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UPSIDE Magazine Names Interface Software among 2002 Hot 100 Private Companies

Coveted UPSIDE Hot 100 Award recognizes innovation, leadership and performance

OAK BROOK (IL) 23 May, 2002: UPSIDE magazine today announced that Interface Software has been selected to receive the 2002 Hot 100 Award, UPSIDE's annual award recognizing excellence and innovation among the hottest technology industry startups. UPSIDE will publish the Hot 100 Award winners in its June 2002 issue and will unveil the winners online at UPSIDE.com.

Interface Software is the developer of InterAction®, a client relationship management (CRM) solution targeted exclusively at the $1/2 trillion professional services marketplace. The company has enjoyed rapid expansion to well over 300 customers since introducing InterAction in 1996. It achieved 45% revenue growth in 2001 and is on the same growth trajectory in 2002 with 14 wins announced in the first quarter.

The 2002 UPSIDE Hot 100 were selected by a team of UPSIDE editors, venture capitalists, financial analysts, market researchers and other industry luminaries who evaluated more than 400 nominations. The UPSIDE Hot 100 Award is judged on a company's technological achievements, customer acceptance of products or services, financial performance, industry partnerships, financial backing, management savvy and marketing.

"We evaluated hundreds of great companies that spanned a broad range of technology market segments, and we are pleased to recognize Interface Software as one of this year's winners," said Jerry Borrell, editor-in-chief of Upside Magazine. "Over the seven years of its existence, this award has consistently recognized companies that have become the hallmark of excellence in technology, achieving successful IPOs, or merging with other companies. We expect big things from this year's winners and look forward to following Interface Software's success."

"We are delighted to be included in this year's Hot 100," said Nathan Fineberg, president and CEO of Interface Software. "Through our sound business plan, outstanding product and support, talented people and winning corporate culture, we have been able to thrive in this challenging economy. UPSIDE magazine's inclusion of us in the prestigious Hot 100 is gratifying recognition of the success, hard work, dedication and commitment of our entire team."

About Interface Software
Interface Software is the leading provider of CRM solutions enabling professional services firms to create the Relationship Intelligence they need to generate new business and enhance client service. Its flagship product, InterAction, is a flexible and uniquely designed platform that delivers this Relationship Intelligence throughout the organization, quickly, efficiently and cost-effectively. Relationship Intelligence is a firm-wide asset that reveals the unique and complex connections between people, companies, relationships, experience and expertise, empowering professionals to leverage who and what they know to uncover new revenue opportunities, differentiate themselves from the competition and enhance client service. 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 please visit Interface Software's website at www.interaction.com.

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