New SuccessFactors and DDI Alliance Accelerates Results for Customers' Performance and Talent Management Initiatives; Joint Solution More Tightly Links Program Components; Process Consulting Improves Talent Management Throughout Organization

Business Wire, June 7, 2006

SAN MATEO, Calif. -- SuccessFactors, Inc., the leader in on-demand performance and talent management solutions, today announced a partnership with Development Dimensions International (DDI), a global human resources consulting firm, to help customers more effectively implement succession management, performance management and leadership development systems. Customers will be able to link their performance and talent management initiatives through a single solution that combines SuccessFactors' market-leading technology with DDI's robust competency library, succession and performance management methodologies and leadership development content.

"SuccessFactors' technology is helping ServiceMaster identify our largest skill gaps while the DDI library defines competencies required to overcome these areas of concern," said Larry Crowton, ServiceMaster Director of Core Processes. "By utilizing DDI's pre-integrated, comprehensive competency library and their professional consulting services, we no longer spend our administrative cycles developing and integrating competencies to load into the SuccessFactors tool. Our efforts are more focused on working with the different individuals within our organization."

The SuccessFactors technology solution is supported by DDI's Online Performance and Learning tool (OPAL(R)), which includes the competency library. Combined, they provide complete online development and day-to-day performance resources that enhance employee performance, and allow employees to receive coaching and expert guidance on handling work situations while developing important business competencies.

"SuccessFactors' company success is 100% predicated on our customers' complete satisfaction, making it imperative that we only engage with partners that have a similar customer commitment," said Roger Goulart, SuccessFactors Vice President of Alliances. "DDI, with their robust competency library, proven methodologies and deep customer understanding is certainly in that league and we are pleased to able to offer the benefits of this partnership to our customers."

"SuccessFactors and DDI are providing organizations with a start-to-finish talent management solution, helping companies easily identify and develop the leadership talent critical to creating a high performance workforce," said Audrey Smith, Senior Vice President, DDI's Executive Solutions.

SuccessFactors' technology is available in three distinct offerings. SuccessFactors' Enterprise Edition is a fully integrated suite of talent management applications, each highly scalable and modular to allow enterprise-size businesses to add additional features easily. Enterprise Edition includes solutions for performance management and 360s, goal alignment, succession planning, compensation, and employee surveys. SuccessFactors Professional Edition includes full-featured software that is customized and priced for growing companies. Unlike other enterprise software that is re-engineered for small and mid-size businesses but offers significantly limited functionality, SuccessFactors Professional Edition incorporates best practices from the company's 450 customers, including the insights of world-class HR and management experts. SuccessFactors Manager's Edition streamlines and automates the performance review process for individual managers and small teams.

About Development Dimensions International (DDI)

Since 1970, Development Dimensions International (DDI), a global human resources consulting firm, helps organizations close the gap between today's talent capability and future talent needs. DDI's expertise includes designing and implementing selection systems, and identifying and developing front-line to executive leadership talent. With more than 1,000 associates in 75 offices in 26 countries and headquarters in Pittsburgh, PA, the firm advises half of the Fortune 500. For more information go to www.ddiworld.com/aboutddi

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 1.5 million users in 102 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.