December 22, 2000 Calgary, Canada – Replicon Inc., a global provider of web-based workforce optimization applications, today announced that it has signed a solution developer agreement with Great Plains Software (NASDAQ: GPSI) in order to offer a complete workforce management solution.

The agreement enables Replicon’s Web TimeSheet applications, designed to automate time and expense reporting, to integrate with Great Plains’ interconnected business management solutions, providing an end-to-end solution for businesses of all sizes.

“Businesses today are seeking a complete solution and our relationship with Replicon is part of our strategy to deliver comprehensive solutions that make core business processes more efficient and effective,” said Deb Hoage, Business Developer Manager, Great Plains.

“By partnering with Great Plains we can ensure our customers effectively meet their objectives by offering front and backend applications that work together to make their life easier and their business more profitable,” said John Eddy, Chief Executive Officer of Replicon. “Our web-based TimeSheet applications compliment Great Plains’ products nicely, providing organizations with a complete solution.”