WILMINGTON, MA. - August 23, 2004 - Omnify Software, a leading provider of product lifecycle management (PLM) software for mid-market electronic, medical, mechanical, and defense OEMs, today announced that Start Magazine, a leading magazine for the manufacturing industry, has recognized Omnify Software with a Vision Award, as an outstanding manufacturing technology provider.

"It's a select few that merit Start's annual Vision Awards, which are given to software and technology providers in manufacturing," said Peggy Smedley, editorial director at Start Magazine. "We recognize Omnify for the significant impact its technology has on its customers' businesses and the strong commitment Omnify has made to providing the highest level of support to those customers."

Mechanical, medical, electrical and defense OEMs require solutions that speed innovation in product development and help ensure they meet customer demands with customized solutions. Omnify Software supports the needs of small and mid-market companies in these industries. Omnify 2.5, the company's award-winning PLM software, is easy to implement and deploy, making it a very attractive solution for businesses seeking rapid return on investment. Omnify can implement its application within days and further integrate the software with existing design environments and enterprise systems. With a rapid implementation process and user-friendly interface, employees can immediately leverage Omnify 2.5 to ease the product development process. As a result of these factors, Omnify has seen significant momentum this year, resulting in the recognition by Start Magazine.

"We are honored to be recognized by Start Magazine with this award," said Chuck Cimalore, CTO of Omnify Software. "We consider the award a significant achievement for our company and appreciate the recognition for our commitment to providing the most advanced technology and truly partnering with our customers to ensure the technology quickly solves real business problems."

About Start Magazine

Start Magazine focuses on the greater business issues that can be solved for manufacturing executives through technology. For our editors, that means finding a balance between the technology issues and the business management issues facing manufacturers today. Top executives have come to rely on Start for sound technological advice coupled with solid coverage of the financial, political, and management news shaping American manufacturing.

About Omnify Software

Omnify Software designs, delivers and supports innovative product lifecycle management (PLM) solutions for the Electronics OEM and Electronics Manufacturing Services industries. The Omnify Software platform provides bi-directional interfaces with an organization's existing systems such as CAD/CAE tools, ERP, MRP and CRM programs to offer a single environment for the sharing of product data among the design environment, Enterprise and supply chain. The Omnify product content and change management system delivers significant cost-savings, improved product innovation and quality, and decreased time-to-market for customers in a wide range of industries. For additional product information, including pricing, please call 978-988-3800, email info@omnifysoft.com or visit www.omnifysoft.com.

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