SuccessFactors' Customer, Edwards Lifesciences, Featured in Workforce Performance Solutions' Succession Planning Webinar; BioTech Leader to Showcase Succession Planning Strategies, Best Practices to Maintain Competitive Advantage

Business Wire, July 28, 2006

SAN MATEO, Calif. -- SuccessFactors, the leading provider of on-demand performance and talent management solutions, announced today that their customer Edwards Lifesciences, a leader in cardiovascular disease treatments, will be spotlighted in an upcoming Workforce Performance Solutions Magazine succession planning webinar. The online event, "Talent Management: Developing The Competitive Advantage," will outline how Edwards Lifesciences has instituted a rigorous succession planning initiative, fully endorsed and supported by global management, that is aimed to identify and groom the talent necessary to maintain their leadership and competitive position.

The webinar, scheduled for August 9 at 11:00 a.m. PST, will include discussions around strategy development, change management, implementation approach and the role of technology in the company's performance and talent management initiative. Attendees will have the opportunity to participate in a live question and answer session immediately following the presentation.

"By participating in this webinar, Edwards Lifesciences is providing a tremendous learning opportunity for any company that is thinking about or in the process of introducing succession planning into their organization," said Stacey Epstein, SuccessFactors' Senior Director of Marketing Communications. "The company's vision, strategic thinking and thoughtful use of market leading technology will serve as a gold standard for global performance and talent management implementations."

To attend the online event, please register at http://www.successfactors.com/events/sf-resources_webinars.asp.> About Edwards Lifesciences

Edwards Lifesciences, a leader in advanced cardiovascular disease treatments, is the number-one heart valve company in the world and the global leader in acute hemodynamic monitoring. Headquartered in Irvine, Calif., Edwards focuses on specific cardiovascular opportunities including heart valve disease, peripheral vascular disease and critical care technologies. The company's global brands, which are sold in approximately 100 countries, include Carpentier-Edwards, Cosgrove-Edwards, FloTrac, Fogarty, LifeStent, PERIMOUNT and Swan-Ganz. Additional company information can be found at http://www.edwards.com.

About SuccessFactors

SuccessFactors delivers performance and talent excellence, on demand. The company's software promotes visibility, accountability, and results, enabling organizations to eliminate the politics that destroy motivation and impede performance. Fueled by the industry's highest renewal rate, SuccessFactors has grown to support more than 600 customers and 1.8 million users in 134 countries around the world. Customers include MasterCard International, British Telecom, Textron, Salesforce.com, Cooper Tire & Rubber Company, Volkswagen of North America, Reebok, Pep Boys, Lancaster General Hospital and Grant Thornton. The company has achieved a global industry leading, scalable and secure hosting operation. Founded in 2001, SuccessFactors has multiple worldwide offices collaborating for strong local support of customers. For more information, visit www.successfactors.com or call 1 800 809-9920.