Released on: March 19, 2008, 10:36 pm

Press Release Author: Metricstream

Industry: Software

Press Release Summary: MetricStream, a global leader in Compliance, Risk, Corporate
Governance and Quality Management Solutions, has joined OCEG as the newest Charter
member.

Press Release Body: MetricStream and The Open Compliance and Ethics Group (OCEG) are
pleased to announce that MetricStream, a global leader in Compliance, Risk,
Corporate Governance and Quality Management Solutions, has joined OCEG as the newest
Charter member. MetricStream is looking forward to contributing broad and deep
experience in compliance, risk management processes, quality management and guidance
on corporate governance to OCEG\'s expanding GRC process foundation, guidelines,
tools and technology program initiatives.

\"MetricStream is delighted to join OCEG at this significant point in the evolution
of global GRC practices," said Gaurav Kapoor, General Manager and CFO of
MetricStream. "OCEG\'s consortium of leading GRC practitioners and services, software
and content providers is defining improved practices in Governance, Risk and
Compliance management. OCEG is dedicated to the alignment of compliance, policy and
risk management with information technology, improving corporate performance for
thousands of GRC professionals and their companies. MetricStream\'s approach to
comprehensive GRC excellence and supporting technologies is synchronized with OCEG\'s
global vision. We look forward to the deepest collaboration with OCEG and to working
with other GRC leaders at the OCEG Charter, Leadership and Technology Council
levels.\"

\"OCEG is thrilled that MetricStream has joined our esteemed group of Charter
members. We believe that MetricStream\'s substantial expertise in compliance, risk
and quality management software along with user training and organizational best
practices available on MetricStream\'s ComplianceOnline.com portal will serve our
entire community of more than 13,000 GRC practitioners. MetricStream\'s contributions
to the expanding body of global GRC knowledge will deepen the value of OCEG GRC
guidelines, implementation tools and standards for all our members,\" according to
OCEG President Carole Switzer.

MetricStream is a market leader in Enterprise-wide GRC and Quality Management
Solutions for global corporations operating in diverse industries such as
pharmaceutical, medical device, high tech manufacturing, energy, financial services,
healthcare, manufacturing, food and beverages and automotive. MetricStream\'s product
portfolio comprises of a comprehensive suite of applications based on the
patent-pending Enterprise Compliance Platform (ECP). The applications are designed
to manage compliance with quality standards, industry regulations, risk programs and
corporate policies. MetricStream also operates ComplianceOnline.com, the leading
internet destination for professionals interested in information exchange, best
practices, training and consultation services on all aspects of Governance, Risk,
Compliance and Quality Management.

With over 13,000 members representing 66 industries across 46 countries, OCEG
provides critical information to some of the largest, most reputable companies in
the world, while also meeting the needs of individual GRC executives. OCEG is the
only nonprofit organization that offers comprehensive guidance, standards,
benchmarks and tools for integrating governance, risk and compliance processes.
OCEG\'s unique organizational structure allows members to take advantage of
contributions from thousands of experts in companies on a similar mission: aligning
overall company performance with GRC objectives.

About MetricStream
MetricStream is a market leader in Enterprise-wide Governance, Risk, Compliance
(GRC) and Quality Solutions for global corporations. MetricStream solutions are used
by leading corporations such as Pfizer, Covidien, NASDAQ, SanDisk, BP, Entergy,
Subway, Fairchild Semiconductor, Hitachi and TaylorMade-Adidas Golf in diverse
industries such as Pharmaceuticals, Medical Devices, Automotive, Food, High Tech
Manufacturing, Energy and Financial Services to manage their quality processes,
regulatory and industry-mandated compliance and corporate governance initiatives, as
well as by over a million compliance professionals worldwide via the
ComplianceOnline.com portal. MetricStream is headquartered in Redwood Shores,
California and can be reached at www.metricstream.com.

About the Open Compliance & Ethics Group
OCEG is the only nonprofit organization offering comprehensive guidance, standards,
benchmarks and tools for integrating governance, risk management, internal control
and compliance (GRC) processes. Our unique platform and organizational structure
helps you take advantage of contributions from thousands of experts and companies -
many of them just like yours. Our guidance, benchmarking, custom tools and
communities of practice help you and your organization drive principled
performanceT. Please visit us at www.oceg.org



Web Site: http://www.metricstream.com

Contact Details: MetricStream, Inc.
3000 Bridge Parkway
Redwood Shores, California
United States
650-620-2932
pr@metricstream.com