Optika Achieves Interface Certification with J.D. Edwards 5 Family of Products

Optika Inc. (Nasdaq:OPTK), a leading provider of document imaging, archival, workflow and collaborative commerce software, today announced that its Optika AcordeT software interface has been awarded certification by J.D. Edwards & Company (Nasdaq:JDEC) for ERP 8.0, the most recent release of J.D. Edwards collaborative enterprise software. The interface certification covers Optika Acorde version 2.3 with J.D. Edwards ERP 8.0, part of the J.D. Edwards 5 family of products.

"We are very excited about our long-standing partnership with Optika, which continues to demonstrate our commitment to collaboration in the products we deliver to make customers stronger," said Minda Whiteman, Director of Partner Alliances, J.D. Edwards. "Optika's latest certification allows customers to further leverage their investments in J.D. Edwards solutions and gain more value inside and outside their organizations."

Optika expanded its commitment to J.D. Edwards customers by achieving ERP 8.0 interface certification in addition to its current certified solutions for OneWorld® and WorldSoftwareT. Interface certification, conducted by J.D. Edwards Technology Services labs in Denver, assures J.D. Edwards users that Optika delivers a complementary, proven, and ready-to-use solution with ERP 8.0.

Mark Ruport, Optika's President, CEO and Chairman stated: "We are pleased to further extend our solution with this J.D. Edwards ERP 8.0 certification. By providing certification on all supported J.D. Edwards platforms, Optika ensures sustainable, compelling ROI, regardless of which J.D. Edwards platform a customer utilizes."

Optika's Acorde solution enables companies to extend ROI achieved from existing ERP and line-of-business software deployments by adding comprehensive document imaging, workflow and collaboration capabilities. With the Optika Acorde solution, J.D. Edwards users can capture, store, access and participate in the flow of business transaction data and documents from a single integrated J.D. Edwards client application. Leveraging the comprehensive and powerful Optika Acorde functionality, rapid ROI is achieved by eliminating common manual tasks, duplicate data entry, and much more. Optika is currently integrated with J.D. Edwards at many leading companies, including URS Construction, Clark Construction, CarrAmerica, The Weitz Company and New Plan Excel.

The Optika Acorde Integration Tool for J.D. Edwards ERP 8.0 is available immediately. For pricing information, contact Optika or an Optika authorized reseller.

About J.D. Edwards & Company
J.D. Edwards makes customers stronger, enabling them to solve their most important business challenges. The company offers collaborative enterprise software as well as consulting, education and support services. J.D. Edwards' offerings are differentiated by a deeply ingrained attitude of listening to customers, innovating on their behalf, and delivering solutions as part of a results-oriented relationship. Founded in 1977 and headquartered in Denver, J.D. Edwards focuses on long-term business partnerships and helping its 6,500 customers in more than 110 countries collaborate electronically to manage their business processes, supply chains, enterprise assets, and supplier and customer relationships. For more information: www.jdedwards.com or 1-800-727-5333.

About Optika
Headquartered in Colorado Springs, Colorado, Optika Inc. (Nasdaq:OPTK) is a leading provider of imaging, workflow and collaboration software. Optika's Acorde" family of Enterprise Content Management solutions allows companies to efficiently manage complex business processes and transactions and leverage their ERP and line of business systems. Optika's more than 2000 customers worldwide include The Home Depot, Turner Broadcasting Systems, Siemens Communications, Verizon Information Services and Clear Channel Communications. Optika was again named one of the Top 500 Technology Companies in 2002 by Software Magazine. For more information about Optika and Acorde, contact the company at 719.277.8607 or visit www.optika.com.