CloudBench's BasicGov Software
Selected as Semi-Finalist for SalesForce.com Innovation Showcase

June 9, 2009, Vancouver, BC – CloudBench Applications has been selected as semi-finalists to demonstrate its BasicGov, leading web- based software solution for local governments, at SalesForce.com’s Innovation Showcase (round 1) on June 11, 2009 in San Francisco, CA.

BasicGov is a reliable, secure solution delivered for an affordable price and the only web-based software for local governments built on Force.com, the cloud computing platform from SalesForce.com used by more than 55,000 organizations worldwide.

BasicGov is used by city managers, inspectors and staff in local governments across the United States and Canada. Because it is web based, government staff can access it from the office, home, or in the field. As a subscription based service, there are no capital costs and implementation is fast and easy.

To view demos of BasicGov software for local government go to www.basicgov.com. Demos of BasicGov software include code enforcement processing, permit and inspections, and planning.

About Force.com Forty
The Force.com Forty is a year-long program culminating in November at Dreamforce ’09. Nominations will be accepted beginning March 2, 2009, with three selection rounds happening throughout the year. After 40 finalist apps are selected for the showcase, top honors will be decided by community voting on the IdeaExchange beginning November 2, with results announced at Dreamforce ’09. www.salesforce.com/campaigns/forty/

About BasicGov
BasicGov Systems, Inc. (TSX Venture: BSG) develops, sells and supports web-based software, also known as Software as a Service (SaaS), for local governments throughout North America. BasicGov software suite includes: Permits & Inspections; Code Enforcement; Licensing; Planning; and Citizen Portal. The software allows cities and local governments to improve productivity and provide better services to citizens by streamlining and automating processes in its community development to achieve smart growth and sustainability goals. To help small or large government agencies lower IT costs BasicGov has an aggressive SaaS subscription pricing model. BasicGov has partnered with Salesforce.com and its Force.com cloud computing platform used by more than 55,000 organizations worldwide to deliver industry leading performance, security and scalability to government customers.
www.basicgov.com

Media contact: Susan Kirk
susan.kirk@basicgov.com, 1.604.315.9959

Sales contact: Roula Fredrikson
roula.fredrikson@basicgov.com, 1.866.999.1846 ext. 1