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TetraData and Scantron Partner for New Assessment and Data Analysis Solution That Allows Real-Time Reporting of NCLB Data GREENVILLE, S.C. and IRVINE, Calif., April 20 /PRNewswire/ -- TetraData Corporation and Scantron Corporation today announced that schools can now use TetraData's EASE-e(TM) Data Analysis software to seamlessly analyze data generated by Scantron's Achievement Series(TM) assessment system. The integrated solution combines two best-of-breed educational solutions into a powerful benchmarking tool for making valid and reliable assessments to identify progress toward high-stakes tests. In response to the growing need for analysis and assessment tools in K-12 school systems across the nation, the partnership between TetraData and Scantron will enable the two industry leaders to collectively market their signature software tools with a comprehensive solution to help schools deal with reporting demands of the No Child Left Behind Act of 2001 (NCLB). The TetraData EASE-e Analysis suite helps educators explore, measure and assess student learning and the learning environment. Scantron's Achievement Series is a Web-based test management engine that manages large-scale district and state assessments as well as classroom-level testing for maximum flexibility. The combined solution allows superintendents to better measure the performance of students in aggregate or by groups, and on a continuous basis, while allowing teachers to monitor areas of strength and weakness against state standards. "This partnership gives educators a comprehensive Web-based solution for analyzing standards-aligned assessments and to efficiently communicate that information throughout the district," said Tim Loomer, president of Scantron's Testing and Assessment division. "Scantron's Achievement Series is a test development and delivery system that captures student performance data and TetraData transforms that data into meaningful information for all stakeholders -- the superintendents, principals, teachers and parents." "Scantron truly understands the value of online assessment and testing and the importance of tying test results back to instruction and curriculum through state standards," says TetraData Chairman and CEO Martin Brutosky. "Their Achievement Series delivers immediate test results to teachers -- real-time data that is designed to change classroom instruction which can result in improved student learning. This is the goal of nearly every one of our customers and of the market in general." Scantron's Achievement Series is a highly flexible, content neutral, Web-based test development and delivery system capable of managing a school district's fixed form testing and assessment needs while supporting integrated classroom quizzing and testing. TetraData's EASE-e Data Analysis software suite collects real-time data and performs sophisticated analysis of multivariate data such as student demographics, financial information, test scores, attendance, discipline, staff development and more. About TetraData Corporation TetraData Corporation (http://www.tetradata.com/) produces easy-to-use, high quality measurement, assessment and analysis software for state, regional, district, and school administrators that is designed to collect real-time data and to perform sophisticated analysis of multivariate data such as student demographics, financial information, test scores, attendance, discipline, staff development and more. The EASE-e software suite supports analysis over time and cohort tracking as well as online assessments and surveys. With the EASE-e suite to empower their decision-making processes, educational experts can explore, measure and assess the relationships between student learning and the learning environment. About Scantron Corporation Scantron Corporation (http://www.scantron.com/) is headquartered in Irvine, Calif., and is a wholly owned subsidiary of Atlanta-based John H. Harland Company (NYSE:JH). Scantron is a leading provider of software services and systems for the collection, management and interpretation of data to the educational, financial and commercial markets. The company has approximately 600 employees worldwide and annual revenues exceeding $110 million. About Harland Atlanta-based John H. Harland Company (NYSE:JH) ( http://www.harland.net/ ) is a leading provider of software and printed products to the financial and educational markets. Harland Financial Solutions, Inc. ( http://www.harlandfinancialsolutions.com/ ), a wholly-owned subsidiary, supplies software and services, including customer relationship management, deposit and loan origination, core systems and mortgage services, to thousands of financial institutions of all sizes. Harland's printed products offerings include checks, direct marketing and financial forms. This press release contains statements, which may constitute "forward-looking statements." These statements include statements regarding the intent, belief or current expectations of John H. Harland Company and members of its respective management, as well as the assumptions on which such statements are based. Prospective investors are cautioned that any such forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve risks and uncertainties and that actual results may differ materially from those contemplated by such forward-looking statements. Reference is made to the Risk Factors and Cautionary Statements in Harland's Form 10-K and Form 10-Q filed under the Securities Exchange Act. DATASOURCE: Scantron Corporation CONTACT: Donnie Coggins of TetraData Corporation, +1-864-458-8243, or Joanna Goldston of Scantron Corporation, +1-949-639-7660 Web site: http://www.harland.net/ Web site: http://www.tetradata.com/ Web site: http://www.scantron.com/

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