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Ronkonkoma, N.Y. -- March 19, 2008 -- VAI (Vormittag Associates, Inc.), an IBM Premier Business Partner and a leader in enterprise solutions, announced today that it has been named to the START-IT 125. More than 305 firms were considered for this year’s directory, which recognizes the most influential technology providers serving the manufacturing marketplace.

Selection criteria included customer references, business-model strength and execution, market leadership and technological innovation through partnerships. In addition, VAI will be featured in the 2008 START-IT Factbook. This guide provides insight into the market’s top companies and coverage of the fundamental statistics that drive customer technology adoption.

“START-IT’s 125 identifies manufacturing’s technology leaders,” said START-IT’s Editorial Director, Peggy Smedley. “VAI is truly an innovator in enterprise software development. With its strong commitment to providing the advanced tools to meet the specific needs of the manufacturing community, VAI was a natural choice for this important industry honor.”

VAI provides a wide variety of mid-size manufacturing companies worldwide with a comprehensive enterprise software solution. S2K Enterprise for Manufacturing can help businesses minimize costs and maximize profitability in a modern, easy to use, cost effective application.

Bob Vormittag, President and CEO, VAI, said, “We are honored to be named to START-IT’s 125. VAI appreciates the immense demands of global competition, and we remain dedicated to delivering valuable technological solutions that boost efficiency and enhance the bottom line.”

VAI is an IBM Premier Business Partner and an award-winning software developer. Designed for the mid-range market, S2K Enterprise is used by a wide variety of mid-size companies worldwide, with a number of clients in the manufacturing, distribution, retail and related service industries. Advanced applications such as Warehouse Pro, EDI, CRM and e-Business provide companies the power to leverage their information technology investment. VAI is headquartered in Ronkonkoma, New York, with branch offices in Miami, Orlando, Chicago and Newport Beach and Oroville, California. For more information, please contact 800-824-7776 or visit www.vai.net.