January 09, 2006 - Toronto, Canada, and Appenzell, Switzerland - GMC Software Technology, setting the New Standard for personalized customer communications, today announced it has established a new Canadian subsidiary, GMC Software Technology, Ltd. The Canadian subsidiary is being formed to address significant business growth in the Americas and will enable GMC to better serve and support its existing and new customers throughout the Americas. Mike Watts, who formerly was the Regional Sales Manager for GMC America's Canadian and Mid-West US territories, has been appointed to the position of President, GMC Software Technology, Ltd. He will be responsible for all software sales, marketing, professional services and customer support for the regions served by the Canadian subsidiary. GMC Software Technology, Ltd. will sell and support GMC's entire range of PrintNet software including PrintNet T for customized promotional, transaction and on-demand document design and production; PrintNet PA for business process automation; WebProof for web-based approval and proofing; and PrintNet Connect for integration and support of enterprise applications and J2EE web services environments. PrintNet software features ease of use and implementation, ensuring rapid application development and time-to-market. Mike joined GMC in 2000 as Regional Sales Manager for Canada, and subsequently assumed sales responsibilities for the US Mid-West region. Prior to joining GMC, he worked with several major systems providers where he held senior management positions in both North America and Europe. With a background in technology sales gained in high volume, non- impact printer and document automation environments, Mike brings a wealth of experience to direct mail, service bureau, and print service providers to help clients implement best practices when selecting GMC solutions. He holds a BE in Electronic Engineering from Reading University, UK. According to René Müller, CEO of GMC Software AG, "I am exceptionally pleased that Mike has agreed to develop and lead our Canadian subsidiary operations. In the course of the last five years, Mike has represented GMC with the highest standard of integrity and professionalism and has played an instrumental role in our sales growth in the Americas. I have every confidence that he will excel in his new role." GMC Software Technology, Ltd. will focus its sales and support efforts on GMC's personalized customer communications software suite that provides measurable benefits - lower costs, faster application development and document delivery, and enhanced customer satisfaction. The Canadian subsidiary will continue to concentrate its sales efforts on the direct mail, print service provider and select vertical markets that require technology solutions to streamline and automate personalized print and electronic customer communications.