Improved resources will provide enhanced service for customers

    TORONTO, May 1 /PRNewswire/ - Avanti Computer Systems today announced
that it has acquired Parsec of Denver, Colorado. The acquisition will bring
together two of the print industry's leading providers of business
management software resulting in a combined customer base of over 750
installations.
    "Parsec has been in business since 1983 and has a solid reputation
among its very impressive customer base", noted Patrick Bolan, President
and CEO of Avanti. "Our new larger company with more resources will be in a
better position to respond to an ever-changing industry, providing the best
possible service to all of our customers".
    In an effort to make this transaction as seamless as possible for
Parsec customers, all current Parsec employees will become members of the
Avanti team.
    "We want all our customers to know that Avanti and Parsec will continue
to develop and support our full suite of software products for the printing
industry. The resources that our customers depend on, such as technical
support professionals and the development team, remain in place as we move
forward," said Mr. Bolan. "Given the proven track record of Avanti and
Parsec for growth and innovation in the industry, we know that our combined
forces will provide even better products and support for our customers as
we leverage the technical expertise of both companies."
    Steve Hallberg, president of Parsec, commented "We've been impressed by
the incredible loyalty of Avanti's customers and business partners, and
we're convinced our customers will continue to receive excellent service
while taking advantage of Avanti's expertise in demand print and
web-to-print technologies."
    This transaction continues the momentum that Avanti has experienced
over the past eighteen months including its most successful year
financially in the 22 years that it has been in business.
    About Avanti
    Avanti provides Business Management Software that runs commercial and
in-plant print facilities. In business for over 22 years, Avanti's sole
focus is on providing comprehensive, fully integrated software tailored to
the unique way each printer does business.
    Avanti specializes in solutions for Sheetfed, Web, Digital, Large
Format, Screen, and Binderies with integrated modules extending from the
Internet to the Shop Floor.
    For more information, visit our website at http://www.avantisystems.com

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