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March 14, 2008

Quotient Announces Partnership with Leading SaaS Content Management Vendor CrownPeak

Quotient is expanding its content management service offerings to include Software as a Service (SaaS) vendor CrownPeak. The CrownPeak Advantage CMS is a hosted CMS solution that offers many of the standard features typically found in "for-purchase" CMS solutions at a fraction of the price. The solution is available to organizations of virtually any size (from 1,000 to 50,000+ assets).

"Our partnership with CrownPeak extends our ability to provide right-sized content management solutions to our clients. CrownPeak is a very attractive solution for companies looking to gain the benefits of implementing a CMS without increasing the burden on their internal IT staff," said Brett Berkeley, Quotient's Technology Director.

About CrownPeak

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CrownPeak is defining the future of web content management. CrownPeak’s 360° Site Management gives Web site managers complete control over the critical functions involved in delivering a successful, revenue-driving Web site.

Organizations such as Hyundai Motors, Home Depot, EMI Music, the State of Virginia, and the National Institutes of Health have realized the value in CrownPeak’s 24x7 customer support and guaranteed response times. CrownPeak has been named to EContent’s 100 most influential companies list, has won eWeek’s prestigious Analysts Choice Award and InfoWorld’s Product of the Year Award and has been named a finalist for Best Customer Service from the American Business "Stevie" Awards for the last two years.

March 12, 2008

Quotient Announces Award of MOBIS Schedule

Quotient is pleased to announce that the General Services Administration has awarded it a Mission Oriented Business Integration Services (MOBIS) supply schedule contract.

Having a GSA MOBIS Schedule enables Quotient to offer business consultation services essential to the management, organizational, and business improvement initiatives of our customers. As a schedule holder, our services will be easily accessible to U.S. federal government buyers, increasing Quotient’s ability to expand our presence in the federal marketplace.

For further information, and to download our MOBIS schedule, please visit our Contract Vehicles page.

March 7, 2008

Quotient Launches Thrift Savings Plan Website with Serena Collage

Quotient worked with the Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board (FRTIB) to migrate the existing Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) website, http://www.tsp.gov, into Serena Collage.

As was done with the FRTIB website, Quotient developed Collage templates to standardize styles and layouts throughout the site. Quotient then worked with Board staff to clean up content and move the site seamlessly into production. The TSP web site is also slated for redesign in the coming year.

March 6, 2008

Northrop Grumman Electronic Systems Deploys New Site

Northrop Grumman Electronic Systems (NGES) deployed a refreshed site using the Serena Collage content mangement system. The site is available at http://www.es.northropgrumman.com.

Quotient worked with NGES staff to design and implement refreshed contribution templates used in the site. The new site consolidates several sub-sites into one consistantly-branded site across all of NGES' business units and the new templates also include many usability improvements for the NGES contributors.

January 18, 2008

Quotient Launches Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board Website with Serena Collage

Quotient worked with the Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board(FRTIB) to migrate their existing website, http://www.frtib.gov, into Serena Collage.

Working with the existing site, Quotient created Collage templates to standardize styles and layouts throughout the site. Quotient worked with FRTIB staff to review and update the existing content. The Collage implementation will provide the framework for a redesign planned for later in 2008.

November 12, 2007

Northrop Grumman Electronic Systems Selects Quotient for Serena Collage Implementation

Quotient Inc. is pleased to announce that the Electronic Systems sector of Northrop Grumman (NGES) selected Quotient to help automate the publication of content to their Internet site (http://www.es.northropgrumman.com) using the Serena Collage content management system.

Using NGES's existing Collage infrastructure, Quotient will develop new content templates with the goals of easing content contribution and making the site standards-compliant.

The work is scheduled to be completed in early 2008.

October 5, 2007

Quotient to Implement Serena Collage CMS for North Carolina Zoo

Quotient Inc. is pleased to announce the award of a contract with the North Carolina Zoo to implement the Serena Collage content management system (CMS). The engagement will include implementation and a site redesign.

Located about 75 miles west of Raleigh in Asheboro, N.C. Zoo is nationally recognized as one of the nation’s finest zoos. It was the first American zoo designed from its inception around the "natural habitat" philosophy--presenting animals and plants in exhibits that closely resemble the habitats in which they would be found in the wild. Please refer to their website at www.nczoo.org for more information.

September 19, 2007

AOPA Launches Re-Designed Web Site

Quotient assisted the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) in launching their new site. The new site, www.aopa.org, is more organized and appealing. This is the first major update to the site in years. The content for the site is delivered entirely from the newly implemented Serena Collage CMS. This allows content owners to more efficiently update content on the site.

With a membership base of more than 413,000, or two-thirds of all pilots in the United States, AOPA is the largest, most influential aviation association in the world. AOPA has achieved its prominent position through effective advocacy, enlightened leadership, technical competence, and hard work. Providing member services that range from representation at the federal, state, and local levels to legal services, advice, and other assistance, AOPA has built a service organization that far exceeds any other in the aviation community.

June 5, 2007

Quotient to Implement Serena Collage CMS for AOPA

Quotient Inc. is pleased to announce the award of a contract with the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) to implement the Serena Collage content management system (CMS). Quotient will also assist AOPA in redesigning their site to better serve its members.

December 11, 2006

Discovery Communications Awards Quotient Interwoven TeamSite Contract

Quotient Inc. is pleased to announce the award of a contract with Discovery Communications to review and document their Interwoven TeamSite environment. Discovery will use the review to modernize and enhance their infrastructure.

Discovery Communications is the number-one nonfiction media company reaching more than 1.5 billion cumulative subscribers in over 170 countries. Through TV and digital media, Discovery's 100-plus worldwide networks include Discovery Channel, TLC, Animal Planet, The Science Channel, Discovery Health and HD Theater. Discovery Communications is owned by Discovery Holding Co. (NASDAQ: DISCA, DISCB), Advance/Newhouse Communications and John S. Hendricks, Discovery's founder and chairman. For more information please visit www.discoverycommunications.com.

October 12, 2006

American Capital Re-Launches Website Using Serena Collage CMS

Quotient helped re-launch the American Capital website using the Serena Collage content management system (CMS). The launch allows the business owners of the site to update their content without the help of IT.

American Capital is the only alternative asset management company that is a member of the S&P 500. With $19 billion in capital resources under management, American Capital is the largest U.S. publicly traded private equity firm and one of the largest publicly traded alternative asset managers. For additional information please visit www.americancapital.com.

August 31, 2006

General Services Administration Awards Quotient Usability Testing Contract

GSA Logo Quotient Inc. is pleased to announce the award of a contract with the General Services Administration, Federal Supply Service (GSA/FSS) to perform usability testing on the Solicitation Writing System (SWS). Quotient’s Usability/Accessibility experts will conduct a review of the user interfaces and make recommendations for improvements to the SWS. The goal of the task is to create a user interface which captures all data necessary for a solicitation and creates a satisfying, efficient, and effective online user experience. Among the analyses and functions to be performed under this task are system flow and navigation, usability analysis & testing, analysis of business processes and integration into applications, and 508 compliance.

The Federal Supply Service (FSS) is one of the four major components of the General Services Administration (GSA). Congress enacted the Federal Property and Administrative Act in 1949 establishing GSA’s Federal Supply Service as a central organization to provide an economic and efficient system for the procurement, supply and disposal of surplus property and performance related functions. With a projected business volume of close to $50 Billion for FY05, FSS offers 8 Million services and products, more than any commercial enterprise in the world.

July 25, 2006

U.S. Census Bureau Awards Quotient Website Management Contract

Quotient Inc. is pleased to announce the award of a base year contract plus five option years from the US Census Bureau for website management. Quotient will support the Internet data dissemination and collection activities of design, development, and implementation of web sites including www.census.gov and web applications. Quotient will support the development staff’s web application programming needs to include code review and optimization, as well as maintenance, upgrade, patching and configuration of software used for general web site support and production. Quotient will also support the implementation of polices and procedures pertaining to basic web design and style as well as provide technical and administrative guidance to Census Bureau managers.

The U. S. Census Bureau is the primary source of basic statistics about the population and economy of the Nation. These statistics assist the Congress, the executive branch of the Federal Government, state and local governments, the general public, and the private sector in the development and evaluation of social and economic activities. The U.S. Census Bureau's major programs are the periodic censuses, current surveys, and a wide range of reimbursable work for other agencies.

June 16, 2006

Quotient to Implement Serena Collage CMS for American Capital

Quotient Inc is pleased to announce the award of a contract with American Capital, www.americancapital.com, to implement the Serena Collage content management system (CMS). The engagement will entail the migration of the site from Cold Fusion to a site generated entirely out of Collage. A redesign of the site is not part of this contract and will follow at a future date.

March 9, 2006

National Institutes of Health Awards Quotient Website Maintenance Contract

NIH Logo Quotient Inc. is pleased to announce the award of a base year contract plus two option years from the National Institutes of Health Clinical Center for website management. Quotient will manage the content and design of the NIH Clinical Center website using an industry leading content management system. Quotient will also develop both internet and intranet websites for NIH Clinical Center Departments including Anesthesia and Surgical Services, Clinical Bioethics, Critical Care Medicine, Diagnostic Radiology, Materials Management, Nuclear Medicine, Nutrition, Procurement and Contracts, Patient Recruitment and Clinical Research Volunteer Office, Positron Emission Tomography, Pharmacy, Social Work, and Transfusion Medicine.

The NIH Clinical Center is the clinical research hospital for the National Institutes of Health. It is one of 25 institutes and centers that make up NIH. Through clinical research, physician-investigators translate laboratory discoveries into better treatments, therapies, and interventions to improve the nation's health.

February 17, 2006

Computer Sciences Corporation at United States Patent and Trademark Office Awards Quotient 3 Tasks

Quotient was awarded three new tasks as part of its continued support of United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) internet infrastructure. Quotient will be performing administration of the MQ Series and WebSphere Portal Systems. MQ Series is a messaging and transaction processing system. WebSphere portal is a collaboration tool for the 21st century workplace. Quotient will also be performing integration of the Documentum system. Documentum is a document management system designed to improve the publication and organization processes for organizations. Additionally, Quotient will be performing custom application and design for the PLUS system. PLUS is a bibliographic retrieval system used by the USPTO.

October 5, 2005

National Institutes of Health Awards Quotient Contract for "Search" Feasibility Study

Quotient Inc. today received a contract award from National Library of Medicine's (NLM's) Office of Computers and Communications (OCCS) to fund experts in Human Factors and Usability Engineering for a research-based feasibility study. Entitled "Matching Search Technology to User Expectations," this award will fund important development in light of increased consumer and patient use of on-line health care information as well as the Federal Government's accelerated development and use of an electronic health information infrastructure.

Quotient Inc. will conduct exploratory studies focusing on user retrieval behavior specific to health related Web site applications. Additionally, Quotient will develop interface guidelines for Web site application design, collectively referred to as 'search'. This work is targeted to a largely ignored area of user interface design.

"Quotient’s approach emphasizes that meeting end-user requirements with strictly technology-centric solutions is not sufficient to provide a satisfying and informing user search experience. Ultimately this contract award will improve the way users can accomplish Web site searching for health information on NLM Web sites," said Renate Roske-Shelton, PhD, Senior Usability Engineer.

September 30, 2005

Quotient Makes Donation for Hurricane Relief

In light of the recent hurricanes striking the Gulf coast, Quotient has pledged corporate charity contributions to help the victims of hurricanes Katrina and Rita. Donations will be made to charitable organizations including the American Red Cross and the Salvation Army. In addition, Quotient will be allocating resources directly to victims of these tragedies.

In a corporate memo sent out on September 15, Quotient CEO Clark Lare expressed, "Quotient takes its corporate social responsibility very seriously and we feel an obligation to do all we can ... Quotient plans to donate roughly $20,000 over the next several months."

April 29, 2005

Quotient Launches Rebranded Website

Quotient, Inc. unveiled it's new Website today as part of the company’s overall re-branding initiative. The restructured website features a new logo, improved navigation, and additional features such as client case studies that are designed to highlight Quotient’s capabilities and successes.

With its new look and revamped site, Quotient promises to continue to be committed to the success of their clients, helping them achieve results that exceed expectations.

"It has been my goal to ensure that Quotient's website reflects our mission of going above and beyond for our clients," said Clark Lare, Quotient’s President and CEO. "Our new website better showcases our commitment to innovation and our passion for our clients’ success. "

April 7, 2005

Lockheed Martin Selects Quotient for TeamSite Services

Lockheed Martin Corporation (NYSE: LMT) today selected Quotient, Inc. to provide the implementation services for its Interwoven TeamSite installation. As part of the award, Quotient will work with Lockheed Martin to enable management of their public Internet site within TeamSite. Quotient will perform tasks to include data mapping, content migration, script development, template development, workflow development, and systems integration.

"This award furthers the recognition that our content management practice has received within the last year from leading corporations worldwide and validates our customer-focused approach to services delivery," said Quotient's Brett Berkeley, Technical Project Manager.

March 24, 2005

Quotient Wins Contract Award for Web Administrations Services at Department of Health and Human Service

Quotient Inc. has been awarded Solicitation #SP62358 by the Department of Health and Human Services, National Institutes of Health (NIH), Clinical Center. Quotient will perform web administration tasks to include content management, content migration, workflow design and development, template design and development, and Section 508 compliance.

Quotient currently supports Web administration for several government and commercial customers. Furthermore Quotient currently supports several ongoing tasks with the Department of Health and Human Services.

"Quotient is pleased to expand our footprint at the Department of Health and Human Services. Quotient is equally pleased to provide web administration and content management services to a new customer." said Vice President Dave Bontempo. The acquisition of this task will strengthen Quotient's position as a leading provider of web and content management services.

March 24, 2005

Renate Roske-Shelton Published in Human Factors and Ergonomics Journal

Cognitia, a Human Factors and Ergonomics Journal at the University of Virginia, has published "Quotient Inc. at the National Library of Medicine," written by Renate Roske-Shelton. The article details the work of Roske-Shelton, a Usability and Human Factors Analyst and Quotient team member. Roske-Shelton has been performing and overseeing a broad range of usability testing for various National Library of Medicine web sites. She relates her findings and lessons learned from work performed over the past year.

March 4, 2005

Quotient Delivers Investigation Management to USITC

Quotient, Inc. delivered a dynamic trade remedy investigation management tool to the United States International Trade Commission (USITC). The tool, which allows USITC investigators to manage their own investigation pages on USITC's web site, is built on Interwoven's TeamSite 6.5 content management platform.

Quotient developed a series of TeamSite workflows and templates—as well as a group of automated deployment scripts using Interwoven's OpenDeploy 6—to provide USITC with a straightforward, easy-to-use system. The project demonstrated Quotient's exceptional ability to handle complicated tasks in a limited amount of time, as the system was implemented in just over a month.

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