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To: micromike who wrote (887)	9/14/1999 11:46:00 AM
From: Dale Geffrey	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 1571

More news: Tuesday September 14, 8:36 am Eastern Time Company Press Release Geac Grows Healthcare Customer Base to 350 Geac's Best-of-Breed Applications Enable Organizations to Increase Employee Productivity and Leverage Business-Critical Information ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 14, 1999--Strengthening its hold on the Canadian healthcare market, Geac SmartEnterprise Solutions announced today that 10 of Canada's leading healthcare organizations have selected its SmartStream client/server financials, procurement and business intelligence applications. These organizations join the ranks of 350 healthcare customers who have selected Geac's best-of-breed software to streamline administrative processes and gain greater access to and control over their enterprise information. In addition, three of these organizations have also selected Geac's SmartStream Human Resources suite. Mount Sinai Hospital, Toronto East General Hospital, Montfort Hospital, Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario, St. Joseph's Health Centre, Sunnybrook and Women's College Health Sciences Center of Toronto, St. Michael's Hospital, Riverdale Hospital, Regina Health District, and Shared Healthcare Supply Services have implemented or plan to fully implement Geac's SmartStream Financials and Procurement applications. In addition, Toronto East General, Children's Hospital and St. Joseph's have also selected Geac's SmartStream Human Resources suite. ''Geac's SmartStream products have given us an advantage through the chaotic healthcare restructuring period,'' said Joan Breech, Chief Financial Officer, St. Joseph's Health Centre. ''In addition to rapid implementation, SmartStream's unique workflow capabilities, flexible structures and quick access to key business information have supported St. Joseph's in its regeneration and in becoming an agile organization.'' ''We were pleased with the rapid implementation of Geac's SmartStream applications and found the company's professional services organization to be very knowledgeable and supportive,'' said Therese Sauriol, Assistant Controller, General Accounting, Mount Sinai Hospital. ''Equally important, we are now in a better position to meet our customers needs as SmartStream is enabling us to take advantage of electronic commerce opportunities.'' Geac has a strong track record of successful implementations in the healthcare industry, offering affordable best-of-breed solutions that enable healthcare organizations to eliminate structural boundaries, better utilize assets, and fully leverage their business-critical information. Further, the open architecture of Geac's SmartStream applications allows for easy integration with non-Geac applications. ''We're very excited about working with these leading Canadian healthcare organizations,'' said Gerard Frey, Senior Vice President of Sales and Marketing, Geac SmartEnterprise Solutions. ''This continued success in this region provides further evidence of our ability to deliver best-of-breed solutions that meet the specific needs of the healthcare industry. We're committed to providing healthcare organizations with the tools they need to increase employee productivity, make more informed business decisions, and gain a competitive edge.'' About Geac SmartEnterprise Solutions Geac SmartEnterprise Solutions, the largest division of Geac Computer Corporation Ltd., provides mid- to large-sized enterprises with advanced cross-platform financial, procurement, human resources, and business intelligence systems. Geac's client/server (SmartStream) and mainframe (E Series and M series) product suites enable organizations to streamline business processes and enhance information access throughout their enterprises. Additional information about Geac SmartEnterprise Solutions is available at smartenterprise.geac.com. Founded in 1971, Geac Computer Corporation Ltd. is a leading provider of mission-critical enterprise applications, supplying industry-specific software to 10 vertical markets as well as cross-industry administrative applications comprised of financial, human resources and materials management software. Headquartered in Markham, Canada, Geac has more than 90 offices in 16 countries and serves customers in more than 40 countries worldwide. Geac product and service information is available at geac.com, or through email at info@geac.com. Geac is a publicly traded company with its common shares listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange (Symbol:GAC). Dale