ST. PETERSBURG, FL--(MARKET WIRE)--Apr 14, 2008 -- Sage Software today announced the creation of the first Sage Abra HRMS (human resource management system) Customer Advisory Council (CAC), a standing group of customer companies reflecting and representing the diversity of Sage Abra users, from industry type and employee size, to modules used, geographic location, and business partner relationship. Meeting on a quarterly basis, either via conference call or in-person, the CAC discusses topics of interest to the Sage Abra user community.

"The Sage Abra Customer Advisory Council represents the voice of the customer, providing us with an invaluable link to our user community," said Jessica Simmons, vice president and general manager for Sage Abra HRMS. "Throughout their service on the CAC, each member will offer guidance on a multitude of topics, including new product and service ideas, customer communication vehicles, the beta test process, and ways to improve upon our Sage Summit customer conference."

Current Sage Abra CAC members include:

 
--  First Bank, Strasburg, Va.
--  First Interstate Bank, Billings, Mon.
--  SSOE, Inc., Toledo, Ohio
--  Webster Five Cents Savings Bank, Webster, Mass.

"I am participating on the Sage Abra CAC to have a stronger voice in helping to make the software even better," said Lisa Rutherford, SPHR, senior vice president and director of human resources at First Bank in Strasburg, Va., a Sage Abra HRMS customer since 2006. "Since 1995, I have used Sage Abra at various companies, and think it is an awesome HR management system. So far, my CAC experience has been very positive. While it is too early to say how much we will get accomplished this year, the two meetings we have had were certainly productive."

Sage Abra HRMS is Sage Software's award-winning, flagship HR/payroll offering from its portfolio of complementary front- and back-office solutions, including accounting, fixed asset management, customer relationship management (CRM), and solutions for specific vertical industries. In addition to its best-of-breed status, Sage Abra integrates with Sage Software's Sage MAS 90 ERP, Sage MAS 200 ERP, Sage MAS 500 ERP, Sage MIP Fund Accounting, Sage Accpac ERP, and Sage Timberline Office, plus its Sage Payroll Services and Sage Compliance Services offerings, as well as third-party solutions for mid-sized businesses. For more information about Sage Abra HRMS, please visit www.sageabra.com or call 800-424-9392.

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