Human Resources: Softscape Captures High Ratings in Talent Management Suites Study

Wayland, Mass. - February 13, 2008 - Softscape, a market leader in
web-based human capital management software products, today announced
that research and advisory firm Bersin & Associates recognized Softscape
with the highest possible ratings, four out of four stars, for
experience and product strength and breadth in its study, Talent
Management Suites: Market Realities, Implementation Experiences, and
Vendor Profiles.

Bersin & Associates defines talent management suites as solutions that
provide a single, integrated platform in order to attract, deploy,
develop, motivate, and manage talent more effectively. According to the
study, Softscape's people management platform is differentiated by its
inherent integration across all modules, extensive configurability, and
advanced reporting and analytics capabilities. Softscape gives customers
a solid foundation for supporting integrated initiatives, such as
performance development planning, succession and leadership development,
and pay for performance. The study also shows Softscape's performance
management solution to be a competitive best-of-breed solution.

"Softscape is one of the few technology vendors today to offer a truly
integrated talent management suite. The company supports experienced
organizations around the world with some of the most advanced and
integrated talent management initiatives taking place," said Leighanne
Levensaler, principal analyst, Bersin & Associates, and the author of
the report. "We expect Softscape will continue to innovate in its
product development while other providers are focused on integrating and
building out their offerings."

Softscape helps companies of all sizes in all industries effectively
execute business strategies to improve productivity, simplify critical
work functions, create predictable analysis, and gain competitive
advantages. With advanced functions for talent acquisition, assessment,
development, and management, the company offers the industry's most
complete people management solution. The single, integrated platform
provides the infrastructure for customers to better manage their
workforces and make more informed business decisions.

"These top scores are a direct result of having pioneered the integrated
approach to human capital management," said Dave Watkins, chief
executive officer, Softscape. "We offer the strategic decision support
tools that organizations need to drive their business performance and
will continue to be the innovator in the market."

Targeted to corporate, HR, and learning executives with responsibility
for talent management strategy, the study includes detailed information
on developing integrated talent management strategies, purchasing
considerations, implementation priorities and guidelines, and the
experiences of early adopters. The study also offers insight on market
direction, including next-generation offerings with user-generated
profiles and the software-as-a-service (SaaS) model.

For more information about Softscape's human capital management
solutions, please visit http://www.softscape.com or
http://www.bersin.com to learn more about Bersin & Associates and the
Talent Management Suites study.

About Softscape (www.softscape.com)

Softscape is a market leader in web-based human capital management (HCM)
software products, helping companies of all sizes effectively execute
business strategy to gain competitive advantages. Recognized by industry
analysts as one of the broadest and most mature strategic HCM platforms,
Softscape's solution manages the entire employee lifecycle and the
impact on business performance. Softscape's comprehensive, integrated
products are designed to enable companies in all industries and
geographies to more effectively enhance workforce productivity and
effectiveness, create predictable analysis, facilitate long-term
planning, and reduce operational costs. Softscape's customers represent
Fortune 500/Global 500, mid-market, and government organizations,
including Barclays, AstraZeneca, Seagate, GKN, Edcon, LandAmerica, and
the US Department of Homeland Security. Softscape is based in
Massachusetts with offices in London, New York City, Chicago, San
Francisco, Hartford, Washington, D.C., Bangkok, Hong Kong, Johannesburg,
and Sydney.