Boston, MA – February 29, 2012 – Ascendant Strategy Management Group, Inc. announced today that it has obtained approval from the United States General Services Administration (GSA) under Schedule 70 Contract GS-35F-0610X to provide its software and consulting services to federal government, state and municipal governments. This contract is listed on both the GSA Library and the GSA Advantage!® procurement sites.

ClearPoint Strategy, developed by Ascendant Strategy Management Group, is a web-based balanced scorecard, dashboard, and performance management software solution. With the online interface, users can easily manage strategic plans, strategy maps, measures, and dashboards - tools that leadership teams rely on to make more accurate decisions and use to ensure accountability and follow-through. ClearPoint is secure, cost effective, and offers a reliable US based support team that is ready to help you get started.

This GSA Schedule 70 Contract allows federal customers to procure software and support services directly – rather than through a complex, open, competitive-bid procurement process. With the reduced hassle of GSA Contract purchases, executives and leadership teams can get the management platform they need at the guaranteed lowest possible price.

"ClearPoint Strategy is an easy-to-use Scorecarding solution that helps organizations manage performance," said Ted Jackson, Managing Partner of Ascendant Strategy Management Group. "This software helps organizations translate strategy into action by managing strategy review meetings, automating performance management dashboards, and tracking key projects. By coordinating all the little tasks you need to keep track of, ClearPoint makes it easy to manage strategy."

Ascendant has already helped a wide range of organizations and government agencies define, communicate, and execute their strategic plans. This GSA Schedule 70 Contract will increase Ascendant's ability to assist federal agencies, while also providing a cooperative purchasing program for state and local government agencies that can benefit from the pricing discounts as well.

About Ascendant Strategy Management Group:

Ascendant Strategy Management Group helps nonprofits, agencies, associations, and foundations manage strategy, collaborate with stakeholders, and build communities around their strategy execution efforts. Ascendant offers Balanced Scorecard and performance management training, facilitation, and consulting to help organizations accelerate mission results. For more information about Ascendant, visit http://www.ascendantsmg.com. More information and free trials for ClearPoint Strategy Balanced Scorecard Software as also available at www.ClearPointStrategy.com.