OASYS Signs Partnership Agreement with Optio Software

Business Wire, Feb 10, 2003

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ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 10, 2003

Optio Software, Inc. (OTC BB: OPTO.OB), a leading provider of software solutions that capture, transform and deliver information to allow automated processes, today announced the formation of a Partnership Agreement with The OASYS Group, Inc. based in Andover, Massachusetts.

OASYS is the exclusive J.D. Edwards' U. S. Distributor Channel Partner for the New England and downstate New York Region.

Under the terms of the agreement, The OASYS Group will offer an Optio J.D. Edwards solution for mid-sized companies throughout their territory. In addition, they will be able to resell Optio to their existing as well as future J.D. Edwards customers.

"The partnership with Optio re-affirms our commitment to provide high-quality, cost-effective solutions," explained Lori Kimball, President of OASYS. "Offering an Optio solution is just one more way that we can provide medium-sized businesses with access to the world-class solutions typically reserved for larger organizations."

"The combination of The OASYS Group and Optio Software is an ideal relationship," said Les Wyatt, Sr. VP & Chief Marketing Officer of J.D. Edwards. "Each of these companies is a key partner of J.D. Edwards."

"We are especially proud to have been selected by OASYS to provide document management capabilities for their customers. They are the third of nine J.D. Edwards U. S. Distributor Channel Partners to recognize us with this honor," explained Benjamin Lazar, Vice President of Market Development for Optio. "Each relationship furthers Optio's ability to provide added-value for businesses seeking ERP solutions."

About The OASYS Group

Since 1993, The OASYS Group, Inc. has provided product sales, implementation, consulting and software customization solutions to more than 300 organizations across a wide range of markets. OASYS was selected by J.D. Edwards to participate in its U. S. Distributor Channel Partner Program as the exclusive partner in New England and downstate New York selling their full suite of products to mid-market companies. Today, OASYS continues to earn the trust and confidence of the marketplace through their commitment to excellence in the sales and support of world-class ERP and e-business solutions. For additional information, please visit: www.theoasysgroup.com.

About the Optio Software Partner Program

The Optio Software Partner Program offers an enhanced set of opportunities, allowing Optio and its partners to expand business partner support and development programs for their customers. Optio partners are able to offer solutions that provide the capability to customize, transform and distribute information - reducing costs and improving overall operations. The program offers a range of cooperative partner support elements from Optio including marketing, sales, customer service, consulting services and product development support providing partners with the benefits necessary to increase revenue opportunities. For additional information about becoming an Optio Partner, please visit: www.optiosoftware.com/partners.> About Optio Software, Inc.

Optio Software, Inc. provides infrastructure software that improves the quality of an organization's communications with customers, suppliers, partners and employees by capturing information from critical data sources and applications, customizing that information for the specific needs of those varied audiences, and delivering and exchanging that information over a global network of digital destinations and formats. Optio's customers span the manufacturing, healthcare, retail, distribution and financial service industries. Founded in 1981, Optio Software is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, with satellite offices in France, Germany and the United Kingdom. For more information, please visit: www.optiosoftware.com.