Interface Software Appoints New VP of Product Development; Company Continues to Invest in R&D to Fuel Expansion

Business Wire, August 13, 2001

Business Editors/High-Tech Writers

OAK BROOK, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 13, 2001

Interface Software announced today the appointment of Louise Rehling as the company's new Vice President of Product Development. She also joins Interface Software's executive management team.

Rehling will be responsible for leading the company's software development efforts for its market-leading professional services CRM solution, InterAction(R), and related products. "We are delighted to have an executive of Louise's caliber and experience taking the product development helm," said Interface Software's President and CEO, Nathan Fineberg. "She has extensive experience in the areas of design, development and management at leading organizations. She also has achieved great success in building and motivating large development teams. Louise brings great talent and energy to the company."

"Interface Software has established itself as the dominant player in the sizable professional services CRM space," said Rehling. "Despite a contracting technology market, the company is forecasted to grow considerably this year. This is due in part to their winning culture and commitment to product innovation and quality. I'm thrilled to be part of this dynamic group. My goal is to ensure that Interface Software continues to meet the evolving needs of professional services organizations worldwide."

Rehling brings over 30 years of development experience to her position at Interface Software. Prior to joining the company she served in various capacities at analytical solutions provider, SPSS Inc., most recently as Executive Vice President of Product Development. In that capacity she managed a staff of over 190 developers in the delivery of numerous award-winning products in the areas of business intelligence, data mining and market research.

Rehling's background also includes 13 years' experience at the University of Chicago. There she held various senior positions including Assistant Director of the university's computation center, where she was responsible for all computing systems and services provided to academic computer users.

About Interface Software

Interface Software, Inc. is the industry leader in Relationship Intelligence solutions for the professional services industry. InterAction, the Relationship Intelligence solution for professional services, discovers, aggregates, manages and delivers to any platform, internal competitive intelligence about people, companies, relationships experience and expertise. A critical component to any firm's knowledge management strategy, InterAction empowers professionals to differentiate their services from the competition, source new revenue opportunities and enhance client service. For more information about InterAction, contact Interface Software, Inc. at 1420 Kensington Road, Suite 320, Oak Brook, IL 60523, Telephone: 630-572-1400, Website: www.interfacesoftware.com. In Europe and Australia, contact Dan Von Weihe, National Sales Manager, at 38 New Oxford Street, Suite 204 London, WC1A 1EP, United Kingdom, Telephone: 44 (0)78 7057 1234, Email: dvonweihe@interfacesoftware.com.

InterAction is a registered trademark of Interface Software, Inc. All other product names mentioned are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.