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Avanti strengthens its management team with two high technology veterans

Press release from the issuing company

Toronto, ON, May 10 2007 - Avanti Computer Systems, a leading provider of Business Management Systems exclusively for the Print industry, today announced the addition of two high technology veterans to their senior management team. 
"Avanti has experienced tremendous growth over the past several quarters as more and more print shops are realizing the value of Avanti's Print MIS solution" said Patrick Bolan, Avanti's President and CEO. "Our two most recent additions to the management team are key in supporting and maintaining that growth."
Blake Medulan joins Avanti as Director of Technology and Development and brings over 16 years of experience in leadership roles with enterprise application companies developing web-based applications and key delivery systems for clients such as Microsoft, Intel, Bell, Nokia and Disney. Mr. Medulan also brings to Avanti a strong record of managing growing IT departments. In his role, Blake will oversee all Product Development, Quality Assurance and Internal Avanti Systems infrastructure.
Blake holds a Bachelor of Computer Science from the University of Toronto.
Bill Meikle joins Avanti as Director of Client Services and brings over 12 years of experience in Client Operations, Consulting and Project Management with such high growth organizations as Kana Communications, Delano Technology, Talisma and Rogers Wireless. Mr. Meikle will lead both the Implementation team and the Support team at Avanti, focused on the company's strategic direction to enhance operating efficiency, accelerate onsite implementation and reduce support queue time.
Bill holds a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Western Ontario.
"Blake and Bill are tremendous additions to our management team, positioning Avanti for even further growth as we look to take advantage of new opportunities in the market," Mr. Bolan continues  "Blake and Bill collectively bring a vast amount of software development experience , disciplined work ethic, and an intimate understanding about what it takes to build a world class organization".