Redmond, WA, December 14th, 2005– TPI Software LLC, a leading provider of credit card, debit/ATM, gift card, EBT, and electronic check processing software for retail and online merchants released a new version of their RMS Plug-in payment processing software. TPI’s RMS Plug-in + TPI’s SmartPayments Client = a complete low cost PC payment processing software solution designed to meet the needs of small retail businesses.

Microsoft RMS is a comprehensive, affordable store operations system that handles point-of-sale (POS) and back-office functions such as inventory control with speed and ease. It is a complete solution that employs traditional and Internet technology to streamline retail operations and maximize profitability. TPI Software’s Plug-in provides a seamless integrated solution with direct connections to all the major US payment processors with credit cards, debit/ATM cards, EBT, gift cards, signature capture, commercial purchasing cards level II, customer facing PIN-pads, electronic checks, RFID, check image capture and retrieval as either an in-store or hosted solution.

TPI’s RMS Plug-in enhancements include:

TPI Software’s RMS Plug-in utilizes TPI’s new SmartPayments Client version 2 to gain support for direct IP payment processor interface certifications to Concord EFS, Global Payments, Paymentech and NOVA Information Systems or it can connect to all the major US payment processors through its direct interface to TPI’s SmartPayments Server. Additional enhancements include support for customer facing devices like Ingenico’s eN-Touch 1000 PIN-Pad, signature capture, check image capture and local reports.

“TPI Software and Microsoft have a longstanding partnership of working together to deliver innovative solutions to both large and small businesses. Our patent pending TPI SmartPayments™ Client brings support for the next generation customer facing PIN-Pads to retail merchants of all sizes. We are excited about bring this functionality to the large RMS installed base”, states Bill Pittman, President of TPI Software, LLC.

About Microsoft

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About TPI Software, LLC

TPI Software LLC, is a privately held corporation based in Redmond, WA, and is the leading provider of innovative payment technologies for processing credit card, debit/ATM card, EBT, Gift card, electronic check services (verification, guarantee & conversion) and electronic signature/receipt & check image capture and retrieval services. TPI Software developed TPI SmartPayments™, an electronic payment solution that supports the major US payment processors as well as client solutions that work on any device, at anytime and anyplace. TPI Software’s technology is an alternative to the stand-alone single-function bank terminals many businesses currently use to process payments and provides a full suite of Payment Web services that can be integrated into Electronic Commerce environments, MOTO or retail Point-of-Sale systems. TPI Software has established long-standing relationships with banks and institutions that help process electronic payment transactions. TPI Software can be reached through the Internet at www.TPISoft.com or by calling (425) 882-0921.

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TPI Software, LLC
17720 NE 65th Street, Suite 202
Redmond, WA 98052

Contact: Bill Pittman
Phone: 425.882.0921
Fax: 425.696.0057
Email: sales@tpisoft.com
http://www.TPISoft.com/