Certain Software, the government solution for event management, announced a series of significant milestones for its Government Services Division, highlighted by an office expansion in Washington, DC, and its certification with the United States General Services Administration (GSA).

Certain Software is now accredited to offer Register123, the complete technology solution for professional event management, directly to U.S. federal agencies through the influential GSA IT Schedule 70.

In addition, Certain Software announced its selection as the official sponsor of several key industry events.

The company’s signature product, Register123 is the online event management solution for:

• The 2006 Annual Charity Ball to Benefit the Children’s Inn at NIH (National Institutes of Health)
• Society of Government Meeting Professionals’ 2006 & 2007 National Educational Conference
• American Council for Technology/Industry Advisory Council’s 2006 Management of Change Conference.

In recent months, Certain Software has also signed up a series of new customers in the government sector, including:

·         United States Army – renewed contract for its annual U.S. Army Birthday Ball

·         Standard Technology, Inc. - for the annual Department of Defense TRICARE Conference

·         Air Force Security Assistance Center – for the annual International Corporate Conference and Exposition

·         New York State Board of Law Examiners – for the 2006-2007 State Bar exam registration

·         Center for Innovative Technology – for the annual COVITS conference

“With our office expansion in Washington, DC, involvement in many important industry events, and new customer wins, Certain Software is gaining significant momentum within the government sector,” said Penni Allen, vice president of government services for Certain Software.

“Register123 is a proven, cost-effective solution for federal agencies seeking greater flexibility and control over all aspects of event management, and its advanced security features and deployment options make it an ideal fit for customers like the United States Army, the United States Department of Commerce and the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.”

“Register123 is a powerful event management technology solution and allows us to organize data like never before, specifically customization of military ranks, and integrating and streamlining the entire exhibitor registration process for the Department of Defense TRICARE Conference,” said Cynthia M. Grant, CMP, Manager, Conferences and Events, Standard Technology, Inc.

“Customer service was excellent and our client, the Assistant Secretary of Defense For Health Affairs, received a 95% satisfaction rating for the registration process based on attendee evaluations – our highest rate ever.”