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ComArch, a global software provider and systems integrator entered into a strategic partnership with Vertex Inc., a leading provider of tax technology solutions. The result of the partnership will be the integration of ComArch TYTAN billing platform with Vertex products enabling ComArch products to keep up to date with complex and constantly changing communications taxation.

ComArch TYTAN Billing Platform will be integrated with two flagship products, Vertex Communication Tax Q Series and Vertex Sales Tax Q Series, enabling ComArch to address tax differences across the United States. "From a business perspective this partnership gives us much more credibility with the local clients and opens up new possibilities of reaching new business partners." says Marek Wojciechowski, ComArch Global President. "At the same time our products will become more accustomed to the specificity of the North American market. "Technically, Vertex takes on the responsibility of dealing with the tax changes and will update the software according to the modifications in the tax regulations. As a result, ComArch will be able to concentrate on their core business."

Vertex Inc., the leading provider of tax technology solutions, serves more than 10,000 customers worldwide. Vertex solutions automate processes and enhance decision information across every major line of business tax including income, sales, consumer use, value added, communications, payroll and property. To serve its customers, Vertex works in partnership with leading software and service providers, including SAP, Oracle, Microsoft, IBM and PeopleSoft. Founded in 1978, Vertex is a privately held company that employs 600 professionals at its headquarters in Berwyn, PA and offices in Atlanta, Chicago, Dallas, Sarasota and Washington, DC

ComArch is an international software house that develops customized telecommunication solutions for wireless, wireline, and Internet businesses in the area of Business Support Systems and Operations Support Systems. The company's flagship products include ComArch TYTAN for billing and fulfillment management and ComArch InsightNet for network and service management that prepare communication providers for next generation services and help them optimize returns on their investments. Since its inception ten years ago, ComArch as a knowledge-oriented company has blossomed into a multinational network of offices employing over 1000 highly experienced IT specialist in the States, Middle East and Europe. ComArch is an award winning company recognized Technology Pioneer by the Davos Economic Forum - an organization that contributes to the improvement of global social and economic conditions. ComArch's clients include many prominent players of global telecommunications business including Nokia Networks, eTel, Crowley Wireless, Polish Telecom, Era GSM, Centertel, Terra Telecommunications, Dubai Internet City,