Quadrant Software Announces Partnership with Essex Technology Group

TAUNTON, MA (March 26, 2002) -- Quadrant Software, the leading developer of Electronic Document Distribution (EDD) solutions for creating, managing, and delivering mission-critical documents from the iSeries 400 integrated enterprise, today announced its partnership with Essex Technology Group, Inc., a leading provider of hardware, e-business, storage, and IT solutions in the middleware market.
"Quadrant Software's robust EDD solutions will mesh seamlessly with Essex Technology's high-quality mix of hardware, software, and consulting services," says Gary J. Langton, President of Quadrant Software. "Both companies share a philosophy revolving around value, dependability, and customer service.

"Our customers continue to regard EDD as an integral part of their e-business strategy," says Bill Conwell, Vice President of the Essex Technology Group, Inc. "Quadrant Software has consistently enhanced their offerings and is clearly recognized as the leader in EDD technology for the iSeries 400 enterprise. Our partnership with Quadrant Software will enable significant value-add contributions to our mutual clients."

The partnership is effective immediately. Essex Technology's sales and technical personnel are educated and prepared to consult on Quadrants Software's flagship EDD products, including Formtastic, the FastFax Family of Products, and eDocMail/E-Mail Gateway.

About Quadrant Software
Quadrant Software, an IBM Business Partner, provides a suite of Electronic Document Distribution (EDD) solutions for the iSeries 400 integrated enterprise. Through EDD, companies electronically create and manage mission critical documents that are then delivered via print, fax, or email to reduce expenses, increase productivity and improve communication. Quadrant Software's award-winning solutions are installed around the globe at some of the world's largest companies in a variety of vertical markets.

For more information on Quadrant Software call 1-800-258-3399 in the US, or +44 (0) 870 900 0621 in Europe.

About Essex Technology Group, Inc.
Essex Technology Group, Inc. (Essex Tech) is an IBM designated Premier Business Partner. They are acknowledged by IBM as the go to player for full-service hardware, e-Business, Storage, and IT solutions in the middle market.

The company's sales personnel and technical consultants focus on offering business solutions comprised of hardware, software, implementation services and financing alternatives to ensure customer satisfaction and success. Their relationships with multiple software vendors and solution providers allow customers to select a well-suited enterprise solution.

Essex Tech offers an e-Business Practice that specializes in creating and implementing customized, affordable Web applications. The company's Storage and IT Services Practice is staffed with experienced, professional, and certified system engineers offering iSeries, pSeries, xSeries and UNIX implementation services such as High Availability, Server Consolidation, LPAR, BRMS, BCRS, Tivoli storage management, and migrations and upgrades.

Essex Tech is headquartered at 201 West Passaic Street, Rochelle Park, NJ, 07662.
Phone: 888-41-ESSEX [888-413-7739], Fax: 201-712-1790. Visit them online at www.essextec.com