Geac Strengthens Software Solutions for Construction/Service Management

Geac's software solutions for Construction Management are enhanced by the launch of a new version of StarBuilder(R) accounting powered for service management by Servicom(TM)

TAMPA, FL, Oct. 6 /CNW/ - Geac(R) (TSX:GAC, NASDAQ:GEAC) today announced the immediate availability of StarBuilder(R) accounting version 5.2 powered for service management by Servicom(TM). This enhanced, complete solution provides construction contractors with a robust tool set for company-wide accounting, new construction job costing and service/warranty operations. The enhanced solution is driven by customer/market demand and is the result of the collaborative efforts of two construction software industry leaders and technology partners, Geac and Aligo. The Geac Aligo technology partnership began in 1996, and continues to yield advanced solutions for specialty/service contractors.

Geac's StarBuilder job cost management solution powered by Servicom service management software provides a complete solution for construction contractors with service and maintenance offerings to efficiently, effectively and profitably manage their entire business. From customer relationship management, dispatching and scheduling to full billing capabilities as well as management and financial reporting, Geac's total solution streamlines the broad scope of construction and service operations. In addition, through the technology partnership with Aligo, Geac offers mobile technology that interfaces with StarBuilder, taking the power of the real-time solution into the field where the service and warranty work takes place.

"Geac has thousands of customers using our construction management software and the recent enhancements to our total solution for service management is driven by their specific input and needs," stated James J. McDevitt, Vice President and General Manager for Geac Industry Specific Applications. "This comprehensive, easy-to-use business software leverages the 25+ years of Geac experience in the construction software industry to provide specialty contractors with the tools they need to streamline new construction and service/warranty operations with the back office," McDevitt added.

"Our company has benefited from the solid management solutions provided by Geac's StarBuilder accounting for almost 4 years," said Bridget Harris, Administrator of Paramount Mechanical Corporation in Manassas,VA. "When our Geac representative told us of their plans to further enhance the solution for service management, we quickly invested and have already begun putting the StarBuilder/Servicom total solution to work here at Paramount. The software is easy to use and learn and I am confident that it will yield a substantial return on our investment," Harris added.

"At Miller Bonded we have relied on Geac as our exclusive accounting and service management software vendor for seven years," said Laurie Highfill, Vice President of Administration for Miller Bonded Incorporated. "With the enhanced functionality Geac provides with Servicom including inventory, dispatching, purchase orders, and mobile access via a handheld computer, combined with the transparent flow of real-time data between our service department and accounting, our service revenue has seen significant growth, becoming a dependable 10% of our total $30 million annual business. The powerful total solution Geac provides meets all of our software needs to get our jobs built," Highfill added.

Among the features in the StarBuilder/Servicom solution:

- Job Cost Management and Reporting
- Project Management
- Executive Analysis
- Advanced dispatching and scheduling tools
- Service Agreements and Contracts
- Customer relationship management (CRM)
- Preventative maintenance scheduling
- Mobile Solutions for field technicians
- Profitability analysis by technician/department and by customer
- Lead Tracking and Analysis
- Integrated Construction Specific Payroll
- Accounts Payable with Lien Wavers
- Accounts Receivable (AIA, T&M)
- Retention Tracking
- General Ledger with Financial Statements
- Billing - Quickly turn work orders into invoices
- Inventory - Gain total control
- Optional Mapping and location services

StarBuilder and Servicom software are available through Geac and its certified value added resellers. For more information about Geac's latest construction management solutions, visit the Geac Web site, www.construction.geac.com.
About Geac

Geac (TSX: GAC, NASDAQ: GEAC) is a global enterprise software company that addresses the needs of the Chief Financial Officer. Geac's best-in-class technology products and services help organizations do more with less in an increasingly competitive environment, amidst growing regulatory pressure, and in response to other business issues confronting the CFO. Further information is available at http://www.geac.com or through e-mail at info(at)geac.com.

About Aligo

Aligo, the global leader in mobile field force management solutions, creates products for speciality contracting trades including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and construction. Aligo's service work order processing, dispatch, CRM, billing, time collection and location tracking products are used across North America by residential, commercial and industrial field service contractors to streamline daily operations, efficiently schedule and track employees, and process and bill service work orders. http://www.aligo.com/

About Paramount Mechanical

Located in Manassas, Virginia, Paramount Mechanical, Inc. is a full service mechanical contractor specializing in industrial, institutional commercial applications. www.paramount-mech.com

About Miller Bonded

Miller Bonded Inc. (MBI), headquartered in Albuquerque, NM is a one- source contractor for design, construction and maintenance of mechanical systems. The company was formed in 1995 by the merger of two existing companies, Bonded Plumbing & Heating, Inc. and Miller Metal Co. www.mbinm.com

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Media Contacts: Angie McLachlan, Geac Commercial Systems, (813) 874-3344 x230, angie.mclachlan@geac.com
Investor Contact: Alys Scott, Geac, (781) 672-5980, alys.scott@geac.com

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Source: Geac Computer Corporation Limited

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