JUNCTION SOLUTIONS ACCELERATES PENETRATION OF THE MULTI-CHANNEL RETAIL SOFTWARE MARKET WITH BUSINESS SOLUTIONS FROM MICROSOFT

Junction Solutions Closes the Quarter with Five New Multi-Channel Retail Customers

Lincolnshire, IL - July 25, 2005 - Junction Solutions, a leading provider of vertical industry focused enterprise software and services based on Microsoft® Business Solutions - Axapta®, today announced the addition of five new multi-channel retail customers including Softmart, a leading B2B supplier of hardware and software located in Pennsylvania. Since bringing the Microsoft Axapta for Multi-Channel Retail solution to market a year ago, Junction Solutions has established a national footprint in the retail industry replacing major competitive solutions. Microsoft has also chosen Junction Solutions to deliver industry-specific Microsoft Axapta solutions to the global market through the recently announced Microsoft Industry Builder initiative.

“We are pleased to partner with Microsoft Gold Partner, Junction Solutions, in the multi-channel retail space. Their expertise and knowledge in the industry enables our joint solutions to meet the specific needs of multi-channel retailers,” said Dave Monahan, Microsoft Area General Manager for Pennsylvania, Delaware and New Jersey.

Junction Solutions continues to expand its customer base by delivering industry-specific features – integrated with Microsoft Axapta – a leading global business management suite optimized for manufacturing, distribution, retail and services industries – to provide multi-channel retailers, direct-to-consumer companies and business-to-business catalog companies with a powerful and flexible system. The Microsoft Axapta for Multi-Channel Retail solution addresses the unique challenges of measuring marketing effectiveness, improving customer service and streamlining order fulfillment, while providing control and integration of processes, systems and channels.

Softmart chose the Microsoft Axapta for Multi-Channel Retail solution to increase its integration of processes. “The Microsoft Axapta for Multi-Channel Retail solution will help us continue to meet the diverse needs of our clients,” said Thomas Fitzgerald, VP and CIO at Softmart. “It is the perfect fit for the growing and complex needs of our business.”

“We are extremely pleased to add five companies to our growing list of customers for our Microsoft Axapta for Multi-Channel Retail solution. Junction Solutions and Microsoft are companies that are dedicated to providing retailers a complete global software solution that combines a leading technology platform, robust enterprise functionality, and industry-specific features for direct marketers and retailers,” said Brian Carpizo, President and CEO of Junction Solutions.

Four new partners were also signed last quarter including Paymentech for credit card processing and VTechnologies’ Starship Shipping system. Each product has been integrated directly into the Microsoft Axapta for Multi-Channel Retail solution eliminating the need for separate interfaces. Junction Solutions has also partnered with RIAL Solutions, a provider of enterprise-class business intelligence and data migration solutions for multi-channel retail, to offer Ecometry customers a turnkey solution for converting to the Microsoft Axapta for Multi-Channel Retail solution. The company is already pursuing new opportunities in New Zealand with its first global partner, Solution Partners Limited, as part of the Microsoft Industry Builder initiative.

Attend Microsoft and Junction Solutions’ co-sponsored luncheon on August 3rd at the eTail 2005 conference scheduled for August 1-4 at the Philadelphia Marriott. The luncheon will provide more information about the Microsoft Axapta for Multi-Channel Retail solution as well as include numerous raffle items. For more information about the conference, visit www.etail2005.com.

About Junction Solutions
Junction Solutions is the premier provider of vertical industry focused enterprise software and services based on Microsoft Axapta. Focused on providing innovative solutions for food and beverage, multi-channel retail, and wholesale distribution, Junction combines deep industry expertise with Microsoft Axapta, the most technically advanced ERP platform in the industry. Through deep industry skills and technology alliances, Junction delivers innovations that help clients transform their business operations and better connect with their customers, business partners, and employees. For more information, visit our web site at http://www.junctionsolutions.com.

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Contact Information:
Nicole Fitzmaurice
Director of Marketing
(847) 947-7950 x1013
nfitzmaurice@junctionsolutions.com