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Platform Partners are leading vendors who provide the technology platforms upon which Activant Solutions are deployed. These technology platforms include hardware, operating systems, processors, and databases. Partnerships in these areas provide our customers with proven technology solutions, developed and tested for optimum system performance.

IBM Corporation: www.ibm.com

IBM Corporation has designated Activant as a Premier Business Partner for the last six years, recognizing Activant's commitment to investing in IBM solutions, products, and technologies. Activant Acclaim customers count on the IBM RS/6000 family of servers that feature IBM RISC-based microprocessors and run AIX, IBM's UNIX operating system. With RS/6000, Activant Acclaim users are able to deliver the most complete UNIX offerings by combining IBM's proven hardware with Acclaim's all-inclusive software solution in order to take total control of every phase of the distribution business. In addition to the RS/6000 hardware platform, IBM also offers Netfinity to Activant CommerceCenter users. Netfinity servers set the standard for affordable enterprise computing, with their top-rated systems management and highly reputable service and support. Working closely with Microsoft, IBM can now facilitate the transition to Windows on Netfinity servers. Through the Netfinity ServerProven program, Activant has ensured seamless integration of its applications utilizing Windows and Netfinity servers.

Microsoft Corporation: www.microsoft.com

Founded in 1975 and headquartered in Redmond, Washington, Microsoft is the leading software provider for personal computers. Activant, a Microsoft Certified Solution Provider since 1996, and Microsoft have established a partnership that highlights the benefits of Activant CommerceCenter and Microsoft SQL Server for distributors. Bundled with Microsoft SQL Server, the industry's leading database for the Windows platform, Activant CommerceCenter offers an easy to implement distribution management solution that takes full advantage of Microsoft technologies. The strategic alliance between Activant and Microsoft ensures that Activant users can look forward to years of guaranteed reliability, profitability, and access to the latest technological developments.

Progress Software: www.progress.com

Progress Software has the world's largest network of partners, with more than 2,000 Application Service Providers (ASPs) and Independent Software Vendors (ISVs) who supply Progress Software-based applications and related services. Progress Software products are used by over 10,000 organizations across 100 countries worldwide, including 60 percent of Fortune 100 companies. Activant uses Progress's 4GL programming language to power its industry-leading Acclaim distribution software package.

Sybase, Inc.: www.sybase.com

Headquartered in Emeryville, California, Sybase, Inc. is one of the largest global independent software companies. A leading provider of enterprise products and services, including enterprise portals, mobile and wireless technologies, and vertical solutions, Sybase products provide a comprehensive platform to build robust e-business infrastructures for integrating, managing, personalizing, and delivering information anywhere it is needed. Leveraging its existing strengths in enterprise data management and enterprise application development, Sybase, Inc. is focused on delivering end-to-end solutions for Web computing environments. Activant utilizes Sybase's development and data modeling tools which allow for easy design, development, and deployment of robust Internet and distributed applications.

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