February 09, 2012

SAGE SOFTWARE HEALTHCARE APPOINTS LINDY BENTON AS CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER

TAMPA, Fla., Aug. 27 /PRNewswire/ -- The Sage Group plc ('Sage') announces that Sage Software Healthcare, one of Sage's four operating divisions in North America, has appointed Lindy Benton as Chief Operating Officer.

Ms. Benton has spent the past 15 years in healthcare information technology (HIT) at Cerner Corporation in a variety of increasingly responsible roles in sales, marketing, operations, client development, and, most recently as the Vice President, General Manager of Cerner's National New Business Development group.

Ms. Benton's proven track record in the industry includes leading large sales and operations functions and helping to transform Cerner into a top-tier performer. She has been active in HIT industry groups and is past president of Central Florida HIMSS. Before joining Cerner, Ms. Benton worked for 11 years with Digital Equipment Corporation in similar capacities. She holds a B.A. and an M.A. from Florida State University.

"This team has solid products, outstanding employees and loyal customers," Ms. Benton said. "I'm excited at the opportunity to help Sage Software Healthcare reach the next level in the transforming healthcare information technology market."

About Sage Software Healthcare, Inc.

Sage Software Healthcare, Inc., provides integrated Electronic Health Records, EDI applications and physician practice management systems to thousands of ambulatory care practices throughout North America. These systems enable physicians and practice managers to better manage their practices and improve profitability. Sage Software Healthcare, Inc. is based in Tampa, Fla., and is a division of Sage Software. For more information, please visit www.sagehealth.com or call (877) 932-6301.

About Sage Software

Sage Software supports the needs, challenges and dreams of nearly 2.9 million small and medium-sized business customers in North America through easy-to-use, scalable and customizable software and services. Our products support accounting, operations, customer relationship management, human resources, time tracking, merchant services and the specialized needs of the construction, distribution, healthcare, manufacturing, nonprofit and real estate industries. Sage Software is the North America business of The Sage Group plc, a leading global supplier of business management software and services to small and medium-sized businesses. Formed in 1981, Sage was floated on the London Stock Exchange in 1989. Sage Group now has 5.7 million customers and employs over 14,800 people worldwide. For more information, please visit the web site at www.sagesoftware.com or call (866) 308-2378.

SOURCE Sage Software Healthcare, Inc.