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Aspyra Reports Results of Operations for the Third Quarter Ended September 30, 2006.


CALABASAS, Calif. -- Aspyra, Inc. (AMEX AMEX

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:APY APY

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), a provider of clinical and diagnostic information systems for the healthcare industry, today announced its results of operations for the third quarter ended September 30, 2006.

Sales were $3,282,041 for the third quarter compared with sales of $1,727,672 for the comparable quarter ended September 30, 2005. The Company incurred a net loss of $710,063, or basic and diluted loss per share of $.07 for the quarter ended September 30, 2006, compared with a net loss of $1,073,152, or basic and diluted loss per share of $.31 for the comparable quarter ended September 30, 2005. Basic and diluted shares outstanding for each period were 10,772,914 and 3,465,900, respectively.

Sales were $9,201,937 for the nine months ended September 30, 2006, compared with sales of $5,108,967 for the nine months ended September 30, 2005. The Company incurred a net loss of $3,087,961, or basic and diluted loss per share of $.32 for the nine months ended September 30, 2006 compared with a net loss of $1,498,654, or basic and diluted loss per share of $.44 for the comparable nine-month period ended September 30, 2005. Basic and diluted shares outstanding for each period were 9,625,505 and 3,401,011, respectively.

Steven M. Besbeck, Aspyra's President and Chief Executive Officer, stated, "Our results of operations for the third quarter show a marked improvement in operating results as compared to the first and second fiscal quarters of 2006. As we complete the integration plans of our businesses, we significantly reduced our operating losses operating loss

The excess of operating expenses over revenue. As with operating income, operating losses exclude revenues and expenses from operations that are not considered a regular part of the business. Also called deficit. Compare operating income.
 in the third quarter. Our improved operating results are also indicative of the improvement in our ability to complete installations of our products on a more timely basis and to recognize revenues from such transactions which have been delayed in prior periods primarily due to third party issues. During the quarter we closed new orders for laboratory, PACS (Picture ArChiving System) A storage and management system for high-resolution images. Typically pertaining to the medical field, images such as X-rays, MRIs and CAT scans require a greater amount of storage than other industries. , and radiology radiology, branch of medicine specializing in the use of X rays, gamma rays, radioactive isotopes, and other forms of radiation in the diagnosis and treatment of disease.  systems, and anticipate installing them in a timely manner."

About Aspyra

Aspyra is a global provider of Health Care Information Technology (HCIT HCIT How Cool Is That? ) solutions and services to the healthcare industry. The Company specializes in Clinical Information Systems (CIS Cis (sĭs), same as Kish (1.)


(1) (CompuServe Information Service) See CompuServe.

(2) (Card Information S
), Picture Archive Communication Systems (PACS) and Clinical Image Management Systems (CIMS CIMS Courant Institute of Mathematical Sciences (New York University)
CIMS Center for Integrated Manufacturing Studies (Rochester Institute of Technology)
CIMS Chemical Ionization Mass Spectrometry
) for hospitals, multi-specialty clinics, clinical laboratories, imaging departments and centers, orthopedic environments and pharmacies. Aspyra's highly scalable systems can be installed standalone or integrated to provide a single-vendor, enterprise-wide solution. For more information on Aspyra, its products and services, visit www.aspyra.com.

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 Statement

This press release includes forward-looking statements forward-looking statement

A projected financial statement based on management expectations. A forward-looking statement involves risks with regard to the accuracy of assumptions underlying the projections.
 within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 (PSLRA) implemented several significant substantive changes affecting certain cases brought under the federal securities laws, including changes related to pleading, discovery, liability, class representation and awards fees and  of 1995, including statements related to anticipated revenues, expenses, earnings, operating cash flows Operating cash flow

Earnings before depreciation minus taxes. Measures the cash generated from operations, not counting capital spending or working capital requirements.
, the outlook for Aspyra's markets and the demand for its products. Forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and are inherently subject to uncertainties and other factors which could cause actual results to differ materially from the forward-looking statement. Such statements are based upon, among other things, assumptions made by, and information currently available to, management as of today, November 14, 2006, including management's own knowledge and assessment of the Company's industry and competition. Factors that could cause Aspyra's actual results to differ materially from these forward-looking statements include among others: whether the combined company will realize the potential benefits of the merger; the competitive environment; unexpected technical and marketing difficulties inherent in major product development efforts; the potential need for changes in our long-term strategy in response to future developments; future advances in clinical information technology and procedures, as well as potential changes in government regulations and healthcare policies; and rapid technological change in the microelectronics and software industries. The Company refers interested persons to its most recent Annual Report on Form 10-KSB and its other SEC filings for a description of additional uncertainties and factors, which may affect forward-looking statements. The Company assumes no duty to update its forward-looking statements.
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