For Immediate Release July, 2006 Contact: Greg Waddell, 800-937-1290

Microsoft declares RTI a “Front Runner”

RTI moves to leading-edge Microsoft SQL 2005 Server technology to power its RTIconnect Back Office software.

(Marietta, GA) – Microsoft(R) Corporation has awarded Restaurant Technology, Inc. (RTI) “Front Runner” status for the Georgia company’s use of leading-edge technology in its RTIconnect™ software.

RTIconnect, a Web-enabled Back Office system designed to help Quick-Service restaurant operators control food and labor cost controls, is currently used in over 1,600 restaurants in the United States, including many of the best-known names in the industry: Arby’s, Bear Rock Café, Burger King, Camille’s Sidewalk Café, Carl’s Jr., Cinnabon, Mrs. Winner’s, and Wendy’s.

The Front Runner initiative was established by Microsoft to support and reward independent software vendors (ISV) who show a commitment to keeping their software on the “cutting edge” by investing early in the latest Microsoft technology. RTI is a Microsoft Gold Certified Partner holding competencies in ISV/Software Solutions and Advanced Infrastructure Solutions.

“Microsoft has always been committed to the success of our broad ISV partner community and will continue to rely heavily on that community to drive innovative solutions to market,” stated Pradeep Rathinam, general manager, U.S. ISV Strategy, Microsoft U.S. Partner Group. “The Front Runner program was designed to provide our partners with the best development environment possible and give them the technical and marketing tools they need to be successful over the long term.”

RTI moved its RTIconnect software to the Microsoft SQL Server™ 2005 platform earlier this year. SQL Server 2005 delivers increased scalability and security for the RTIconnect application, while allowing for more transparent and proactive server management.

SMART Back-Office

RTIconnect was built using Microsoft’s(R) .NET v2.0 framework for Smart Client software. This enables the software to run like a Windows program at the restaurant, making it easy for managers to learn and use, while in the background it takes full advantage of the Internet to move data effortlessly between the restaurant or corporate office and RTI’s Data Center. The .NET technology also offers improved reliability, stronger security, and faster performance than conventional software applications.

Cost-effective, RTIconnect is offered as either a hosted subscription service at $99 per restaurant monthly, or as a licensed software application for larger operators.