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Interface Software Wins KPMG High Tech Award

Professional services CRM provider recognized for significant high tech contribution

OAK BROOK (IL), 3 January, 2002: Interface Software, developer of InterAction®, the client relationship management (CRM) solution for professional services, announced today that it has been named a winner in KPMG's 18th annual Illinois High Tech Awards program. The program is the only awards event in the state that exclusively recognizes and honors the achievements of the high tech industry. It was developed to celebrate the success of Illinois high technology entrepreneurs who have persevered despite the risks to successfully bring to the marketplace innovative products and new jobs.

"It's exciting to consider how far Illinois' technology community has come in the 18 years that KPMG has hosted the awards," comments Richard A. Reck, partner in charge of KPMG's Illinois High Tech Awards program. "Given the industry's rapid pace and intense competition, the position of leadership achieved by the state of Illinois is no small feat."

In selecting finalists KPMG considered nominees' outstanding demonstration of entrepreneurial achievement along with measurable business results. Factors that were considered included: risk, innovation, growth, competition, profitability and employment. "Interface Software has achieved consistent and remarkable growth over the past five years. They have created the market for professional services CRM and have demonstrated vision, leadership and the ability to execute on their plan. The company exemplifies the entrepreneurial spirit that the high tech awards honor."

Interface Software's President and CEO, Nathan Fineberg, was delighted to accept the award. "This is an especially challenging time for technology companies. Through hard work, dedication, innovation and outstanding execution of our business plan, Interface Software continues to grow and provide great value to our customers. It is an honor to receive recognition from KPMG for our successes."

About Interface Software
Interface Software is a leading provider of client relationship management software and services for the professional services industry. Its flagship product, InterAction®, enables firms to transform internal information about people, companies, relationships, experience and expertise into Relationship Intelligence. Relationship Intelligence is internal competitive content that offers a complete, 360° view of client and contact relationships. Firms use Relationship Intelligence to enhance client service, source new revenue opportunities and differentiate their services from the competition. InterAction is internet-enabled, allowing professionals to view information however they choose-through knowledge management platforms, corporate portals, intranets, extranets and wireless devices. For more information contact Interface Software, Inc. at 1420 Kensington Road, Suite 320, Oak Brook, IL 60523, Telephone: +1.630.572.1400, Website: www.interaction.com. In the UK, contact Dan Von Weihe, National Sales Manager, at 38 New Oxford Street, Suite 204 London, WC1A 1EP, United Kingdom, Telephone: +44.(0)78.7057.1234, Email: Dan.VonWeihe@lexisnexis.com.

InterAction is a registered trademark of Interface Software, Inc. All other product names mentioned are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.