News Release

Collective Data, Inc. announces powerful enhancements to its popular maintenance management software.

Alternative Fuel and Depreciation tracking lead the list of advancements designed to boost CMMS effectiveness.

Iowa City, Iowa - 2 September 2002 - Collective Data, Inc. producers of advanced computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) software worldwide, today announce the release of version 4.2 of both their collectiveFleet and collectiveShop CMMS software products.

Acting on their dedication to delivering value to the client, collectiveData has added several powerful features. Based on continuing market research the development staff has added the following capabilities into the already powerful collectiveData software: Cost Per Meter, Depreciation, and Alternative Fuel tracking along with external work order management and several other features.

Recent survey data prompted the software updates. "We regularly survey current and prospective clients to find out how their needs have changed and how we can help them meet any new challenges they may face." explained Kevin Roth, Director of Application Development. These new features, particularly the Alternative Fuel tracking is becoming increasingly important to a growing segment of our current and potential client base.

Both collectiveFleet and collectiveShop can be found at www.collectivedata.com. Interested persons can download a free 30-day fully functioning demo of the software or request a demo CD be sent to them via the mail.

Visitors to the companies web site can also sign up for a live on-line demo of any collectiveData CMMS product. The live on-line demo gives potential clients the opportunity to make the most out of their 30-day free trial by having one of collectiveData's trainers walk them through each section of the software.

Additional information can also be obtained by calling the company at 800-750-7638 within the U.S. and Canada or by calling 319-337-2620.