Tampa, FL - January 24, 2005 - Animas Corporation, West Chester, PA, has selected Pilgrim Software's SmartTrain solution to automate training records and certifications and eliminate the risk of non-compliance. The SmartTrain Validation Pack was also purchased to save money on validation costs and expedite the process. Pilgrim Software, Inc. is a leading provider of Enterprise Compliance and Quality Management Solutions to the Medical Device industry.

A comprehensive solution for ensuring employee job quality and compliance is necessary because of the tremendous pressure the FDA puts on regulated organizations. Training on revised SOPs will ensure high quality products. Matching job positions with employees who are fully qualified will be cost effective by reducing waste and rejects. Management can track the training costs on an individual and per class basis to facilitate their ROI.

Animas will implement Pilgrim Software's SmartTrain application, built on the Microsoft .net platform, to support continuous improvement and regulatory compliance. The application alleviates the awkwardness and unreliability of a manual system. Past trainings and certification history will be available to assure that employees are well-matched and qualified for the job they are assigned. Anticipated training is easily scheduled to assure everyone is brought up to date on the organization's SOPs. Animas' management team gains in-depth visibility and are confident their employees will perform within FDA regulations. SmartTrain will easily integrate with Animas' other SmartSolve modules that include SmartAudit, SmartDoc and SmartCAPA.

"We are pleased that Animas added SmartTrain and its Validation Pack to their SmartSolve suite," states Ami Utji, President and CEO of Pilgrim Software. "The Medical Device industry is tightly regulated and it's imperative in any regulated organization for the employees to remain updated on SOPs. With SmartTrain, training strategies are built-in and engage the right mix of personnel, develop employees' skills and increase worker effectiveness. SmartTrain will manage quality and compliance across their entire business."

 
About Animas Corporation
Animas, a publicly held company founded in 1996 and a leading maker of insulin infusion pumps and related products, is dedicated to improving diabetes management. This includes making insulin pump therapy easier for patients with insulin-requiring diabetes and for healthcare professionals through product innovation, exemplary customer support and superior customer education. In addition to their U.S. sales, their market currently includes Canada. They are currently marketing in several European countries, the Middle East and the South Pacific. With plans to expand into other countries, their goal is to make pump therapy more accessible around the world. For more information, visit www.animascorp.com.

About Pilgrim Software, Inc.
Pilgrim Software, Inc. is the leading provider of Enterprise Compliance and Quality Management solutions for global organizations. Pilgrim helps organizations manage industry and regulatory compliance, reduce manufacturing costs and improve customer satisfaction. By providing live connections to multiple sites, suppliers and customers, Pilgrim enables organizations to centrally manage all of their worldwide compliance efforts and quality operations providing real-time visibility tied to fast action. The results are a lean, performance-driven enterprise that can respond to change with speed and power. For more information, visit Pilgrim Software's Web site at www.pilgrimsoftware.com.