Human Resources: Retailer Diamond Vogel Paint Takes In-House Control of its Payroll and Human Resources

WESTON, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 5, 2007--Ultimate Software
(Nasdaq:ULTI), a leading provider of end-to-end strategic human
resources, payroll, and talent management solutions, announced today
that Diamond Vogel Paint has taken in-house control if its payroll and
human resource operations and, after switching from a service bureau,
is experiencing improved data integrity, enhanced reporting, and
reduced costs.

Before UltiPro, Vogel Paint, a family-owned paint manufacturer and
retailer headquartered in Orange City, Iowa, used a service bureau for
its payroll and managed its human resources with spreadsheets and
paper forms. With complexities resulting from 10 subsidiaries that
have separate federal employer identification numbers, Vogel Paint's
human resources team was growing tired of paying the service bureau
for bonus payroll runs resulting from errors that HR Director David
VanderWerff believed would not have occurred if his staff had in-house
control of their processes. To address their challenges, Vogel Paint
selected UltiPro in September 2004.

"With the service bureau, it seemed there was a problem with every
step we took, and at the same time, prices were increasing," said
VanderWerff. "Through UltiPro, the accuracy of our workforce
information has improved dramatically, creating a 'trickle down'
effect that has made reporting more valuable, streamlined our benefits
management, and reduced the stress level of my employees. Now my
payroll manager has the time to use her vacation days."

With correct information, VanderWerff and his group can create
meaningful reports with UltiPro for day-to-day operations oversight,
compliance, and business intelligence reporting. Prior to UltiPro, HR
staff maintained data in a third-party application that was used for
basic reporting. Without delays or add-on costs, VanderWerff's
department gained the ability to generate sophisticated real-time
manpower reports for supervisors that include metrics such as overtime
and hours worked by location. HR regularly uses UltiPro to create
reports for managers "on the fly," which was difficult, if not
impossible, with the service bureau.

"By giving company executives and managers point-in-time reporting
about topics that are relevant to their success, we help the company
stay on target and focused on our business goals," said VanderWerff.
"Like many businesses, our investment in people is one of our largest
expenses, so we want to make sure we are making the wisest decisions
about those resources."

Because UltiPro is an integrated solution for payroll, human
resources, and benefits, Vogel Paint's administrative staff cut the
time they spent entering redundant data to maintain information on the
organization's 900 employees in 14 states. With so much less data
entry, Vogel Paint reduced headcount through attrition.

"When we were looking for an HRMS provider, our concern was the
value and strategic benefits we would achieve. We didn't seek to cut
costs, but reducing headcount was just a natural result of using
UltiPro," said VanderWerff. "We have achieved the objectives we set
for UltiPro and much more."

"UltiPro users have much greater control over their own deadlines
than they do with a service bureau and they can access real-time
workforce analytics at a moment's notice," said Greg Swick, senior
vice president of sales for Ultimate Software. "We're pleased that
Diamond Vogel Paint has joined the many Ultimate Software customers
who have the tools and flexibility to streamline their processes and
operate in a more strategic manner."

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 700
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.

UltiPro and Intersourcing are registered trademarks of The
Ultimate Software Group, Inc. All other trademarks referenced are the
property of their respective owners.

CONTACT: Ultimate Software, Weston
Darlene Marcroft, 954-331-7444
darlene_marcroft[at]ultimatesoftware.com
or
For Sales Information:
Ultimate Software, 800-432-1729
Web site: www.ultimatesoftware.com