05.26.05 | TRANSFIRST Joins Ecometry Alliance Network

Leading Transaction Processing Firm Offers Expanded Solution to Multi-Channel Retailers through Ecometry Partner Program

DALLAS (May 26, 2005) – Dallas-based TRANSFIRST, a leading provider of transaction processing services and payment enabling technologies, announced today that it joined the Ecometry Alliance Network (EAN) and now offers clients a comprehensive suite of payment processing products and services as a complement to the Ecometry Commerce Suite™. TRANSFIRST was invited to join EAN because of the value its solution adds to Ecometry's Commerce Suite and the benefits clients will receive as a result of the alliance.

Through this relationship, TRANSFIRST gains a significant opportunity to successfully market its customized processing programs to Ecometry clients. In addition, this recognition strengthens TRANSFIRST's position as a premier provider of transaction processing services to multi-channel retailers. TRANSFIRST's transaction processing products and services enhance the already robust Ecometry Commerce Suite, which has the capability to fully automate every aspect of a merchant's operations including, customer database, order management, marketing, accounting, forecasting, warehousing and shipping, customer service, merchandising and purchasing, online shopping and the point-of-sale.

"This opportunity opens the door for us to deliver TRANSFIRST's full suite of transaction processing products and services to a customer base keenly focused on creating additional revenue, improving upon operational efficiencies and reducing administrative costs," said Bruce Froendt, president of TRANSFIRST's ePayment Services division. "By aligning our services and technologies with Ecometry's Commerce Suite, we are able to offer this audience additional opportunities to gain a competitive edge and increase their market share."

About Ecometry Alliance Network
Ecometry Corporation developed its partner program, the Ecometry Alliance Network [EAN], to provide a framework for synergy between Ecometry and companies with complementary products and services. EAN is structured to build mutually beneficial relationships in order to offer premier products and services that extend the power of Ecometry Retail Enterprise. Leveraging the strength of a cooperative community of resources enables EAN to deliver maximum competitive advantage to mutual clients.

About TRANSFIRST
A premier provider of transaction processing services and payment enabling technologies, TRANSFIRST offers a first-rate suite of products and services and customized processing programs uniquely tailored for the special business needs of financial institutions, independent sales organizations and agents and its referral and reseller partners. Through its in-depth industry knowledge, partnership strategy and innovative solutions, TRANSFIRST provides a specialized approach to transaction processing for healthcare providers, public entities, online and other non-traditional merchants, as well as brick and mortar retailers. Founded in 1995, TRANSFIRST is a market leader in strategic mergers and acquisitions, which has allowed the company to gain significant market share and world-class expertise in growing and profitable industry segments. Built on a platform of personal service, customer commitment and flexible pricing, TRANSFIRST is headquartered in Dallas, Texas, and has operations facilities in Louisville, Colo., Omaha, Neb., Kansas City, Kan., Newport Beach, Calif., Milwaukee, Wis. and Langhorne, Penn. TRANSFIRST was recapitalized in 2000 by GTCR Golder Rauner LLC, a leading private equity investment firm. Company wide, TRANSFIRST currently processes approximately $20 billion in annual sales volume for more than 160,000 merchants and more than 760 financial institutions. TRANSFIRST can be reached at 1-888-541-9800 or at www.TRANSFIRST.com.

About Ecometry
Ecometry Corporation is the premier provider of customer focused software solutions for multi-channel direct commerce. Its flagship product, Ecometry Commerce Suite, is a high volume suite of business applications designed to completely automate front-end and back-end operations for multi-channel retailers. Headquartered in Delray Beach, Florida, Ecometry's client roster of more than 380 companies includes industry leaders such as Nordstrom, Time Life, Brookstone, Zales, Miles Kimball, Hickory Farms, Levenger, Delia's, Overton's, The Golf Warehouse, Nine West, Coldwater Creek, Coach, Ross-Simons and Urban Outfitters.