For Immediate Release

FREDERICK, Md./EWORLDWIRE/April 26, 2010 --- Columbus IT (CIT) today announced the release and immediate availability of citFOOD AX. As the largest international provider of Microsoft-based food software solutions, CIT created citFOOD to meet the complex needs of the food industry such as lot traceability/recall, catch weight, quality management, rebate management and more. Now, meat processors, cheese makers, bakeries, fresh produce processors, prepared food and sauce makers, distributors and bottling companies can deploy the rich functionality of citFOOD on the Microsoft Dynamics AX platform.

citFOOD AX includes the robust features and benefits that have made citFOOD NAV the universally acknowledged leader in the food manufacturing and distribution industry for the past decade.

"The manufacturing world is evolving, and businesses need technology solutions that are flexible enough to adjust with the changing environment," said David Telford, director, Microsoft Dynamics Worldwide Manufacturing. "Columbus IT is helping to meet that need by introducing innovative solutions with Microsoft Dynamics AX that deliver components and interfaces specifically designed for their customers food manufacturing and processing needs."

According to Thomas Hauge, Columbus IT U.S. country manager, "The robust out of the box capabilities of citFOOD meets our clients needs for faster implementations, fewer complexities and lower total cost of ownership. The deep functionality related to specific sub-sectors of the food processing industry, such as prepared foods, meat, dairy, and agricultural products make it truly unique in the marketplace."

citFOOD is built on Microsoft Dynamics AX process modules to ensure top performance, scalability and a superior user experience. The solution is designed for both food processors and distributors:

citFOOD AX for Manufacturing

citFOOD AX for Manufacturing spans the entire enterprise - automating finance, sales operations, customer relations, procurement, manufacturing, warehousing and compliance. Highlighted features include inventory control, warehouse management, scheduling, process design, production control, quality control, extended lot tracking, and much more.

Solutions for recipe formulization, batch planning, lot traceability, private label production, yield analysis, rebate management, complex pricing, catch weight tracking, quality management and many more requirements of food producers are built into citFOOD AX out of the box.

citFOOD AX for Distribution

citFOOD AX for Distribution is highly adaptable to the complex issues facing today's distributor. citFOOD provides unparalleled access to data to ensure rapid order processing, accurate inventory control and robust marketing and pricing calculations, all in one unified solution.

citFOOD provides all of the capabilities today's distributors rely on: truck routing, driver assignments, increasingly complex marketing plans, bill-backs, accruals, commissions, lot tracking, recall requirements, contract pricing, standing order guides and inventory control. citFOOD is an ideal application for general food distribution, produce distribution, terminal produce wholesale and specialty imports

"We are honored and excited to bring this solution to the marketplace that is such a large part of our heritage. Our citFOOD solution has already helped over 80 U.S. food processors and distributors improve profitability, and it can now meet the broader needs of even more companies," said Steven Thomas, senior vice president of Columbus IT.

About Columbus IT

Columbus IT, a 2009 Microsoft Manufacturing and Distribution Partner of the Year Finalist, operates in 30 countries, with more than 1,200 employees. The company has successfully deployed Microsoft Dynamics into more than 5,000 companies in 101 countries. Its consulting and development teams were first to work with Microsoft Dynamics AX in 1999 and have been implementing it from version 1.

Note to editors: For more information on citFOOD, visit citFood.com ('http://www.citFOOD.com').

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CONTACT:
Ron Angleberger
Columbus IT
103 South Carroll Street
Frederick, MD 21701
PHONE. 301-663-0539
FAX. 301-663-9360
EMAIL: rea@us.columbusit.com
http://www.columbusit.com

Cody Aufricht
Columbus IT
750 Washington Blvd
Stamford, CT 06901
PHONE. 203-705-4000
EMAIL: cra@us.columbusit.com

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