iVantage® Receives 'Certified For SQL Server 2000' Designation From Microsoft®

Source: SPECTRUM Human Resource Systems Corporation
First HRIS to pass the vigorous testing requirements

Denver, CO - Spectrum Human Resource Systems Corporation, a best-of-breed provider of Human Resource Information Systems (HRIS), today announced its iVantage HRIS product was the first to receive the Certified for SQL Server 2000 designation from Microsoft.

"iVantage is the first HRIS to attain this designation," said Matt Flynn, vice president of technology at Spectrum Human Resource Systems Corporation. "This certification process, performed by VeriTest® for Microsoft, is a rigorous and intensive testing process that guarantees our prospects and clients chose a product which is truly designed and developed to the highest standards."

"Certified products must meet our highest standard for excellence," said Michael Acosta, developer specialist for Microsoft in the Rocky Mountain District. "We welcome Spectrum to the program and we believe that customers will benefit greatly from Spectrum's innovative HR applications. Given the number of choices in software products in the market today, customers need to quickly learn who is committed to excellence. With commitments to Microsoft Windows®, SQL Server, and .NET technology, Spectrum has demonstrated skills and expertise in providing customer satisfaction with Microsoft products and technology."

"We are extremely proud and pleased with this designation," said Jim Spoor, president and chief executive officer of Spectrum Human Resource Systems Corporation. "This certification allows us to promote our product as being built following ‘best practice' methodologies using Microsoft technologies, running with stability on the Microsoft Windows platform and meeting the full platform requirements for SQL Server 2000."

Spectrum has a commitment to the Microsoft platform and a proven track record of providing robust, quality, reliable HRIS to mid-market companies. This designation is proven credibility for Spectrum's customers that Spectrum sets the highest standard of excellence in the products they provide.

About Spectrum
Spectrum, founded in 1984, is a leading provider of high functionality web and desktop-based HR and workforce management software. As a full system and service provider, Spectrum delivers the full range of product related services including system planning, implementation, training, system customization, data conversion and system consulting. Spectrum, headquartered in Denver, Colorado, can be reached at 800.334.5660 or on the Internet at www.spectrumhr.com.

Source: SPECTRUM Human Resource Systems Corporation