Nicholas Palumbo of Ark-Les Corporation Wins Quadrant Software’s
“Trip for 2 to Italy Contest” Celebrating the Release of Formtastic Fusion5

TAUNTON, MA (August 26, 2002) -- Quadrant Software is pleased to announce that Nicholas Palumbo of Ark-Les Corporation in Stoughton, MA, is the grand prize winner of their “Trip for 2 to Italy Contest.” Compliments of Quadrant Software, Palumbo and a guest will enjoy five days in sunny Italy as part of a prize package that includes round-trip airfare, hotel accommodations, and cash for a spending spree. The contest was open to all iSeries 400 professionals and ran April 12-August 9.

And what does Italy have to do with software? Quadrant Software President Gary Langton explains, “The parallel is that Italy has inspired the world's best engineers and designers. We feel that Formtastic Fusion5 will do the same for administrators looking for the best way to handle business-critical documents. I’m thrilled for Nick and I hope he has a great time in Italy.”

Formtastic Fusion5 is the next generation in document handling. This new software offering for electronic forms, bar code labels, and MICR checks represents a major technical upgrade from previous versions by combining five core technologies, (DesignPRO, SmartMAP, VersionManager, IntelliDOC, and Synchronizer) into one forms solution that creates and prints mission-critical documents using plain paper printers to streamline workflow and eliminate expensive pre-printed forms. It also allows for the easy modification and delivery of iSeries 400 spool files and database members without programmer intervention while giving experienced users expanded design and delivery functionality. In addition, this solution integrates with all major application vendors including PeopleSoft, Infor, SSA Global (BPCS and PRMS), daly.commerce, Friedman, Lawson and many more.

With 22 years of industry experience, Palumbo is currently a senior design engineer at Ark-Les Corporation and travels extensively to the company’s three locations, but has never visited Italy. He entered the “Trip for 2 to Italy Contest“ at Quadrant Software’s booth at PeopleSoft’s FOCUS 2002 show. And which Italian city will Palumbo choose to visit? So far, he has it narrowed down to Florence or Rome. “I’m still getting over the shock that I’m the winner.”

About Quadrant Software
Quadrant Software, an IBM Business Partner, provides a suite of EDD solutions for the iSeries 400 enterprise and 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.