Provider of World's most widely used technology establishes Escher Europe To enhance service and support for global customer base

Cambridge, Mass. - January 31, 2000 - The leading provider of advanced technologies for postal authorities worldwide, Escher Group Ltd, today announced the opening of a new sales and support office in the United Kingdom, reinforcing its commitment to its global customer base. Now with customers in nine European countries, Escher Group attributes its success to a strong customer-intimacy model and has expanded its range of products and services in response to customer demand. Escher Europe will enable Escher Group to offer new levels of service, training and support to clients worldwide.

"With over 80,000 licensed desktops, we are proud of the high quality solutions we supply to postal authorities around the globe. We now see an opportunity to enhance the service element of our offerings by bringing the support closer to the customer," commented a spokesperson for Escher. "Given that a considerable number of Escher's customers are European postal authorities, and recognizing the increasing demand for our Riposte solution, it is a natural next step to open a branch in that region.

About Escher Group, Limited

Escher Group Limited is a leading provider of distributed transaction processing and data management solutions and services. The company offers a business-to-business XML-based transaction management environment, used in thousands of locations worldwide. Since its introduction in 1993, Riposte®, Escher's flagship messaging solution, has grown to become the market leader in post office counter automation.

Trademarks: WebRiposte and Riposte are trademarks or registered trademarks of Escher Group, Limited in the United States and/or other countries. All other product names mentioned herein are trademarks of their respective owners.

Contact Information:

Escher Group Limited
information@eschergroup.com