NS Software Developer Announces Deal with US Cellular Retail Chain

May 8, 2003, Dartmouth, Nova Scotia

Nova Scotian software developer Master Merchant Systems (MMS) announced today a major deal with one of the largest independently owned cellular/wireless retailers in the US, The Mobile Solution (TMS). TMS is major player in the cellular and wireless industry, with 238 locations spanning from coast to coast in the United States, and forecasting close to 300 retail stores by year end.

MMS, a leading provider of cellular retail systems in North America, has thousands of locations from coast to coast in both Canada and the US. The Canadian software company is currently benefiting from enormous growth in the cellular retail software sector.

"After investigating a number of software options for TMS, we chose the MMS system," says Scott Spence, Controller for TMS. "MMS had more features and functions out of the box, and showed a willingness and capability to address some of our special needs."

"The competitive advantage for MMS lies in our ability to efficiently manage all transactions for the retailer in a single integrated system," says Russ Brannon, CEO at Master Merchant Systems. "MMS POS software provides a wide range of functions specific to cell store operation, as well as tools and features for retailers to increase both profitability and efficiency.

MMS is a pioneer in the development and delivery of retail management software over the Internet. Their innovative products provide an affordable retail POS and business management solution, rich with functionality at prices far below other offerings on the market. In addition, MMSNet software can eliminate redundant processing, reduce errors and increase staff time for more profitable business activities.

The company has quickly become a vendor of choice for multi-store cellular/wireless retailers for their point-of-sale (POS) business needs. In business since 1986, the company provides a wide array of competitive business solutions for the cellular/wireless industry. With a product that incorporates POS and inventory control, accounts receivables, integrated accounting and contact management tools and more, MMS provides a comprehensive solution for cellular/wireless retailers both big and small.