Vision Solutions names Michael Sanford to head business development effort; senior technology executive assumes critical role at leading-edge software firm

Business Wire, June 30, 1997

IRVINE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 30, 1997--Vision Solutions Inc., the industry's fastest growing provider of continuous availability and scalability software for IBM AS/400 computer systems, Monday announced Michael Sanford as vice president of business development.

Sanford will be responsible for driving technology and distribution alliances between Vision Solutions and strategic industry partners to better leverage Vision's software solutions. He will also support Vision's direct and reseller sales channels in this role. Sanford reports directly to President and Chief Executive Officer Robert J. Zwerling.

Previously, Sanford was the managing director of EPC International where he developed strategic partnerships for this Irvine-based food industry software provider. Sanford also served as a principal of Sanford & Associates, an Irvine-based management consulting firm specializing in management practices, computer systems implementation, and strategic sales and marketing services. He also served as president and CEO of Planning Control International, a Newport Beach-based software publisher specializing in solutions for the project management market.

"Mike adds more than 25 years of successful experience in developing new relationships and forging partnerships in an industry where cultivating and maintaining good partners is critical for high growth and success," said Zwerling. "His experience, extensive sales, marketing and management background will be a tremendous asset to our continued success."

Prior to Planning Control International, Sanford held senior positions with Sun Information Services, McDonnell Douglas Automation Company and the Service Bureau Company, a wholly owned subsidiary of IBM. He is a graduate of Seton Hall University and is a former member of the U.S. Army's "Old Guard" or U.S. Presidential Honor Guard.

Vision Solutions Company Information

Founded in 1990, Vision Solutions develops, markets, installs and supports object replication and transportation products for IBM AS/400 computer systems for use in high availability, data warehousing and Internet. The company has headquarters in Irvine, and distributes its products globally through direct sales and business partners in 30 countries.

Designated Western Area Business Partner of the Year and a Premier Business Partner by IBM, Vision Solutions maintains a close working relationship with IBM Development Laboratories in Rochester, Minn. Only one percent of more than 8,000 IBM business partners have received the Premier title.

Vision Solutions is one of only 15 business partners to be included in IBM's select Client Series Program. Other recognition by IBM includes All Star status in the Partners in Development Program and the AS/400 Crystal Global Award for Competitive Excellence.

Vision Solutions products are widely used in such industries as finance/banking, manufacturing, hospitality/gaming, distribution, medical/healthcare, transportation and telecommunications. The company's ability to effectively serve many of the world's largest and most forward-thinking corporations stems from its commitment to ISO 9000 quality standards and customer satisfaction.

CONTACT: Vision Solutions Inc.

Phillip Langford, 800/683-4667

plangford@visionsolutions.com

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Beverly Lages/Paula Bordigon, 714/453-8080

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