CMS Becomes Sage Select Business Partner

Sage Software Business Partner Cost Management Services (CMS) Becomes "Sage Select" Business Partner

FARMINGTON, CT – July 6, 2006 -- Sage Software (formerly Best Software) announced today that Cost Management Services (CMS) is the latest Sage Software business partner to become a "Sage Select" business partner. Sage Select business partners agree to sell only Sage Software products and services, recognizing the performance, reliability and value of Sage Software products and the outstanding business development opportunities the program provides.

Brian Kelly, President of CMS, said today “We are honored to be awarded with the Sage Select Business Partner status. We have worked with Sage Software (formerly Best Software) for the past eight years and this strengthens our relationship with Sage Software and provides us with additional insight that we can pass on to our customers.”

Sage Software offers small to mid-sized businesses, and the solution providers that serve them, the broadest lineup of business management applications available. From market-leading back office solutions like Sage MAS 90 ERP to leading front office applications such as Sage SalesLogix CRM, and Sage Abra HRMS. Sage Software provides end-to-end solutions that streamline business processes and drive efficiencies. Sage Software also offers product suites designed to serve a range of industries, including manufacturing, distribution, accounting practices, non profit organizations, construction and real estate.

As a Sage Select Business Partner, CMS will receive additional education and training programs, Sage Software products for in-house use, and extended marketing programs, among other benefits.

About CMS

CMS is New England’s premier reseller of Human Resource Management Systems and Time and Attendance products including Sage Software’s award winning Sage Abra HRMS, CMS’ web-based recruiting software iRecruit and the web-based Sage Abra Time Sheets. CMS has been providing employee management software solutions for Human Resources and Payroll since 1997 in New York, Connecticut, Rhode Island and Massachusetts. CMS' philosophy is to make each client successful. With over 20 years of experience our focus on quality professional services allows us to achieve our goal of complete client satisfaction. CMS utilizes proven technology, implementation methodologies, expertise, and one-on-one training to automate, streamline and integrate the complete workforce management process. CMS is conveniently located in Farmington, CT. For more information please visit our website at http://www.cmshris.com/ or call us at (800) 517-9099.

About Sage Software (formerly Best Software)

Sage Software offers leading business management software and services that support the needs, challenges and dreams of more than 2.4 million small and mid-sized business customers in North America. Its parent company, The Sage Group plc (London: SGE.L), supports 4.5 million customers worldwide. For more than 25 years, Sage Software has delivered easy-to-use, scalable and customizable software for accounting, customer relationship management, human resources, time tracking and the specialized needs of accounting practices and the construction, distribution, manufacturing, nonprofit and real estate industries. For more information, please visit the Web site at www.sagesoftware.com/moreinfo or call (866) 308-2378.

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