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Trace Group PLC
13 November 2003


                                Trace Group plc

                               New product launch


Trace Solutions, a leading property software company and subsidiary of Trace
Group plc, has recently launched BlueBox, a new product designed specifically
for the property investor market.  Trace is delighted to announce the first sale
of the product to Ashtenne Holdings plc, a major UK property investment company.

The directors consider that there is an established, unmet need among property
investors for in-house systems to track their assets, provide up to date
information for asset management, and generate accurate forecasts for strategic
investment management.

BlueBox, which has been developed to meet this need, incorporates an extensive
and extendable property and lease database, diaries which can integrate with
Microsoft Outlook or Lotus, fully integrated accounting capabilities,
forecasting of rental income, expenditure and cash flows all with sensitivity
analysis, service charge management, budgeting and extensive reporting.  There
are further specialist modules for retail management and purchase order
processing.  Other developments in progress cover Workflow Management and an
industry specific Web Portal and these will further extend the scope of this
product and help optimise users' operational efficiencies.

Mick Flynn, Managing Director of Trace Solutions, commented "We are providing a
complete toolkit to service the investor sector with an intuitive user interface
and flexible modular structure.  We have been able to build on our depth of
experience from working in this industry for many years.  We were very pleased
with the successful launch of BlueBox at the recent Property Computer Show."

Richard Wolfe, Chief Executive of Trace Group plc, commented "We are delighted
to have secured a significant order from Ashtenne Holdings plc, the major
industrial property specialist.  A number of other prestigious companies have
also committed to BlueBox, including ING Real Estate and Larrik Property.  This
is an excellent start in an area which we believe could be significant for Trace
Solutions."



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For further information please contact :



Mick Flynn, Richard Wolfe or Peter Stolerman on 020 7825 1000.



About Trace Group

Trace Group plc, established in 1974 and listed on the FTSE, is one of the UK's
leading providers of IT solutions for business.  The group's solutions combine
internally developed industry specific software packages with a wide range of
complementary services, for the financial, insurance broking and property
markets.



About Trace Solutions

Trace Solutions is one of the UK's leading developers and suppliers of software
and related services for the property sector.  It specialises in property
management and accounting systems for investors, occupiers and their agents and
offers bespoke design, development, support, systems integration and
implementation services backed by full project management.


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