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Distributors Choose Windows®-Based Enterprise Software Solution to Run Their Businesses

YARDLEY, PA, April 19, 2006 - Activant® announced today that more than 850 wholesale distributors have selected Activant Prophet 21™ (formerly CommerceCenter) to run their businesses.

"While this is a great milestone, it hardly comes as a surprise," said Steve McLaughlin, senior vice president and general manager of Activant's wholesale distribution group. "Since its introduction in 1998, Prophet 21's functionality has increased steadily along with distributor interest. It is now one of the most versatile and comprehensive solutions available for distributors today."

Leading distributors agree. Trae Spires, manager of information services for Valley Electric Supply in Vincennes, IN, followed Prophet 21's development for more than five years before choosing the solution for his company. "When it came time to move to a new solution, we knew we wanted one that was Windows-based," said Spires. "We had outgrown our old solution and Prophet 21, in addition to being about to grow with us, will help us improve our efficiencies. But what really influenced our decision was Activant's status as a preferred technology provider for IMARK and the resources Activant dedicates to developing Prophet 21 and supporting its customers."

Steve Weiss, vice president of Contractors Pipe & Supply, knows first hand the value of Activant's commitment to its customers. Weiss recently chose Prophet 21 as his company's enterprise software solution after several years on an Activant UNIX-based solution: "We value our relationship with Activant -- they have been an instrumental factor in the rapid growth of our company, and we look forward to partnering with them on new technologies and future innovations."

Built For Distributors' Unique Business Needs

Built from the ground-up specifically for wholesale distributors, Prophet 21 combines the familiarity of Windows with the power of SQL Server. Distributors who use Prophet 21 to run their business often report an extensive return on their technology investment, including increased sales, improved customer service, and reduced operating expenses.

With features that include order management, inventory management, warehouse management, purchasing, financial management, customer relationship management, business reporting and analysis, PDA integration, and e-business, Prophet 21 can integrate all of a distributor's business functions into one solution, resulting in streamlined processes.

About Activant's Wholesale Distribution Solutions

Activant provides technology solutions and services to more than 3,800 wholesale distributors throughout North America. A leading technology provider for the distribution industry, Activant develops comprehensive enterprise software solutions to help distributors improve customer service and maximize the return on their technology investment. In addition, the company offers an Internet trading network that expedites sourcing, expands geographic reach, and streamlines transactions between distributors and manufacturers. Activant solutions are backed by a host of professional services, including support, consulting, and educational programs.

Activant Solutions Inc. ("Activant") is a leading technology provider of business management solutions serving small and medium-sized retail and wholesale distribution businesses in three primary vertical markets: hardlines and lumber; wholesale distribution; and the automotive parts aftermarket. Founded in 1972, Activant provides customers with tailored proprietary software, professional services, content, supply chain connectivity, and analytics. More than 30,000 customer locations use an Activant solution to manage their day-to-day operations. Headquartered in Texas, Activant has operations in California, Colorado, Connecticut, Illinois, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Utah, Canada, France, Ireland, and the United Kingdom.

For more information, please visit www.activant.com.

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