Ultimate Software Becomes First HR/Payroll SaaS Provider to Achieve ISO/IEC 27001 Certification

WESTON, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Ultimate Software (Nasdaq:ULTI), a leading provider of end-to-end strategic human resources, payroll, and talent management solutions, today announced it has received ISO/IEC 27001 certification. Ultimate Software joins the exclusive ranks of the few U.S. companies that have achieved this distinction - and is the first human resources and payroll software-as-a-service provider to be awarded ISO/IEC 27001 certification. The ISO/IEC 27001 certification is achieved through a rigorous independent audit of a service organization's technology, processes, and people. Ultimate Software received the ISO/IEC 27001 certification for its on-demand HR/payroll software-as-a-service, Intersourcing.

“To date, less than 60 U.S. companies, mostly in the telecommunications, IT, finance, and healthcare industries, have attained ISO/IEC 27001 certification,” commented Bill Hicks, CIO and senior vice president of Shared Services, Ultimate Software. “We’re delighted to be the first human resources/payroll SaaS company that has been ISO/IEC 27001 certified. It underscores our commitment to best practices and the highest standards of excellence. It has always been our objective to create a secure, sophisticated IT infrastructure. The safety and integrity of our clients’ data is our highest priority. This certification allowed us to audit and validate our processes, so we’re very pleased.”

ISO/IEC 27001 is a global industry standard created by the International Organization for Standardization and the International Electrotechnical Commission that validates organizations that have implemented a sound and secure information security management system. The certification verifies an organization has a commitment to preserving the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of its information assets; has implemented adequate and proportionate security controls to protect its information assets; and is continually monitoring and improving the quality of its overall information security management system.

“It’s critical to me that I partner with a human resources software provider who puts as strong a value on managing risk and protecting sensitive personnel data as First Horizon does,” said Karen Sones, senior vice president of human resource operations for First Horizon National Corp., one of the nation’s largest bank holding companies and an Ultimate Software Intersourcing customer. “In a time when so many companies are scrambling to keep up with security and compliance issues, we congratulate Ultimate Software for its forward-looking approach and commitment to protecting one of the most valuable customer assets – information.”

“By earning ISO/IEC 27001:2005 certification, Ultimate Software is further demonstrating its commitment to information security,” said Gary Pearsons, president of BSI Management Systems. “To be among the first companies in North America to achieve this is a real achievement. By formalizing their management system and using ISO/IEC 27001:2005 as an extra set of eyes, Ultimate Software will be able to improve security and continually assure customers that they are doing everything they can. The company’s employees are committed and use well-organized processes – ISO/IEC 27001:2005 certification can only serve to improve an already top-of-the-line business.”

About BSI Management Systems

BSI Management Systems is one of the world’s largest certification bodies, with over 60,000 certified locations and clients in more than 100 countries. Operating through a global network, BSI Management Systems provides assessment, certification and training services in all critical areas of management disciplines including: Business Continuity, Environment, Food Safety, Health & Safety, Information Security, Integrated Management, Quality, Social Accountability, Sustainable Development, and IT Service Management. For further information please visit: www.bsiamericas.com.

About Ultimate Software

A leading provider of end-to-end strategic human resources, payroll, and talent management solutions, Ultimate Software markets its award-winning UltiPro products as on-demand services through its software-as-a-service offering, Intersourcing, and as licensed software. Based in Weston, FL, Ultimate Software employs more than 700 professionals who are focused on developing the highest quality products and services. Ultimate Software’s IT team won a first place award for its management of Intersourcing, from the American Business Awards in 2007, and its customer service team won two first-place awards for service excellence in 2006, one from the Service & Support Professionals Association and another from the American Business Awards. Ultimate Software was named a “Leader” in Forrester Research Inc.’s 2006 U.S. Midmarket HR solutions Wave ranking and ranked #3 on the 2006 and 2007 lists of the Best Medium-Sized Companies to Work For in America by the Great Place to Work Institute. Ultimate Software customers represent diverse industries and include such organizations as The Container Store, Elizabeth Arden, The Florida Marlins Baseball Team, The New York Yankees Baseball Team, Nintendo of America, Ruth’s Chris Steak House, and SkyWest Airlines. More information on Ultimate Software’s products and services can be found at www.ultimatesoftware.com.

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