FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
CONTACT:
Paul Sylvester, Co-Chairman and CEO
Manatron, Inc. (269) 567-2900
paul.sylvester@manatron.com
KALAMAZOO, MI--(PR NEWSWIRE) — October 1, 2007 - Manatron, Inc. (NASDAQ: MANA) the leading provider of enterprise-level, integrated property tax solutions for state and local governments today announced a new partnership with FieldWorker Technologies to offer local government officials the ability to work remotely with Manatron’s property appraisal solutions. As a result of this partnership, filed appraisers will be able to develop their own data collection screens, which will tie directly to the Manatron database back at the office, thereby saving time and resources.
Recognizing the need for a more mobile application, Manatron and FieldWorker have created an innovative appraisal solution that provides access to the most up-to-date property information possible. As an example, an appraiser in the field can take pictures of a property which immediately attach to the subject property in the database through a Blue Tooth connection. This integration seamlessly links the employee in the field with their home office, resulting in more accurate property records and tax rolls and most likely an increase in tax revenues.
“We are excited about the opportunity to partner with a quality company like FieldWorker Technologies,” said Early Stephens, Manatron’s Chief Technology and Marketing Officer. “This integration is a significant improvement in Manatron’s data collection functionality and will allow us to provide our customers with a more valuable appraisal solution.”
Peter Neve, President of FieldWorker Technologies commented, “We have spent the past three years looking for vertical market partners that share our concern for customer services and smart solutions. At Manatron, we have discovered a common culture and approach. As a result, we feel confident recommending our clients to the care of Manatron’s organization.”
About Manatron, Inc.: Manatron is focused on providing software and services to enable state and local governments in North America to completely, fairly and efficiently assess real and personal property, and to bill and collect the related property taxes in their jurisdictions. The Company’s software manages the entire property life cycle, which includes deed recording, land records, GIS (Geographic Information System) integration, valuation, assessment administration, personal property, business licenses, cashiering, tax billing and collection, delinquents and tax sales, and e-government. Manatron’s revenues are primarily generated from software license fees, software maintenance fees, professional services, and sales of hardware and supplies. Professional services consist of data conversions, installation, training, project management, hardware maintenance, forms processing and printing, consulting and appraisal services. Manatron is headquartered in Portage, Michigan and has offices in Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Minnesota, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Texas and Washington. Manatron currently serves approximately 1,400 customers in 40 states and two Canadian territories. More information about Manatron, Inc. is available at the Company's site on the World Wide Web at http://www.manatron.com.
About FieldWorker Technologies: FieldWorker, headquartered in Toronto, Canada, develops Java-based mobile data solutions for a global client list that includes oil and gas, forestry, agricultural, military and environmental enterprises, as well as local, state and federal governments. For more information, please visit www.FieldWorker.com.
Safe Harbor Statement: The information provided in this news release may include forward-looking statements relating to future events, such as the development of new products, the commencement of production, or the future financial performance of the Company. Actual results may differ from such projections and are subject to certain risks including, without limitation, risks arising from: changes in the rate of growth of the local government market, increased competition in the industry, delays in developing and commercializing new products, adequacy of financing and other factors described in the Company's most recent annual report on Form 10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, which can be reviewed at http://www.sec.gov.
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