Optima Resource Service and Avatier Partner

Companies leverage synergy of deploying Enterprise Solutions, combined with Solutions Design Expertise To Deliver Complete Identity & Access Management Solution

Kirkland, WA and SAN RAMON, CA--(January 22 , 2009) - Optima Resource Services, LLC. and Avatier Corporation today announced a partnership to jointly market and Sale Avatier's complete Identity Management (IM) Enterprise solution to existing customers worldwide. The partnership will also leverage Optima's World Class development resources to help design and develop future connectors for the purpose of expanding the Avatier solution set. Current solutions are available for the following platforms : PeopleSoft, JD Edwards, Microsoft and IBM Mainframe (RACF), with development of the Oracle eBusiness suite connector in progress. In addition to the joint marketing program, Avatier and Optima will jointly market within each other's install base of customers, to help leverage and replicate similar solutions developed by vertical, from a staffing and solutions perspective. Avatier provides the Avatier Identity Management Server (AIMS), which leverages market-proven web service technology, along with feedback from over a million managed accounts, to deliver the most efficient solution for automating daily operational processes such as user provisioning, account management, and self service password reset and password synchronization. The combination of Optima resources and Avatier's superior (IM) technology provides unique value to customers.

Avatier Identity Management Suite provides an automated, programming-free solution to efficiently manage the entire user lifecycle with the controls necessary to meet internal security policies and comply with external regulations. Using its unique Business Services Repository, an easily implemented visual model of all available roles, entitlements and assets, and automatically generated workflow, AIMS User Provisioning can be deployed in weeks instead of the months or even years common with legacy systems. Integration with leading HR systems enables automated "day one" provisioning of new users and immediate disabling of terminated users. Additional access rights can be requested via a drag-and-drop interface triggering an automated approval process and comprehensive audit logging. AIMS Password Management provides self-service password reset and policy enforcement - further reducing help desk call volume while enhancing corporate security.

The combined Optima-Avatier solution will be marketed by both companies and is available immediately. Contact Optima Resource Service or Avatier sales for more information.

About Optima Resource Services, LLC.

Headquartered in Kirkland, Washington, Optima provides the industry's top technical design and developmental resources across Oracle, PeopleSoft, JDE, SAP and LAMP platforms. Verticals covered include Government, Manufacturing, Education and start up. Focused on delivering exceptional permanent and contract resources for reasonable prices, supported with exceptional service. . Optima is based in Kirkland, Washington, and is privately-held. For more information on Optima Resource Service, go to http://www.orsportal.com or call 707.829.1281.

About Avatier Corporation

Avatier is transforming the identity management software market for organizations worldwide facing security exposure, compliance mandates and spiraling IT costs. Avatier's award-winning products are deployed worldwide in hundreds of organizations of all sizes from 250 to 300,000 employees. The Company distributes its products directly and through global partnerships. Avatier is based in San Ramon, California, and is privately-held. For more information on Avatier Corporation, go to http://www.avatier.com or call 800-609-8610.

Avatier, Avatier Identity Management Suite, Avatier Password Station, Avatier Password Bouncer, Avatier Account Terminator, Avatier Account Creator, Avatier Identity Enforcer, Avatier Password Management, Avatier User Provisioning are all properties of Avatier Corporation. All other names and services are properties of their respective companies