CHICAGO - June 5, 2006 - SSA Global (NASDAQ: SSAG), a leading global provider of enterprise business software and services, today announced the general availability of SSA Talent Management 4.5, a comprehensive workforce management solution for mid-sized and large enterprises.
SSA Talent Management 4.5 provides companies with a comprehensive offering of integrated talent management functionality, including web-based recruiting, robust employee performance and competency management, succession planning and best-in-class learning management tools. The solution has been designed for easy integration into core enterprise resource planning systems to help companies streamline their workforce management for improved return on investment (ROI).
"We developed SSA Talent Management 4.5 to help customers increase the performance and productivity of their employees by automating processes and streamlining workforce compliance and training," said Cory A. Eaves, chief technology officer, SSA Global.
SSA Talent Management 4.5 can be implemented as an SSA GlobalTM-hosted solution or installed as a licensed solution. Its modular format makes it possible for integrating just the talent management functionality required into a customer´s existing platforms or services.
The solution is double-byte enabled, making it an ideal talent management solution for multi-national companies that need to manage a workforce in several countries. SSA Talent Management 4.5 is currently available in English, Spanish, French, Japanese, simplified Chinese with plans for localization in more languages.
About SSA Global
SSA Global (NASDAQ: SSAG) is a leading provider of enterprise business software for mid-sized and large organizations, primarily in select manufacturing, consumer and services industries. The company´s software solutions include enterprise resource planning, financial management, human capital management, corporate performance management, customer relationship management, product lifecycle management, supply chain management and supplier relationship management. Headquartered in Chicago, SSA Global has over 50 locations worldwide and its product offerings are used by customers in over 90 countries. For additional information, visit the SSA GlobalTM web site at www.ssaglobal.com
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