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ProfitCenter Software Consolidates Hosting Needs with AT&T PORT WASHINGTON, N.Y., Feb. 21 /PRNewswire/ -- ProfitCenter Software Inc. (PCS), a provider of Web-based business automation software, has selected AT&T to provide a managed hosting solution at an AT&T Internet Data Center (IDC) in New York City. PCS is a wholly owned subsidiary of Systemax Inc. (NYSE:SYX). Under terms of the $1.5 million, two-year agreement, AT&T will host and provide around-the-clock monitoring of ProfitCenter Software's suite of Web-based, on-demand multi-channel sales and fulfillment solutions and Systemax's critical online applications. The Profitability Software Suite(TM), developed and sold by PCS, is an integrated multi-channel sales and fulfillment solution designed to run the entire business of multi-channel sales and marketing companies. "We looked at a number of hosting service providers, and AT&T offered the best, fully IP-based, front-end-to-back-end hosting infrastructure, and the most highly trained personnel to work on our behalf," said Matthew Ehrlich, President and CEO of PCS. "Our high-performance Profitability Software Suite will run over an equally high-performance network that will maximize its performance and give our customers a technology solution unequaled in the marketplace." AT&T owns and operates 26 IDCs around the world. PCS can monitor the performance of its network and applications through the secure AT&T customer portal, AT&T BusinessDirect(R), which provides operational efficiencies including around-the-clock online access to real-time reports on network performance and direct connection to trouble management systems. About ProfitCenter Software Inc. A subsidiary of Systemax Inc. (http://www.systemax.com/) and based in Port Washington, N.Y., ProfitCenter Software Inc. (PCS) (http://www.profitcentersoftware.com/) is a new entrant in the rapidly emerging market for web-based business automation software. PCS will provide companies with the first integrated and scaleable suite of enterprise applications for directly enhancing a company's bottom line. PCS is one of the first companies to recognize the need for software businesses to focus solely on the applications and solutions that can directly affect a company's profits. The Profitability Software Suite(TM) is an integrated multi-channel sales and fulfillment solution. About Systemax Inc. Systemax Inc. (http://www.systemax.com/) has developed an integrated system of branded e-commerce web sites, direct mail catalogs and relationship marketers to sell PC hardware, related computer products and industrial products in North America and Europe. Systemax is a Fortune 1000 company. About AT&T For more than 125 years, AT&T (NYSE "T") has been known for unparalleled quality and reliability in communications. Backed by the research and development capabilities of AT&T Labs, the company is a global leader in local, long distance, Internet and transaction-based voice and data services. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/19991018/ATT ) http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/19991018/ATTDATASOURCE: AT&T CONTACT: Bill McCue of AT&T, +1-609-397-3880 ext. 217, or Web site: http://www.att.com/ http://www.systemax.com/ http://www.profitcentersoftware.com/

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