Datacap Joins Bowe Bell + Howell's New ISV Program as a Gold Level Partner

July 16, 2004, Tarrytown, NY - Datacap Inc. announced today that it has become a Gold Level partner in Böwe Bell + Howell's new Independent Software Vendor (ISV) Program. Datacap is one of the first to qualify for this program, which helps customers locate the best software and Böwe Bell + Howell scanner for their imaging application.

As the first step in the program, Datacap is testing a Copiscan(r) 8000 Spectrum Series scanner for use with Datacap Taskmaster data and document capture software. This certification process helps both partners troubleshoot problems rapidly and effectively, ensuring optimum reliability and performance of the system they have chosen.

"Böwe Bell + Howell's new program will help us better serve our customers," said Scott Blau, Datacap CEO. "Before a customer selects a new imaging system, they need to know that the system is going to work for their application. By working together with Böwe Bell + Howell as a Gold Level member, we can achieve that."

"We are pleased that Datacap has partnered with us," said Jackie Horn, marketing manager at Böwe Bell + Howell. "We are excited about this new program and the value it brings to our mutual customers. Datacap has great strengths in document imaging and we feel that together we can better serve our industry."

About Datacap Inc.

Datacap Inc. provides leading document capture and forms processing software solutions to organizations worldwide. Datacap Taskmaster software efficiently transforms paper into digital information, reducing data entry costs and improving accuracy. The industry's first client/server, rules-based document capture workflow platform, Taskmaster provides highly flexible solutions for image indexing and data entry automation. Taskmaster also enables scanning, indexing and administration from a browser and integrates with all leading document management solutions.

About Böwe Bell + Howell Scanners

Böwe Bell + Howell Scanners, Lincolnwood, Ill., is focused on making the most reliable, productive and easy-to-use document scanners in the industry. Böwe Bell + Howell scanners are sold through the two-step channel of distributors and value-added resellers. In addition, Böwe Bell + Howell Scanners is the only scanner manufacturer in the industry that is willing and able to customize its scanners to meet the unique requirements of its customer. For more information on Böwe Bell + Howell Scanners, call 800-SCAN-494, or visit the Bowe Bell + Howell website.