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Internet Trading Network Now Available to All Distributors

Yardley, PA, November 15, 2006 - Today, Activant Solutions Inc. announced the availability of Trading Partner Connect version 11.0. The newest version of Activant's Internet trading network allows for membership by distributors not using an Activant® solution.

"Distributors not running an Activant solution will now be able to leverage value added features currently available in Trading Partner Connect, including rationalizing items files, posting dead stock and AMU data, creating relationships, and generating valuable Buy/Sell reports," announced Steve McLaughlin, senior vice president and general manager of Activant's wholesale distribution group.

"Activant works closely with our customers when developing new product releases," continued McLaughlin. "The enhanced functionality in Trading Partner Connect version 11.0 illustrates our commitment to helping our customers expedite sourcing, expand geographic reach, and streamline transactions with their trading partners."

New Features Include:

• Enhanced Testing Capabilities for EDI Mapper: Enhanced EDI mapping functionality allows you to test your EDI maps. In addition, if a map fails testing, Trading Partner Connect will provide you with information about why the map may have failed.
• Human Readable Transaction Reports/E-Mails: Trading Partner Connect now allows the translation of all existing and future inbound, hub-supported EDI documents into human readable form. Once an inbound, hub-supported EDI document is received, the solution will generate an e-mail alert indicating the trading partners involved, the document being translated, and an embedded hyperlink to the document on the Trading Partner Connect Web site.
• Disable Automatic Rationalization: Trading partners now have access to a screen that displays their rationalized manufacturers and choose whether or not they want newly added items to be automatically rationalized.
• Remove Dead Stock: Trading Partner Connect version 11.0 provides an interface and mechanism that gives trading partners the flexibility to remove the dead stock designation from items of their choice.
• Web Site Redesign: The Trading Partner Connect Web site has been redesigned to improve navigation and enhance the overall experience for manufacturers, distributors, and their trading partners.

Pricing and Availability

Activant Trading Partner Connect version 11.0 is currently available. For additional information, please visit http://distribution.activant.com or call 1-800-776-7438, press 1.

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