BQE Software Acquires ArchiOffice and EngineerOffice
Orange Loft CEO & Founder to Join BQE Team

TORRANCE, CA – November 9, 2009 –BQE Software Inc., the leading provider of business management
software for professional services organizations, announced today the acquisition of Orange Loft LLC, the
makers of ArchiOffice™ and EngineerOffice,™ which help architects and engineers manage their business
more efficiently.

ArchiOffice and EngineerOffice are popular among architectural and engineering firms worldwide, helping
them manage their workflow needs, including project management, contact management, document
management and AIA-compliant billing. These functionalities extend BQE’s reach in the architecture and engineering business sector by delivering a complete solution.

“Acquiring ArchiOffice is part of our `designed for my business’ strategy,” said Shafat Qazi, CEO and Founder
of BQE Software. “BQE has a 14-year history of providing smart technology to the professional services
domain. With nearly half of our customers in the A&E industry, ArchiOffice will help them measure and
improve their productivity.”

Orange Loft’s founder and CEO Steven Burns, FAIA, will join BQE as its new Director of Product Strategy and Innovations. Burns was recently honored by the American Institute of Architects as a Fellow for his
outstanding contribution to the architecture industry for his innovative ArchiOffice product that has helped
thousands of architects all over the world. “Steve is the biggest prize of this acquisition,” said Qazi. “His
addition to the BQE team will have a significant impact on our ability to grow and serve the A&E sector.”

“I am excited about my new role with BQE, and the opportunity it gives me to provide ArchiOffice and
EngineerOffice customers with far greater resources,” said Burns. “My new position will allow me to use my
domain knowledge to augment BQE’s robust roadmap while continuing my commitment of serving the A&E
industry with world-class applications.”

BQE Software acquired all of Orange Loft’s assets, including the company’s ArchiOffice and EngineerOffice
products, and other intellectual property such as the AccountantOffice™, BuilderOffice™ and DesignerOffice™ brands. All of Orange Loft’s employees will join the BQE team.

With over 160,000 users of its flagship product BillQuickTM around the world, the acquisition is a strong
indicator of BQE’s continued growth, despite the tight economy. The company recently expanded its
Australia office and has established a sales and support center in Europe. In September 2009, BQE was listed in the Inc. 5000 list of the fastest growing private companies in America.

About BQE Software Inc
BQE Software offers business management solutions for architects, engineers, attorneys, accountants, IT
consultants and other professional services firms. BQE's flagship product, BillQuickTM, combines precision
time tracking and intelligent invoicing with powerful management and reporting tools for a complete
solution that delivers a quick return on investment. BillQuick integrates with popular accounting programs
including QuickBooks®, Microsoft® Office Accounting (MSFT), Peachtree® Accounting, MYOB and more.

For further information contact:
Angelo Lillo, Marketing Director
310. 602. 4010 or Angelo@bqe.com