Columbia Ultimate Offers Collection Agency Clients New Web-based Technology for Accessing Accounts Online

VANCOUVER, WA – Columbia Ultimate, the industry expert in providing software and integrated solutions for collecting money, today announced a partnership with ClientAccessWeb.com to provide collection agencies and their clients an intuitive and easy-to-use interface for obtaining detailed account views online. Through ClientAccessWeb.com, collection agency clients will have the ability to verify balances, report direct payments, obtain updated information, or compile reports all via the Web.

"ClientAccessWeb.com is a valuable and feature-rich web based solution that is complementary to our offerings," said R. Fred Houston, president, Columbia Ultimate. "Furthermore, we're able to expand the value of our service plans for current clients by incorporating the investment and related set up fee of ClientAccessWeb.com for our clients with silver and higher service plans."

The joint offering will provide agencies using Columbia Ultimate's collections software with an added capability of providing their clients with visibility and accessibility to the agency's database through a customized and secure portal. Clients can use their assigned login to view their account activities, send messages to its agency or transfer files. Custom reports can also be generated in seconds and be streamed to the client's computer for further analysis using spreadsheet or a database program of choice.

"Companies today are increasingly looking for ways to reduce costs, improve productivity and redirect valuable resources. Through this partnership, we can extend our offerings to Columbia Ultimate's current and future client base and provide quick, easy and secure access to valuable data online – enabling collections agencies and their clients to work much more efficiently," said Albert Rookard, president, ClientWebAccess.com.

About Columbia Ultimate
Columbia Ultimate is the industry expert in providing software and integrated solutions for collecting money. Since 1979, collection agencies, debt buyers, banks, healthcare and retail organizations have relied on Columbia Ultimate's comprehensive line of software and services to increase efficiency, profitability and success with their collections. In addition, Columbia Ultimate is the leader in providing revenue recovery solutions for state, county and local governments across the country.

Headquartered in Vancouver, Wash., with an office in Atlanta, Georgia, Columbia Ultimate is a privately-held company with more than 500 customers worldwide. For more information, visit www.columbiaultimate.com.