SumTotal Systems ranked among fastest growing companies on Deloitte’s 2008 Technology Fast 500

Company Brief

New Delhi, November 19, 2008

SumTotal Systems (NASDAQ: SUMT) today announced it was named to the Deloitte 2008 Technology Fast 500, a ranking of the 500 fastest growing technology, media, telecommunications and life sciences companies in North America. The Deloitte Technology Fast 500 rankings are based on percentage of fiscal year revenue growth over five years, from 2003–2007, during which time SumTotal Systems’ revenue grew 313%. According to the report, SumTotal Systems posted the largest revenue for fiscal year 2007 of any company in the talent development space.

Arun Chandra, SumTotal’s newly appointed CEO, credits market leading products and an industry-first unified approach to talent development with the company’s success over the past five years. “What attracted me to SumTotal was its proven customer base, innovative product portfolio and ability to adapt to an expanding market with on-demand and mobile offerings. But even more significant is the growth opportunity over the next five years, as we continue to strengthen our unified talent development platform and on-demand offerings, as well as expand our footprint among small and medium businesses and the performance management space.”

“Each company on Deloitte’s Technology Fast 500 is an innovator with an exceptional five-year track record of growth,” said Phil Asmundson, Deloitte LLP vice chairman and national managing partner for Technology, Media and Telecommunications. “SumTotal Systems has earned its position among the fastest growing companies in North America, and we are proud to honor this important accomplishment.”

Fast 500 Selection and Qualifying Criteria

The Fast 500 ranks the fastest growing technology, media, telecommunications and life sciences companies in North America. It is compiled from Deloitte’s regional North American Fast 50 programs, nominations submitted directly to the Fast 500, and public company database research. Companies are selected based on percentage revenue growth from 2003 to 2007.

Entrants must own proprietary intellectual property or proprietary technology that contributes to a significant portion of the company's operating revenues or devote a significant proportion of revenues to research and development of technology. Using other companies' technology or intellectual property in a unique way does not qualify. Base-year operating revenues must be at least $50,000 USD or $75,000 CD, and current-year operating revenues must be at least $5 million USD or CD. Companies must be in business a minimum of five years, and they must be headquartered within North America.

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