pan Implements High-Stakes Web-Based Testing Globally

CARMEL, Ind. (March 8, 2006) – pan, world leader in online testing, assessment, and talent management solutions, announced today that it is beginning the implementation of high-stakes, web-based testing centers globally. pan Testing Centers have previously served the U.S. , Canada , and the U.K. pan plans to add up to 200 new North American sites in 2006, adding to the 500 + centers currently in live operation, and up to 150 international centers.

By expanding its reach internationally, pan plans to capitalize on demands for web-based high-stakes testing from its major government and multi-national Global 2000 clientele. pan also is increasingly competing in the certification, licensure, and educational assessment industries, and will continue to offer the proctored, high-stakes testing option to clients – with enhanced geographic coverage.

“The fluidity of the patented pan testing system and associated scheduling, reporting, and session management solutions allows us to partner with an unlimited range of facilities providers,” commented CEO Dr. David Pfenninger. “Our standards are the strictest in the business and we are operating the only completely web-based high-stakes testing programs for enterprise customers. The move to an international high-stakes presence is the logical next step for us and we have clients already awaiting go-live dates. We plan to leverage our reputation and experience as the inventors of online testing to become the market leaders for international online certification and educational exam administration.”

About pan

Performance Assessment Network, Inc. (pan) is a leading provider of Internet-based testing and assessment solutions, with thousands of corporate, government, and education users internationally. pan’s secure, automated systems provide for the worldwide administration and delivery of millions of professional tests, assessments, and surveys annually. Closely held pan is based in Carmel , Indiana , USA . For more information, visit www.panpowered.com.