One Step Data and The Right Start Stores Announce Deal for Revamping Software Operations in Stores

34 Store Deal Embodies One Step Datas continued movement up market into larger more complex organizations. One Step Data is a Value Added Reseller (VAR) of Retail Pro, an Inventory Control and Point of Sale software system for retailers, since 1987 with offices in Glendale, New York, and Arizona.

Glendale, CA (PRWEB) February 9, 2004 --One Step Data today announced a major deal with The Right Start, a premium retail organization serving parents and children with unique, innovative, and high quality products for parents and children since 1985. One Step Data is a Value Added Reseller (VAR) of Retail Pro since 1987 with offices in Glendale, New York, and Arizona. The Right Start is planning for major expansion of operations to over 100 stores, affirming One Step Datas claim to be able to effectively serve the needs of larger and larger organizations.

We have been helping the smaller retailer since 1987 by providing them with the same advanced technology before only available to larger retailers and we have also had our eyes on expanding up market for a bit over a year now", said Scott Kreisberg, President and Founder of One Step Data. Working with The Right Start organization aligns perfectly with our strategy of bringing our advanced technology to new clients with 50 to 500 store organizations at a much lower cost than previously available to them."

This news comes on the heels of the announcement that Retail Technologies International (RTI), the manufactures of Retail Pro was purchased by Island Pacific (AMEX: IP) in an effort to move into the larger sized, mid-tier market for retailing software. IP and RTI recently announced the first new customer for the combined companies that was also signed in partnership with One Step Data.

One Step is quickly establishing itself as the premier VAR for mid-tier retailers by offering exclusive features such as the Retail Pro Extension Suite and staffing the largest most qualified technical support staff in the world. Now with the Right Start, One Step Data is clearly demonstrating their alignment the vision of both RTI and IP for the larger market in the mid-tier.

I had looked at One Step Data and Retail Pro several years ago as a solution for another company and was very impressed with both the company and the product," said Kenton Van Harten, CFO for The Right Start. When we found ourselves looking for a system for The Right Start, they were the logical choice. From what I have seen from the initial demo, I think that Retail Pro is a great solution for The Right Start. So far, every problem I've brought to the table, Retail Pro has been able to resolve!"

About The Right Start
The Right Start has served the needs of parents since 1985 offering unique, innovative, safety tested and high quality products for parents and children including brand names that parents trust most.    Focusing on offering only the best of the best from each category, The Right Start creates an easy and not overwhelming shopping experience for parents. An easy to use premium Baby Registry service for expectant parents is provided both in the stores and through The Right Start website (www.rightstart.com). The Right Start currently has 34 store locations nationwide and will be re-launching the website and catalog this summer.

About One Step Data
Located in Glendale CA, One Step Data was founded in 1985, is the leading reseller for Retail Pro, and currently has over 1000 clients representing over 2000 stores that it services and supports with Retail Pro® including The Los Angeles Dodgers, LA County Museum of Art, Dive N Surf, Prada USA, TUMI, Inc., Oakley, Inc. Jimmy Choo Shoes, Valentino, Ashworth, Diesel USA, and the Hollywood Bowl. For more information please visit www.onestepdata.com.

About Retail Technologies International
RTI is the global leader in retail management systems. RTI's flagship product, Retail Pro®, is used by more than 25,000 stores in 63 countries. For over 18 years RTI has been a thought leader in POS and inventory management, providing flexible, best of breed solutions for retailers. RTI is headquartered in Folsom, CA. For more information, please visit www.retailpro.com.

About Island Pacific
For more than 25 years, Island Pacific has developed a reputation for delivering high-quality, high-reliability software to the retail industry. With nearly 200 customers, Island Pacific and its solutions are represented in more than 30,000 stores worldwide, and manage more than 1.5 billion transactions annually. Founded in 1978, the company is headquartered in Irvine, California, and has offices in the United States and the United Kingdom. Its worldwide customer base includes major retailers such as American Eagle Outfitters, Charming Shoppes, Timberland, Chick's Sporting Goods, The Limited, Nike, Signet, Vans, Inc., and Toys "R" Us. For more information, please visit www.islandpacific.com.

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