VIGILANT RELEASES POINT OF SALE VERSION FOR SCO LINUX SERVER 4.0

January 6, 2003 (Toronto, ON) - VIGILANT Business Software has today announced the release of its LINUX server version of their chain store business software for SCO Linux 4.0 powered by United Linux. VIGILANT solutions handle multi-channel retailing – retail sales, catalogue/mail/phone order, eCommerce, kiosks – however a company does business, anytime, anywhere. This version brings increased functionality to the already feature rich, complete business solution that handles invoicing, inventory control and back office activities.

The combination of VIGILANT for Linux and SCO Linux 4.0 powered by UnitedLinux provides a solutionfocused on the business user needs with a greater choice of applications and hardware. "This is particularly beneficial with an expanded capability and ease of installation in printing," states Jon Mainwaring, President and CEO of VIGILANT Business Software. "Taking advantage of USB technology provides our customers with much greater choices in hardware to meet their needs."

VIGILANT for SCO Linux 4.0 provides fast access, reliability and stability at an affordable price. nformation is current and always up-to-date. There is no batch updating. The data resides on one central computer and all locations are updated immediately. All this in real-time, with internet capability, and communication independence offered by its in-store fall back Point of Sale mode.