Mobile Application developed by Greystone Solutions for Cumberland Farms Receives Computerworld Laureate Honors

Greystone Solutions developed a Microsoft Windows Mobile-based solution to keep field reps on the move

BOSTON, Mass. — June 23, 2008 — Greystone Solutions’ client, Cumberland Farms, has been honored for its Handheld Productivity Initiative as a part of Computerworld Honors Program. The Initiative, which was designed and developed by Greystone Solutions, earned Laureate recognition for Cumberland Farms. The Computerworld Honors Program recognizes organizations from around the world whose information technology applications promote positive social, economic and educational change.

Begun in 1988, the Computerworld Honors Program selects organizations that demonstrate an extraordinary use of Information Technology across 10 categories. Recognized in the Business and Related Services Category, the Handheld Productivity Initiative was developed to update a manual, labor intensive data entry process.

The Microsoft® Windows Mobile™ solution expedited reporting times and enabled Cumberland Farms’ field staff to remotely report data. Using PalmTreo Smartphones that securely connect to corporate databases, the mobile application allows field staff to view historical pricing trends and communicate with headquarters instantly regarding store problems or environmental issues while on the road. Today, Cumberland Farm’s streamlined communications and increased connectivity are improving corporate business processes and decision-making, while still keeping IT costs manageable.

Located in Boston, MA, Greystone Solutions works with clients across New England to create information technology solutions that simplify work processes, deliver competitive advantages and improve business intelligence. Practice areas include custom application development, portal solutions, database design, and systems integration.

About Cumberland Farms:

Cumberland Farms is committed to providing its customers with value, convenience and unparalleled service. Its network of retail stores, gas stations, and a support system including petroleum, dairy and grocery distribution operations spans 11 states across the Northeast and Florida, making it the largest convenience store/ petroleum marketer in the Northeast. Cumberland Farms takes pride in its corporate citizenship.

Through its Corporate Giving Program for Youth, the Cumberland Farms is working to improve the prospects for young people, encourage and support young people’s achievements in business and leadership, and provide educational opportunities for young people. Cumberland Farms is a proud sponsor of 4-H, the Muscular Dystrophy Association and Making Strides for Breast Cancer and, its Believe and Achieve Scholarship program annually provides college scholarships to graduating high school seniors across its marketing area. In addition to annual corporate contributions, Cumberland Farms is active at the local level, building awareness and supporting worthy organizations in the communities where we live and work.