FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Norwalk, CT. --- (December 1, 2005) --- ARGOS Assessment Company (AAC), a division of ERC Dataplus, Inc., a leading Human Resources technology firm, is expanding its multirater assessment services, and is seeking to form alliances with premier leadership/organizational development consultants and consulting firms.

AAC, using its highly regarded ARGOS v3.5 Multirater Assessment System, manages the entire multirater assessment process, but does not design the multirater assessments nor provide post-assessment coaching. It serves as the "back office" support for training and OD consultants to help them deliver a better, more efficient service to their clients. Its application can be easily customized to adapt to any assessment type, in any language; delivers custom color hardcopy or PDF reports; is designed for large-scale implementations; and incorporates the highest level of security and data protection. Additional capabilities also include data collection via toll-free telephone for participants that do not have web access.

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About ARGOS Assessment Company

ARGOS Assessment Company, a division of ERC Dataplus, is the multirater scoring company for organizations with active employee development programs. ARGOS^® Multirater Assessments is the most functional, cost-effective data collection, scoring and delivery system available. It offers medium and large organizations the accuracy, ability to configure, and delivery speed to meet their tactical and strategic multirater assessment needs. AAC is the only company that offers integrated, proprietary Internet and/or IVR (telephone) data collection to insure that all employees, including those without Internet access, can participate in feedback programs.

To learn more about AAC and how its technology experts can help you with a more effective, affordable multirater feedback program visit www.argos360.com or call 1-888-ARGOS360 (274-6736).

About ERC Dataplus

ERC delivers client-centric, state-of-the-art Internet and Interactive Voice (IVR) solutions for recruiting and employee surveys, and through ARGOS Assessment Company, multirater assessments. Its applications are modular in design to allow companies to select what they need; when they need it.

Clients benefit from dedicated and experienced project and account management teams to help clients translate their expectations into realities, and have a more efficient and effective process.

Leading financial service companies, call centers, retail, hospitality companies, and Fortune 1000 companies look to ERC for quality, innovation, service, and high Return on Investment.

Additional information about ERC is available at www.ercdataplus.com or call 1-888-ERC-CORP (372-2677).