Baseball Team, The New York Yankees
Baseball Team, Nintendo of America, Ruth's Chris Steak House, and
SkyWest Airlines. More information on Ultimate Software's products and
services can be found at www.ultimatesoftware.com.

CONTACT: Ultimate Software, Weston
             Darlene Marcroft, 954-331-7444
             darlene_marcroft[at]ultimatesoftware.com
            
             For Sales Information:
             Ultimate Software
             800-432-1729
             Web site: www.ultimatesoftware.com
            
             Checkpoint HR
             Tina Freedman, 732-287-8270
             Tina.Freedman[at]CheckPointHR.com
            
             Springboard Public Relations
             Len Abbazia, 732-863-1900 x.101
             Len.Abbazia[at]SpringboardPR.com
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