Press Release

SMALL BUSINESS TECHNOLOGY MAGAZINE AWARDS
CARDSCAN® TEAM AS A “PRODUCT THAT GETS THE JOB DONE” FOR 2006

CAMBRIDGE, Mass. (January 31, 2007) - CardScan® today announced that Small Business Technology Magazine, the only print and digital publication in the U.S. focusing on the technology needs of small businesses, has awarded CardScan Team as a Product That Gets the Job Done in its 2006 Product of the Year Awards, its annual salute to the best technology products and services for small business. Honorees are profiled online and in print as part of Small Business Technology Magazine’s Best of the Year Issue and 2007 Buyer’s Guide, available now at http://www.sbtechnologymagazine.org.

The Product of the Year Awards program recognizes outstanding technology products that improve key functions in a small business, such as business operations, management, marketing and sales, productivity and financial management, in addition to critical technology areas such as security and infrastructure. 2006 honorees were selected from nearly 300 entries and comprise four categories: Top 10, Finalists, Products to Watch and Products that Get the Job Done.

“We created CardScan Team to help small business be more productive and build their sales and client networks more easily, so to receive this award from Small Business Technology Magazine as a ‘Product That Gets the Job Done’ is a great honor. From home-based businesses, to start-ups and local entrepreneurs, we salute those who have taken risks to create their own opportunities and who have been such a critical part of our nation’s economic growth,” said Peter J. Weyman, vice president and general manager for CardScan.

“Small Business Technology Magazine prides itself on helping entrepreneurs make technology decisions that drive real results in their business,” said Patrick Cook, product editor and labs director, Small Business Technology Magazine. “Our 2006 winners represent the best of the best – demonstrating the breadth and quality of technical products aimed specifically at the small business market, with robust features and price points that are just right for their needs.”

Presented by Small Business Technology Magazine, the 2006 Product of the Year Awards honor the best technology products and services for small business. A panel of judges, consisting of editors, technology writers, trainers and consultants, analysts and small businesses, evaluates products based on criteria such as: overall fit; functionality and ease of use; quality and breadth of support; innovation and potential impact on the bottom line of a small business. Judges also consider factors for successful technology adoption, such as pricing, learning curve, ease of setup and installation, breadth of user materials and support. The program is open to manufacturers and developers of technology hardware, packaged software and hosted services available for purchase by small businesses in the United States.

About Small Business Technology Magazine
Small Business Technology Magazine is the only print and online magazine in the U.S. that focuses on the technology needs of small businesses. The media company offers hundreds of articles, research reports, case studies and product demonstrations that help entrepreneurs make the right technology decisions simply, quickly and effectively. Subscribe at http://www.sbtechnologymagazine.org.

About CardScan
CardScan is the leading provider of solutions designed to accelerate the capture, access and accuracy of contact information. CardScan products use a combination of hardware (business card scanners) and software to capture and convert information from business cards, emails and other electronic communications into a digital contact database. CardScan makes products for individual users as well as small and mid-sized business. The company also markets enterprise-level solutions for CRM software through partnerships with leading CRM software makers. The CardScan Executive product is the best-selling business card reader in the market according to The NPD Group. Based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, CardScan is a part of the Newell Rubbermaid family of leading consumer brands.

These awards reflect the opinion of the judges and should be considered as one of many reference points when researching and evaluating products for small businesses.