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Equity/EDN Members to Benefit from Exclusive Access to Prophet 21 Technical Experts

YARDLEY, PA, February 16, 2005 - Equity Electrical Associates and EDN (Equity/EDN) have selected Prophet 21 as the group's Exclusive Technology Provider Member. Equity/EDN and Prophet 21 will partner to develop increased efficiencies for Equity/EDN's members.

Equity/EDN members will benefit from exclusive access to Prophet 21's technical experts, who will also provide content to Equity/EDN's member publication, speak at the group's meetings, and much more. In addition, future versions of Prophet 21 solutions will include functionality of specific benefit to Equity/EDN members.

Equity/EDN member and Prophet 21 customer, Bruce Fox, president of Fox Electric, thinks the agreement will be good for all Equity/EDN members: "Because they work with so many of us, Prophet 21 understands what electrical distributors need to do business today and tomorrow," said Fox.

"Currently more than 16 percent of Equity/EDN members use a Prophet 21 solution to run their business," said Chuck Boyle, president and CEO of Prophet 21. "Prophet 21 views this partnership as an extension of our relationship with those distributors and an opportunity to provide lasting value to all Equity/EDN members."

Among the solutions Equity/EDN members can benefit from are: 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; and Trading Partner Connect, the fastest growing Internet trading network for distributors, expedites sourcing, expands geographic reach, and streamlines transactions between distributors and manufacturers. In addition, Prophet 21 Professional Services, including support, consulting, and educational programs, are designed to give distributors the maximum return on their technology investment.

About Equity and EDN

Equity Electrical Associates and EDN is a nationwide group of 1150 independent electrical distributors, each a leader in their own geographic market area. By pooling purchasing power and focusing marketing efforts with leading electrical industry manufacturers, Equity/EDN enhances members' ability to provide customers with the best value and service on quality electrical products for contractor, commercial, industrial & OEM applications.

The group's commitment to providing a full service marketing organization continues to fulfill the present and future needs of members and vendors in a rapidly changing market place.

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