Certain Software, a leading provider of strategic meeting and event management solutions, announced significant milestones for the first half of 2006.

The company recently celebrated three million registrations, added new executive team members, and now counts industry leaders like Wells Fargo Bank, Stanford University and the United States Army as users of its signature product Register123™, the complete technology solution for professional meeting management.

“We’re extremely proud to celebrate three million registrations, as many of the leading companies in the world continue to sign on and utilize Register123 for all their diverse meeting needs, whether they are in the corporate, association, or government space,” said Certain Software’s president and CEO James A. Pappas.

“As the company continues to grow at a rapid rate, we’re always finding new ways to make Register123 even better and add the very best talent to our team, to ensure our clients are getting the most secure, flexible and effective meeting management solution available.”

Certain Software signs on new customers in five business segments

Many of the top corporations, associations, meeting planners and government organizations all turn to Register123 for their unique meeting and event management needs. Recently Certain Software signed on top level customers in five key market segments, including:

·         Corporations: Wells Fargo Bank, Henry Schein, Symbol Technology (international), Analog Devices, and AEGIS Insurance

• Independent Meeting Planners:  Concep Global (international), and Society of Government Meeting Professionals (SGMP)
• Event Producers:  Envision EMI, Encore Productions, and George Little Management (GLM)
• Associations, Non-Profits and Universities:  Cornell University, Stanford University , Easter Seals,  and American Home Shield
• Government:  United States Army, Standard Technology for the Department of Defense’s annual State of the MHS Conference, and the Air Force Security Assistance Center

Recent Successes and Growth

Certain Software continues to grow dramatically, as it signs on more clients, recently doubling its year-to-year revenues, all while current customers continue to express their satisfaction with Register123 by renewing at a rate of 95%.

The company also grew its staff to more than 50 employees, with the hire of key leadership. Recent new additions include marketing director Kimberly Enright who leads all strategic marketing efforts for the company, and Diane Stoner, the new director of government services who will lead sales and business development from the company’s newly expanded Washington DC office, increasing Certain Software’s presence among federal government agencies and affiliate organizations.

New financial security features introduced for Register123

In June, Certain Software announced Register123, version 4.6, which includes new features designed to meet Payment Card Industry (PCI) compliance and increase security surrounding credit card transactions. The new upgrade also includes enhanced financial reporting features.

Register123 is now better equipped to automate the most time-consuming activities, interface with other organizational databases, and reach invitees faster than ever. Register123 is available in three deployment options: Standard, Professional, and Enterprise (with the option of ASP, dedicated portal, or onsite client server).

Register123 Version 4.6 is available now. For more information on the release, please visit http://www.certain.com/products/v46, or call 1-888-CERTAIN, Option 2.

Certain Academy Training

Certain Software launched Certain Academy™, a new program designed to give customers the education and training skills they need to succeed with Register123. The company’s team of professional consultants configure the Register123 solution to match clients’ specific online registration and meetings management needs, and offers core training to users to ensure a quick start and successful implemention.