Software Performance Systems, Inc. Managers Earn
Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification

Falls Church, VA, September 30, 2005 - Software Performance Systems, Inc. (SPS) announced today that seven members of their management staff recently achieved Project Management Professional (PMP) certification from the Project Management Institute, Inc. (PMI^®). This corporate certification program targets experienced project managers who desire to improve their project management knowledge and skills. According to its program description, the course is a "standards-based approach to project management", which "covers in-depth the essential elements of managing a successful project, focusing on the generally accepted practices of project management recognized by the PMI".

SPS wishes to acknowledge the staff members who received PMP certification:

• Jorge Arias, Technical Specialist on a project with the National Oceanic Atmospheric Association (NOAA), works in Silver Spring, Maryland.
• Joanie Barr, Vice President of SPS's Software Solutions Division, is located in the Falls Church, Virginia office.
• Chris Brown, Director of Operations for SPS Golf Management Solutions, works in the Clinton, Maryland office.
• Cheryl Brummell, Project Manager for the Smithsonian Institution project, is located in the downtown Washington, DC office.
• Rosa Caldas, Project Manager for the Department of Justice, works in the Falls Church, Virginia office.
• Mike Dorsett, Vice President of SPS's Financial Solutions Division, is located in the downtown Washington, DC office.
• Mike Lewis, Project Manager on the NOAA project, is located in the Falls Church, Virginia office.

These certifications are a part of SPS's overall commitment to training and certification for our staff—the culmination of an increased effort to provide resources to our employees toward that end. Project management certification was a major emphasis this year. In addition to providing on-line training and self-study resources, SPS invested in a 3-day training course at the Academy of Computer Education (ACE), located in Greenbelt, MD to help participants prepare for the exam. Those who participted in the training were experienced project managers who were required to pre-qualify through PMI as candidates for certification before enrolling in the course. An additional investment, newly available to employees, is SkillSoft's e-Learning for organizations. This tool gives managers a convenient, online outlet to achieve their PMP certification and all employees the ability to stay up-to-date with a broad range of technical and business skills.

About SPS
Software Performance Systems, Inc. (SPS), a small business based in Maryland, is a privately held information technology services provider. Established in 1995, SPS specializes in the design and integration of large Web-based solutions for State and Local Governments and commercial clients. SPS has been honored with many national awards, including: #10 ranking in the Computerworld Top 100 Best Places to Work in IT, Deloitte's Virginia Technology Fast 50 and North America Technology Fast 500, and as a SBA Exporter of the Year. More importantly, SPS solutions helped our clients win prestigious awards, including the Grace Hopper Federal Government Technology Leadership Award, the E-Gov Pioneer Award, the Excellence.gov Grand Prize Award, and the Government IT Agency Award for Excellence in Government.
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Contact Information
Software Performance Systems, Inc.
Mike Dorsett, PMP
VP Financial Solutions Division
301-518-5711
MDorsett@goSPS.com
www.goSPS.com