RPG Benefits Solutions Selects Empliant Technology to Power Online Benefits Enrollment and Administration

CHAPEL HILL, NC - August 22, 2005 - RPG Benefits Solutions and Empliant, Inc. announced an alliance that enables RPG Benefits Solutions to deliver Empliant's Online Benefits Enrollment and Administration technology, promoting employee self-reliance for the small to mid-sized employer marketplace. Through its exclusive, preferred pricing agreement with Empliant, RPG Benefits Solutions can deliver Empliant's hosted Human Resource technology services at a substantial discount.

Phil Gruber, President of, RPG Benefits Solutions, is very excited about the opportunity to bring Empliant technology to the small to mid-sized enterprise. "The relationship with Empliant is consistent with our philosophy of going above and beyond what companies expect from their benefits broker. We strongly feel, after thorough due diligence, that the preferred pricing afforded by this alliance will save our clients time and money."

"By combining RPG Benefits Solutions customer-focused philosophy with Empliant's online benefits enrollment/administration and knowledgebase technology, this new, high-quality, value-oriented service can be delivered to our customers," said Laura Berens, Client Services Director for RPG Benefits Solutions.

RPG Benefits Solutions serves a wide range of organizations, from 25 to more than 400 employees, including those that have previously been underserved by larger firms or by single brokers that do not have the expertise or infrastructure to provide cost-effective and comprehensive benefits plans. RPG's customer-centered approach to benefits consulting gives its clients value-added services at no additional cost. RPG's philosophy is based on helping businesses make better, more informed decisions about their benefits portfolio. The firm's ability to consistently meet the needs of its customers stems from RPG's extensive background in human resources and benefits planning, as well as the company's successful business model that emphasizes customer service and accountability. RPG's carrier relationships enable them to deliver the most competitive benefits solutions from all major carriers, while passing along great savings to their clients.

About RPG Benefits Solutions
RPG Benefits Solutions is a benefits consulting and brokerage firm that caters to the needs of small and mid-sized organizations but has the depth and breadth to serve companies of any size. Founded on the belief that companies should expect more from their independent benefits consultant, RPG provides expertise in insurance and human resources, specializing in executive and employee benefits. RPG works as an advocate for companies, identifying competitive and cost-effective benefits programs that are best suited to each company's organizational goals. The firm is committed to providing a high level of customer service and reinvests a significant percentage of its revenue into programs and services to support its growing list of clients. For more information about RPG Benefits Solutions, visit:www.rpgbenefits.com

About Empliant, Inc.
Empliant, Inc., located in Chapel Hill, N.C., provides web-native, employee self-reliant solutions that reduce administration costs, increase employee satisfaction, and enhance operational efficiency. Empliant's technology applications include tools for on-line benefits enrollment and administration; personalized employee benefits statements, a fully searchable content management knowledgebase for benefit plan information, company policies, or management practices; and interactive transactions for stock options processing, all of which are accessed through a standard web browser. Empliant's hosted solution reduces capitalization costs and enables employers to provide employees with self-service capabilities to manage their own data in a secure, private environment. Empliant offers small to medium-sized enterprises (SME) the rich functionality found in expensive applications without the consulting costs, long implementation period, and reliance on customer support and product maintenance. For more information about Empliant's employee self-reliant solutions visit: www.empliant.com