TOKYO, Dec. 15 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- SuccessFactors, Inc. (Nasdaq: SFSF), the global leader in business execution software, announced a joint partnership between SuccessFactors Japan and PricewaterhouseCoopers Japan (PwC). The joint partnership will help Japanese organisations drive improved business execution and represents one of the largest Human Capital Management (HCM) consulting partnerships in Japan.

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As one of the market's leading cloud-computing vendors, SuccessFactors recently unveiled its Business Execution (BizX) Software Suite, which enables companies to bridge the gap between strategy and execution. The Business Execution Software Suite empowers the C-level and human resources professionals alike to tie the performance of their people directly to overall business goals and execute more effectively everyday. SuccessFactors will leverage the PricewaterhouseCoopers partnership for delivery, consulting, implementation and additional management services to Japanese organisations to bridge the gap between strategy and execution.

"With capital budgets under pressure, customers are demanding more cost effective alternatives to on-premise systems, fuelling the growth of cloud computing. As a company, we are at the forefront of that growth and innovation," said Murray Sargant, Vice President of Sales, Asia Pacific, SuccessFactors. "SuccessFactors is one of the leading vendors spearheading the cloud computing adoption model with more than five million users globally as demand for cloud computing continues to mature and grow at the enterprise application level. The PricewaterhouseCoopers partnership is a fantastic opportunity to create a well-respected Japanese HCM consulting team, with influence in the financial and operational marketplace and track record of driving business performance to achieve optimum results. Our partnership harnesses the experience of PricewaterhouseCoopers with proven software delivery."

"Speed and agility are paramount in times of uncertain times and challenges. By driving better business results with talent management and HCM consulting, companies can better prepare their employees to perform well and learn new skills to better adapt to changing roles, while also helping to drive better business results," said Atsushi Usui, Director, PricewaterhouseCoopers Japan. "SuccessFactors and PricewaterhouseCoopers have worked closely together in past to bring this integration to the market so that companies can continue to be agile and develop a dynamic and well-performing workforce during these challenging economic times."

"Our integration with SuccessFactors provides an easy and powerful way to deliver appropriate learning content into the hands of people at a very important time, while they are setting their short and long-term objectives for their career development," said Usui. "HCM continues to play a very important role in the larger strategy for talent performance, and most importantly, for business performance."

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About PwC Japan

PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) provides industry-focused assurance, tax and advisory & consulting services to build public trust and enhance value for its clients and their stakeholders, with member firm offices in 151 countries. PwC Japan consists of the following four PwC member firms and its related firms; PricewaterhouseCoopers Aarata, PwC Advisory Co., Ltd., PricewaterhouseCoopers Consultants Co., Ltd. and Zeirishi-Hojin PricewaterhouseCoopers (Tax Services).

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    Dominic Paschel, 415-262-4641
    Director of Public & Investor Relations
    dpaschel@successfactors.com


    Adele Bernard (02 9238 6680)
    APAC Senior Marketing Manager
    abernard@successfactors.com

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