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Open Systems Inc. Announces SmartLinc, Inc. as a Preferred Vendor

Minneapolis, Minnesota - Open Systems, Inc., a leading provider of business software for small- to medium-market businesses, announced the addition of SmartLinc, Inc. as a new Preferred Vendor. SmartLinc will soon be integrating Process Shipper, a web-based, scalable shipping solution, with both TRAVERSE and OSAS products from Open Systems. Process Shipper automates shipping and streamlines business processes to increase overall accuracy, eliminate double entry, and provide simplified access to shipment history.

"SmartLinc's Process Shipper provides key functionality that our customers have been asking for," said Linda Shillingburg, Open Systems' Vice President of Channel Development. "It's an all-inclusive package that works with Open Systems software to provide crucial rate comparisons with multiple shippers, including freight lines."

“We are quite pleased with having an alliance with a great company like Open Systems," said Robert Silberman, president of SmartLInc, Inc. "We feel our Shipping Software and Open Systems complement each other. We look forward to a long and successful relationship.”

Process Shipper supports all carriers from UPS, USPS, FedEx, DHL, LTL, and Full Truck load carriers to regional carriers, local couriers, or a company’s own vehicle fleet. Because Process Shipper retrieves information directly from each carrier’s web services, negotiated carrier rates and surcharges are up-to-date and accurate.

Using “Best Way” (lowest cost) methods to select a carrier to reduce shipping costs, Process Shipper provides cost savings up to 20%. It can be deployed in a variety of configurations, from a desktop in a single location to an enterprise-wide deployment.

About Open Systems, Inc.

Open Systems, Inc. is a leading provider of powerful business, accounting, CRM, and e-business software solutions for organizations in many industries, including distribution, manufacturing, and not-for-profit. Founded in 1976, Open Systems celebrates 35 years of using advanced technologies to provide adaptable business solutions. Products offered include Microsoft .NET- and SQL Server-based TRAVERSE for the Microsoft platform, and Java-based OSAS for Windows, Mac, Linux, and 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.

About SmartLinc, Inc.

Founded in 1998, SmartLinc, Inc. has a reputation for delivering shipping software that fully integrates into your business environment. Our feature rich, multi-carrier rating engine has set the industry standard. Every industry and every company has an impact on its service levels, pricing points, financial returns, and reputation in the market. SmartLinc has positioned itself as a leader in transportation optimization, specializing in the deployment of shipping, pick/pack and web based solutions that are scalable to our clients’ needs. For more information, visit www.smartlinc.net.