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SYSPRO Introduces Second Generation Collection Solution for Manufacturers and Distributors

COSTA MESA, CA USA 01/28/2004

CHICAGO, National Manufacturing Week, March 9 /PRNewswire/ -- SYSPRO, a leading producer of enterprise software for manufacturers and distributors, has announced numerous enhancements to its Collection solution for small-to-midrange manufacturers and distributors that are experiencing difficulties in collecting past due accounts.

According to SYSPRO USA President Joey Benadretti, "Many businesses do not have a collection department. They rely on the accounts receivable clerk who is already busy getting invoices out and keeping up with customer payments to also act as the collector. This is where the SYSPRO Collection Module can play a very important role in helping manufacturers and distributors collect past due funds that can often mean the difference between profits and losses."

The SYSPRO Collection Module automates debt collection. It identifies overdue invoices, assigns (or reassigns) the invoices to designated collectors, monitors debt collection efforts and retains account collection history, tracking the number of times the account goes into the collection phase and number of days to pay. The software offers several levels of security to maintain the confidentiality of customer records.

The Collection Module has a screen for capturing Dun & Bradstreet (D&B) credit information and automatically creates monthly ageing reports for submission to D&B on each specific account for which D&B checks had been obtained. In addition to saving time, this capability appends the customer profile with information vital to sales feasibility.

The Collection Module is highly customizable, enabling a manufacturer or distributor to determine those levels at which automated collection efforts are to commence, such as minimum overdue balances, minimum number of days overdue and others. A key system feature is the ability to assign overdue invoices to collectors based on the customer, customer class, geographic area or branch.

Several codes can be assigned to give managers quick insight into collection efforts. These codes provide ready indication of collection difficulty and the final status of the collection effort. A variety of reports can also be generated to provide management insight into the status of collections. The Collection Module offers summary screens for all assigned accounts, enabling collectors to review the daily workload and assign priorities. Drill-down and sort views provide additional details of each contact with the customer.

New features added to the newest generation of the SYSPRO Collection Module include: an array of new buttons that further automate processes and customization capabilities; new emailing facilities from within the module; additional search facilities; new finance charge options; and the ability to view a summary of all current collection activities.

About SYSPRO
SYSPRO, a Microsoft Gold Certified Partner, is a world leader in providing manufacturing, distribution and financial accounting software solutions with thousands of installations in more than 60 countries.

SYSPRO software meets the comprehensive information technology needs of emerging companies with a totally integrated solution that encompasses: ERP, APS, CRM, Business Intelligence and E-Commerce. The software enables companies in a variety of industries to maximize the planning and management of business processes to better position themselves in their respective markets, ensure cus tomer fulfillment, and ultimately, to improve bottom-line results. The core of SYSPRO 6.0 is SYSPRO e.net solutions, a component-based architecture built on Microsoft's .NET architecture and XML standard. SYSPRO e.net solutions provides a highly cost-effective way for SYSPRO customers to integrate best-of-breed applications, maximize business-to-business trading and leverage wireless connectivity.

SYSPRO is one of the world's most honored software companies. Milestones include: 2004 Software Company of the Year (Software Council of S. California); 2004 Supply Chain Innovator Award; 2004 Microsoft ISV of the Year (SA); Top ranking in the 2004 K2 Enterprises Accounting Software Survey in Small to Medium Enterprise Software category for the third year in a row; and Selection as one of the Top 100 Logistics Companies in 2004 by Inbound Logistics Magazine.
SYSPRO software is marketed worldwide through offices in the U.S., Canada, Africa, Australia and the U.K.

For more information please see http://www.syspro.com or email at:
info@us.syspro.com . For additional information, please contact Stan Goodrich
at 714/437-1000, x248, or email: stanley.goodrich@us.syspro.com .

All company names and products mentioned in this release are trademarks orregistered trademarks of their respective holders.

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Answer the Phone: Your Identity is on the Line

Beverly Hills, CA -- (ArriveNet - May 06, 2005) -- There hasn't been much good news in the battle against identity theft lately, with fraudsters staying one step ahead of the game. But don't panic, our old friend the telephone has come to the rescue.

We're all aware of the problem of identity theft, but did you know that your local pizza chain has had a solution for years? You recognize it as the system that prevents little Johnny from having twenty pizzas delivered to your door at midnight: the pizza chain calls you immediately after the order is placed to verify the validity of the order. Because little Johnny is afraid to be caught, he'll think twice about causing this pizza-related havoc.

TeleSign's patent-pending verification system has transferred this pizza concept to the high-tech world. It works like this: after filling out a form on a website, the user is prompted to enter his phone number. A robotic system then places a call to that number and speaks aloud a unique three digit code. Once that code is entered into the website, the authentication is complete. This system can be implemented at any point on a website: at registration, purchase, a specific time interval, or at the request of a user.

Email verification is the current standard for user authentication, but email may end up filtered, junked, bulked, or trashed. Because of spam, viruses, and phishing, email filtering has become so aggressive that even legitimate emails don't reach the inbox. But a telephone call cannot be stopped, making this the perfect time for the introduction of TeleSign’s solution.

The future of ecommerce is threatened by rampant fraud and lack of trust. TeleSign will force anonymous users to expose their faces by revealing their working phone numbers.

To try an interactive demo, visit (http://www.telesign.com/demo2/demo.asp) and have your phone ready.

For more information about TeleSign’s products and services, visit (http://www.telesign.com/demo2/) or email press2@telesign.com.

About TeleSign Corp.
TeleSign is a leader in innovative internet security solutions and provider of intelligent telephone-based verification solutions for any entity conducting business online where trust is essential and where fraud is a concern. TeleSign’s patent-pending Verification System provides a critical layer of security for the e-commerce world and is a proven deterrent against ill-intentioned web users. The company’s first product, the TeleSign Verification System, blends the latest internet, security and telephony technologies into a powerful new tool to combat fraud and enhance trust in e-business.

TeleSign Corp. seeks to provide simplified solutions for any company conducting business online where trust is essential and where fraud is a concern. TeleSign’s patent-pending Verification System provides a critical layer of security for the e-commerce world and is a proven deterrent against ill-intentioned web users. TeleSign’s Verification System is able to legitimize a web user’s claimed identification at a miniscule cost and with little inconvenience to all parties involved.

TeleSign’s Verification System is based upon the premise that ill-intentioned web users hesitate to disclose their working phone numbers. By placing a computer-generated telephone call coupled with a unique security code, we insist that a web user provide a legitimate telephone number or be rooted out. The company’s first product, the TeleSign Verification System, blends the latest internet, security and telephony technologies into a powerful new tool to combat fraud in e-commerce.

Visit http://www.telesign.com/demo2/ or call 310-276-5900 for more information.

TeleSign Corporation
Contact: Sam Gonen
Telephone: (310) 276-7843
Email: press2@telesign.com