Certus Software Selected for ''Next Big Thing'' Panel at Enterprise 2005; President and CEO Bruce Johnson to Discuss Certus' Sustainable Compliance Vision and Company Success

Business Wire, August 8, 2005

CUPERTINO, Calif. -- Certus Software, Inc., a proven leader in financial compliance and governance software for the enterprise, has been named one of five "fast growth" companies to share corporate vision, strategy and future plans in the "Next Big Thing" panel at the prestigious Enterprise 2005 Conference. The eighth annual Enterprise Conference, sponsored by technology investment and consulting firm Sand Hill Group, is a "who's who" of enterprise technology leaders, attracting top CEOs from leading enterprise software, technology and services companies. Enterprise 2005 will be held August 7 to 9, 2005 at the Inn at Spanish Bay, Pebble Beach, CA.

Certus' President and CEO, Bruce Johnson, was invited to present on a panel of peers as part of the "Next Big Thing" session, which encourages candid discussion and debate among participants. Johnson will present on the rapidly emerging corporate governance and compliance software market and Certus' vision of how technology will enable organizations to build sustainable good governance practices and create lasting business value.

"Amidst companies' rush to meet compliance mandates, Certus is not only supplying the software means for meeting the compliance end, but outlining an overarching blueprint for using technology to achieve sustainable compliance," said M.R. Rangaswami, co-founder of Sand Hill Group and a driving force behind the conference. "The company's continued growth momentum and expanding list of blue chip global customers speaks to its ability to address an imperative market need."

About Certus

Certus Software, Inc., the proven leader of corporate governance and compliance software for the enterprise, helps organizations build a consistent and sustainable compliance practice that extends beyond compliance requirements to generate lasting business value. Its powerful Certus software suite ensures the transparency and accuracy of internal controls, while leveraging Sarbanes-Oxley conformance as a change agent for immediate accountability and even greater business benefits in the future. Certus' customers include Alcon, Countrywide Financial, Dell, DIRECTV, E*TRADE, Great-West Life & Annuity Insurance Company, Jones Apparel Group, The Mills Corporation, Nextel Partners, PepsiCo, Polaroid, Seagate Technology, Ross Stores, Suntron and T-Mobile USA. To learn more about Certus, visit www.certus.com.

About Enterprise 2005

The Sand Hill Group's annual Enterprise Conference brings together CEOs and leaders from diverse segments of the software industry to candidly share ideas and opinions, and debate strategic issues of common interest. Each year the entire conference surplus goes to the non-profit SHG Foundation. The Sand Hill Group is an investment and consulting group based in the San Francisco Bay Area. More information is available at www.sandhill.com.

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