EYT Appoints Microsoft Business Solutions -MBS- Veteran as Director of Business Development for Canada

Business Wire, Dec 23, 2002

Business Editors/Hi-Tech Writers

CHANTILLY, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 23, 2002

New Appointment Part of Comprehensive Executive Team Expansion in

Response to Growing Market Demand for MBS Solutions and Services

EYT, a premier provider of Microsoft Business Solutions(R) and Services to the mid-market, today announced the appointment of Malcolm Nicol, Director of Business Development, Canada.

Nicol, who joins EYT from TGO, the 2002 MBS Global Partner of the Year, will play a key role in EYT's ability to fully deliver Microsoft Business Solutions and Services to the mid-market throughout Canada.

Nicol joins three other new executive team members including Steve Brenner, Vice President of Sales; Michael Bogdon, Vice President of Product Management; and Mo Bakheit, Technology Solutions Product Manager.

The addition of these senior staff members further solidifies EYT's full-service approach to a wide range of MBS solutions including Great Plains, Solomon and Microsoft Customer Relationship Management (CRM).

"There isn't a better candidate to lead sales and business development efforts in Canada than Malcolm Nicol, whose proven Microsoft Business Solutions experience and customer-driven expertise within the Canadian market make him an ideal fit for the position," according to EYT President and CEO, Barry Culman. "The addition of Nicol and further strategic expansion of the management team will go a long way in strengthening our goal of delivering the very best people, technology resources and related services to help our customers realize their full potential."

Nicol joins EYT with more than ten years of experience with ERP and CRM application sales and delivery and "Big Five" consulting expertise. Nicol, who recently served as the Director of Business Development for TGO, will play a key role in the further development of EYT's Canadian customer base, in addition to building and managing core strategic alliances.

EYT, a leading Microsoft Business Solutions Partner, supports MBS applications and delivers comprehensive technology solutions including collaboration, infrastructure design and security.

EYT's MBS Certified Master professionals bring the experience of hundreds of successful MBS implementations coupled with significant management consulting expertise in such key industries as healthcare, associations, non-profits and public housing.

Applications are delivered through traditional implementations and comprehensive managed services including integration, custom solution development, training and support.

About EYT

As a leading provider of Microsoft Business Solutions(R) and Services - EYT delivers the people, processes and technology that drive mid-market growth. With EYT, rapidly developing companies are armed with the proven enterprise and business management tools they need, coupled with the support and services that allow them to stay focused on their core competencies and future growth.

For more information on EYT, visit www.eyt.com (A Charterhouse Equity Partners III, L.P. Portfolio Company).

Editor's Note - Bios of other newly appointed executive team members available upon request.