Ultimate Software Customers Convene for National UltiPro User Conference
2008-11-09 18:19:00 -
www.ultimatesoftware.com - Ultimate Software (Nasdaq:ULTI), a leading provider of end-to-end strategic human resources, payroll, and talent management solutions, announced today that its annual user conference, held last month in Atlanta, GA, brought together more than 700 UltiPro users from across the United States--such as Texas Roadhouse, Sony BMG Music Entertainment, The Container Store, and International Dairy Queen--to share best practices, learn about the UltiPro solution roadmap for the future, and provide feedback to Ultimate Software on its human capital management (HCM) solutions.
"Connections 2008" marked Ultimate Software's first national gathering of UltiPro customers and provided a forum for them to expand their knowledge of UltiPro, including upcoming enhancements, new features, and existing functionality such as UltiPro's strategic talent management feature set and enhanced business intelligence platform. Keynote speakers included Zach Thomas, senior analyst at Forrester Research; Dr. Mark Goulston, a leading executive coach and team building specialist; and Jeff Blatnik, Olympic gold medalist. Sessions included new feature overviews, technical workshops, strategic HR presentations centered around key HCM issues and trends, and networking breakouts.
"It was great to see so many UltiPro users gathered in one place. A wealth of knowledge was shared at the conference that could only be done in this sort of peer-to-peer environment," said Dave Mahler, vice president and treasurer of Jacobs Management, the company responsible for providing administrative services for Genmar, the largest manufacturer of recreational boats in the United States. "Ultimate Software continues to drive innovation in the HCM market and we're excited about the products and functionality the company is developing to help us meet our business goals."
During the conference, hundreds of customers also participated in customer surveys and one-on-one meetings to provide input to Ultimate Software on their level of satisfaction with UltiPro, benefits they've experienced, and their future plans to take advantage of the latest UltiPro features. Among many areas, frequent customer comments focused on Ultimate's commitment to culture and passion for customer service.
"I love the Ultimate corporate culture. It truly radiates throughout their organization. The people are so positive and their commitment to the UltiPro product is demonstrated day in and day out," said Linda Mullenbach, director of human resources for International Dairy Queen, Inc.
Another common theme among newer customers that attended the user conference was the speed of UltiPro's deployment. According to Chuck Keck, senior director of payroll for Sony BMG Music Entertainment, "Some of the most senior people in the company were impressed that our implementation with UltiPro was so smooth and quick. Now that we are live on UltiPro, I can net out the benefits compared to our previous HR/payroll solution easily: better, cheaper, faster."
"Our customers are an incredible resource for Ultimate Software. They are instrumental in helping us shape the ongoing direction of UltiPro, and to one another in sharing real-world usage tips and practitioner expertise," said Laura Johnson, senior vice president of product strategy for Ultimate Software. "This first national gathering of UltiPro customers was a tremendous success. It's our customer feedback that keeps our company at the forefront of the industry."
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 on-demand services through its software-as-a-service (SaaS) offering, Intersourcing, and as licensed software. Based in Weston, FL, the Company employs more than 900 professionals who are focused on developing the highest quality products and services. In 2008, Ultimate Software was cited as a "Leader" in Forrester Research Inc.'s 2008 Wave evaluation of U.S. Midmarket and Multinational Enterprise HR Management Systems, was the first HR/payroll SaaS provider to be audited and awarded the ISO/IEC 27001:2005 Certification for security management, and was named the #1 "Best Product Development Team" in the nation by the American Business Awards. Ultimate Software was ranked the #1 best medium-sized company to work for in America by the Great Place to Work(R) Institute in June 2008. Ultimate Software has approximately 1,600 customers representing diverse industries, including such organizations as The Container Store, Elizabeth Arden, Major League Baseball, The New York Yankees Baseball Team, Nintendo of America, Ruth's Chris Steak House, and Sony BMG Music Entertainment. More information on Ultimate Software's products and services can be found at www.ultimatesoftware.com.
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