School-Link Technologies (SL-Tech) is pleased to announce we are now operating as part of Heartland School Solutions, a division of Heartland Payment Systems.

Through SL-Tech’s new relationship with Heartland Payment Systems (NYSE:HPY) our clients have access to the expertise and support of the fifth largest payments processor in the country and the largest provider of K-12 foodservice technology.

This transition represents a new chapter in which customer service, outstanding quality, and continuous improvement will be at the core of what SL-Tech does. These three pillars will be where we focus our resources and our time. We will deliver:

• Exceptional resources for support and customer service
• A strong, secure partner with a long-term strategy for growth
• A commitment to innovation, ensuring we evolve with our clients
• Focused development to enhance our products

By joining forces, SL-Tech and Heartland will move faster toward a long-term vision of delivering innovative solutions that support the financial and nutritional accountability of K-12 school districts. We will continue to rely on increased customer input to determine where we take our products, and will explore opportunities to provide our clients with additional value to better serve their programs.

SL-Tech is now well positioned to evolve and change in ways that ultimately will provide better service and resources for our clients.