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Information Technology, Inc. Selects Paragon Application Systems Software to Optimize ATM Product Quality Control

Posted on: Wednesday, 26 July 2006, 12:00 CDT

HOLLY SPRINGS, N.C., July 26 /PRNewswire/ -- Paragon Application Systems, the leading global provider of ATM and EFT simulation, configuration and testing tools, today announced the licensing of its ATMulator Plus and FASTest software to Information Technology, Inc. (ITI), a leading core software and services solutions provider to financial institutions, and a unit of Fiserv, Inc. . ITI will use Paragon's software to optimize quality control of ATM and EFT products they support.

"Paragon tools provide a user-friendly interface to simulate any ATM or EFT message, and the comparison and reporting tools enable us to identify discrepancies easily and efficiently," says Kent E. White, ITI Senior Quality Control Manager. "Use of the tools has greatly decreased development time, plus we're able to create new ATM switch interfaces with fewer programming challenges."

ITI uses Paragon's ATMulator Plus and FASTest products to conduct unit and regression testing of any ATM changes, new ATM program development, and EFT switch interface development. ATMulator Plus provides a desktop virtual ATM interface enabling ITI to see what customers see and do what customers do at their Diebold, NCR or Wincor ATMs. With ATMulator Plus, ITI can simulate and test virtually any ATM condition or device fault. With Paragon's Professional FASTest, ITI has the freedom to customize EFT message formats in order to test EFT interfaces between their customers and various host systems.

"We're pleased to have the opportunity to work with ITI and enhance their competitiveness through the Paragon WorkSmart product suite," says Harold Pruitt, Account Manager for Paragon Application Systems. "ITI personnel are committed to fully using Paragon products, including many advanced features, in order to maximize testing effectiveness and efficiency."

"Initial indicators demonstrate that Paragon's ATMulator Plus and FASTest will be excellent tools to enhance ITI's ability to provide even higher quality ATM application products and service to our clients," adds White. "We appreciate the fact that Paragon has treated ITI as a valued partner and not just another client using their software."

About Paragon Application Systems

Paragon Application Systems is the leading global provider of ATM, EFT and POS simulation, configuration and testing software tools to the financial industry. More than 350 financial institutions in over 70 countries use Paragon tools to improve quality and reduce time-to-market. Paragon's broad customer base includes major interchanges, processors, leading software providers, banks and credit unions. Visit Paragon Application Systems at http://www.paragonedge.com/.

About Information Technology, Inc.

Serving more U.S. banks and savings institutions than any other software and services vendor, ITI offers several core solutions, including the service oriented architecture-based Premier(R) and PCS Vision(TM) suites, and a broad range of supporting products and services available on the nation's most popular IBM and Unisys hardware platforms for in-house and outsourced account processing. Founded in 1976, ITI works closely with some of the best-known technology companies in the world, and has grown to incorporate businesses and offices nationwide, including its Premier, Precision Computer Systems (PCS), Branch Automation, eSolutions, Digital Solutions, Decision Metrics and Professional Services operating units. A subsidiary of Fiserv, Inc., ITI can be found on the Internet at http://www.itiwnet.com/.

About Fiserv, Inc.

Fiserv, Inc. , a Fortune 500 company, provides information management systems and services to the financial and health benefits industries. Leading services include transaction processing, outsourcing, business process outsourcing (BPO), software and systems solutions. The company serves more than 17,000 clients worldwide and is the leading provider of core processing solutions for U.S. banks, credit unions and thrifts. Fiserv was ranked the largest provider of information technology services to the financial services industry worldwide in the 2005 and 2004 FinTech 100 surveys. Fiserv Health provides health plan management, pharmacy benefits management, and BPO services to the managed care market and self-funded commercial and government employers and health plans. Headquartered in Brookfield, Wis., Fiserv reported more than $4 billion in total revenue for 2005. For more information, please visit http://www.fiserv.com/.

Paragon Application Systems

CONTACT: Kathryn Cameron of Paragon, +1-919-567-9890

Web site: http://www.parappsys.com/http://www.paragonedge.com/http://www.itiwnet.com/http://www.fiserv.com/

Source: PRNewswire

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