For Immediate Release

Tampa, FL…Milestone of 1,000 hosted clients surpassed

Tampa, FL, August 7, 2002 - Mangrove Software, Inc. a leading provider of Web-payroll and employee management solutions, announced the surpassing of their 1,000th hosted HR/Payroll client for their web-based, fully integrated HR/Payroll Solution. Since introducing the hosted solution in March of 2000, Mangrove's hosting opportunities have grown at an unbelievable pace.

Delivered through an application-hosting services model, Mangrove's offering is unlike any other in that it simplifies the most common complexities associated with today's employment management. The Mangrove solution provides full integration through Human Resources, Payroll, Benefits Administration and Employee Self Service. With a hosted solution, customers can outsource HR functions, payroll processing and complete tax filing, and still maintain control that a typical in-house solution provides. With a combination of direct sales professionals and a network of Payroll Service Providers selling the application, Mangrove's clients span wide variety of industries, including: medical, manufacturing, hospitality, entertainment, food and beverage, and technical services. With clients ranging from 50 employees to more than 20,000, Mangrove provides robust functionality combined with the flexibility to grow with the company.

About Mangrove Software

Mangrove Software, Inc., founded in 1994, is a leader in providing fully integrated Web-based Human Resource and Payroll solutions. Mangrove Software provides solutions for clients within an application-hosting model or as an in-house implementation.