. . . . Friday, 16 November, 2007

Armin Huefner, Managing Director of Huefner Group of Companies and David Bullock, Managing Director of Loftus IT, today announced that they have signed an agreement whereby Huefner Management Systems (HMS) will be acquired by Loftus IT effective December 1st 2007.

Huefner Management Systems (HMS) is a proven provider of Customer Service, Work Management and Asset Management solutions, primarily to local government organisations. Formed in 1971, the company's initial focus was to provide excellence in engineering consultancy services to the local government and private sector. In 1986 HMS introduced its first generation Asset Management System, followed in 1992 by the first version of the Customer Service System.

Loftus IT, established in 1994, specialises in the delivery of expert Information and Communications Technology (ICT) Services to clients focussing on:

	Application Development
	Infrastructure and Software Integration Services, and
	Consulting and Help Desk Services to clients who:

		may not have their own in-house resources
		need to supplement their in-house resources for specific projects, and/or
		require short or long term technology support via tailored Service Level Agreements.

Both companies share similar management principles with an exemplary focus on customer service. This acquisition strengthens the Loftus IT applications development team whilst at the same time strengthening development of the HMS portfolio, thus making this "merger" a perfect fit for both Loftus IT and HMS.

LOFTUS HMS Team The new entity will be known as Loftus HMS and will be supported by the application development team at Loftus IT.

Standing: Jeremy O'Donohue, Application Developer Michael Connell, Director Peter Wright, Business Development Manager (Loftus IT) Seated: Christopher Malone Armin Huefner (HMS)

Christopher Malone will move to Loftus IT as Senior Applications Architect, whilst Armin Huefner will provide development advice and consultancy services to ensure a smooth transition.

The product suite formerly known as Huefner Management Systems (HMS) will, from the 1st of December, be identified as Loftus HMS. The Loftus brand will be merged with the HMS acronym and include the HMS logo to create a relevant new logo and brand name. This will ensure continuity of brand recognition to existing HMS clients whilst strengthening the Loftus brand.

For further information, please contact:

Armin Huefner, Managing Director, Huefner Group Of Companies: (08) 8342 4288

David Bullock, Managing Director, Loftus IT: (08) 8304 8888

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