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MetroPCS Selects Callidus Software On-Demand Sales Performance Management Suite

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^{Published in Science and Technology on Thursday, May 20th 2010 at 4:10 GMT by Market Wire}  

SAN JOSE, CA--(Marketwire - May 20, 2010) - Callidus Software Inc. (NASDAQ: [ CALD ]), the leader in Sales Performance Management (SPM), today announced that MetroPCS Wireless, Inc., the nation's leading provider of unlimited, flat-rate, no annual contract wireless communications service, has selected the Callidus Sales Performance Management suite. The agreement was signed in the second quarter of 2010.

"The Monaco Sales Performance Management suite provides us the flexibility and ease of use we require to quickly and easily deploy information across our large dealer network," said John Olsen, CIO, MetroPCS. "The platform also enables us to develop an accurate, timely repository of financial performance data across the network to enable us to correct or adjust coverage to drive business growth."

"Monaco leads the SPM market with its unbeatable combination of flexibility and ease of use -- delivered as a single, 100% multi-tenant SaaS solution requiring no additional hardware, software, or IT investment," said Leslie Stretch, president and CEO of Callidus Software. "The telecommunications market is fast moving and demanding, and Callidus provides unmatched experience in driving operational excellence in telecommunications sales and partner performance. We are looking forward to working with MetroPCS to drive increased penetration and growth in their dealer network as they continue to build on their sales success."

Callidus Software's award-winning solutions manage the entire sales talent lifecycle from on-boarding, to incentives and rewards, to talent development, while providing visibility into sales operations and financial performance. This gives customers the ability to align their sales force and channels with key business objectives to consistently and reliably execute on sales targets. The software is used by leading companies in a broad range of verticals including high-tech, telecommunications, banking, insurance, and pharmaceuticals. Since its inception nearly 15 years ago, the company has evolved into the most experienced, proven, and reliable SPM vendor in the marketplace. Callidus Software manages over $50 billion in incentives and compensation for more than 2 million payees in over 140 countries.

About Callidus Software®

Callidus Software (NASDAQ: [ CALD ]) is the market and technology leader in Sales Performance Management (SPM). Callidus customers gain a competitive advantage by maximizing sales cost efficiencies and driving improvements in sales effectiveness. Our award-winning Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) applications set the standard for performance management of a company's sales force and channel partners. Over 2 million employees and channel partners have their performance managed by Callidus Software. For more information, please visit [ www.callidussoftware.com ].

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