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Open Systems Announces the Release of Customer Relationship Management (CRM) for TRAVERSE v11

July 19,2012-Minneapolis, MN – Open Systems, Inc., a leading provider of business software, is pleased to announce the release of Customer Relationship Management (CRM) for TRAVERSE® version 11. TRAVERSE is Open Systems' business and accounting software suite built with Microsoft® .NE T® and SQL Server® technologies. The CRM application, available only with TRAVERSE, provides seamless integration between the contact and campaign management functionalities and the TRAVERSE business software solution. Users can save time using TRAVERSE CRM to manage contacts, activities, tasks, campaigns, and opportunities, all synchronized with the robust information found in other TRAVERSE applications.

"The CRM application puts critical client and vendor data at the user’s fingertips," said Paul Lundquist, Vice President of Sales at Open Systems. "Integration to other TRAVERSE applications provides access to a wide range of available business knowledge, keeping your sales force up-to-date with everything they need to know to make critical decisions quickly.”

Thanks to Microsoft® Outlook® integration, mobile functionality, and browser-based access to TRAVERSE CRM screens, users will soon be able to access customer information whether at the desk or miles from the office. Information updated within CRM is also instantly available throughout all of the applications in the TRAVERSE system.

About Open Systems, Inc.

Open Systems, Inc. is a leading provider of ERP, CRM, and cloud-based business software solutions for organizations in many industries, including distribution, manufacturing, and not-for-profit. Open Systems has over 35 years of experience serving customers with cutting-edge technologies and adaptable business solutions. Products offered include Microsoft .NET- and SQL Server-based TRAVERSE for the Microsoft platform, and Java-based OSAS for Windows, Mac, and Linux users. For more information on Open Systems products, call 800-328-2276 or visit www.osas.com. For more information on the partner program, contact LindaS@osas.com.