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Macola signs Datavision to partner contract

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Johannesburg, 11 Jan 1999

Macola, the company that delivers software that businesses never outgrow, today announced that Datavision, a leading-edge manufacturer of data collection devices, has joined its Certified Solution Partners program. Datavision's Mobile Transaction Suite (MTS) is designed to work with specific modules in Macola's Progression Series software.

"Macola's main focus is to help our customers grow," said company President and CEO Bruce A. Hollinger. "By adding a quality partner for portable data collection such as Datavision to our already diverse line of third party solutions, firms using our Progression Series now have another option in expanding the software's functionality."

Datavision's MTS will provide portable data collection for several Macola Progression 7.5 transaction sets including Inventory Management, Order Entry, and Purchase Order & Receiving. Supporting Symbol Technologies` powerful Spectrum 24 Wireless Network, MTS provides efficient and accurate data collection in even the most demanding environments.

MTS will automatically detect Macola's Progression Series software and configures company and module information for the user. User configurable options will allow a company to customize MTS to best fit their needs, thus expanding program flexibility while increasing efficiency.

"Joining forces with Macola Software is an integral step in defining our company's strategic direction," said Datavision President Paul Speese. "It allows us to bring a new source of data collection expertise to a software solution that already has a proven track record. We are looking forward to demonstrating how effective our Mobile Transaction Suite can be when used in tandem with Progression."

Macola delivers Microsoft-based technology solutions to growth-oriented small and midsize companies. More than 16,000 sites and 175,000 customers worldwide operate their businesses using Macola software, and three new companies commit to Macola Software every day. Macola grew almost 30 percent last year and has sustained that rate of growth approximately every year since 1990. During the last fiscal year, Macola experienced a dramatic expansion of more than 230 percent in international sales, which now represents approximately 15 percent of annual revenues.

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Founded in 1971, Macola is a privately owned global company headquartered in Marion, Ohio. Macola provides client/server manufacturing, distribution and financial solutions in more than 35 countries through its Business Partner Network.

Macola is a Microsoft Solution Provider Partner, offering a product line that takes full advantage of the Microsoft Windows and BackOffice environments. Macola's signature product, Progression Series 7.5, is a client/server application designed to combine robust functionality with flexibility and scalability that businesses can leverage today and well into the future.

Macola Software's Progression Series is an award-winning product line. Macola was named by start magazine as one of the "Hottest Companies of 1998." Macola was also included in Manufacturing Systems' list of the "Top 100 Manufacturing Software Vendors" for 1998. Accounting Today magazine named Macola's Progression Series Distribution software as one of the "Top 100 Products in 1998." For more information, access www.macola.com.

Datavision, Inc. is the leading value-added distributor, manufacturer, and developer of barcode and data collection hardware and software solutions. Datavision offers complete systems including installation and support services nationwide. Datavision's products and services are also provided to international markets through their network of strategic partners.

Incorporated in 1992, Datavision is recognized as a leader in the Auto ID market. Datavision specializes in offering complete solutions for the customer's specific needs. Their expertise ranges from entry-level barcode data capture to fully integrated radio frequency data collection systems.

Datavision will support a customer's data collection project through all phases, starting with system design and site analysis to the network backbone and hardware selection. Datavision's system implementations are fully backed by the company's ongoing customer support and maintenance programs for both hardware and software. Datavision's integration approach assures that their customers have developed the best hardware and software solution to serve their needs on an efficient and cost-effective basis. For more information, access www.datavision.com.

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Founded in 1971, Macola is a privately owned global company headquartered in Marion, Ohio. Macola provides client/server manufacturing, distribution and financial solutions in more than 35 countries through its Business Partner Network.

Macola is a Microsoft Solution Provider Partner, offering a product line that takes full advantage of the Microsoft Windows and BackOffice environments. Macola's signature product, Progression Series 7.5, is a client/server application designed to combine robust functionality with flexibility and scalability that businesses can leverage today and well into the future.

Macola Software's Progression Series is an award-winning product line. Macola was named by start magazine as one of the "Hottest Companies of 1998." Macola was also included in Manufacturing Systems' list of the "Top 100 Manufacturing Software Vendors" for 1998. Accounting Today magazine named Macola's Progression Series Distribution software as one of the "Top 100 Products in 1998." For more information, access www.macola.com.

Datavision, Inc. is the leading value-added distributor, manufacturer, and developer of barcode and data collection hardware and software solutions. Datavision offers complete systems including installation and support services nationwide. Datavision's products and services are also provided to international markets through their network of strategic partners.

Incorporated in 1992, Datavision is recognized as a leader in the Auto ID market. Datavision specializes in offering complete solutions for the customer's specific needs. Their expertise ranges from entry-level barcode data capture to fully integrated radio frequency data collection systems.

Datavision will support a customer's data collection project through all phases, starting with system design and site analysis to the network backbone and hardware selection. Datavision's system implementations are fully backed by the company's ongoing customer support and maintenance programs for both hardware and software. Datavision's integration approach assures that their customers have developed the best hardware and software solution to serve their needs on an efficient and cost-effective basis. For more information, access www.datavision.com.

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Nick Leonard
Macola Software SA
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NEL@Macola.co.za