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Jeff Bender, CEO
jbender@harriscomputer.com

Craig Ross, VP
cross@harriscomputer.com


FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Harris Announces the Purchase of The Classic CIS, Financial Management and Work Management Software Group from Innoprise, Inc.

OTTAWA, ONTARIO; July 13, 2005 - Harris Computer Systems ("Harris"), a leading provider of customer information and financial management software solutions for utilities and local governments, today announced that it has purchased substantially all of the assets related to the Orcom Classic CIS, Financial Management and Work Management software suite from Innoprise, Inc. (“Innoprise”).

As a result of the sale, Harris now has responsibility for the Orcom Classic CIS, Financial Management and Work Management software that Innoprise had previously acquired. Harris will immediately be responsible for the support for the approximately 50 customers who are currently using these solutions, bringing the total number of North American customers serviced within the Harris portfolio to more then 2,750. In addition, all members of the Classic employee group will become employees of Harris and will continue to serve the customer base that they have built such solid relationship with over the years. This group of employees will further add to the depth and experience at Harris bringing the total number of employees to over 200. Harris will continue to maintain the existing office space in Bend, Oregon to manage customer support and ongoing development of the Classic product suites. Meanwhile, Innoprise will be focusing its efforts exclusively on the marketing, sales and support of their next generation software offering.

Harris CEO Jeff Bender stated, "The Classic software suite has been a mainstay within our industry for decades and we are very pleased to be able to add this group of customers and employees to the Harris family. During our due diligence the one common theme amongst all existing customers was the strength of the employee group and their commitment and dedication to outstanding service. This focus on customers is in perfect alignment with Harris’ overall strategy and business model. I believe that we will provide all of our new customers with outstanding service and support, a number of very good options for the future, and a lot of flexibility. We believe in working with our customers to address their specific needs and circumstances and do not believe in forcing our agenda on them."

Innoprise President Dennis Harward stated, "We are very pleased to announce the acquisition by Harris as we know that they will continue to build upon both the customer and employee relationships that we have worked to create. We are extremely confident that both our customers and our employees will be in good hands with Harris. We will now focus on our next generation products and those customers who will be part of our future success.” Innoprise has taken the decision to sell the Orcom classic business at this time to allow it to focus all of its resources and efforts on providing superior support and development for their next generation software.

About Harris
Harris is a leading provider of Customer Information Systems (CIS), and financial management software solutions. Since 1976, Harris has focused on providing feature-rich and robust turnkey solutions to all levels of local government as well as public power and water markets throughout North America. Harris' focus is on creating long-term relationships with our customers and ensuring that we meet the changing needs of our customers over time. For further information on Harris Computer Systems, please visit our website at www.harriscomputer.com.

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