CloudBench Applications Inc., changes name to BasicGov Systems, Inc.

New name reflects success of BasicGov product line

January 4, 2010, Vancouver, BC - CloudBench Applications, Inc. announced today that the company name has changed to BasicGov Systems, Inc. This name change was effective as of Thursday December 24^th on the TSX Venture Exchange. The new symbol for the company is BSG.V. BasicGov has four web-based software modules for local governments that improve productivity in the areas of Planning, Permits and Inspections, Code Enforcement, and online Citizen Portal.

The Planning module manages all tasks connected with a city's planning process. The Permits and Inspections module simplifies and automates everyday tasks related to citizens and business owners permit requests and resulting inspections. The Code Enforcement module streamlines the process for managing citizen complaints and code violations.

Citizen Portal provides for online community development to expand citizen access and streamline permits and inspections, code enforcement and planning. With Citizen Portal property owners, building contractors and developers can apply for permits online, schedule inspections or check the status of applications 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

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