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Ultimate Software Launches New Affiliate Program to Expand UltiPro Sales Channels
JGI and Crowe Chizek Inaugural Members Of The Network
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Dec. 21 /PRNewswire/ -- A comprehensive affiliate program that will provide enterprise-wide software solutions to mid-sized companies with less than 1,000 employees was unveiled today by Ultimate Software (Nasdaq: ULTI), the leader in integrated HRMS/payroll solutions for middle-market organizations. The first to join the program are JGI, a single source integrator of software, systems and services for over 16 years, and Crowe, Chizek and Company, LLP, the 9th largest CPA/consulting firm in the nation with more than 1,500 employees.
Ultimate Software created the alliance program to give JGI, Crowe Chizek and others the opportunity to grow their businesses by marketing, selling and implementing UltiPro HRMS/Payroll to their existing customer base and other organizations with under 1,000 employees. Adding Ultimate Software's award-winning HRMS/payroll solution to their product offerings enables both companies to provide enterprise systems in a “one-stop shopping” environment.
“After reviewing more than 10 different HRMS/payroll products, it was clear that UltiPro HRMS/Payroll was by far the most functionally rich solution on the market to complement our existing product line,” said Charles Strahlendorff, Jr., Director Strategic Business Development, JGI. “Offering UltiPro HRMS/Payroll to our customers extends Ultimate Software's presence as the leading provider of integrated human resource management, in-house payroll and benefits administration in the middle-market. It also gives our customers the necessary tools to operate their businesses more efficiently, significantly lowering their total cost of ownership.”
According to Hugh E. Reynolds, partner, Crowe Chizek, UltiPro HRMS/Payroll has already added significant value for its customers. “Earlier this year, we joined Ultimate Software's Implementation Partners Program and have been working together to assist clients in implementing UltiPro HRMS/Payroll. We have been so impressed with UltiPro during implementation that we wanted to extend our commitment by getting involved at the beginning of the process— the sale.”
Stephen B. Nagengast, partner in-charge of Crowe Chizek's Baan Group adds, “Our background with system integration and proven experience with middle-market companies makes us ideally suited to support this solution.”
Reynolds noted, “In today's competitive environment, we're constantly looking for ways to better serve our customers and UltiPro is the highest quality HRMS/payroll solution on the market today for mid-sized companies.”
“Both JGI and Crowe Chizek have demonstrated expertise in systems implementation and have an exceptional ability to communicate with their clients, maximizing system efficiencies and integration,” said Scott Scherr, CEO, president and founder of Ultimate Software. “JGI has a solid track record and expertise with ERP (enterprise resource planning) solutions for the middle-market while Crowe Chizek displays diverse experience and core competency in business requirements and systems.”
With the addition of the affiliate network, Ultimate Software will now concentrate on organizations with more than 1,000 employees. To date, more than 50 customers have implemented UltiPro HRMS/Payroll and are currently running “live” payroll as well as HR and benefits management.
Ultimate Software plans to extend its affiliate network to other qualified companies that have a solid background in the sale of middle-market software solutions and are committed to providing favorable results. “We intend to fully train and support all of our affiliates so they have the proper UltiPro background to ensure the most cost-effective approach for the customer,” added Scherr.
UltiPro HRMS/Payroll is a feature-rich HRMS/payroll solution that is complemented by UltiPro Employee Self-Service, the first in a planned line of web-enabled products. UltiPro HRMS/Payroll facilitates management of the total employee cycle, from inception of employment through retirement, including complex payroll processing and benefits administration, and ships with business intelligence tools from Cognos Corporation for “slice and dice” data analysis and generation of custom reports. Designed to integrate seamlessly with the UltiPro HRMS/Payroll product line, UltiPro Employee Self-Service offers managers and general employee populations convenient access to human resources, benefits and payroll data through web browsers and sophisticated security for protecting the privacy of that information.
About JGI
JGI (Janis Group Inc.) functions as a single-source integrator of information technology, offering “best of breed” software, services and systems. By bundling these services and systems with enterprise application solutions including ERP supply chain management, HRMS (human resource management software), financial and CIS (customer interaction software), JGI helps clients enhance their productivity and competitive position. JGI's corporate offices are located in Rochelle Park, New Jersey, with many offices throughout the eastern United States including locations in Boston, Philadelphia and Atlanta. Founded in 1982, JGI is fast becoming the largest and most respected solution integrator in the middle market, with expected revenues of $97 million in 1998.
About Crowe Chizek
Founded in 1942, Crowe Chizek is the 9th largest consulting/CPA firm in the U.S. with current revenues of $150 million. Over 6,000 clients know Crowe Chizek's reputation is built on quality work, quality service and relationships centered on trust and commitment. Crowe Chizek's consultants offer a unique combination of industry, process and information technology expertise. Crowe Chizek was recently named Baan's number one reseller.
About Ultimate Software
Ultimate Software designs, markets, implements and supports human resource management and payroll systems for middle-market organizations. Headquartered in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, Ultimate Software employs more than 325 professionals nationwide and markets its UltiPro software solutions through a direct sales force in 26 cities. Ultimate Software has licensed its software to approximately 900 customers, representing more than 1,800 affiliated companies. Ultimate Software customers include United States Filter Corporation, JELD-WEN, Scottsdale Healthcare, First American Corporation, The Florida Marlins Baseball Club, Ingram Entertainment, Inc. and The Krystal Company. In December 1997, Human Resource Executive, a leading human resource industry publication, selected UltiPro HRMS/Payroll as the only HRMS/payroll software to be included as one of its Top Ten HR Products of the Year. Ultimate Software product and service information can be found on the World Wide Web at www.ultimatesoftware.com.
UltiPro is a registered trademark of The Ultimate Software Group, Inc. All other trademarks referenced are the property of their respective owners.
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