Ultimus and Ana-Data Join Forces

Leading Process Automation Suite and Business Intelligence Solution Will Offer the Financial Services Sector Increased Opportunity for A More Efficient and Effective Business

CARY, NC (March 16, 2010) – Ultimus, a leading provider of Process Automation Solutions, today announced its partnership with Ana-Data, a developer of innovative Business Intelligence Solutions for the Insurance and Financial Services industries. These technology leaders together offer over 30 years of process improvement experience and a proven track record of success in helping organizations make their businesses more efficient and cost effective. The partnership will enhance Ana-Data’s current product offerings to include Ultimus’ Process Automation component and give Ultimus deeper exposure in the Financial Services sector.

Ultimus’ Process Automation Software manages the complete lifecycle of key processes so companies can dedicate more time to their business and customers. The Ultimus solution reduces the potential for human error, eliminates waste, and decreases the amount of paperwork necessary, providing a flexible solution that connects technology systems, enables data sharing and enhances visibility throughout organizations.

“We are pleased to welcome Ana-Data into our partner network and look forward to working with them to provide an even more robust, comprehensive process optimization solution to the Financial Services sector. With Ana-Data’s demonstrated strength in the Financial Services industry and Ultimus’ unmatched process automation tools, organizations gain access to a single solution that will make their business more efficient, cost-effective, and positioned for the future,” said Stephen Woodard, President of North America, Ultimus. “We consider Ana-Data to be a key strategic partner going forward.”

About Ultimus

Ultimus has automated more key processes than any other Business Process Management (BPM) vendor worldwide, allowing companies to dedicate more time to their business and customers. Ultimus’ Process Automation Suite provides a flexible solution that connects technology systems, enabling data sharing and enhanced visibility across an organization. Utilized by more than 2,000 customers across the globe, Ultimus accelerates the performance of organizations such as Chevron, Tulane University, Sony, Pfizer, Charles Schwab, Frito Lay and AT&T. The company is headquartered in North America, and has additional offices in Latin America, Europe, Asia, the Middle East and Australia.

About Ana-Data

Ana-Data Consulting, Inc. has over a decade and a half of experience deploying complex technology solutions to a variety of Financial Services customers. The company has expanded rapidly to become a recognized leader in Business Intelligence Solutions for brokerage, hedge fund, and insurance companies. Ana-Data employs experienced, specialized technologists that provide innovative solutions and benefits to complex business challenges and deliver a distinct competitive advantage to their clients. Ana-Data's key objective is to provide organizations enterprise-wide business process visibility and transparency that map directly to their technology optimization solutions by utilizing predictive analytics as an adjunct to their proprietary methodologies. The company’s Business Intelligence solutions, known as Clear™ & ClearView™, coupled with Process Optimization methodology deliver fast, accurate reporting mechanisms that allow increased agility and greater corporate visibility across business units. Ana-Data’s latest innovation is a suite of “green solutions” called CLEARGreenIT™ that respond to companies seeking solutions to corporate sustainability and energy reduction in the IT and operational environment. www.Ana-Data.com