Expandable Software, Inc. Welcomes eyeonics and Velocimed to the Rapidly-Growing User Ranks of Enterprise-Level Software for Venture Funded Medical Device Manufacturers.

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SANTA CLARA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 5, 2003

Expandable Software, Inc., specialists in integrated business management systems for growing manufacturers, announces eyeonics, of Aliso Viejo, CA, and Velocimed of Minneapolis have joined the ranks of medical device manufacturers implementing Expandable's ERP systems.

eyeonics, (formerly C&C Vision) has developed a unique accommodative intraocular lens (IOL) for implantation in the human eye, working with the eye's natural desire to focus on near objects to reinstate functional accommodation following lens extraction.

Velocimed is a developer, manufacturer and marketer of medical devices whose products will be used in a broad range of interventional cardiology and neurology applications.

According to Jerry Lass, Vice President and co-founder of Expandable Software, "A growing percentage of our VC funded customers compete in the medical technology arena. Our goal is to help our startup customers bridge the gap from concept to profitability as quickly as possible.

"By implementing our ERP system that supports features and functions that address regulatory compliance," Mr. Lass continued, "eyeonics and Velocimed are getting off on the right foot in the intensely competitive world of medical device manufacturing."

Expandable's integrated ERP system includes the software capabilities to manage any complex manufacturing environment and maintain FDA compliance. Costs are kept low and margins high while adhering to strict quality and regulatory requirements.

Features of Expandable's tested and proven ERP system include lot and serial number tracking, shelf life dating, multiple units of measure, multi-currency accounting, shop floor control and much more.

About Expandable Software, Inc.

Expandable targets its scalable front and back office enterprise solutions to manufacturing companies requiring a seamless and cost-effective growth path from startup to Fortune 1000 company. Expandable has been designed from the ground up for the Microsoft environment. A partial list of leaders in medical products, services, and device manufacturing served by Expandable include Alcon Laboratories, American Medical Technologies, Baxter Pharmaceutical Solutions, LLC, Hutchinson Technology, I-Flow Corporation, Innercool Therapies, Masimo Corporation, MicroVention, Inc., Orthopedic Systems, Inc., Palomar Medical Products, Inc., R2 Technology, Inc. and Thermage, Inc.

Expandable is located in California's Silicon Valley and is on the web at www.expandable.com. For more information contact Expandable Software, Inc., 1171 Homestead Rd., Santa Clara, CA 95050. Phone: [phone]. Fax: [phone]. Email: [e-mail].