ASA Tire Systems Named Finalist for Progress Software Partner of the Year Award

NASHUA, NH (January 30, 2009) — It was announced by Progress Software that ASA Tire Systems is a finalist in their annual "Partner of the Year" award.

The criteria for this award are:

Exemplifies the true meaning of partnership, demonstrated through technology innovation and willingness to exchange ideas.
Demonstrates an increase in annual revenue and evangelism within their customer base and amongst the Progress community.

In total, there were five nominees for this award from approximately 500 active Progress partners in North America. ASA Tire Systems, who has partnered with Progress software for over twenty years, made it to finalist status and was the first nominee to be recognized at their annual Partner Kick-Off in Palm Beach Gardens, FL with the following qualifications:

Leading software provider for the tire and automotive industry.
Application Modernization Engagement.
Realized double digit growth in 2008.

Wayne Croswell, president of ASA Tire Systems, says, "Being one of the top five finalists for this award is truly an honor. We enjoy a great partnership with Progress and are proud to be a part of the Progress Development community. The other finalists are great companies and it's a privilege to be named in the same category as them."

About Progress Software
Progress Software Corporation provides application infrastructure software for the development, deployment, integration and management of business applications. Thier goal is to maximize the benefits of information technology while minimizing its complexity and total cost of ownership. Progress Software worldwide headquarters can be reached on the Web at www.progress.com or by phone at 781.280.4000.

About ASA Tire Systems
Headquartered in Nashua, New Hampshire, ASA Tire Systems develops and builds enterprise-wide software solutions, delivers support and services, and enables leading independent tire dealers to achieve a maximum return on their information technology investment. ASA’s software tools help tire dealers and retreaders manage all facets of their businesses and can be tailored to suit the ecommerce, order processing, accounting and business management needs of any size retail, wholesale, or retread tire operation. You can find them on the Internet at www.asatire.com.

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