Press Releases August 28, 2006

Qualex Consulting Services Joins New SAS(R) Reseller Program

MIAMI–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Aug. 28, 2006–Qualex Consulting Services today announced its participation in the new SAS channel program, which will help bring SAS business intelligence software to small-to-medium and mid-market businesses (SMB) in the United States. Qualex CS has provided services to Fortune 500 clients in the financial services/insurances, telecommunications, energy, pharmaceutical, manufacturing, retail, healthcare and government agencies for more than thirteen years.
“Qualex CS and SAS bring two fundamental strengths: Qualex CS’ proven ability in deploying SAS solutions and SAS’ reliable business intelligence software,” said Al Cordoba, Vice President of Software Sales for Qualex CS. “By combining our unique strengths, SAS and Qualex CS will accelerate the delivery of unified solutions, providing our SMB customers a higher-quality user experience with greater support and lower total cost of ownership. That’s where we can make a real difference.”
As a SAS reseller, Qualex CS will promote and sell the SAS Enterprise Intelligence Platform, which includes data integration, business intelligence and analytics. Qualex CS will also bring to market its significant experience in the SAS Marketing Automation solution. SAS will train and certify Qualex CS sales staff and provide ongoing technical support to ensure an ideal customer experience, from pre-sales to implementation and beyond. In addition, the two companies will engage in targeted marketing activities to drive greater awareness of SAS software in the Qualex CS’ core markets.
“Qualex has been a leading SAS software solutions services company for years and we’re pleased they’ve expanded their relationship with us by joining our reseller program,” said Jack Duncan, Director of Channel Sales at SAS. “With Qualex as a SAS reseller, our customers will not only benefit from a comprehensive technology package that includes software and services, but also have comfort in knowing that they are covered all the way from pre-sales through implementation, customer support and maintenance.”

About Qualex CS
Qualex CS is a leading SAS software solutions services company with headquarters in Miami, Florida. Qualex CS provides software and consulting services in the financial services/insurance, telecommunications, energy, pharmaceutical, manufacturing, retail, healthcare and government agencies.
This year, for the third year in a row, Qualex CS received in San Francisco the 2006 SAS field choice award for its outstanding customer support to help SAS go beyond customer’s expectations in solving business issues. Qualex has been a SAS Alliance Gold Member since 1993.

Contact
Qualex Consulting Services, Inc.
4300 Biscayne Blvd.
Miami, FL 33137
Telephone: + 1 877-887-4727