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More Than 75 Distributors Invest in Activant Prophet 21 in the last 6 Months

LIVERMORE, CA, February 5, 2009 – While the economic news continues to be volatile, progressive distributors look to position themselves for the future with investments driving business efficiencies and capabilities through software.

"Every day, Activant representatives speak to distributors looking to strengthen their position in the marketplace," said Kevin Roach, executive vice president and general manager of Activant's Wholesale Distribution Group. "Between July 1 and December 31, 2008, more than 75 distributors made an investment in Activant^® Prophet 21^® solutions. These distributors recognize that the investment they make in software now will pay real dividends when the economy rebounds."

Scott Henderson, owner of Bennett Tooling, is one of those distributors who believes in investing in the future: "I’d like to see more growth in my company, and right now, we’re maxed out at what we can handle running QuickBooks – it’s not suited for our future needs. So I spoke with several of our fellow distributors in the area, and they all said they used Prophet 21 software and recommended we use it too."

It is important to note that distributors are not investing in software just for growth's sake. Many recognize that people entering the workforce today expect user-friendly interfaces and streamlined processes. "Of all the software packages we looked at, we felt most comfortable with the straightforwardness and ease of navigation of Activant Prophet 21 software," commented Tim Greene, director of marketing and operations of EC Scott Group LLC.

"A slow period is the ideal time to purchase and implement software," concluded Roach. "The lull allows employees to focus on learning the new system while the pressures of their daily tasks are lighter. The distributors that purchase and implement software now will be well ahead of their competition when the economy improves."

Prophet 21 is a leading software solution among wholesale distributors in the following markets: industrial, electrical, fastener, fluid power, HVAC, janitorial, medical, packaging, paper, petroleum, plumbing, safety, tile, and general distribution.

About Activant Solutions

Activant Solutions Inc. is a leading technology provider of business management solutions serving small and medium-sized distributors and specialty retailers. Activant provides customers with industry-specific software, professional services, content, supply chain connectivity, and analytics.

Over 30,000 customer locations use Activant to manage their day-to-day operations. Activant’s systems are designed to help customers increase sales, boost productivity, operate more cost-efficiently, improve inventory turns and enhance trading partner relationships. Headquartered in Livermore, California, Activant has operations in Texas, Colorado, Illinois, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Utah, Canada, Ireland and the United Kingdom. For more information, please visit www.activant.com.

This announcement relating to Activant may contain statements that are forward looking within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, as amended, such as statements concerning trends, future technology or products, or Activant’s execution. These statements are based on current expectations and are subject to risks and uncertainties which could materially affect the company’s results, including, without limitation, market demand for products and technology, the company’s ability to meet that market demand, the integration of Activant’s technology and products with technology and products supplied by others, the integration of Activant’s products into the businesses of its customers, customer acceptance of Activant’s products, and the retention and deployment of skilled Activant service providers. Except to the extent required by applicable securities laws, we undertake no obligation to update or publicly revise any of the forward-looking statements. Please refer to our most recently filed Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended September 30, 2008, which is on file with the Securities Exchange Commission and can be found through the Activant investor relations website at www.activant.com/company/investors, for a full discussion of the risks and other factors.

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