FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE US Media Contact: Joe Stunkard International Media Contact: Adriana Gomez Voice: 602/670-7145 Voice: 602/670-7300 Fax: 602/670-7101 Fax: 602/670-7101 MCI Mail: 532-6657 ARTISOFT & CYMA ENTER INTO AGREEMENT TO BUNDLE LANTASTIC(R) LOCAL AREA NETWORK WITH ACCOUNTING, MEDICAL SOFTWARE Limited-Time Offer & Special Pricing Available Through CYMA (TUCSON, AZ -- April 5, 1993) -- Artisoft, Inc. announced today that it has joined forces with CYMA Systems, Inc. to bundle LANtastic NodeRunner(TM) 2000/C DOS Starter Kits with CYMA's accounting and medical software packages at special, limited-time pricing for Artisoft and CYMA resellers. This promotional offer is available immediately through CYMA and expires on June 30, 1993. Reseller Opportunities "CYMA is a recognized leader in the development of accounting software and has an excellent reputation for its quality service and preferred products," commented Dave Hallmen, Artisoft's Vice President of Sales & Marketing. "This unique agreement will allow Artisoft's resellers to reap the benefits of the growing opportunities in the accounting and medical arenas, while CYMA's resellers will be able to bring the advantages of peer-to-peer networking to their strong customer base." Five Bundles Five different software bundles will be available to Artisoft and CYMA resellers. The following software packages from CYMA will be bundled with Artisoft's LANtastic NodeRunner 2000/C DOS Starter Kits: - Medical Practice Management II MPM - MPM II/data base dimension (MPM/dbd) - Professional Accounting Series III PAS - PAS III Client Accounting - General Business System II GBS LANtastic Network Starter Kits offer a complete hardware and software networking solution for two PCs -- the LANtastic network operating system software with support for up to 500 users, two LANtastic NodeRunner 2000/C adapters, cabling and documentation. Additional LANtastic(R) Ethernet Add-On Kits will also be offered separately at special pricing, so that users can expand their networks easily and economically. Special Pricing "The special pricing on these bundles is seen as a way to underwrite the costs of a reseller's entry into the lucrative world of peer-to- peer networking," said Greg Vokoun, CYMA's Vice President of Product Development. "This is the first time that the two leaders in their respective fields were able to form such a strategic alliance." This promotion is being offered through June 30, 1993 and is subject to change without further notice. The special pricing will remain in effect only on orders placed on or before June 30, 1993. For more information or to order these software bundles, contact CYMA Systems, Inc. at 1400 East Southern Avenue, Tempe, AZ 85282. Corporate 602/831-2607. Fax 602/345-5703. CYMA offers a full range of general accounting, medical practice management and job costing software. A major advantage of CYMA products is that by design, data stored in one system can be easily transferred and upgraded to more powerful systems, without rekeying data. Founded in 1980, CYMA Systems, Inc., is a recognized leader in the development of accounting, medical and dental software. CYMA, based in Tempe, Arizona, offers a full range of general accounting software solutions plus vertical market software serving the medical, construction and manufacturing industries. CYMA software products are sold and supported through a nationwide network of Certified Dealers and Consultants with additional support available through CYMA's technical support staff. Artisoft develops and manufactures a full line of innovative, cost- effective network communication solutions including the LANtastic Local Area Network. Recognized as the leader in peer-to-peer networking for DOS and WindowsTM environments, the LANtastic network also offers multiplatform connectivity solutions for NetWare(R), TCP/IP and Macintosh(R) systems. It allows up to 500 users of IBM(R) -compatible computers on one network to connect and share information and peripheral devices such as printers, hard drives and CD-ROMs, and has won numerous industry awards for its robust features, cost- effective performance and ease of use. Artisoft distributes the LANtastic network and its other connectivity products in over 70 countries worldwide and maintains international offices in the Netherlands, the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Italy, Latin America, Canada, Australia and Japan. For more information about Artisoft or its product line, contact Artisoft, Inc. at 691 E. River Road, Tucson, AZ 85704. Sales 800/846-9726, ext. 611. Corporate 602/293-4000. Fax 602/293-8065.