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Stephanie Reisberg

Marketing Manager
Springer-Miller Systems Inc. (SMS)

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VP –Sales and Marketing
Datanamics, Inc.

(702) 697-2279

KTaylor@DatanamicsInc.com

Springer-Miller Systems Announces Partnership with Datanamics

SMS names Datanamics as a Preferred Vendor

Stowe, Vt.— October 22, 2002 — Springer Miller Systems Inc. (SMS) — a leading provider of guest-centric hospitality management systems — announced today that they have selected Datanamics, Inc. as their vendor of choice for network design, hardware/operating systems implementation and problem determination services.

“Datanamics is well-known in the hospitality industry for superb client service, networking expertise, and innovative technology solutions. This partnership will offer our customers and potential clients a melding of software, hardware and networking services which will guarantee a seamless installation process,” said Andrew Weaver, COO of Springer-Miller Systems.

The partnership allows SMS to work closely with Datanamics to enable them to truly understand all of the details of the ^SMS|Host product suite, and its optimal technical environment. Springer-Miller Systems will encourage new clients to contract for their network infrastructure with Datanamics, thus ensuring that the customer not only has a relationship with each vendor but that the vendors have a direct relationship as well. Clients can feel certain that both SMS and Datanamics are committed to understanding their technical needs, and are working together to meet those needs.

SMS customers will also have the ability to contract with Datanamics for network security planning, both wireless and high-speed internet networks, upgrades and fractional IT services, in addition to their offerings in network design and installation.

“Springer-Miller Systems is the type of company that sets a standard of excellence for their customers. We’re delighted to have the opportunity to extend that standard of excellence to the areas of network design and system implementation. This partnership is an ideal solution for properties who lack their own IT department, yet need to be sure that installations and upgrades go smoothly,” said Terry McGowan, President and CEO of Datanamics.

About Springer-Miller Systems
Springer-Miller Systems Inc. is a leading provider of hospitality management solutions that meets the technology needs of all types of hospitality enterprises including city-center hotels, destination spa and golf properties, timeshare properties and casino resorts worldwide, setting the pace as a pioneer in the hospitality industry. Springer-Miller Systems’ ^SMS|Host Hospitality Management System is distinguished from other property management systems with its truly integrated design and unique approach to guest service. The ^SMS|Host product suite, including more than 20 seamlessly integrated, guest-centric application modules, provides hotel/resort staff with the tools they need to personalize service, exceed guest expectations, and increase revenue. The SMS Spa Management module was first launched in 1994. For more information on Springer-Miller Systems, visit our website at www.springermiller.com.

About Datanamics
Established in 1977, Datanamics, Inc. is recognized as a leading networking firm serving the Hospitality Industry—providing networking services and user support on a 24x7 basis around the globe to ensure the availability of their customer’s mission-critical systems on a cost effective basis. Datanamics is in its 25^th year of providing innovative networking solutions for hospitality clients worldwide. The firm has a thorough knowledge of the hospitality industry, its information technology infrastructure, and the best systems and practices for managing business. Networking is the firm’s specialty, and core competency, which gives them the breadth and depth of technical expertise to design, implement, and support the best network solution for the hospitality industry.

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