MADISON, WI, December 9, 2004 -- American Computer Software (ACS), the leading provider of property management software, today announced that an industry client satisfaction survey organized by the National Multi Housing Council (NMHC) consistently ranked ACS above average in nearly every category.

American Computer Software (ACS), the leading provider of property management software, today announced that its MANAGEMENT Plus™ solution has received a five-star rating from The CPA Technology Advisor. Featured in the Jan/March 2005 issue of The CPA Technology Advisor, MANAGEMENT Plus™, the industry's most comprehensive Windows based property management software, received five stars in all categories, including: "Ease of Use", "Features" and "Integration." The article states:
- Ease of Use -- "MANAGEMENT Plus is an easily navigated system. Colorful function icons below the drop-down menu bar provide one-click access to frequently used functions"
- Features -- "The maintenance feature in MANAGEMENT Plus is excellent, providing comprehensive work order lists that can be sorted using a variety of methods"
- Integration -- "Easy system import and export capabilities allow you to transmit data to or from onsite computers to the corporate office."
Customers gave ACS its highest ratings under the "Product Support / Help Desk" category, illustrating the Company's emphasis on fast, timely responses and customized support. The NMHC Score Card also indicated that MANAGEMENT Plus™ and the ACS support team provides superior migration services, streamlining the process of bringing in data from previous systems.
"We're pleased to receive such consistently strong praise from a leading industry publication," said Heather Gullickson, executive vice president at ACS. "This continued recognition in a wide variety of categories serves as an illustration of the overall ACS commitment to providing powerful, easily implemented property management solutions. ACS MANAGEMENT Plus customers continue to benefit from our superior combination of features and customer support."
About MANAGEMENT Plus™
Designed by property management and software development veterans, MANAGEMENT Plus™ stands as the industry's simplest, yet most comprehensive Windows-based property management software. From processing move-ins and move-outs, to creating reports, tracking marketing efforts and organizing vital compliance information, MANAGEMENT Plus™ provides property managers with the key to enhanced data management. Built-in wizards accompany unparalleled customer support, allowing for an easy transition to computerized, integrated management software. MANAGEMENT Plus™ quickly increases efficiency and gives the property manager true control.
MANAGEMENT Plus&trade nearly eliminates user error and streamlines daily processing. Its fully-functional Lease/Tenant List provides quick access to information while also serving as a central portal for tenant processing. MANAGEMENT Plus™ works with the accounting program of your choice, offers superior work order/maintenance processing, and features the industry's most robust solution for affordable housing processing. Visit the American Computer Software Web site at www.acsoftware.com.
About ACS
American Computer Software (ACS) is the leading provider of property management software, providing simple, cost-cutting solutions for over one million units since 1968, including residential, subsidized, tax credit, commercial, military and various other types. Headquartered in Madison, WI, ACS is a privately-held company boasting several industry awards for its Windows-based MANAGEMENT Plus™ solution. Offered as a standalone product or integrated with QuickBooks, Microsoft Great Plains Business Solutions or numerous other accounting solutions, MANAGEMENT Plus allows property managers to easily streamline otherwise burdensome accounting, maintenance and marketing tasks.
Matthew Zintel
Zintel Public Relations
Direct: 310-574-8888
matthew@zintelpr.com
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