California Software Signs New International Business Partner.

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IRVINE, Calif --(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 16, 2000

California Software Corp. (OTCBB:CAWC), a leader in IBM midrange migration products and developer of the award-winning BABY product line, Thursday announced that a new international business partner has joined their team in the European market.

"The continued growth of our international market demonstrates the opportunities available to us and validates our commitment to the international market place," noted Tom Hoyt, vice president of sales for California Software. "By moving forward with state of the art B2B, e-commerce solutions, we are able to broaden our overseas markets and continue to add value to both new and existing customers."

"Our newest business partner agreement encompasses all of the BABY family of software solutions and strengthens our position as a leader in midrange migration solutions and Web-enablement software at both a national and international level," noted Carol Conway, president of California Software.

About California Software Corp.

California Software is the worldwide leader in IBM midrange migration software solutions. The company's products, marketed under the brand name BABY, support the migration of IBM AS/400 screens and applications to Windows and the Web.

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