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Vertical Healthcare Solutions and SnAPPnet, Two Subsidiaries of Vertical Computer Systems, Engage William Shaw, III as Chief Operating Officer

Mr. Shaw brings over 30 years of healthcare experience in software, services and devices. He will be tasked with organizing, branding and raising financing for VHS and SnAPPnet.

VHS was formed to bring together a cohesive offering under a Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) delivery of the company's software solutions for the healthcare market in the private medical practices sector, including SnAPPnet, a credentialing product for doctors, Priority Time, a time and attendance product, and emPath® for small business, a payroll and human resource management system.

SnAPPnet, Inc. has been formed to offer SnAPPnet, a software product that makes it possible to automatically pre-populate hundreds of frequently used application forms for physician credentialing. SnAPPnet saves significant time and effort by creating a single, in-depth profile that covers all of a professional's data typically requested on license and board applications, as well as other related forms.

"We are excited to have Mr. Shaw working with Vertical," stated Richard Wade, President and CEO of Vertical Computer Systems, Inc. "His background and experience are what we believe we need to organize our product offering and services for Vertical Healthcare Solutions and SnAPPnet in the healthcare market."

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About Vertical Computer Systems, Inc.

Vertical Computer Systems, Inc. (OTCBB: VCSY) is a provider of administrative software, Internet core technologies, and derivative software application products through its distribution network. VCSY's main administrative software product is emPath®, which is developed and distributed by NOW Solutions, Inc., the Company's wholly-owned subsidiary. emPath® is a payroll and human resources software application, which consists of a fully secure web based HRMS suite as well as a Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) solution. VCSY's primary Internet core technologies include SiteFlash(TM) and the Emily® XML Scripting Language, which can be used to build web services. Information on VCSY and its products can be obtained on the World Wide Web at www.vcsy.com.

SOURCE Vertical Computer Systems, Inc.