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Authoria CEO to Explore On-Demand Model at Software as a Service Conference

Waltham, MA – September 20, 2006 – 

Authoria, Inc., the leader in integrated talent management solutions, today announced that Chairman and CEO Tod Loofbourrow will participate in a keynote panel at the upcoming Software as a Service Conference (SaaScon), in San Francisco.

The panel discussion, titled “Emerging Trends,” will be held on Monday September 25 at 9:00 a.m. (Pacific time). It will focus on the business and technology trends that are driving the rapid growth of software as a service – also known as on-demand – as a new paradigm for application software that delivers improvements in cost, complexity, and speed of deployment. Joining Loofbourrow on the panel will be moderator Jeff Kaplan, Managing Director of THINKstrategies, and other leading participants in the software as a service phenomenon.

Authoria is one of the leading providers of enterprise software on-demand, serving more than 4 million employees in some of the world’s largest companies through on-demand delivery of its talent management solutions. 

• WHO:  Tod Loofbourrow, Chairman and CEO of Authoria, Inc.
  
  
• WHAT:  Keynote panel on “Emerging Trends,” as part of the Software as a Service Conference (SaaScon).
  
  
• WHEN:  Monday, September 25, at 9:00 a.m. (Pacific time). 
  
  
• WHERE:  San Francisco Marriott, San Francisco, CA.

About SaaScon
SaaScon is the premier event for business and IT professionals seeking to dramatically lower capital expenses, produce recurring revenue, and streamline product delivery and support through the Software as a Service model. SaaS is a software delivery method that provides access to software and its functions remotely as a web-based service, removing the need for organizations to handle the installation, set-up, and maintenance while significantly reducing costs. For information or to register for the event, visit the SaaScon Website at www.saascon.com.

About Authoria
Authoria® is the leading provider of integrated talent management solutions, helping employers increase the productivity of their workforce in driving their business strategy forward. Authoria’s products have been awarded Top Product of the Year by Human Resource Executive Magazine six times, more than any vendor in the history of HR technology. Authoria® 2006 includes recruiting, performance management, compensation management, succession planning, and benefit and policy communication, while providing just-in-time knowledge and coaching for managers and employees. Authoria’s award-winning solutions have proven successful for more than 300 large employers, representing more than 10 million employees. Customer companies include Boeing, Pfizer, Reuters, and Unocal.