Plateau Systems
| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Software |
| Founded | 1996 |
| Founder | Paul Sparta, Brad Cooper |
| Fate | Acquired by SuccessFactors in 2011 |
| Headquarters | Arlington, Virginia , United States |
Area served | United States, Europe, Asia Pacific |
Key people | Paul Sparta (Chairman and CEO), Brad Cooper (Senior Vice President of Product Strategy) |
| Products | Talent Management Systems, Learning Management Systems, Compensation Management Software |
| Parent | SuccessFactors (since 2011) |
Plateau Systems specializes in providing Talent Management Systems and is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia, with additional offices located throughout the United States, Europe, and the Asia Pacific region. The company delivers SaaS solutions designed to help organizations develop, assess, and oversee their talent.
History
Established in 1996 by Paul Sparta, who serves as chairman and CEO, alongside Brad Cooper, the senior vice president of product strategy—both of whom remain active in leadership roles—Plateau Systems was among the pioneers in creating Learning Management Systems (LMS) tailored for Human Resources teams to manage employee training. Its customer base includes prominent multinational corporations and government entities such as General Electric, Bank of America, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), and Capital One Services.
In 2000, Plateau introduced a comprehensive talent management platform based on J2EE technology that connected learning and training processes with employee performance metrics to ensure alignment with organizational goals.
The company expanded its offerings in 2007 by acquiring Nuvosoft, a provider of web-based compensation management software, which was subsequently incorporated into Plateau’s talent management suite.
On April 26, 2011, Plateau Systems was purchased by SuccessFactors for a total of $290 million, consisting of $145 million in cash and $145 million in stock.