Released on = September 20, 2006, 3:19 am

Press Release Author = Nirmala D\'souza/Oak Consulting

Industry = Software

Press Release Summary = The leading ICT Company was honored for their outstanding
sales growth and commitment to executing the Captaris vision in the Region

Press Release Body = Dubai, United Arab Emirates, September 20, 2006: Solutions
Middle East, the leading Information and Communications Technology Company in the
Middle East, today announced that they have received the prestigious President's
Award from Captaris Inc., a leading provider of software products that automate
document-centric business processes. Solutions Middle East was recognized for their
exceptional sales performance, strong technical support and expertise in promoting
and implementing market leading solutions from Captaris including RightFax. The
award was presented to Mr. Sheikh A. Ali, CEO of Solutions Middle East by Mr. David
Anastasi, President & CEO and Mr. Matthew Brine, Vice President International, of
Captaris, at a ceremony held at the Royal Mirage Hotel in Dubai.

Speaking on their achievement, Mr. Sheikh A. Ali said, \"We are honored to receive
this recognition from our long term partner, Captaris. Solutions Middle East was
recognized for its efforts in delivering technical excellence, customer support and
most of all tremendous sales. Winning this award is testimony of our company's
performance and commitment to promote Captaris solutions in this region."

\"This award is also a testimony of our employees' dedication and commitment in
providing the best service, support and technical expertise in promoting Captaris
solutions. Winning the Captaris award has motivated our team to strive further to
surpass our previous performance.\" Mr. Ali added.

\"Solutions Middle East is an outstanding partner for Captaris and I was honored to
come to Dubai to present the award," said Mr. Anastasi. "They have a long standing
history of delivering strong sales results and outstanding support for our mutual
customers.\"

As a partner of Captaris for nearly ten years, Solutions Middle East has in-depth
technical knowledge of the Captaris product portfolio and has implemented Captaris
solutions in major Government and Private sector projects in the Gulf region.

\"Our partners are a very important part of our company and we want to recognize and
reward the best performers. Solutions Middle East is a perfect example of a partner
who continuously demonstrates exceptional commitment to promoting our solutions,"
said Mr. Fadi Honein, Regional Manager of Captaris. "SME has helped us grow our
business in the region over the years, and they have won the regional Captaris Best
Achiever Award every year since the award was first instituted. This is the first
time they have received the President's Award."


Web Site = http://www.solutions-me.com

Contact Details = Ms. Nirmala D\'souza
Oak Consulting FZC
Tel: +97150 7343840
Email:nimi@oakconsulting.biz

Ms. Janani Ranganathan
Solutions Middle East
Tel:+9714 3523232
Email: Janani@solutions-me.com