Alcoa Selects SumTotal TotalLMS for Training and Compliance.

Multi-Lingual Online Learning Platform Deployed Across 31 Countries for Sharing of Best Practices and Actionable Career Development

MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. -- SumTotal[R] Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: SUMT), the market leader and a global provider of talent development solutions, today announced that Alcoa has selected SumTotal TotalLMS[TM] to provide a common platform for training administration and delivery, particularly of online learning to its global employees located in 31 countries around the world.

"The SumTotal solution will provide more online learning opportunities in a variety of languages to assist employees in their growth and development, aligned with the business needs," said Jean Larkin, Director, Talent Management at Alcoa. "It will also interface with our HRMS, enabling strategic integration of learning across our human resource systems. We see several advantages, including a cost effective means to deliver, track and report on mandatory compliance training and a common system to aid in sharing best practices across our operations."

TotalLMS enables companies to increase employee engagement through actionable career development. The cost-effective solution simplifies the learning process for all users, regardless of their roles or location.

"TotalLMS will allow Alcoa to standardize its multilingual learning program onto a single platform over time," said Jon Ciampi, vice president, product management at SumTotal. The easy-to-use solution will provide the company's employees with better access to learning and development opportunities."

About Alcoa

Alcoa (NYSE:AA) is the world leader in the production and management of primary aluminum, fabricated aluminum and alumina combined, through its active and growing participation in all major aspects of the industry.

Alcoa serves the aerospace, automotive, packaging, building and construction, commercial transportation and industrial markets, bringing design, engineering, production and other capabilities of Alcoa's businesses to customers. In addition to aluminum products and components including flat-rolled products, hard alloy extrusions, and forgings, Alcoa also markets Alcoa(R) wheels, fastening systems, precision and investment castings, and building systems. The Company has been named one of the top most sustainable corporations in the world at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland and has been a member of the Dow Jones Sustainability Index for seven consecutive years. More information can be found at www.alcoa.com.

About SumTotal Systems, Inc.

SumTotal Systems, Inc. is a leading provider of proven talent development solutions that automate and integrate learning, performance, and compensation management to drive business results on a daily basis. Our solutions strengthen and develop employee skills to accelerate time-to-market, close skill gaps, and reduce the risk of business disruptions. With more than 1,500 customers and 18 million users worldwide, we have increased the performance at some of the world's best-known companies, organizations and government agencies. Our category leadership and applied insight help us understand the critical success factors for businesses of all sizes. For more information, visit www.sumtotalsystems.com.

SumTotal, the SumTotal logo and TotalLMS are registered trademarks or trademarks of SumTotal Systems, Inc. and/or its affiliates in the United States and/or other countries. Other names may be trademarks of their respective owners.

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