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Whirlpool Corporation Integrates with OpsTechnology, Inc.

Worldwide Appliances Distributor Completes Catalog Integration to the OpsTechnology Supplier Network

San Francisco, Calif. – October 20, 2003 – OpsTechnology, the leading spend management solutions provider for the real estate industry, announced today Whirlpool Corporation, the largest manufacturer of appliances in the world has completed its catalog integration, becoming a strategic part of the OpsTechnology Supplier Network. The appliance giant expects to increase efficiency with order, processing and invoicing from customers with private trading networks powered by OpsTechnology’s Spend Management Solution.

"At Whirlpool, we see this as an opportunity to better transact with our customers that are using OpsBuyer™ Enterprise to manage their purchasing and payables processes, " said Quinton Santini, National Sales Manager with Whirlpool Corporation. " OpsTechnology’s integration team was very knowledgeable and easy to work with. We are providing a solution to many of our existing customers who have already partnered with OpsTechnology and have the opportunity to reach new customers through the OpsTechnology Network.

"Whirlpool is a major supplier of appliances to the real estate industry. We are extremely pleased to have them aboard as part of OpsTechnology’s growing network of suppliers,” said Rajiv Naidu, CEO of OpsTechnology. Whirlpool will enjoy ongoing benefits from their participation in the OpsTechnology Supplier Network, including access to new business, increased usage by existing customers, and cost savings through reduced expenditures associated with transaction processing."

About Whirlpool Corporation
Whirlpool corporation is the world's leading manufacturer and marketer of major home appliances, with annual sales of $11 billion, 68,000 employees, and nearly 50 manufacturing and technology research centers around the globe. The company markets Whirlpool, KitchenAid, Brastemp, Bauknecht, Consul and other major brand names to consumers in more than 170 countries. Additional information about the company can be found on the Internet at www.WhirlpoolCorp.com.

About OpsTechnology
OpsTechnology is the Real Estate Industry’s leading provider of specialized software solutions for Property Operations. Leveraging leading edge technology and industry recognized best practices; OpsTechnology has developed and deployed its applications nationwide. OpsTechnology’s customers use our solutions to centralize, automate and control a series of interrelated operations disciplines critical to effectively managing and operating real estate.

Media Contact:
OpsTechnology, Inc.
Sukhi Singh, 415.222.6992
Email: ssingh@opstechnology.com
Web site: www.Opstechnology.com