HumanConcepts Earns Certified Partner Status in Microsoft Partner Program

Sausalito, CA - January 4, 2005 - HumanConcepts, developer of OrgPlus®, the industry standard software for organisational charting, today announced it has earned certified status in Microsoft Corp.'s Partner Program. As a Certified Partner, HumanConcepts has demonstrated expertise with Microsoft technologies and proven ability to meet customer needs. Microsoft Certified Partners receive a rich set of benefits including access, training and support that give them a competitive advantage in the marketplace.

HumanConcepts develops OrgPlus, the industry leading software for planning, communicating and understanding organisational information. OrgPlus 5 is a desktop solution that automates the process for creating and distributing organisational charts and empowers managers with tools for organisational modelling and planning. OrgPlus Enterprise is a server-based solution that creates organisational charts and directories on demand, securely over a company intranet. OrgPlus products can be used independently or together as a complete solution for visualising and modelling organisational structure.

"Only companies that have demonstrated high levels of customer service, proved their experience and attained advanced certification receive the designation of Microsoft Certified Partner," said Allison Watson, vice president of the Worldwide Partner Sales and Marketing Group at Microsoft. "Today, Microsoft recognizes HumanConcepts for its skills and expertise in providing customer satisfaction with Microsoft products and technology."

The Microsoft Partner Program was launched in December 2003 and represents Microsoft's ongoing commitment to the success of partners worldwide. The Microsoft Partner Program offers a single, integrated partnering framework that recognizes partner expertise, rewards the total impact that partners have in the technology marketplace and delivers more value to help partners' businesses be successful.

About HumanConcepts
HumanConcepts provides industry-leading software for managing organisational change and supporting critical business decisions. HumanConcepts is privately owned and based in Sausalito, California, with branch offices in the United Kingdom and Germany. For more information, visit www.orgplus.com.

OrgPlus technology is used by millions of professionals, and by over 400 of the Fortune 500 companies. Based on knowledge shared by thousands of these users, HumanConcepts has defined methodologies for organisational charting best practices that are being embraced everyday by companies worldwide.