Morningstar Systems Joins LexisNexis Interface Software's InterAction Partner Program; Morningstar Introduces InterAction CRM Solution in the Benelux

Business Wire, Sept 19, 2005

OAK BROOK, Ill. -- Morningstar Systems, specialist in the field of Context Management and Enterprise Content Management, today announced that it has joined LexisNexis(R) Interface Software's partner program. Under the terms of their relationship, Morningstar Systems is the first partner to sell and implement the InterAction(R) CRM solution in the Benelux.

LexisNexis Interface Software is the leading provider of CRM software and services, enabling professional services firms and similar relationship-based organizations to create the Relationship Intelligence they need to uncover new business opportunities and enhance client service. Its flagship product, InterAction, is a flexible platform that delivers this Relationship Intelligence throughout the organization, quickly, efficiently and cost-effectively.

Rene Beulen, director of Morningstar Systems, explains that this is a partnership among industry leaders, "Morningstar is a leader in the financial services and legal markets for document management and knowledge management, as is Interface Software in CRM." Beulen cites the increasing professional services demand in the Benelux for CRM solutions as the impetus for the partnership. "That was an important reason for us to sign this partnership. Our clients can now benefit from a broader portfolio of services."

Interface Software selected Morningstar Systems because that company is a leader in its geographic market and known as an insider to key industries Interface Software is targeting. "Morningstar Systems is well established in the Benelux professional services sector and has demonstrated a strong commitment to quality and service," said Barry Solomon, executive vice president at Interface Software. "By partnering with strategic companies such as Morningstar Systems, we continue to strengthen the depth and breadth of products and services available to InterAction customers."

About LexisNexis and LexisNexis Interface Software

LexisNexis(R) (www.lexisnexis.com) is a leader in comprehensive and authoritative legal, news and business information and tailored applications. A member of Reed Elsevier Group plc (NYSE: ENL; NYSE: RUK) (www.reedelsevier.com), the company does business in 100 countries with 13,000 employees worldwide. In addition to its flagship Web-based Lexis(R) and Nexis(R) research services, the company includes some of the world's most respected legal publishers such as Martindale-Hubbell, Matthew Bender, Butterworths, JurisClasseur, Abeledo-Perrot and Orac.

LexisNexis(R) Interface Software is the leading provider of CRM solutions enabling professional services firms and similar relationship-based organizations to create the Relationship Intelligence they need to generate new business and enhance client service. Its flagship product, LexisNexis InterAction, is a flexible and uniquely designed platform that delivers this Relationship Intelligence throughout the organization, quickly, efficiently and cost-effectively. Relationship Intelligence is a firm-wide asset that reveals the unique and complex connections between people, companies, relationships, experience and expertise, empowering professionals to leverage who and what they know to uncover new revenue opportunities, differentiate themselves from the competition and enhance client service. InterAction is internet-enabled, allowing professionals to view information however they choose--through knowledge management platforms, corporate portals, intranets, extranets and wireless devices. For more information please visit our Web site at www.interfacesoftware.com.

About Morningstar Systems

Morningstar Systems specialist in the field of Context Management and Enterprise Content Management, is focused on improving information intensive processes within and between companies. The connection between structured data sources (databases, applications) and unstructured data sources (e-mail, text documents, presentations, etc.) is the main focus. Morningstar developed a number of implementation methods and techniques that are the basis of a new expertise called 'Context Management'. As a certified retailer the company offers high standard applications in the fields of portal construction, document-, records-, workflow- and knowledge management. Morningstar Systems' clients are active in sectors like petrochemistry, pharmachemistry, financial services and legal.

Morningstar Systems was founded in 1996 and is located in Heerlen, (head-office - the Netherlands), Amstelveen (the Netherlands), London (UK) and Baltimore (US). Morningstar Systems is Interwoven's Enterprise Partner of the Year and winner of the VIP Application of the Year Award 2004. For more information go to www.morningstarsystems.nl.

InterAction, InterAction Opportunities, InterAction Matters, InterAction Engagements, Watch List, Who Knows Whom and Relationship Map are trademarks of Interface Software, Inc. and may be registered in certain jurisdictions. All other product and company names mentioned are the property of their respective owners and are mentioned for identification purposes only.