SunGard Acquires Aspiren

SunGard (http://www.sungard.com ) today announced that it has acquired Aspiren, a leading specialist software provider focused primarily on the public sector. The transaction, the terms of which were not disclosed, is not expected to have a material impact on SunGard’s financial results.

Aspiren, which was established in London in 2001, provides performance improvement and information management solutions as well as a range of fraud detection and prevention solutions that are delivered as hosted shared technology services. Aspiren will be part of SunGard’s Vivista business unit reporting to its president Bruce Brain.

Mr. Brain commented, “Aspiren brings a range of innovative products that help both public and private organizations to improve effectiveness and efficiency. This acquisition is further evidence of SunGard's commitment to the public sector and will greatly enhance its existing public sector Managed Services business.

About SunGard Vivista
Established in 1971, SunGard’s Vivista business unit, part of SunGard Public Sector, provides information and communications technology and business support services and solutions to UK local and central government, public safety and justice organisations. For more information visit SunGard Vivista at www.sungard.com/vivista

About SunGard
With annual revenue exceeding $4 billion, SunGard is a global leader in software and processing solutions for financial services, higher education and the public sector. SunGard also helps information-dependent enterprises of all types to ensure the continuity of their business. SunGard serves more than 25,000 customers in more than 50 countries, including the world's 50 largest financial services companies. Visit SunGard at www.sungard.com