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SINGLE SOURCE RELEASES NEW SM-PLUS™ 4.1
WITH ADVANCED AND EXPRESS EDITIONS FOR SAGE MAS 500 ERP

Indianapolis, IN – January 31, 2007 – Single Source Systems, Inc., an authorized Sage Software Master Developer Partner, announces the release of SM-Plus™ v4.1. This new version of service management software for Sage MAS 500 ERP offers both Advanced and Express editions.

Service Management Plus (SM-Plus™) Advanced Edition continues to offer a service management solution which seamlessly integrates with Sage MAS 500 ERP. It manages contact center incident tracking, resource scheduling and dispatch, service repair orders, expense tracking/reconciliation, service contracts and warranty tracking. Seamless integration with Sage MAS 500 ERP allows SM-Plus to access and update information contained in the MAS 500 customer, product and financial files. This virtually eliminates data redundancy and the possibility for data errors. Productivity is increased, while accuracy is improved. The Advanced Edition is ideal for companies with complex, mixed mode service operations.

The new SM-Plus Express Edition for Sage MAS 500 features much of the same functionality, but in a manner which simplifies setup, configuration and ease of use. It is especially well-suited for high volume field service organizations and/or companies whose service operations are important, but smaller, less strategic components of their overall business.

With two versions of SM-Plus for Sage MAS 500 now available, companies will find it easier to choose the right service management solution to meet their particular needs. Single Source continues to emphasize flexibility in its solutions.

“Our goal is to speed ‘time-to-value’ for our dispatch-centric service customers while continuing to provide the flexibility to support our other clients with more complex, asset-centric service operations,” said Tony Petrucciani, Single Source CEO.

“Based on input from our customers and partners, we have designed the SM-Plus Express Edition for Sage MAS 500 to combine contact center, dispatch and work order management functions into one role-based user interface to better support the needs of individuals who perform all of these functions—often while they have customers on the telephone,” added Cory Rhodes, Director of Channel Sales and SM-Plus for Sage MAS 500 Product Specialist. “Additionally, it features new Express Service Order capabilities to add technician labor and materials to a work order directly from the dispatch board.”

Core SM-Plus features also meet internal enterprise asset management (EAM) requirements such as plant, fleet and facility maintenance. Single Source also offers modules for wireless mobile field service and internet-based portals to support customer, dealer and employee self service operations. SM-Plus improves efficiencies for service-intensive manufacturers, distributors and independent service organizations by:

• Reducing costs of service and warranty repairs
• Providing faster response time to customer inquiries
• Improving utilization and allocation of resources
• Offering flexible contract and billing options
• Driving service revenues, including up-sell and “Recommended Service” opportunities
• Reducing equipment downtime
• Improving product and service quality

About Sage Software

Sage Software offers leading-edge business management software products and services that support the needs, challenges and dreams of more than 2.4 million small and mid-sized customers in North America. Its parent company, The Sage Group plc (London: SGE.L), supports 4.5 million customers worldwide. For more than 25 years, Sage Software has delivered easy-to-use, scalable and customizable applications through its portfolio of leading brands, including Abra, ACCPAC, ACT!, BusinessWorks, CPASoftware, FAS, MAS 90, MAS 200, MAS 500, MIP, Peachtree, SalesLogix, and Timberline Office, among many others. For more information visit the Sage Software website at http://www.sagesoftware.com.

About Single Source Systems, Inc.

For companies that manufacture, sell, install or service technical or industrial products, Single Source is the solution partner of choice. In addition to developing and supporting service management software for over 350 customers worldwide, Single Source focuses on the total success of our customers – making their businesses easier to manage internally and externally by making it easier for their customers, dealers and suppliers to do business with them. Since 1985, the Company has developed, marketed and supported a powerful line of business software applications including integrated service management systems, ERP extensions, web portals, wireless mobile workforce applications, interface connectivity products and custom developed solutions. Single Source, a Microsoft Gold Certified Independent Software Vendor (ISV), is a two-time winner of the prestigious Inc. 500 fastest growing, privately-held companies in America. For more information visit the Single Source website at http://www.singlesrc.com.

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Contact:
Nicki Warye
(513) 583-5825
nicwar@singlesrc.com