ATI Systems International Invests in Compass Computer Group

The Compass Computer Group, a leader in custom software development utilizing Microsoft technologies such as Visual Basic and SQL Server, announced that the company has secured private funding from its longtime customer and business partner, ATI Systems International Inc. Proceeds from this private funding will go toward accelerating the growth of sales, marketing, development, and consulting efforts.

Compass is a Microsoft Managed Partner with expertise in custom software development, e-commerce, data warehousing, Client/Server development, Web development, and Microsoft's new .NET technology. Compass clients include Warner Bros, SunAmerica, Daily Variety, Gateway Title, DuPont, Countrywide, CAA, Boeing, Hughes, UCLA, Ralphs, Disney, Universal, Paramount Studios, and Microsoft.

ATI Systems International is a privately held $500 million holding company of which the major operating companies are: Armored Transport, Brooks Armored Car, Brooks Data Services, Anderson Armored Car, Armored Transport of Texas, Armored Transport Northwest, Armored Car Company, UCI DistributionPLUS, Ameriflight, Autovend and CSG Security Services. Products include a deposit proofing and cash counting automation package in wide use in the cash vaults of financial institutions throughout the U.S. and the Pacific Rim.

"We are very pleased that ATI has chosen to make this investment in Compass, as it reflects their support of our business direction and commitment to quality," stated Jim Ehrenberg, President and CEO of Compass. "ATI has been a valued partner for several years, and we are enthusiastic about partnering with them on many technical initiatives."

About Compass Computer Group

The Compass Computer Group is a software development consultancy specializing in the design, development and deployment of Microsoft based, mission-critical, line-of-business software applications using Client/Server, Intranet, and n-tier development methodologies. In additional to being recognized by Microsoft for technical excellence, Compass has extensive expertise in core business functions such as finance, accounting, production, manufacturing, document management, human resources, sales, marketing, legal, and project management.

To learn more about the services offered by Compass Computer Group, visit its Web site at www.compasscomputergroup.com or info@Compasscomputergroup.com.

Contact Compass Computer Group, Pasadena, Jeb Bowdoin, 626-351-6020.