Tectura Adds Seasoned CFO to Its Senior Leadership Team

 

Redwood City, Calif., March 9, 2006 –Tectura Corporation, the leading global provider of Microsoft integrated business solutions to mid-market companies, larger enterprises and their divisions, today announced that Duane Bell has joined the company as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. Duane Bell brings a breadth of experience from senior operational and financial positions across industries, along with a solid background in the high technology sector. Duane worked at KPMG LLP for almost 18 years over the course of his career, most recently as a Partner and CFO for what was then KPMG Consulting (now BearingPoint). Mr. Bell has also served as Vice President and CFO for such companies as Exponent (formerly The Failure Group), for Cotelligent, for Tality (now part of Cadence Design Systems), for GoldenGate Software and Executive Vice President, Operations and Chief Financial Officer for MarketTools, Inc. "We are pleased to welcome Duane Bell as a strong new addition to our Senior Leadership Team," said Terry Petrzelka, CEO, Tectura Corporation: "With his vast experience from technology and services companies combined with his strong financial and investor relations skills, we are confident that Duane will be instrumental in helping us taking Tectura to the next level as we continue to grow and develop the company as an institution in the market place," said Terry Petrzelka.

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About Tectura Tectura is the world's leading Microsoft DynamicsT partner and number one provider of Microsoft-based ERP, CRM, and technology solutions to mid-market companies, larger enterprises and their divisions. Tectura provides software, consulting, and IT implementation services to more than 4,000 clients in the distribution, manufacturing, healthcare, and service-based industries. Through these services, Tectura delivers business process improvements, greater efficiency, and a clear competitive edge to clients in over 60 countries. Customers benefit from unmatched experience and a solid commitment from more than 1,400 dedicated Tectura employees with 60+ offices throughout 20 countries across the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia Pacific. A Microsoft Gold Certified Partner, Tectura has been recognized by Microsoft for its outstanding customer service with such awards as Microsoft Business Solutions Inner Circle Partner, Pioneer of the Year, Partner of the Year, Fastest Growing Partner of the Year, Excellence in Customer Care, Customer Loyalty Award. Learn more at: www.tectura.com.

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