Upside Software and Microsoft Canada Partner to Showcase e-commerce Solutions to Federal and Provincial Governments

EDMONTON, TORONTO- Friday, December 14, 2000 - Upside Software Inc., a leading supplier of e-commerce solutions, and Microsoft Canada today announced their involvement in a series of e-government showcases for the federal government, and the provincial governments of Ontario and Atlantic Canada.

The presentations, making its stop in Toronto, will explore ways in which government can effectively employ e-government solutions using Upside applications.

We have built Internet-based solutions that enable organizations of any size, from single-person operations to large multinationals, to reduce expenses and improve efficiency for routine business functions, " said Ashif Mawji, CEO of Upside Software. Our solutions can be equally effective for any company – large or small, and through these workshops we hope to showcase just how easy and effective our products are."

Upside Softwares business-to business applications, built upon existing Microsoft technology, give end-users powerful e-commerce solutions, including e-Billing, Contract Management and Expense Claim management modules that can be delivered through either a business-to-business model or through an Application Service Provider (ASP) agreement.

We are pleased to be partnering with Upside Software in their endeavour to help provide government with practical, easy-to-use e-commerce solutions," said Bob Tuttle, Director of Regions. Microsoft is committed to helping support companies like Upside Software by supporting them with our strong technology platforms."

Upside Softwares e-billing solution, previously presented to the governments of British Columbia, Manitoba, and Saskatchewan, has already been implemented by the Government of Alberta to expedite payment of its telecommunications and utilities invoices through the Internet. As a result the Government of Alberta has entered into a unique marketing agreement with the company.

About Upside Software Inc.
Upside Software, is a leading provider of electronic financial management solutions for the business-to-business marketplace. The company provides ‘e-comptroller software solutions that include on-line e-billing, contract management and expense claim management that can be delivered through either a business-to-business (B2B) model or through an Application Service Provider (ASP) agreement.

Upside Softwares e-billing package offers value-added processing of invoices, both outgoing and incoming, to streamline administration, reduce errors and gain valuable business intelligence from the billing data. Upsides solution offers great savings and the opportunity to greatly improve business relationships through these refinements to the billing process.

Upside Softwares business-to-business and ASP options make the solution accessible to all sizes of enterprise, from large multinationals to one-person companies. Applications will provide a 100% return on investment (ROI) to companies within one year.

For more information, contact:
Kevin Saunderson, VP Operations Upside Software Inc.
Phone: (780) 702-1432    Fax: (780) 702-1438
E-mail: kevin.saunderson@upsidesoft.com
Homepage: http://www.upsidesoft.com