Applied Systems Canada, Inc. and CPU Management Software Inc. Announce an Integration Partnership

Mississauga, Ontario Canada, August 14, 2003: Applied Systems Canada, Inc., a leading provider of insurance automation, announced today a partnership with CPU Management Software Inc. Through the new strategic relationship, Applied Systems Canada will enhance offerings to Users of The Agency Manager® (TAM).

CPU Tracker Software®, the leading life insurance client database management system, designed by CPU Management Software Inc. helps enhance life, health and financial policy management within TAM. The TAM integration module streamlines workflow between TAM and CPU Tracker by eliminating the double-entry of data such as: producers, commissions, products, clients and prospects, policies, insurance company information and more.

The integration allows TAM Users to work in the program best suited to specific tasks. Life, health and financial agents can issue a cover note in CPU Tracker and the information is automatically transferred into TAM for billing. The TAM Integration module assists in the synchronization of data between the two systems and streamlines the existing workflow to provide greater efficiency for your business.

“The ability of CPU Tracker to enable users to access data through a multi-company, multi-product solution, provides the most user-friendly operation of any program of its kind. Their vision is right in line with the goals of TAM software,” states Michelle Cole-Kennedy, Vice President, Client Services. According to Cole-Kennedy, “Our partnership allows for a combined effort in meeting and exceeding the insurance industry’s need for a more streamlined workflow and double-entry elimination system.”

“A proven track record and service excellence is and has always been the foundation of CPU Tracker. Ensuring that customer needs are met is paramount to our existence and consistently results in a winning outcome and customer satisfaction. Our success comes from careful attention to client needs, through interactive communication, which often is followed by implementation”, says Allan Blitzstein, President, CPU Management Software Inc.

About Applied Systems Canada, Inc.

Applied Systems is a leading provider of automation solutions for the property and casualty insurance industry.
Since 1983, we have been developing software for independent insurance agents, brokers, managing general agents, insurance companies and other financial institutions with insurance operations, such as banks. We have helped over 10,000 clients take their operations to new levels of success with our leading management system The Agency Manager®. The Diamond System™, a policy processing system for insurance companies, and our success in Electronic Data Interchange have propelled Applied Systems as the technology frontrunner of the industry. Combined with our consulting services, rating solutions and third party integration, Applied has the ability to automate the insurance transaction at every level of the distribution system.

About CPU Management Software Inc.

CPU Tracker Software, based in the London, Ontario area, has been on the front lines of the microcomputer information revolution since 1992 and has received more accolades for insurance record-keeping and reporting than any other developer. With users stretching over 90 cities Canada-wide, we’ve helped more than 2000 insurance salespeople, producers and institutions manage their data more efficiently. Our mission is to provide growing insurance businesses with flexible, powerful and easy-to-use insurance management software.

For more information, visit: www.appliedsystems.com.