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Master the Customer Touch-Point with Constellation HomePlate

Wednesday, April 23rd, 2008

Customer touch-points can be mastered with Constellation HomePlate.  A touch-point is defined as all communication, physical and virtual interactions that home owners experience during the relationship life-cycle with their home builder.  Constellation HomePlate has become the key element for improving

  • Customer referrals
  • Customer communication
  • Customer satisfaction
  • Customer experience
  • Customer loyalty
  • Brand perception
  • Sales and profitability
  • Market share

Every home builder understands the value of having a truly satisfied customer talk to others about their great home buying experience.  HomePlate helps you generate homebuyer referrals.

Want to Learn More?
For more information, or to schedule a free online demonstration of this solution, contact Constellation Sales at (888) 723-2222 or sales@constellationhb.com.

About Constellation HomeBuilder Systems
As the largest home building software company in the industry, Constellation has helped more than 1,400 home building companies manage their information technology costs with integrated software solutions to run their business from dirt to warranty. From planning to homeowner services, we have land development software, new home sales and marketing software, production, purchasing, scheduling, accounting, warranty and homebuilding vendor portal solutions designed exclusively for the home building industry.

Media Inquiries
Cathy Kotsopoulos
ckotsopoulos@constellationhb.com
(888) 723-2222

Gain Business Insight and Streamline Communication with Constellation FOCUS

Monday, April 21st, 2008

FOCUS Business Intelligence
The FOCUS Business Intelligence solution has quickly become one of the most popular offerings at Constellation HomeBuilder Systems, with its nearly 1000 users.  Home builders utilize FOCUS Business Intelligence to analyze the data that resides in NEWSTAR Enterprise and NEWSTAR Sales to make informed decisions.  This insight enables homebuilders to

  • Increase revenue
  • Maximize profitability
  • Enhance productivity
  • Build strong customer relationships

FOCUS Business Intelligence offers unparalleled features that supply home builders with significant advantages within their competitive environment, and includes

  • Automated report delivery
  • Pre-configured reports
  • Exception based reporting

FOCUS Communicator
Constellation’s latest FOCUS product line extension, the FOCUS Communicator solution provides home builders the capability to automatically distribute timely and personalized reports, to any internal and external stakeholders, and immediately gain insight into the construction scheduling area of their business.

FOCUS Communicator can automatically notify suppliers of schedule changes, enabling home builders to effectively manage their suppliers with pre-defined reports, and with minimal setup and training.  The solution immediately allows home builders to

  • Eliminate supplier dry-runs
  • Reduce resource requirements
  • Prevent communication errors
  • Increase superintendent productivity
  • Enhance supplier relationships

Want to Learn More?
For more information, or to schedule a free online demonstration of this solution, contact Constellation Sales at (888) 723-2222 or sales@constellationhb.com.

About Constellation HomeBuilder Systems
As the largest home building software company in the industry, Constellation has helped more than 1,400 home building companies manage their information technology costs with integrated software solutions to run their business from dirt to warranty. From planning to homeowner services, we have land development software, new home sales and marketing software, production, purchasing, scheduling, accounting, warranty and homebuilding vendor portal solutions designed exclusively for the home building industry.

Media Inquiries
Cathy Kotsopoulos
ckotsopoulos@constellationhb.com
(888) 723-2222

Constellation Software Inc. Acquires the Assets of the Finance Edge business from Finance Edge LLC.

Monday, March 17th, 2008

Toronto, ON - Constellation Software Inc. (“Constellation”) (TSX: CSU) announced today that it has completed, through its wholly-owned subsidiary Constellation Financing Systems Corp., the acquisition of the assets of the Finance Edge business from Finance Edge LLC.

“The acquisition of Finance Edge provides Constellation the opportunity to expand our offerings in the asset finance vertical market and apply our proven operational models and strategies” said Dexter Salna, President of Constellation Homebuilders Division “While not a large acquisition by Constellation standards, we are excited that we have been able to build upon a new vertical market that we recently entered.”

About Constellation Financing Systems
Constellation Financing Systems is the premier software and service provider of lease and loan management systems to leading financial institutions, leasing companies, and equipment manufacturers.

About Constellation HomeBuilder Systems
As the largest homebuilding software company in the industry, Constellation has helped more than 1,400 homebuilding companies manage their information technology costs with integrated software solutions to run their business from dirt to warranty.  From planning to homeowner services, we have land development software, new home sales and marketing software, production, purchasing, scheduling, accounting, warranty and vendor portal solutions designed exclusively for the homebuilding industry.

About Constellation Software Inc
Constellation’s common shares are listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol “CSU”. Constellation Software is an international provider of market leading software and services to a number of industries across both the public and private sectors. The Company acquires, manages and builds vertical market software businesses that provide mission-critical software solutions to address the specific needs of its customers in those industries.

Forward Looking Statements
Certain statements herein may be “forward looking” statements that involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause the actual results, performance or achievements of Constellation or the industry to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. These statements reflect current assumptions and expectations regarding future events and operating performance and speak only as of the date hereof. Forward looking statements involve significant risks and uncertainties, should not be read as guarantees of future performance or results, and will not necessarily be accurate indications of whether or not such results will be achieved. A number of factors could cause actual results to vary significantly from the results discussed in the forward looking statements. These forward looking statements are made as of the date hereof and Constellation assumes no obligation to update any forward looking statements to reflect new events or circumstances.

For further information, contact:
John Billowits
Chief Financial Officer
Constellation Software
(416) 861-2279
info@csisoftware.com
www.csisoftware.com

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Constellation Relaunches www.constellationhb.com

Monday, October 15th, 2007

Constellation now has a compelling internet presence representing the homebuilder division with a modern and efficient corporate website. Further demonstrating Constellation’s commitment to the homebuilding industry, new products and addon products are explained in detail with a focus on our integrated solutions.

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