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New Exact MAX Release Leverages Microsoft .NET Technology; MAX Batch ''1,591'' Represents a Significant Milestone for the MAX ERP Manufacturing Solution

Business Wire, Nov 22, 2004

FOSTER CITY, Calif. -- Exact Software(TM), a leading provider of solutions that connect the people, processes and knowledge essential to an organization, today announced the availability of the first MAX release to incorporate Microsoft .NET technology, as well as added key customer service functionality and enhanced product capabilities.

MAX ETL (Extract, Transform and Load) is a data integration tool used to access and update information in the MAX database. MAX ETL is based on Microsoft .NET technology and incorporates XML as the data communication methodology. This core MAX module now provides MAX customers with a user friendly, safe and more efficient tool to update, "clean" and transfer data in a standard supported method. It can be used alone, or along with industry standard editors such as Excel 2003 and XML Spy. XML data is used to streamline business communication between business systems.

Superior customer service requires clear and accurate communication. Organizations remain challenged to provide answers to multi-faceted business questions, based upon real-time information, which remain valid from promise to delivery. MAX Planning Simulation incorporates a fast, powerful promising agent designed to quickly calculate Available-to-Promise (ATP) information and highlights component shortages. Visibility extends down through potential shortages in purchasing, shop floor and MRP planning. This information provides immediate feedback for meeting customer expectations when establishing delivery dates.

"Leveraging Microsoft's .NET technology gives MAX customers a more efficient, and secure infrastructure to extend customer service, recognize cost savings and maximize operating efficiency," said Fiona Beckstrom, general manager for Exact MAX. "Batch 1,591 incorporates fixes and enhancements in over 10 MAX modules."

Building on a solid foundation forged over 20 years is challenging. Yet MAX customers require greater flexibility, and enhanced core functionality to support their evolving business needs. Trusting MAX to manage their internal business system requirements allows MAX customers to focus on those things they do best, without worrying about their ERP system keeping pace.

About Exact Software(TM)

At Exact Software, we believe in Business Unified(TM) -- being a leading provider of solutions that connect the people, processes and knowledge essential to an efficient, competitive business. Exact's integrated solutions encompass executive control, accounting, manufacturing, distribution, online commerce, CRM, HRM, document management, Web portals, workflow and more, empowering collaboration among employees, suppliers, and customers with real-time access to central Web-based corporate information and exchange. Exact Software's solutions provide greater visibility across the organization, maximizing control, productivity and efficiency for the entire value chain.

Exact Software is a division of Exact Holding N.V. (Amsterdam: EXAH.AS), located in Delft, the Netherlands, and has its North American headquarters in Andover, MA. For more information, please visit: www.exactamerica.com/max.> Exact Software, Business Unified and MAX are trademarks or registered trademarks of Exact Holding N.V. and/or its subsidiaries in the U.S. and/or other countries.