Landscape Construction Firm Selects Deltek to Manage Growth and Expansion

Deltek Costpoint will streamline the firm's reporting processes and project accounting data, helping the growing company meet its goals to triple annual revenue as well as expand geographically. Austin Outdoor currently has several satellite locations throughout Florida, will be opening locations in North Carolina and the Caribbean in the current year, and is looking to expand to other locations in the future.

"Deltek Costpoint is a robust enterprise management solution that will supply us with the necessary project accounting and reporting tools to effectively track costs, stay within budget and streamline our business processes," said Al LaLonde, CFO at Austin Outdoor. "With its proven project management functionality, Deltek's software will improve our data visibility firm-wide, arming us with the information we need to make sound business decisions that will further our growth."

Founded in 1995, Austin Outdoor provides commercial and residential landscape design, construction and management services, specializing in resort level planned communities. The firm has earned recognition for its exceptional work via numerous honors and awards, including being named the 2004 Environmental Improvement Grand Award Winner of the Associated Landscape Contractors of America (ALCA), now part of the Professional Landcare Network (PLANET), which represents approximately 4,000 member firms within the green industry.

"Deltek has spent over 20 years providing project-driven firms like Austin Outdoor with the scalable project functionality and flexibility these organizations need to maximize growth and increase profitability," said Kevin Parker, CEO and President of Deltek.

ABOUT AUSTIN OUTDOOR

Austin Outdoor is dedicated to creating, building and maintaining sustainable landscapes that enhance clients' investments and improve the quality of life. Beginning as a single location in 1995 in Palm Coast, Florida, Austin Outdoor has expanded to other locations within Florida to include the Jacksonville, Orlando and Treasure Coast areas, with the corporate headquarters remaining in Palm Coast. Austin Outdoor handles a wide array of projects and offers comprehensive design services, landscape and irrigation installation and maintenance, sitework, drainage, pump and well installation, hardscaping, signage, fencing, exterior lighting, street sweeping and aquatic services. Please visit www.austinoutdoor.net, or call 1-877-785-6685 for further information.

ABOUT DELTEK

With more than 11,000 customers worldwide, Herndon, VA-based Deltek is the leading provider of enterprise management software for project-focused organizations. Founded in 1983, Deltek enables companies to maximize profitability and productivity, integrating all aspects of their businesses. Deltek Costpoint(R), Deltek Vision(R) and Deltek GCS Premier(R) power a myriad of front- and back-office applications including accounting, billing, resource planning, budgeting and control, business intelligence, CRM and proposal automation, employee time and expense, HR management, procurement and materials management and project management. Deltek's clients include Bechtel, CACI, HOK and Verizon. Visit www.deltek.com, or call 800/456-2009 in the U.S. or +44 (0) 20 7518 5010 in the U.K.

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