SYSPRO customers employing the Tax Rates software will always be working with the most current tax rates. Independent Systems maintains lines of communication with over 9,000 taxing authorities across the United States and Canada and automatically and periodically downloads the most current rates to software users.

According to Brian Stein, SYSPRO USA president: "We continually strive to maximize the use of SYSPRO software and enable users to add new levels of efficiency. While SYSPRO offers a sales tax solution, it requires constant reaffirmation of tax rates. The Tax Rates solution from Independent Systems assures users that they are always using the most current rates. Plus the automatic generation of state tax forms promises to save SYSPRO users a great deal of time and money."

Independent Systems President John Osman observed: "SYSPRO customers have been seeking a fully integrated, affordable solution for sales and use tax compliance. We are enthusiastic about partnering with a company of SYSPRO's caliber, and we anticipate rapid adoption of this new solution by SYSPRO users. Working with SYSPRO, we can help SYSPRO customers avoid the senseless fines associated with many sales and use tax audits and allow a company's employees to focus on things other than monthly tax rate updates and filing returns."

SYSPRO software meets the comprehensive information technology needs of emerging companies with a totally integrated solution that encompasses: ERP, APS, CRM, Business Analytics and E-Commerce. The software enables companies in a variety of industries to maximize the planning and management of business processes to better position themselves in their respective markets, ensure customer fulfillment, and ultimately, to improve bottom-line results.

The most recent release of SYSPRO enterprise software is SYSPRO 6.0, the core of which is SYSPRO e.net solutions, a component-based architecture built on Microsoft's .NET architecture and XML standard. SYSPRO e.net solutions provide a highly cost-effective way for SYSPRO customers to integrate best-of-breed applications, maximize business-to-business trading and leverage wireless connectivity.

SYSPRO, a Microsoft Gold Certified Partner, is a world leader in providing manufacturing, distribution and financial accounting software solutions with thousands of installations in more than 60 countries.

SYSPRO is one of the world's most honored software companies. Milestones include: 2004 Software Company of the Year (Software Council of Southern California); 2004 Microsoft ISV of the Year (SA); top ranking in the 2004 K2 Enterprises Accounting Software Survey in Small to Medium Enterprise Software category for the third year in a row; and selection as one of the Top 100 Logistics Companies in 2004 by Inbound Logistics Magazine.

Other recent SYSPRO honors include: State of California Certificate of Recognition (2003); The K2 Quality Award for "Installation Channel/Methodology" for the SYSPRO STARS Implementation Methodology in 2002, 2003 and 2004; recipient of Start Magazine's First Annual Vision Award and "Hottest Company" designation for last 5 years; runner-up for Developer of the Year (2002) by Software Council of Southern California; ranking among World's Top Software Companies in 2003 by iSource Magazine; MSI Magazine (1995 through 2003) and Software Magazine (2003 and 2004); and highest ratings in Accounting and Manufacturing Software Reviews by CPA Software News/CPA Technology Advisor for 10 consecutive years.

SYSPRO software is marketed worldwide through offices in the United States, Canada, Africa, Australia and the United Kingdom.