Benchmark Technology Group Unveils CashWare[TM] 3.0.

Software, hardware provider connects teller application to cash dispensers, recyclers

ALPHARETTA, Ga. -- Benchmark Technology Group, a leading provider of branch automation solutions and technology management services, unveiled - CashWare 3.0 - the enhanced version of its cash dispenser and recycler middleware product.

"Customer service and revenues generated from the sale of additional products and services are pivotal to a bank's success," said Jack Malinowski, chief technology officer of Benchmark Technology Group. "CashWare 3.0 is designed to keep tellers where they need to be - facing customers and asking questions needed to identify cross-selling opportunities or maintain loyal customer relationships. Focus on the customer is compromised when tellers are preoccupied with having to keep track of the amount of currency at their stations."

CashWare 3.0 provides a common interface between teller applications and supported cash recyclers and dispensers that monitors teller transactions in real-time. The software automatically detects cash-in and cash-out transactions at each window. CashWare streamlines the management of cash handling requirements and increases efficiency at teller lines by automatically prompting tellers to insert required amounts of cash or retrieve dispensed cash from the appropriate pocket while allowing them to override prompts, change denomination mixes and view totals.

"Technology makes a tremendous difference when it comes to ensuring branch efficiency and customer service," said Debbie Tracy, vice president for Baltimore-based 1st Mariner Bank. "At 1st Mariner Bank, we are continuously looking for ways to better serve customers when they walk into a branch--whether it's educating them on different ways they can reach their financial goals or helping them to quickly complete their transactions. Benchmark Technology Group helps 1st Mariner Bank by providing the type of enhanced technologies needed to fulfill this commitment and exceed customers' constantly changing needs and expectations when it comes to banking."

CashWare 3.0 prevents tellers from having to toggle between screens or press "hot keys" to initiate cash transactions. Such functionality significantly improves the ROI of offline recyclers and dispensers; increases transaction speed and accuracy; enables tellers to maintain virtual cash drawer totals; and provides comprehensive audit logs.

"CashWare 3.0 is a result of Benchmark Technology Group's ongoing commitment to providing customers with software that unlocks the full potential of branch automation systems and hardware," said Malinowski. "Because our company is largely comprised of banking and financial services veterans, we are able to anticipate customers' needs and design our products accordingly."

CashWare 3.0 can be quickly interfaced without requiring changes or modifications to existing teller applications. Additional capabilities enable it to support any number of tellers, while providing comprehensive local and remote reporting capabilities, simplified end-of-day balancing, and remote viewing of device status.

About Benchmark Technology Group

For more than 25 years, Benchmark Technology Group has been a leading provider of end-to-end branch technology and software solutions for financial institutions of all sizes. The company offers a complete line of branch automation, loss prevention, risk management and Check 21 solutions. Benchmark Technology Group's systems design, integration, implementation and support services include customized and expanded offerings that are customer-centric and scalable.

All Benchmark Technology Group products and services are backed by 24/7 support. The company is headquartered in Alpharetta, Georgia and has three additional offices throughout the nation. For more information, visit www.Benchmark-US.com.