Delphia named Best Software's Specialized Business Solutions Business Partner of the Year for 2003

October 29, 2003

Columbus, OH. – October 29, 2003 – Best Software today announced Delphia Consulting, LLC Business Partner of the Year for 2003 for the Specialized Business Solutions Business Unit, a program honoring the top-producing business partners from the Mid-Market Division.

"When you're striving to reach your goals, the right consulting partner can make a world of difference," said Brian Delphia, Founder and President, Delphia Consulting. As the top partner for Abra Suite® - a leading Human Resources Information System (HRMS) - Delphia is able to leverage the experiences of a vast user community that spans 45 states plus the District of Columbia, Canada, the Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Singapore. "Our clients benefit from both our years of experience and the diversity of our client base."

“Our continued success is a direct result of our business partners’ hard work and dedication,” said David Butler, Executive Vice President, Customer and Channel Operations, Best Software. “As we strengthen our leadership position in the small to mid-sized business management solutions market, they’re more important than ever. Our Business Partners of the Year and Million Dollar Circle partners should be especially proud of their achievements.”

About Best Software, Inc.
Best Software offers leading business management products and services that give more than 1.7 million small and mid-sized customers in North America the insight for success throughout the life of their business. Its parent company, The Sage Group plc (London: SGE.L), supports 3.1 million customers worldwide and has revenue of approximately $890 million. For more than 25 years, Best Software has delivered easy-to-use, scalable and customizable applications through its portfolio of leading brands, including Abra, ACT!, CPASoftware, FAS, MAS 90, MIP, Peachtree, SalesLogix and Timberline. For more information, please visit the Web site at www.bestsoftware.com/moreinfo or call (866) 308-BEST.

About Delphia Consulting, LLC
Delphia Consulting is a national consulting firm serving clients in 46 states and is staffed with Senior Professionals in Human Resources (SPHRs), Certified Public Accountants (CPAs), Certified Payroll Professionals (CPPs), MBAs, Software Developers, Human Factors Engineers, MCPs, MCSAs, and MCSEs. Delphia Consulting provides business consulting, software selection, implementation, training, systems administration, usability design and custom development. Delphia is a top partner representing Abra and has been recognized as Partner of the Year – Special Business Solutions by Best Software (2000, 2001, 2002, 2003). Delphia has experience in the areas of Human Resource Management, Payroll & Financial Applications, Customer Relationship Management (CRM), Professional Service Automation, and Web-based Time Automation. For more information call 888-421-2004. www.delphiaconsulting.com

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