Beaverton, Ore. - January 6, 2005 - Best Software announced today that homebuilders can get a first-hand look at the latest innovations offered by Timberline Office for residential builders at the International Builders Show (IBS), slated for January 13-16, 2005, in Orlando, Florida. Timberline Office is a suite of fully integrated financial and operations software that covers the complete homebuilding project life cycle, from estimate to occupancy.

Company representatives will demonstrate the latest features in Timberline Office accounting and estimating applications—including Timberline Office Desktop and a preview of Document Management—in addition to homebuilder management technologies developed by Timberline Office business partner BuilderMT. All applications are seamlessly integrated for a single-system workflow.

BuilderMT will also showcase its new Wireless Scheduling and Purchasing application, the first in a series of new Jobsite Field Management applications designed to link with Timberline Office. By using common wireless devises such as Tablet PCs, homebuilders can now instantly coordinate data directly between field activities and their Timberline Office applications in their home office location.

In addition to personalized demos, Timberline Office and BuilderMT specialists will participate in the following panels and seminars:

Thursday, January 13, 8:30 – 10:00 am, Orange County Convention Ctr, Rm 304 A-D
Builder Technology Forum: Project Management Software
Learn how to increase efficiency by selecting the right project management software for a homebuilding business, from this panel of experienced builders and software vendors.

Friday, January 14, 8:30 – 10:00 am, Orange County Convention Ctr., Rm 310, Level III
Computer Lab: Timberline Office for Residential Builders – ePlan Takeoff (electronic plan takeoff) and Wireless Scheduling
Learn about some of the new technologies and capabilities now available with Timberline Office – a family of products that work together through the homebuilding project life cycle. Participants will get a brief explanation of the products available to support your specific workflow (whether it’s custom or production homes), an overview of Timberline Office ePlan Takeoff (electronic plan takeoff), and a look at Builder MT’s Wireless Scheduling and Purchasing application. Included is a hands-on lab exercise with ePlan Takeoff and Model Estimating for quick bid generation.

Saturday, January 15, 11:00 am, Orange County Convention Ctr., Rm 300-Lecture
Builder Technology Forum: Customer Service and Warranty
Customer service and warranty starts well before the house closes. Learn how to use workflow management to bolster positive customer service and warranty delivery from a panel comprised of a broad diversity of industry expertise from consulting, publishing, and software specialists.

Timberline Office and BuilderMT will be located in Booth #W3943. International Builders Show (IBS), www.buildersshow.com.

For more information about Timberline Office for residential builders, visit www.timberline.com.

About Best Software, Inc.
Best Software offers leading business management products and services that give more than 2.3 million small and mid-sized customers in North America the insight for success throughout the lives of their businesses. Its parent company, The Sage Group plc (London: SGE.L), supports 4.4 million customers worldwide. For more than 25 years, Best Software has delivered easy-to-use, scalable and customizable applications through its portfolio of leading brands, including Abra®, ACCPAC®, ACT!®, BusinessVision®, CPASoftware®, FAS®, MAS 90®, MAS 200®, MAS 500®, MIP®, Peachtree®, SalesLogix®, and Timberline® Office, among many others. For more information, please visit the Web site at www.bestsoftware.com/moreinfo or call (866) 308-BEST.

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