Ultimate Technology Systems Products to Offer Microsoft Windows Embedded for Point of Service Software Platform

Victor, NY - May 24, 2005: Ultimate Technology Corporation, a leading provider of open system Point-of-Service (POS) hardware solutions and services, today announced support for the Microsoft Windows Embedded for Point of Service software platform on all Ultimate Technology POS systems products. Windows Embedded for Point of Service is now available on Ultimate's 2800 Series Integrated POS Systems, UltimaTouch 1800 Series POS Touch Workstations and UltimaNet POS Systems. Ultimate Technology will also be offering device drivers that are Windows Embedded for Point of Service compliant for all Ultimate Technology POS customer pole displays and POS programmable keyboards.

Windows Embedded for Point of Service is a standard software platform for retail applications that features easy integration of peripherals through plug-and-play capabilities and simplifies the setup, deployment and management of systems. It will also enable retailers to provide enhanced security and network protection to reduce overall life cycle costs with the solution.

"Offering Windows Embedded for Point of Service on our POS systems is significant for our customers," states John Rainsberger, Vice President of Business Development for Ultimate Technology. "Windows Embedded for Point of Service is optimized for the retail industry and therefore enhances our ability to deliver hardware systems and services that lower retailers' total life-cycle costs."

Ultimate Technology was selected by Microsoft to assist with the final development and testing of Windows Embedded for Point of Service and supplied technical resources and worked closely with Microsoft engineers in the final development of the software platform.

"By offering point-of-service systems that run Windows Embedded for Point of Service, Ultimate Technology can deliver solutions that provide plug-and-play functionality, one of the most requested features by retailers using any platform," said Jane Gilson, director of marketing for the Mobile and Embedded Devices Division at Microsoft Corp. "Through close coordination and collaboration between our companies, Ultimate Technology's peripherals are designed to be easily integrated and managed within the Windows Embedded for Point of Service platform."

About Ultimate Technology Corporation:
Ultimate Technology's POS hardware solutions (www.ultimatetechnology.com) are distinguished by their proven performance. Since 1988, Ultimate has been dedicated to providing the retail sector with open architecture systems and services that yield superior value, optimal integration and seamless migration. With more than 285,000 installations and locations in Victor, NY and Cleveland, OH, Ultimate Technology is one of the fastest growing POS hardware solutions providers.

For more information, contact Kathy Manners, Marketing Communications Specialist, at 585-742-5245 or by e-mail at mannersk@ultimatetechnology.com.

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