To: Bernard Ng who wrote (82225 ) 3/26/2001 1:10:13 PM From: Jim Bishop Respond to of 150070 YAD.V Monday March 26, 12:41 pm Eastern Time Press Release SOURCE: Aludra Inc. via BCE Emergis e-News Services Aludra Inc. Showcases One Of A Kind Point-of-Sale Solution - Aludra POS - at Software Solutions + e-Business World Conference and Expo Toronto, Ontario Aludra Inc. (CDNX: YAD), the Technology & Imagination Company has chosen to launch its latest point-of-sale solution - Aludra POS - at the Software Solutions + e-Business World Conference and Expo at The Toronto Congress Centre. ``This is the most advanced POS system in North America today,'' said Faisal Nasir, Director, Systems, POS at Aludra Inc. ``Aludra's `Inventory Matrix' allows retail operations to track what they sell based on the characteristics of a product. This feature is unique to Aludra POS-- traditional systems allow tracking by SKU only.'' The data gathered from the Inventory Matrix will provide retailers with detailed customer information. Managers will know what customers want and expect from their operation, who they are, what they purchased and when. This information can be used to target specific customers with relevant marketing and promotion campaigns saving time and money. ``We are excited to be featuring Aludra POS at the Software Solutions show,'' said Aldo Baiocchi, President and CEO of Aludra Inc. ``This system will be the leader in point-of- sale systems because it gives retailers an opportunity to run their operations efficiently from one centralized location - ultimately increasing their productivity and bottom-line.'' Aludra POS is a one-stop, total-solution package designed for retail and specialty merchandising industry. It is scalable, enabling businesses to grow with their POS systems based on their relevant needs. It also offers client/server connectivity and supports Internet deployment, presenting the opportunity of mass chain-wide deployment within a home office environment. Aludra POS is an integral part of Aludra e-Suite - a business solution that integrates seamlessly with core business operations to streamline business processes, enhance planning and decision making, save operating costs, improve customer service and increase sales. Aludra POS is an industry-standard SQL-based, enterprise-ready system that supports Microsoft Windows and Linux-based operating systems. Other features include customizable reporting, inventory management, e-Commerce capabilities, organized sales figures, employee management, security and contact management. Aludra POS is already in the process of being implemented to more than 25 retail locations of The Beauty Supply Outlet. Visit Aludra Inc. at booth #103 to check out what its new Aludra POS system has to offer. About Aludra Inc. Aludra Inc. is a Toronto software-based Technology and Imagination Company that helps bring businesses to the Internet Age. As a Business Solutions Provider, Aludra Inc. delivers a comprehensive range of business software and integration services using emerging technologies that create value for its clients. The company's flagship product, Aludra e-Suite, version 2.0, is a modular suite of Web-based applications that provides an integrated approach to e-Commerce, accounting, contact management, POS and various other back office functions - all in real time and WAP-enabled. For further information, please refer to Aludra Inc.'s Web site at www.aludra.com or contact Aldo Baiocchi, Aludra Inc. CEO and President at (416) 658-0034 ext. 103, e-mail: ab@aludra.com, or Investor Relations, at (416) 656-7640 ext. 114. SOURCE: Aludra Inc.