September 7, 2006 - Atlanta, GA
Beacon Software, Inc., announced the release today of an upgraded version of it’s popular online cash management module. This upgrade to the Beacon Internet Banking™ platform, named Business Banker Plus, adds ACH origination functionality to the other cash management tools available in the standard version of Business Banker.

“The upgrade will allow our community bank customers to provide a turn-key ACH solution for their business customers looking for EFT options for routine payments like direct deposit of payroll” said Jack Fullen, Beacon’s CEO. “Our platform allows community banks to compete for commercial accounts with their tier one competitors. Our solutions are modular and scalable and provide effective alternatives to the costs associated with third-party service providers. Beacon customers can reduce their delivery costs as online banking adoption rates grow.”

About Beacon Software, Inc. A privately held company, Beacon Software, Inc. is a leading developer of Internet banking technology for the financial services industry. Through its flagship product, the Beacon Internet Banking™ Platform, Beacon offers an enterprise-wide software solution that enables financial institutions to create a Web banking presence, optimize efficiencies, and better manage customer relationships. The first of its kind as an in-house, integrated and fully scalable platform Beacon Software’s Beacon 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 Beacon Internet Banking™ Platform by calling (678) 797-1551 or visit us online at www.beaconsoft.net.

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