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New Release Help Distributors Save Money

YARDLEY, PA, October 15, 2004 - Prophet 21 announces the release of Prophet 21 Array version 10.0. This newest version of the UNIX-based enterprise software solution includes new features based on customer requests, including enabling distributors to print high quality price tags on laser printers, the ability to e-mail quotes and acknowledgements automatically from the solution, and many more. "Prophet 21 worked with customers to develop specific features for Array 10," said Chuck Boyle, Prophet 21 president and CEO. "These features will help distributors increase sales, improve customer service, and reduce operating costs."

Save Time and Money

With the help of Array, Nelson Electric Supply, based in Racine, WI, has been able to maintain tight control over their processes and immediate access to their information. With Array 10, Nelson can now calculate the lowest possible cost in their pricing structure. "This feature is a big help because there is just not one cost from a vendor, it is possible that there are special pricing for the same item," said Steve Shuman, vice president of Nelson Electric Supply. "That might apply to a customer or might not, it is important to claim the most amount back as you can from the vendor. That is money in the pocket."

Because every nickel counts, distributors can rest assured that they will be gaining flexibility in customer pricing structures. Array 10 offers more options in setting up customer pricing and allows the sell price to come from one contract and the cost from another contract with lower cost. "It maximizes both ends of the equation, processes are much easier with this new feature," said Shuman.

Other Features Available in Array 10 Give You the Ability to...

• Faxing Order Acknowledgements, Invoices, and Purchase Orders - Grab your customers' attention with graphically-enhanced correspondence, instead of just text information.
• Enhanced Copying - Save time while doing price updates with additional option selections for cost and sell copying price sheets.
• Multi-Currency Purchasing - Do you buy products from vendors outside of the U.S.? Array 10 allows you to see different currencies during purchasing. Those who use more than one currency can now switch easily between the two.
• And Many More!

Pricing and Availability

Prophet 21 Array version 10 is currently available. For additional information and pricing, please visit www.p21.com or call 1-800-776-7438, press 1.

About Prophet 21

Prophet 21, the leading technology provider for the distribution industry, develops technology solutions and services to help distributors increase sales, improve customer service, and reduce operating costs. Founded in 1967, Prophet 21 continues to expand and enhance both its products and customer base. Prophet 21 CommerceCenter - the leading enterprise software solution for distributors - combines the power of SQL Server and the familiarity of Windows in a solution designed especially for distributors. Trading Partner Connect, the fastest growing Internet trading network for distributors, expedites sourcing, expands geographic reach, and streamlines transactions between distributors and manufacturers. Prophet 21 Professional Services include support, consulting, and educational programs designed to give distributors the maximum return on their technology investment. Prophet 21 has a long-range vision for distribution technology and the industry experts to make it happen.

For more information about Prophet 21, please visit www.p21.com or call 1-800-776-7438, press 1.

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