New turnkey solution, utilizing SuccessFactors Express, delivers built-in best practice processes and premium content without traditional implementation hassles MINNEAPOLIS, July 20 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Ceridian Corporation, a leading provider of managed human resource, employee benefits administration, tax filing, payroll outsourcing and talent management solutions, announced today it will soon be releasing Ceridian Performance Management Express, its powerful new Software as a Service (SaaS) performance management application. Performance Management Express is built upon SuccessFactors (NASDAQ:SFSF) cloud platform, enabling companies to easily manage employee goal setting and performance reviews using the industry's recognized leader in Web-based performance management. And best of all, it's affordable, secure, and scaleable with next generation technologies delivered by cloud computing. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20090602/SF26086LOGO) "Ceridian Performance Management Express is a perfect solution to extend our rich portfolio and help our customers address their performance management needs," notes Keith Strodtman, executive vice president and general manager, Ceridian HRO. The beauty of Performance Management Express is that it instantly transforms a manual review process into an automated one that all but ensures 100 percent participation. It is so simple to administer and use that customers can be up and running almost instantly." Since Performance Management Express is a SaaS solution, customers do not need to acquire any expensive hardware or software in order to use the application. The Web-based solution means all customer information is hosted by a highly secure, certified datacenter - commonly referred to as cloud computing. All software updates are remotely managed with no need for any onsite technical expertise, constantly giving customers the best solution set. Performance Management Express comes with all the tools you need to complete a meaningful performance review including a built-in process, a review form, job roles, approvals and notifications. All you have to do to begin a best-practices performance review cycle is enter your employee information. The application is integrated with your Ceridian HR/Payroll solution. Performance Management Express utilizes the SuccessFactors's performance management platform. SuccessFactors produces one of the industry's finest streamlined performance management applications. SuccessFactors' family of solutions means Performance Management Express users have a simple upgrade path if they add more employees or decide they need additional processes and more advanced requirements. "Ceridian has an outstanding track record of bringing the right solutions to the market and a strong knowledge and experience around human capital and performance management," said Paul Albright, chief marketing officer, SuccessFactors. "We are really excited that Ceridian has chosen us to help even more companies transform their workplace by getting all their employees focused on the right things to achieve success." Ceridian Performance Management Express is a full featured, easily implemented and affordable performance management solution. For more information contact Ceridian at 800-729-7655. About Ceridian Ceridian is a global business services organization that offers a comprehensive range of innovative solutions. From human resources and benefits to accredited employee assistance, work-life and health and productivity services, Ceridian helps organizations maximize their human, financial and technology resources. As a leader in payroll outsourcing, gift cards and controlled spending, Ceridian is also a driving force in payment innovation. Whether partnering to improve employee productivity, save money or minimize financial risks, Ceridian's business is to help organizations stay focused on their business. For more information about Ceridian's comprehensive array of human resource solutions, visit http://www.ceridian.com/ or call 800-729-7655. About SuccessFactors, Inc. SuccessFactors is one of the fastest growing public software companies and the leading provider of on-demand employee performance and talent management solutions. The company enables organizations of every size, and across every industry and geography, to achieve high-performing workforces through goal alignment and execution, talent development and planning, and pay-for-performance initiatives. From 92 customers and approximately 282,000 end users in 2003 to more than 2,700 customers and 5.1 million end users today, SuccessFactors' solutions are widely deployed across 60 industries in over 185 countries in 31 languages. Founded in 2001 with offices around the world, the company employs passionate people focused on revolutionizing the future of work. For more information, visit: http://www.successfactors.com/. Contacts: Ceridian Cary Griffith, 952-853-7171 SuccessFactors Dominic Paschel, 415-262-4641 Director of Public & Investor Relations http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20090602/SF26086LOGO http://photoarchive.ap.org/ DATASOURCE: SuccessFactors, Inc.; Ceridian CONTACT: Cary Griffith of Ceridian, +1-952-853-7171, ; or Dominic Paschel, Director of Public & Investor Relations of SuccessFactors, +1-415-262-4641, Web Site: http://www.successfactors.com/ http://http//www.ceridian.com

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