Robert’s was a military family, so, while he was born not so far away in Ft. Riley, Kentucky, he grew up all over the world (a little Germany, a little here, a little there) until he picked the best spot on earth, Nashville, Tennessee. 

Robert’s Associates degree is in Software Applications and Programming, and his Bachelors degree this year will be in Software Engineering Technology.  In his most recent position, Robert was a web developer where he coded, de-bugged and tested web applications.

In his spare time, Robert loves to play video games and try his hand at various musical instruments.  So far he’s mastered drums, and he’s still working on guitar and keyboard.  And oh yes, his Optimum co-workers know him as a kickball wizard!

Rico’s inventive Bavarian was our first place winner. The tropical Carmen Miranda, aka, Gretchen, second place. And Charlie’s Angels, staged by Hayley, Stacie and Nayana were joyfully our third place winners. This annual event always brings extra vigor and camaraderie to the team.

The chili contest was once again a delicious combination of many fine foods, as all of our great cooks shared some of their favorite chili and side dishes. Congratulations to Nanya, as this years chili contest winner for her vegetarian chili! She was followed up by Mike Hayes in second place and Jonathan Finkel for third place.

Special thanks to Bob and Bill for their generous contributions and hosting this annual event. Thank you judges and everyone for such a delightful day and celebration!

Partnership with Optimum Solutions provides payroll, HR and time & attendance to Flexi’s customers.

NAPLES, Fla./March 25, 2010— Flexi Software, a provider of best-of-breed, back office accounting software solutions, targeted to banking, insurance and financial service industries, announced today its strategic partnership with Optimum Solutions, a provider of payroll, human resources, and time & attendance software.

The partnership between Optimum Solutions and Flexi Software will benefit both companies by providing their clients with the best-of-breed accounting and payroll, human resources, and time & attendance solutions, enabling them to operate their businesses more efficiently and cost effectively.

“Our vision is to offer our customers complimentary solutions that help them streamline their business processes and make them more efficient. The Optimum Solutions will offer our customers an easy to use payroll, human resource and time & attendance solution,” said Stefan R. Bothe, CEO of Flexi Software.

“Optimum Solutions is excited about the partnership with Flexi Software. Interfacing Optimum’s .NET/SQL HRIS software solution with Flexi’s back office accounting software will provide both existing and prospective clients with a straight forward, easy to use system,” stated Scott Henderson, Director of Sales at Optimum Solutions.

About Optimum Solutions

Optimum Solutions, Inc. is a software development company providing payroll, human resources, and time & attendance software for both the Microsoft Windows and IBM System i platforms. Optimum Solutions’ mission is to help businesses pay and manage their personnel by providing reliable and fairly priced state-of-the-art HRIS software. All of Optimum’s software applications share one employee master file database to provide a seamless integrated system. For more information call (800)489-6026,email sales@optimum-solutions.com or visit www.optimum-solutions.com.

About Flexi

Founded in 1991, Flexi develops, markets, and supports a suite of back-office accounting software solutions that help enterprises within the Banking, Insurance, and Financial Services industries streamline their accounting processes. Flexi’s system integrates easily with other systems, and provides powerful and flexible accounting capabilities. The fully integrated suite includes modules for General Ledger, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Fixed Assets, Purchasing, and Projects. For information, visit www.flexi.com.

Nashville, TN — December 18, 2008 — Optimum Solutions, Inc. today announced it will launch a new application using Microsoft SQL Server 2008, earning the company Front Runner status from Microsoft Corp. The Optimum Payroll, HR, and Time and Attendance HRIS Suite, in combination with Microsoft SQL Server 2008 helps enable customers to utilize Payroll, HR, and Time and Attendance applications that share one master employee database.  Since all applications share one database, it is easy for companies to maintain the applications by eliminating multiple databases.  In addition, companies become more efficient by eliminating redundant data entry into multiple databases.  SQL Server 2008 provides the trusted, productive and intelligent Data Platform for business-critical applications.
“Microsoft remains committed to the success of our broad ISV partner community who drive innovative solutions to market,” said Mark Jewett, marketing director, SQL Server at Microsoft Corp. “The Front Runner program was designed to provide our partners with the best development environment possible and give them the technical and marketing tools they need to be successful over the long term.”
“Optimum Solutions, Inc. is excited to support SQL Server 2008 because it’s a great platform and a great leap forward,” said Scott Henderson, VP of Sales & Marketing of Optimum Solutions, Inc. “Achieving Front Runner status enables us to deliver applications to customers within the same timeframe as the launch of SQL Server 2008. As a result of the solution we have developed, we are uniquely positioned to help our customers get the most from their technology investment.”
Optimum Solutions delivers advanced payroll, HR and time & attendance software for Microsoft Windows .NET/SQL and IBM iSeries platforms.  All applications share one master file employee database which eliminates the need for maintaining multiple databases.  Optimum provides personalized support by assigning a dedicated support representative for each customer.  Optimum payroll currently processes over 10 million paychecks annually throughout the U.S. and Canada.

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Brandon Heep, Partner Channel Coordinator
Optimum Solutions, Inc
(615) 329-2313 x 2214
bheep@optimum-solutions.com

[Nashville, TN, USA — July 7, 2008] Optimum Solutions today announced it has attained Gold Certified Partner status in the Microsoft Partner Program with a competency in ISV/Software Solutions, recognizing Optimum Solution’s expertise and impact in the technology marketplace. As a Gold Certified Partner, Optimum Solutions has demonstrated expertise with Microsoft technologies and a proven ability to meet customers’ needs. Microsoft Gold Certified Partners receive a rich set of benefits, including access, training and support, giving them a competitive advantage in the channel.

Optimum Solutions provides payroll, HR, and time and attendance solutions to U.S. companies for both the Microsoft Windows/SQL platform and IBM System i platforms.  All applications are completely integrated sharing one employee database making it easy to maintain employee information.  Each application can be utilized “stand alone” and easily integrates to other industry standard products and financial/GL systems.  In addition, Optimum offers dedicated customer support and implementation specialists to provide the best possible customer experience.  Optimum Solutions customers are currently processing over 10 million paychecks annually.

“We are extremely pleased to have attained Gold Certified Partner status in the Microsoft Partner Program. This allows us to clearly promote our expertise and relationship with Microsoft to our customers,” said Scott Henderson, VP of Sales & Marketing. “The benefits provided through our Gold Certified Partner status will allow us to continue to enhance the offerings that we provide for customers.”

“Customers are looking for partner companies that can bridge the gap between their business demands and technology capabilities,” said Allison Watson, corporate vice president of the Worldwide Partner Group at Microsoft Corp. “They need to trust in a company that can act as an expert adviser for their long-term strategic technology plans. Microsoft Gold Certified Partners, which have certified expertise and direct training and support from Microsoft, can build a positive customer experience with our technologies. Today, Microsoft recognizes Optimum Solutions as a new Gold Certified Partner for demonstrating its expertise in providing customer satisfaction using Microsoft products and technology.”

As one of the requirements for attaining Gold Certified Partner status, Optimum Solutions had to declare a Microsoft Competency. Microsoft Competencies are designed to help differentiate a partner’s capabilities with specific Microsoft technologies to customers looking for a particular type of solution. Each Competency has a unique set of requirements and benefits, formulated to accurately represent the specific skills and services that partners bring to the technology industry. Within select Competencies, there are Specializations that focus on specific solution areas that recognize deeper expertise within that Competency. Serving as a specialized path to earning those Competencies, Specializations give direct access to the tools and resources that support that specific area of focus.

The ISV/Software Solutions Competency recognizes the skill and focus partners bring to a particular solution set. Microsoft Gold Certified Partners that have obtained this competency have a successful record of developing and marketing packed software based on Microsoft technologies.

“Solutions competencies are an important way for Microsoft to better enable ISVs to meet customer needs,” said Sanjay Parthasarathy, corporate vice president of the Developer and Platform Evangelism Group at Microsoft Corp. “They allow ISVs to keep and win customers through their deep knowledge of solutions-based Microsoft platform technologies. Microsoft has a long history of working closely with ISV partners to help them deliver compelling solutions and applications to our mutual customers, and the Microsoft Competencies are an important step in continuing to enhance vital relationships with ISVs worldwide.”

The Microsoft Partner Program was launched in October 2003 and represents Microsoft’s ongoing commitment to the success of partners worldwide. The program offers a single, integrated partnering framework that recognizes partner expertise, rewards the total impact that partners have in the technology marketplace, and delivers more value to help partners’ businesses be successful.

Optimum Solutions is a software development company providing payroll, human resources, and time & attendance software for both the Microsoft Windows/SQL and IBM System i platforms.  Optimum Solutions’ mission is to help businesses pay and manage their personnel by providing reliable and fairly priced state-of-the-art software for payroll, human resources, and time and attendance. Optimum provides companies with dedicated, knowledgeable, and ethical experts who respond quickly, accurately and efficiently to any need. These qualities make Optimum Solutions shine as a true industry leader in the payroll, HR, and time & attendance software field.

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The names of actual companies and products mentioned herein may be the trademarks of their respective owners.

For more information, press only:
Brandon Heep, Partner Channel Coordinator
Optimum Solutions, Inc
(615) 329-2313 x 2214
bheep@optimum-solutions.com

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