News Release

ECi Expands European Presence of M1 ERP Software for Manufacturers

Cambridge, UK — Friday, May 28, 2010: ECi Software Solutions, the leading provider of business management software, today announced that it is expanding the presence of its manufacturing ERP system, M1, in Europe.

"We are really excited to extend the reach of this time- and money-saving solution in the European manufacturing market," says Ron Books, President and CEO of ECi Software Solutions. "We already have more than 40 clients in several manufacturing sectors in the UK and Ireland using M1. These clients use M1 on a daily basis to make their shops more efficient. In this economy, efficiency is key; it is extremely important to the health and long-term stability of a business."

Mike Gibson, SVP Global Marketing and Sales commented: "We have invested heavily into furthering M1 in Europe, in all parts of our operation including customer support, implementation and training, as well as sales and marketing. Our recent injection of additional resources will ensure that M1 is set to be the leading manufacturing ERP solution in the UK and Europe."

ECi M1 is an enterprise resource planning (ERP) solution, providing total integration and automation from quoting through invoicing. It is designed for small-to-medium manufacturers to help improve processes which will save time, resources and money. Suitable for international business, it is programmable in multiple languages. One of the most important things for a manufacturer is the ability to give customers accurate cost estimates. M1 helps them do this.

"M1 has been very successful in Australia and North America," continues Books. "Our software is installed from very small job shops all the way up to a Mazda automotive manufacturing plant in California. M1 has helped our customers cut time off their order processing, and to streamline their raw material and man hour usage."

In addition, the software can help a manufacturer identify shop floor capacity problems at a glance and reduce on-hand inventory to boost cash flow. It provides an efficient method of collecting and controlling labor records. Several optional business modules are also available so that the software will grow with a company, including a Web storefront that allows a manufacturer's customers to manage their accounts online.

ECi M1 is based in Melbourne, Australia, and has sales and support offices in Australia, the US and the UK. "We offer 'follow the sun support,'" says Paola White, VP of Sales, ECi Europe. "No matter where you are located, we are available to help."

About ECi

ECi Software Solutions is a leading provider of "best-in-industry" vertically oriented business management and e-commerce systems software for growing and mid-size companies. A member of the Inc. 5000, ECi has specialized in growth-empowering software solutions for global, micro-niche vertical businesses for more than 30 years. ECi's solutions are known for a combination of technological innovation, industry-leading customer support and business consultancy. The company's software fuels the expansion and efficiency of manufacturing operations throughout the world as well as dealers and distributors in industries such as office equipment, office supplies, contract office furniture, business equipment, lumber and building materials, hardware and jan/san supplies. Through strategic partnerships, ECi is able to offer its customers solutions for sales data management, credit processing, variable data printing and property-loss prevention. ECi is privately held and headquartered in Fort Worth, Texas, USA. Offices are located throughout the U.S. in Texas, California, Indiana, Missouri, Tennessee, Virginia and Wisconsin. Global offices are located in Canada, Australia, the United Kingdom and the Netherlands.

About ECi Europe

ECi Europe is the European subsidiary of the ECi Group. It was formed in 2007 by the merger of UK-based ECi Europe (originally Interactive Products) and Dutch ecommerce supplier e-Buzz. In January 2008 e-Buzz adopted the ECi Europe designation and the two companies now operate as a single pan-European software provider providing both back office and ecommerce solutions to office products dealers and state-of-the-art ecommerce to corporate organisations across Europe.