January 20, 2006 - Atlanta, GA
Beacon Software, Inc. ™, a leading provider of internet banking applications for community banks and credit unions has announced the promotion of Michelle Hughes as Vice President, Development, effective January 20, 2006.

In this role, Hughes will provide the direction and leadership for the continued expansion of Beacon’s Compass Internet Banking ™ suite of products.

“We are indeed fortunate to have someone with Michelle’s electronic banking and industry expertise leading our development initiatives”, said Beacon’s President/CEO, Jack Fullen. “She has been instrumental in our success thus far and will play an even greater role as we keep our customers at the leading edge of electronic and internet banking technology”.

Hughes joined Beacon Software, Inc. in 2004 and has served as Senior Developer. She earned her undergraduate degree from the University of Florida and received a Masters Degree in Information Technology from AIU.

About Beacon Software, Inc.™
A privately held company based in Atlanta, Beacon Software, Inc. is a leading developer of Internet banking technology for the financial services industry. Through its flagship product, the Compass Internet Banking ™ Platform, Beacon delivers an enterprise-wide software solution that enables financial institutions to create a Web banking presence, optimize operations efficiencies, and better manage customer relationships. The first of its kind as an in-house, integrated and fully scalable platform, Beacon Software’s Compass offers community banks and credit unions more features, flexibility, security and control than any other online banking application in its class. Learn more about Beacon Software and the Compass Internet Banking ™ Platform by calling 678-797-1551 or visiting us online at www.beaconsoft.net.

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Marietta, GA 30067
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