Instant, on-demand connectivity provides secure remote support, training and troubleshooting

Vancouver, Wash., March 1, 2006
Columbia Ultimate, the industry expert in providing software and integrated solutions for collecting money, today announced the launch of a new remote technology application offering called Tridia iTivity. Columbia Ultimate clients can leverage this solution at no cost to obtain secure and flexible remote support.

iTivity is a secure, cross-platform solution that enables remote computers, users, and devices to be connected, accessed, monitored and controlled. Through the use of iTivity, Columbia Ultimate can now provide clients with improved remote support capabilities to troubleshoot, train and assist with software installation, upgrades and other technical issues.

“iTivity enables Columbia Ultimate to provide our clients with even better client care that is secure and easy to access to solve problems quickly and easily regardless of location,” said R. Fred Houston, president and CEO, Columbia Ultimate.

The iTivity solution offers a number of benefits and capabilities, including:

• Ability to troubleshoot, train and assist with software installation, upgrades and other technical issues quickly and efficiently.
• On-demand access and control of workstations and servers 24x7 using standard authentication systems for greater security and simplified management.
• Ability for clients to signal when they need help right from their own desktop and then relinquish control to a Columbia Ultimate support professional.

For further information on the iTivity solution, please contact Columbia Ultimate at clientcare@columbiaultimate.com, or call 1-800-488-4420, option 1.

About Columbia Ultimate

Columbia Ultimate is the industry expert in providing software and integrated solutions for collecting money. Since 1979, collection agencies, debt buyers, banks, healthcare and retail organizations have relied on Columbia Ultimate's comprehensive line of software and services to increase efficiency, profitability and success with their collections. In addition, Columbia Ultimate is the leader in providing revenue recovery solutions for state, county and local governments across the country.

Headquartered in Vancouver, Wash., with an office in Atlanta, Georgia, Columbia Ultimate is a privately-held company with more than 500 clients worldwide. For more information, visit www.columbiaultimate.com.