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CompuData Leads the Mid-Atlantic Region and Ranks #5 in the Nation of 6,500+ Best Software Product Partners

Philadelphia, Pa., April 26, 2004 – CompuData, Inc., the premier total solutions provider specializing in business software, today announced that for the first quarter of 2004 it leads the mid-Atlantic region as the #1 reseller and is ranked #5 in the nation of more than 6,500 resellers of Best Software’s MAS 90, MAS 200 and MAS 500 accounting solutions.

“As an Elite partner of Best for the past two years, we have come to expect a high level of success out of CompuData,” said Pat Chance, Best’s partner development manager for the mid-Atlantic region. “CompuData has a tremendous understanding of the business and technology needs of small and midsize organizations and it is with this knowledge they have been able to achieve significant success as a Best partner.”

“We attribute our success not only to Best’s innovative software products,” said Steve Ciarciello, CEO of CompuData, “but also to the commitment of our sales team and our staff’s dedication to thoroughly understand the products that we offer and the needs of our clients in order to deliver optimal solutions that provide our clients with the competitive edge they need to stay ahead.”

“We are starting to see a resurgence in the economy and in technology spending, specifically in the Philadelphia region,” added Ciarciello. “As the market continues to recover, companies are focusing once again on streamlining business processes to improve their bottom line and we are here to assist them with this task.”

CompuData is an Elite Best Software partner who has been implementing a full array of Best Software accounting and business management solutions, including MAS 90, MAS 200, MAS 500 and SalesLogix, for more than 15 years. CompuData is a Best Master Developer, is a Best Authorized Training Center and provides 24x7x365 customer support by individuals trained and certified on the Best product lines.

About Best Software

Best Software offers leading business management products and services that give nearly 1.8 million small and mid-sized customers in North America the insight for success throughout the life of their business. Its parent company, The Sage Group plc (London: SGE.L), supports over 3.6 million customers worldwide and has revenue of approximately $899.7 million. For more than 25 years, Best Software has delivered easy-to-use, scalable and customizable applications through its portfolio of leading brands, including Abra, ACCPAC, ACT!, CPASoftware, FAS, MAS 90, MIP, Peachtree, Timberline and SalesLogix, among many others. For more information, please visit the Web site at www.bestsoftware.com/moreinfo or call (866) 308-BEST.

About CompuData

In business for over 30 years, CompuData has helped thousands of companies operate better, smarter and more profitably. Specializing in providing business software and technology solutions for small and midsize organizations, CompuData offers a vast spectrum of IT solutions in the areas of accounting and customer relationship management (CRM) solutions, hardware and software solutions, systems integration and consulting, network management and security and e-commerce strategies. Key offerings include SAP Business One, MAS 90, MAS 200, MAS 500 and SalesLogix. With locations in Philadelphia, Pa., and Charlotte, N.C., CompuData offers personalized, 24x7 customer service, providing premier implementation, training and support services. For more information on CompuData, visit www.compudata.com or call 800-223-3282.