Proficient Systems Inc. Named a Top 40 Innovator by The Technology Association of Georgia

Proficient Systems Inc. Named a Top 40 Innovator by The Technology Association of Georgia ATLANTA, Jan. 20 /PRNewswire/ -- Proficient Systems Inc., a provider of technology that helps companies increase the return on their Web investment by converting more visitors into buyers, today announced that the company was named one of the Top 40 Innovative Companies by The Technology Association of Georgia (TAG). Proficient showcased its products and services at the Georgia Technology Summit: Innovation and Entrepreneurship on Tuesday, January 19, 2005 at Cobb Galleria Center, attended by leaders from the State's technology community. "It is an honor to be named a Top 40 Innovator in the company of the leading enterprises in the Georgia technology community," said Gregg Freishtat, CEO, Proficient Systems, Inc. "We appreciate this recognition for our revolutionary solution that enables companies to monetize their Web presence by connecting agents with their prospective online customers, to increase sales and enhance customer satisfaction." The Top 40 Innovators were chosen based on four key criteria: degree of innovation, likelihood of success, potential impact on the Georgia economy and promotion of Georgia's image of innovation, both nationally and internationally. About Proficient Systems, Inc. Headquartered in Atlanta, Proficient Systems, Inc. is helping industry-leading companies better monetize their Web presence by converting visitors into buyers. The Proficient solution utilizes sophisticated data mining algorithms to track and analyze the behavior of Web site visitors in real time, and then intelligently approaches visitors with the appropriate sales or service professional based on the company's specific business objectives. Proficient's real-time data mining engine determines the most valuable customers and engages them with chat and collaboration technologies, allowing companies like Bank of America, ELOAN, E*Trade, Huntington National Bank, and Seibel to experience increased revenue, improved productivity, and enhanced customer satisfaction. For more information, visit www.proficient.com. Source: Proficient Systems, Inc. CONTACT: Theresa Chavez of Ketchum, +1-415-984-6138, or Theresa.Chavez@ketchum.com, for Proficient Systems, Inc. Web site: http://www.proficient.com/ ------- Profile: International Entertainment