Ontario Systems Press Release

Ontario Systems Announcees Selection by West Asset Management

April 6, 2005

In a strategic technology purchasing decision, West Asset Management has selected Ontario Systems' suite of receivables management products for its company-wide operations.

West will install Ontario Systems' Artiva product line, including Artiva Agency, Artiva Debt Buyer and Artiva Legal, as well as the integrated contact management system, Guaranteed Contacts.

"The decision to consolidate on a single platform gave us the opportunity to select the next generation of software and install the best technology available," said Jim Richards, president of West Asset Management. "We chose Ontario Systems because of their technology, product mix, ease of integration, and their commitment to partnering with us. This decision will allow us to serve our existing customers better as well as provide a fully scalable environment for both our traditional receivables services and our debt-buying operations."

"We have enjoyed a 10-year partnership with Jim Richards and look forward to growing our relationship with the entire West Asset Management team," said Wil Davis, Ontario Systems' president and chairman. "We are pleased to serve as West Asset Management's technology partner as they continue to expand their leading position in the receivables management industry."

About West Asset Management

West Asset Management, a wholly owned subsidiary of West Corporation, offers companies a full suite of First and Third Party receivables management solutions, as well as Pre-Legal and Legal services and Portfolio Purchasing solutions. The company is headquartered in Atlanta, GA, and has over 1,800 employees and 17 dedicated collection centers both domestically and offshore. With industry-leading technology, the ability to offer customized and scalable solutions, and a proven management team, West Asset Management is the service provider of choice for many of the nation's leading companies and institutions.

For more information, please call 1-800-841-9000 or visit West Asset Management online at http://www.westassetmanagement.com.

About Ontario Systems, LLC

Ontario Systems, LLC provides debt collection software to organizations that manage large volumes of accounts receivables. These include hospitals, collection agencies, legal collections and bankcard issuers. As the largest provider of receivables management products, including the FACS®, CT Vision® and Artiva® systems, Ontario Systems is recognized throughout the industry as the leader in technology and customer service. With operations in Indiana and Ohio, it is a privately held company based in Muncie, Ind.