Performance Software named to Inc.'s 2026 Best Workplaces list. Annual list recognizes the businesses that set the standard for workplace success and awards excellence in company culture PHOENIX, AZ, June 30, 2026 - Performance Software is proud to announce it has been named to Inc.'s 2026 Best Workplaces list. The annual list recognizes American companies that have built exceptional workplaces and vibrant cultures that support their teams and businesses, whether in-person, remote, or hybrid. This recognition reflects what employees say makes Performance Software stand out, including a strong team culture, workplace flexibility, and senior leadership's commitment to diversity. In employee feedback, the words that best described Performance Software's company and culture were Flexible, Engaging, and Challenging - a reflection of the company's commitment to supporting employees while giving them opportunities to grow, collaborate, and contribute to complex, mission-critical programs. "This recognition is meaningful and encouraging," said Raj Ghate, CEO of Performance Software. "It affirms that we are on the right track while continuing to strengthen what has always made Performance special: our people, our culture, and our shared commitment to doing meaningful work together. This recognition belongs to our employees. Their talent, teamwork, and commitment to our culture are what continue to make Performance unique." The award is the result of a comprehensive measurement and evaluation of hundreds of applicants. The process included a detailed employee survey conducted by Quantum Workplace, covering key elements such as management effectiveness, perks, professional development, and overall company culture. Each company's benefits were also audited to determine the overall score. Performance Software is honored to be included among the 507 companies recognized this year. Performance Software is a proud Arizona-based engineering services and solutions firm specializing in certified software and hardware for aerospace, defense, and other safety-critical industries. Since its founding in Phoenix in 1998, Performance has grown to more than 400 employees, supported over 500 mission-critical programs, and expanded to eight offices across the U.S., the U.K., and the Philippines. Performance remains committed to building a flexible, engaging, and challenging workplace where employees feel supported, heard, and empowered to do meaningful work. This recognition reinforces what has always been central to Performance's culture: doing what is best for its people. Performance does not just say it - the company backs it up by listening to employee feedback and applying it in ways that strengthen its teams, its culture, and the work it delivers for customers. To view the full list of winners, visit www.inc.com. About Performance Software Performance Software partners with leading organizations in aviation, space, defense, energy, and other safety-critical sectors to solve complex engineering challenges where precision, reliability, and certification matter. Founded in Phoenix in 1998, Performance brings deep expertise across systems, software, and hardware engineering, with particular strength in embedded software, avionics, and airworthiness-critical systems. With more than 400 employees and experience supporting over 500 programs, Performance helps customers reduce risk, expand engineering capacity, and deliver high-quality systems with disciplined execution. About Inc. Inc. is the leading media brand and playbook for entrepreneurs and business. Through its journalism, Inc. aims to inform, educate, and elevate the profile of its community: the risk-takers, the innovators, and the ultra-driven go-getters who are creating the future of business. Inc. is published by Mansueto Ventures LLC, along with fellow leading business publication Fast Company. For more information, visit www.inc.com. Media Contact Performance Software Marketing [email protected] | 623.780.1517 | psware.com Performance Software Corporation 25500 N Norterra Pkwy Suite 300 Phoenix, Arizona 85085 +1 623-780-1517

PHOENIX, May 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Performance Defense, an engineering services and 5G solutions provider, announced today that it was awarded a Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) by the General Services Administration (GSA) contract number: 47QTCA23D0075 [listed: Performance Defense]. This contract recognizes Performance Defense's abilities to deliver mission-critical services and solutions that comply with strict government regulations and policies. The contract streamlines the process for government agencies to engage with Performance Defense, enabling direct product sales and engineering services at a pre-negotiated price."The critical services and solutions that the Performance suite of companies has been providing to commercial avionics for the last 25 years, can now be taken directly to the government, providing DoD with significant savings in both time and money," explained President of Performance Defense, Darren Cummings.The Performance Suite's 25-year safety-critical experience and proven commercial solutions now easily available to DoD. Tweet thisWith this five-year Multiple Award Schedule, Performance Defense is eligible to bid across multiple contract types including Cost Plus, Firm-Fixed-Price, Time and Materials, and hybrid versions of these, from April 12, 2023 - April 11, 2028.Government customers can now directly engage Performance Defense for Technical and Engineering (Non-IT) Professional Services under MAS Special Item Number (SIN) 541330ENG (Worldwide). This includes support for designing, developing, and testing software solutions to meet the needs and regulatory requirements of mission and safety-critical industries.About Performance DefensePerformance Defense is a trusted provider of engineering solutions and services for mission-critical industries. Specializing in full-lifecycle hardware and software development, Performance Defense has proven experience in product design and testing to meet rigorous government and industry compliance standards, positioning itself as a prime developer and integrator for the Department of Defense and Intelligence Communities.Performance Defense is a part of the Performance Suite of Companies