Guardian Enhances Productivity with Purchase of E-Z Data's Enterprise CRM PlatformT (ECPT)

For Immediate Release

Pasadena, CA—March 11, 2003—E-Z Data, Inc., the leading provider of front office systems for insurance companies, broker-dealers, general agents, agents and investment advisors, today announced the sale of 1,000 seats of their Enterprise CRM PlatformT (ECPT) software to The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America, New York, NY.

Guardian plans to incorporate ECP's functionally superior scalable platform, seamlessly combining the needs of their entire organization—from Home Office, General Agents and Field Representatives to better service clients.

"We're excited about introducing ECPT as an integral part of Guardian's overall commitment to provide our field force and agency distribution system with the tools they need to efficiently and effectively run and grow their businesses. This also reinforces Guardian's dedication to customers, as we are providing our agents with tools to build strong, long-term relationships with their clients, resulting in high quality service and customer satisfaction," said Anthony T. Mazzei Sr. CLU, ChFC, RFC, Senior Vice President and Profit Center Officer, Individual Markets, Guardian.

Enhancing Productivity Through A Web Based Platform
E-Z Data's web-based Enterprise CRM PlatformT(ECPT) software further satisfies IT requirements for growth, integration and maintainability. It's dynamic, role-specific software is designed and proven to better its users' productivity. ECP's superior policy, investment, and group benefit tracking features allow Guardian to focus on building success with top producers while dedicating resources to continued professional rapport between advisors and their clients. Management also benefits from increased productivity tools readily available as a result.

"ECPT is the best solution for our agents to dynamically view, navigate and manage data for their clients and manage their business. E-Z Data's web-based solution was the product of choice as it has all the advantages of a thin client solution in terms of distribution, integration, and ease of access. It eliminates the need for large investments in infrastructure at our agencies and will serve as a foundation for future field initiatives," said Dennis S. Callahan, Executive Vice President and Chief Information Officer, Guardian.

"We are thrilled that Guardian, one of the industry's most viable companies, has selected ECPT in their quest for providing continued quality service to their clients. ECP's flexibility allows Guardian to build a CRM solution that is compatible with their existing IT infrastructure, while delivering high-performance, long-term benefits," said Dale Okuno, CLU, President of E-Z Data.

About Guardian
The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America (Guardian) is the fourth largest mutual life insurance company in the United States. As of December 31, 2001, Guardian and its subsidiaries had $34.3 billion in assets. Founded in 1860, Guardian is listed among Fortune magazine's top 500 businesses---and in 2002 was ranked once again as one of the top 10 most admired life and health companies in Fortune's "America's Most Admired Companies" list. With 5,500 employees, over 2,700 financial representatives and 100 agencies nationwide, Guardian and its subsidiaries protect individuals, businesses and their employees with life, disability, health and dental insurance products, and offer 401(k), mutual fund and annuity investment products, and trust services. More information on Guardian can be obtained at: www.glic.com

About E-Z Data, Inc.
Leading financial services organizations and top financial advisors worldwide rely on E-Z Data’s practice management, agency management, and CRM solutions to systematize proactive, hi-touch communication with clients, increase sales, and reduce operational costs. E-Z Data solutions are used by more than a quarter million financial services professionals and industry-leading firms including HSBC, M Financial, MetLife, National Financial Partners, ProEquities, Prudential, Royal Alliance, and Securian. For more information about E-Z Data’s solutions, go to www.ezdata.com or call 800-777-9188.

Contacts:

CaroleAnne Hardy
E-Z Data, Inc.
caroleanne@ez-data.com
626-585-3505