Citrine Technologies Announces Six New Florida Client Engagements and Live Implementation of Customized Microsoft Business Solutions

[April 14, 2004]

Citrine Technologies Announces Six New Florida Client Engagements and Live Implementation of Customized Microsoft Business Solutions

MIAMI --(Business Wire)-- April 14, 2004 -- Florida Firms Ramping up IT investments in 2004 for Business Management Solutions in ERP and CRM

Citrine Technologies, a leading provider of business management solutions with a specialization in Microsoft Business Management Solutions and Great Plains, announced six new South Florida client engagements as well as live implementation of customized ERP and CRM solutions (enterprise resource planning and customer relationship management) for the first three months of 2004.

Citrine's newest clients from around South and central Florida include leading companies in their respective industries ranging from high-end watch maker Elini Design to Gold Coast Linens and Fast Train, an IT training center.

"Florida companies are starting to increase their IT investments in mission critical business applications such as customized Microsoft Business Solutions - Great Plains ERP and CRM solutions in order to effectively compete in today's market," said Harold Simon, Partner, Citrine Technologies. "Technology clients are starting to realize there is an ROI on their IT investments, especially when implementing customized solutions based on Microsoft .Net technology and Great Plains business solutions."

New ERP Business Solutions

Of the six new clients, Citrine has signed, deployed and implemented four ERP business solutions based on Microsoft Great Plains for financial management to improve the transparency and control business intelligence through integrated tools that provide real-time access to financial data and processes. These clients include:

Fast Train

Fast Train, a Miami-based Microsoft certified technical training center, offers IT career training throughout Florida including Miami, Ft. Lauderdale, Tampa and Jacksonville.

Citrine implemented a full Great Plains ERP system for financial management including integrated reports and bank reconciliations.

IPC - Independent Purchasing Cooperative

IPC, a Miami-based, independent SUBWAY(R) franchisee-owned purchasing cooperative that implements purchasing and distribution programs for SUBWAY franchisees. Subway has more than 20,000 locations in the United States and Canada.

Citrine implemented a Great Plains ERP solution for financial reporting and management including check processing for IPC.

Elini Design Corp

Located in Miami, Elini is a jewelry and watch design firm that creates Fashion forward Swiss-made watches for high-end retailers and boutiques.

Citrine has been retained to implement a Great Plains ERP system for core financial data as well as distribution and logistics management.

Gold Cost Linen

Palm Beach County-based Gold Coast Linen and their sister company in Broward County, Florida Linen, provide linen to the hotel and restaurant industries and to healthcare providers, respectively.

Citrine implemented a customized Great Plains ERP system for core financials including management and report generation for both companies.

New CRM Business Solutions

Citrine has also signed, deployed and implemented two CRM business solutions to enable companies to manage sales intelligence, leads and opportunities more efficiently. These clients include:

Landis Strategy Innovation

A Palm Beach Gardens-based market research and consumer branding agency serving the global Fortune 500 by translating consumer insight into commercially successful products and services.

Citrine implemented a customized CRM solution for their sales force by consolidating sales and marketing business intelligence into searchable databases.

Island Systems & Designs

Located in Central Florida, Island Systems & Design is an integrated multimedia solutions company installing and servicing audio and video systems for residential and commercial clients including casinos, restaurants and hotels.

Citrine implemented a Microsoft Business Solutions CRM solution for sales force and marketing business intelligence.

About Citrine

Citrine Technologies (http://www.citrinetech.com) is a leading provider of business management solutions with a specialization in Microsoft Business Solutions - Great Plains and CRM deployments. Citrine's services include assisting companies in the selection process, deployment and post implementation support service.

Located in South Florida, Citrine is fully staffed with professional certified consultants, developers, CPAs and MBAs ready to assist businesses in maximizing operational efficiency.

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