Robust integration with existing point-of-sale system, SAS-70 compliance, and user-friendly interface among key selection criteria

SAN RAMON, CA – August 6,  2009 – Sabrix, Inc., a leading provider of transaction tax management for companies of all sizes, today announced that Empire Today, LLC, a leading provider of  home installed improvement and home furnishings in the United States, has selected the Sabrix Application Suite to streamline their sales and use tax process.

Automating the determination and calculation of sales tax at the point-of-sale, Sabrix is designed specifically for businesses like Empire® with operations that rely on point-of-sale (POS) terminals.

“With operations throughout the United States, the Sabrix Application Suite will allow Empire to manage the tax determination rules within one dedicated enterprise application. Sabrix’s solution will also allow us to externalize the dynamic taxation logic from our order capture systems thus allowing us to be more agile,” said Paul Connolly, CIO of Empire Today.

About Empire Today

Empire Today® has been a leading provider of installed home furnishings and home improvements for over 45 years. Empire’s line of quality home products includes: carpet, hard surface flooring, window treatments, and bath liners. The company provides superior service, next day installation, quality products at great prices, and world-class customer care to more than 35 major metropolitan areas in the United States. With over one million satisfied customers, Empire is dedicated to customer satisfaction. For more information, call 800-588-2300 or visit www.empiretoday.com.

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