LAGUNA NIGUEL, CA. October 1, 2002 — Blueridge Software, Inc. today announced the introduction of Contract Assistant. Contract Assistant is affordable, easy-to-use software designed to help small businesses or units of larger organizations manage their contracts and negotiated agreements. With Contract Assistant, users can quickly access important information, generate reports, receive automatic reminders of critical dates, and more.

Contract Assistant Standard Edition can be user installed in minutes. The software has an intuitive interface, full documentation including a Quick Start Guide, and familiar Windows features.

About Blueridge Software
Blueridge Software is a leading developer of affordable, feature-filled, easy-to-use contract management software. We focus on products designed to help organizations manage all types of negotiated agreements with confidence.

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pr@blueridgesoftware.bz
Blueridge Software, Inc.
30025 Alicia Parkway, Suite 138
Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
877-509-7500

Blueridge Software and Contract Assistant are trademarks of Blueridge Software, Inc. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.