Sight & Sound Software was recognized as a leader in the high technology industry today when their product, BookSmart, was named the Oregon Technology Product of the Year.


December 13, 1999, Portland, OR - Sight & Sound Software, the developers of BookSmartTM, the industry's premier online travel booking engine, was recognized as a leader in the high technology industry today when their product, BookSmart, was named the Oregon Technology Product of the Year. The finalists in the Product of the Year category included Decision Point Systems, Inc., for HireProTM, Cerebyte, Inc., for IntelliCapTM, Webridge, Inc. for MainSpanTM and the winner, Sight & Sound Software, Inc. for BookSmartTM.With a five-year revenue growth rate of 865% and clients including American Airlines and Wal*Mart, Sight & Sound Software's BookSmart powers high-traffic online travel sites and provides scalability, speed and customization capabilities. BookSmart possesses an open architecture, which supports one-to-one marketing and allows for customization on a variety levels. In addition, BookSmart makes it possible to purchase air, car, and hotel services online and its functionality provides an e-commerce platform upon which new products and services can be quickly added.

From its beginning in 1984, the annual Technology Awards dinner has had a dual purpose. Primarily designed to showcase the achievements of Oregon's high technology companies, the dinner also serves as a fund raiser for the Cascade Pacific Council, Boys Scouts of America. Proceeds from the annual event have contributed more than $1,500,000 to their cause.

"It is an honor to receive this award with such worthy competitors in the Product of the Year category," said Jeff Kennedy, president of Sight & Sound Software. "BookSmart has grabbed the attention of travel suppliers and proven itself as a superior product in the online travel industry. Our growth and success can be attributed to a hot e-commerce segment and a talented staff."


About Sight & Sound Software
Founded in 1994, Sight & Sound Software provides products and services for the online travel market. The company's flagship product, BookSmart, occupies a unique position in the online travel industry and currently handles approximately 12% of all online travel transactions. For more information, write to Sight & Sound Software, Inc., 1200 NW Naito Parkway Suite 200, Portland, OR 97209, phone (503) 274-0938, fax (503) 274-0939.