Optio Software and RCM Technologies Strengthen Alliance

Premier Reseller to Provide Optio Solutions Across ERP Marketplace


ALPHARETTA, Ga., Jan. 6, 2005 (PRIMEZONE) -- Optio(r) Software (OTCBB:OPTO) today announced that it has entered a channel partnership with RCM Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ:RCMT), a leading reseller of enterprise software solutions to manufacturers in North America and IT services provider.

Under the new agreement, RCM Technologies will sell Optio Software products and provide related implementation, support, programming and consulting services to customers across its ERP practice in the United States and Canada.

"Optio has demonstrated its ability in the marketplace to address business needs for world-class output management solutions, and we have decided to offer the same value and performance to customers throughout our ERP practice," said Dennis Berkey, senior vice president of sales at RCM Technologies, an IT services firm headquartered in Pennsauken, N.J.

The reseller relationship with RCM Technologies encompasses Optio DesignStudio(tm), Optio e.ComIntegrate(tm), Optio e.ComPresent(tm), OptioFAX(tm), Optio Imaging Solutions(tm) and Optio Print Manager(tm). RCM Technologies is authorized to sell leading ERP applications and provides services to automotive, consumer products, electronics, industrial, food and beverage, and medical markets. Clients range from mid-size businesses to Fortune 100 companies, as well as federal and state government agencies.

"With this agreement we have built a strong partnership with RCM Technologies and solidified our leadership position in the ERP market," said Paul O'Callaghan, Optio's senior vice president of sales. "We look forward to providing our solutions to their customers throughout North America."

About RCM Technologies

RCM Technologies, Inc., established in 1971, is a premier provider of business and technology solutions designed to enhance and maximize the operational performance of its customers through the adaptation and deployment of advanced information technology and engineering services. RCM (Nasdaq:RCMT) is an innovative leader in the design, development and delivery of these solutions to commercial and government sectors for more than 30 years. RCM's offices are located in major metropolitan centers throughout North America. Additional information can be found at www.rcmt.com.

About Optio

Optio Software's imaging, output and print management solutions help enterprises reduce the cost, time and complexity of managing the entire lifecycle of their transactional documents and achieve higher levels of efficiency and accuracy in their document-driven business processes. Founded in 1981, Optio Software has world headquarters in Alpharetta, Georgia, EMEA headquarters in Paris and sales offices in Germany and the United Kingdom. More information about Optio Software (OTCBB:OPTO) is available at OptioSoftware.com.

Optio Software, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Optio is a registered trademark, and Optio e.ComIntegrate, Optio e.ComPresent, OptioFAX, Optio Imaging Solutions and Optio Print Manager are trademarks of Optio Software, Inc. Other companies and products mentioned in this document are the property of their respective owners.



            

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