BasicGov Launches Citizen Portal to Expand Citizen Access to Local Government Services

CloudBench Applications, Inc. (TSX-V: CBH), provider of BasicGov web-based software, has launched its Citizen Portal for 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 online, schedule inspections or check the status of applications 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

Citizen Portal adds to the BasicGov suite of web-based solutions (Permits & Inspections, Code Enforcement, and Planning) that provide an integrated solution for community development.

Citizen Portal provides fast, transparent communication between citizens and their local community development department. Citizen Portal is a web-based solution that increases staff productivity since citizens can enter data and check the status of applications through their city's Citizen Portal website. Citizen Portal uses secure, cloud computing servers so government staff and citizens can access information from anywhere at any time.

BasicGov's Citizen Portal brings simplicity and efficiency to community development processes. For example, in the case of building permits: 1. Contractors can go to city's Citizen Portal website to apply for permits, saving time and money for government, contractors, and citizens. 2. Contractors can schedule building inspections through Citizen Portal. 3. Contractors receive email notifications when permits have been approved and can print certificates by logging into Citizen Portal.

"Citizen Portal was built in partnership with BasicGov customers and it's a win-win solution for cities and their citizens. Citizens get instant feedback on their requests and city productivity is improved, saving local government money," said Michael Togyi, Vice President Marketing and Sales. "In addition, because BasicGov is delivered in a Software as a Service (SaaS) or cloud computing model, we can deploy faster and save even more money for local government."

In summary, Citizen Portal is for: Citizens to apply for permit or planning applications online. Citizens to file neighborhood complaints (code enforcement). City staff or citizens to check application status. City staff or citizens to publish documents. City Staff to notify citizens when to access and review their information online. For Citizen Portal pricing, contact sales(at)basicgov.com.

About BasicGov CloudBench Applications, Inc. (TSX VENTURE: CBH) develops, sells and supports BasicGov, affordable web-based software used by cities and local governments to streamline their permits and inspections, code enforcement and planning processes. 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 software requires only an Internet connection and a browser. Users pay a monthly subscription fee of $119 per module and no capital investment is required. www.basicgov.com

Media contact: Susan Kirk Susan.kirk(at)basicgov(dot)com 1.604.315.9959

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