J & B Software Completes Reseller Agreement for TFP's EPICWare Database

J & B Software, Inc. signed an agreement to re-license and resell TFP's EPICWare database application software - application to become part of leading-edge ARC conversion solution.

Blue Bell, PA and Skokie, IL -- February 10, 2003 -- J & B Software, Inc. announced today an agreement with TFP (formerly Thomson Financial Publishing) to re-license and resell TFPs EPICWare database application software.

Under the terms of the agreement, J & B Software will offer the EPICWare database application as part of an Accounts Receivable Check (ARC) conversion and returns module for TMS Image, the companys flagship suite of check, payment and imaging software.

This enhancement will benefit TMS Image customers who want to convert paper-based checks into electronic transactions to be presented and returned through the Automated Clearing House (ACH) system. Check data captured and sent for clearing include the routing, account and serial numbers plus the dollar amount. The EPICWare database enables users to efficiently validate routing and account number structures on large volumes of checks and to make corrections or repairs, as necessary, for accurate conversion processing.

J & B Software introduced its TMS Image Check Conversion module in 2002 as an enhancement to TMS Image. The company reports that it has implemented the solution and gone live in a number of sites with more planned for 2003.

By adding industry-standard EPICWare database capabilities to TMS Image, we are able to ensure that data are accurately translated before being sent for clearing, which reduces administrative returns," said John Kincade, vice-president of sales at J & B Software.

We are excited to be working with J & B Software to expand the capabilities of their check conversion solution," added Shaun Hassett, TFPs manager, strategic alliances. J & B Softwares expertise in deploying ARC conversion in critical remittance processing environments makes this partnership particularly appealing to the marketplace."

For more information about TMS Image and J & B Software, Inc., contact Tom Benedetto, executive director of sales, at 215-641-1500 or sales@tmsimage.com. To visit the Web site, log on to www.tmsimage.com.

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About J & B Software
J & B Software, founded in 1984, is a privately held company with more than 250 employees and operations in the U.S. and Asia. The company has earned a reputation for excellence by developing and delivering financial software and services for mission-critical payment, transaction and document processing. More than 200 industry-leading companies and government agencies rely on J & B Softwares solutions. With roots in remittance processing, the companys flagship product suite, TMS Image handles more than two billion checks annually and runs on all leading transport systems. J & B Software has the flexibility to provide in-house solutions or outsourcing services and consulting. By leveraging its knowledge and experience, the company provides industry-specific solutions that can be customized for an individual organization.

About TFP
TFP (www.tfp.com), a division of Thomson Media, is a leading provider of data and software solutions for financial and corporate institutions worldwide. Our goal is to improve the efficiency of our clients by providing customized data solutions covering multiple functional areas, including payments, compliance, vendor interfaces and marketing. TFPs product lines include Check Operations, Marketing Services, Payment Efficiency, Reference Tools for Banking and Risk Reduction. TFPs solutions assist in accurately originating payments to realize higher STP rates; facilitating the repair of rejected transactions; ensuring compliance with the USA PATRIOT Act and regulatory agencies such as the U.S. Treasurys OFAC and FinCENs Currency and Wire Reporting; avoiding money laundering, fraud (www.FraudBAN.com) and other perilous business practices; and, facilitating the automated exchange of operational data between financial institutions. TFP maintains the most authoritative and comprehensive databases of financial institutions globally and has been the official routing number registrar for the American Bankers Association since 1911. For more information, visit TFP on-line at www.tfp.com or call (847) 676-9600.

About Thomson Media
Thomson Media (www.thomsonmedia.com), a division of The Thomson Corporation, is a leading provider of information, data and software tools for professionals in the financial services and related technologies markets. In addition to TFPs EPICWare, its primary products and businesses include: American Banker, Financial Planning, National Mortgage News, The Bond Buyer, Securities Industry News, The Global Banking Resource (www.tgbr.com), National Regulatory Services, Payments & Risk Solutions Products, Credit Card Management, and Sheshunoff Information Services. More than 750,000 clients use Thomson Medias publications, databases and work solutions worldwide.

The Thomson Corporation
The Thomson Corporation (www.thomson.com), with 2001 revenues of $7.2 billion, is a global leader in providing integrated information solutions to business and professional customers. Thomson provides value-added information, software applications and tools to more than 20 million users in the fields of law, tax, accounting, financial services, higher education, reference information, corporate training and assessment, scientific research and healthcare. The Corporations common shares are listed on the New York and Toronto stock exchanges (NYSE: TOC; TSX: TOC).

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