Press Release

AssureBuy Named a Microsoft Dynamics GP Solution Developer

SCHAUMBURG, IL, January 27, 2002 - AssureBuy, Inc. announced today that it has been named a Microsoft Dynamics GP solution developer. AssureBuy will provide solutions that complement those of Microsoft Dynamics GP, a leading provider of business applications that help small and mid-sized companies become more agile in today’s interconnected economy.

AssureBuy’s solutions will provide increased functionality and satisfaction to its and Microsoft Dynamics GP’ mutual customers. AssureBuy offers an array of outsourced eCommerce services including real-time transaction and payment processing, risk management and fraud prevention, order management and messaging, tax and shipping calculation and buyer authentication.

“Our relationship with Microsoft Dynamics GP is a very important strategic step for AssureBuy,” said Rick Johnson, president and CEO. “As a financial service designed specifically for the needs of mid-market enterprises, we look forward to synergies that complement the missions of Microsoft Dynamics GP, its partners and its customers.”

Microsoft Dynamics GP solutions are designed to meet a broad spectrum of business application needs of small and mid-sized companies (also known as the mid-market), which generally consists of businesses with $1 million to $500 million in annual revenues. The business solutions are fully and seamlessly integrated across the application areas of enterprise resrouce management (ERM), customer relationship management (CRM), supply chain management (SCM) and eCommerce.

AssureBuy provides complete eCommerce transaction solutions between the buyer and seller: a pre-integrated solution for managing web site access, payment processing (ACH and credit card), risk management and digital proof. As an Application Service Provider (ASP), AssureBuy’s fully outsourced solution allows eBusinesses to transact directly with customers, vendors and other trading partners without buying, installing or maintaining payment processing systems. The company was founded in 1994, processed its first online payment in early 1995 and currently serves 45 customers ranging from the Fortune 500 to small retailers, educational institutions and associations.