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YARDLEY, PA, February 1, 2007 - Strategic Market Alliance (SMA), a new member-owned cooperative for independent janitorial, sanitation, food service, and industrial packaging distributors, recently selected Activant as a preferred technology provider.

"SMA is committed to becoming the industry group that suppliers and customers find most advantageous to do business with," said SMA President Jack Dietrich. "Activant is an industry leader, so it follows that a strategic relationship with them will afford our members an opportunity to streamline operations using the most innovative and cost-effective technologies available."

In addition to value-added services, such as a benchmarking survey that reveals aggregate member trends on a monthly basis and access to Activant technology experts, SMA members will have the opportunity to benefit from Activant's diverse array of solutions and services, including Activant® Prophet 21™, Trading Partner Connect™, and Activant Professional Services.

A leading enterprise software solution, Prophet 21 combines the power of SQL Server and the familiarity of Windows in a solution designed especially for distributors. Trading Partner Connect, an Internet trading network for distributors, expedites sourcing, expands geographic reach, and streamlines transactions between distributors and manufacturers. In addition, Activant Professional Services, including support, consulting, and educational programs, are designed to give distributors the maximum return on their technology investment.

"SMA is becoming a powerful player in the janitorial industry and Activant is honored to be selected as a preferred technology provider for the group," said Steve McLaughlin, senior vice president and general manager of Activant's wholesale distribution group. "Created to optimize the efficiency and effectiveness of distributors, manufacturers, and customers, SMA has a mission that dovetails perfectly with our own focus on helping users increase sales, improve customer service, and reduce operational costs."

About Strategic Market Alliance

SMA is a distributor-owned cooperative comprised of a select group of North America's leading independent janitorial, sanitation, food service, and industrial packaging distributors. It was founded by a group of like-minded distributors who recognize the need and opportunity to exceed expectations attached to traditional buying groups and marketing organizations. By uniting in a common purpose, they are committed to presenting to their business partners solutions that will result in tangible, sustainable business improvements within the channel.

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