London, 19 May 2008 – Northern Arch, the global provider of asset finance software, is pleased to announce that SunGard has been appointed as sole distributor of the software solution, 42. Northern Arch developed 42 in response to a gap in the asset finance market to provide a truly end-to-end, single database solution with a fully integrated suite of functionality. Developed using MicroSoft.NET, 42 is a sophisticated end-to-end financing platform, combining the depth and breadth of functionality required by leading financing companies worldwide.

SunGard, a global leader in software and processing solutions for financial services, recognized the potential of 42 and has added the solution to the suite of financial services products that they currently market worldwide.

Lester Singleton, founder and chief executive officer at Northern Arch, said: “We are delighted about the joint venture with SunGard. The 42 product is an innovative and unique offering for the asset finance industry. The commitment from such a heavy-weight organization as SunGard to market 42 further demonstrates the product's potential in the asset finance market.

Northern Arch's relationship with SunGard means that the capability to reach a global audience is available to us immediately, whilst still retaining focus on a niche market that has a lot of opportunity to grow and develop.”

About Northern Arch

Northern Arch is a global provider of asset finance, fleet management, and consumer credit software. The team has successfully developed and delivered sophisticated financial technology solutions since 1989. Before founding Northern Arch, they established the world's premier integrated treasury management solution for blue-chip corporations and financial institutions which is now part of SunGard's banking solutions.

About SunGard

With annual revenue of $5 billion, SunGard is a global leader in software and processing solutions for financial services, higher education and the public sector. SunGard also helps information-dependent enterprises of all types to ensure the continuity of their business. SunGard serves more than 25,000 customers in more than 50 countries, including the world's 50 largest financial services companies. Visit SunGard at www.sungard.com.

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