University System of Maryland Selects PeopleSoft; eBusiness Solutions to Lead USM into 21st Century

Business Wire, Dec 19, 2000

Business Editors/Hi-Tech Writers

PLEASANTON, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 19, 2000

PeopleSoft Inc. (Nasdaq:PSFT) today announced that the University System of Maryland (USM) has licensed PeopleSoft's pure internet solutions for higher education.

Included in the contract is pure internet software for Student Administration, Human Resources, Financials, Enterprise Warehouse, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Sales and Marketing, and End User Training.

The contract will help USM degree-granting institutions better manage their systems to compete in the 21st century. By using these applications, USM faculty, staff and alumni will have immediate internet access to such academic and financial information as flexible billing, class registration, and financial aid.

At the same time, the PeopleSoft solutions will fully integrate student, employee and supplier information across the system, and organize the information through efficient data management and reporting.

"We had a very focused, detailed mission in mind and PeopleSoft was able to meet the needs of that mission," said Donald N. Langenberg, chancellor for the USM. "This agreement will allow us to accomplish our vision of the USM in the 21st century."

"Technological deficiencies will no longer hold the USM agenda down," added Kevin Horigan, general manager of education and government for PeopleSoft. "PeopleSoft has provided an immediate solution and we are committed to seeing it through to completion."

PeopleSoft for Higher Education provides powerful eBusiness applications and advanced analytical tools specifically designed for the changing needs of colleges and universities. With more than 530 higher education customers, the PeopleSoft commitment to serving colleges and universities has made it the leading enterprise software company in the industry.

About PeopleSoft

PeopleSoft Inc. is a world leader in providing eBusiness applications that enable people - customers, employees, and suppliers - to power the internet. PeopleSoft's pure internet Customer Relationship Management, Supply Chain Management, and Enterprise Management solutions provide the industry's most open and flexible e-commerce platform.

PeopleSoft employs more than 7,900 people worldwide, including 2,400 eBusiness consultants. More than 4,600 organizations in 107 countries run on PeopleSoft eBusiness applications. For more information visit us at www.peoplesoft.com.