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HOUSTON, Jan. 16 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- US Dataworks, Inc. (AMEX:UDW), a leading developer of payment processing software, announced today that Midwest Independent Bank (MIB) surpassed a transaction volume of three million per month with Clearingworks(R). US Dataworks' Clearingworks(R) Enterprise Payment Solution (EPS) and Image Clearinghouse solution empowers MIB to offer Image Cash Letter clearing services to its customers and to the customers of Nebraska Bankers' Bank (NBB), another subsidiary of Midwest Independent Bancshares Inc., through MIB's Midwest Image Exchange Network (MIE.net(TM)). MIE.net(TM) reduces check clearing fees, while improving funds availability. MIE.net(TM) is one of the largest image exchange networks in the Midwest with over 150 member banks. US Dataworks' solution incorporates the industry-leading capabilities of Clearingworks(R) utilizing Least Cost Routing Best Fit Clearing(SM) to determine the best method for payment settlement. The robust consolidated platform affords businesses a myriad of ways to securely access, capture, collect, process and clear payments locally or remotely. "This is a monumental milestone for MIB and MIE.net. We have seen a significant growth in transaction volume in less than a year of being in production, and look forward to next year where we expect to see continued growth in both the number of members and transactions," said David Vandeven, President and Chief Executive Officer of Midwest Independent Bank. "We believe Clearingworks(R) will assist Midwest Independent Bank in their future growth objectives as they become one of the premier electronic clearinghouses," said Terry Stepanik, President of US Dataworks. About US Dataworks, Inc. US Dataworks is a developer of payment processing solutions, focused on the Financial Services market, Federal, State and local governments, billers and retailers. Software developed by US Dataworks is designed to enable organizations to transition from traditional paper-based payment and billing processes to electronic solutions that automate end-to-end processes for accepting and clearing checks. Additional information about US Dataworks is available at http://www.usdataworks.com/. About Midwest Independent Bank MIDWEST INDEPENDENT BANK (MIB), based in Jefferson City, MO, and Nebraska Bankers' Bank (NBB), based in Lincoln, NE, are "bankers' banks" which provide a wide array of correspondent banking services to approximately 550 financial institutions throughout Missouri, Iowa, Nebraska, and South Dakota. MIB and NBB are part of a two-bank holding company, Midwest Independent Bancshares, Inc. (http://www.mibancsharesinc.com/), based in Jefferson City. Visit their websites at http://www.mibanc.com/ and http://www.nebraskabankersbank.com/. Except for the historical information contained herein, the matters set forth in this press release, including, but not limited to statements regarding the Company's belief that its Clearingworks solution will save its users fees and is leading in its industry, are forward-looking statements within the meaning of the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results to differ materially, including, but not limited to, the Company's review and audit of its financial statements and other risks detailed from time to time in the SEC reports of US Dataworks, including its annual report on Form10-KSB for the period ended March 31, 2007 and its quarterly report on Form 10-QSB for the period ended September 30, 2007. These forward-looking statements speak only as of the date hereof. USDataworks disclaims any obligation to update these forward-looking. CONTACTS: John Figone, SVP, Business Development US Dataworks, Inc. Tel. (281) 635-7932 Donald C. Weinberger Wolfe Axelrod Weinberger Assoc. LLC Tel. (212) 370-4500 Fax (212) 370-4505 DATASOURCE: US Dataworks, Inc. CONTACT: John Figone, SVP, Business Development of US Dataworks, Inc., +1-281-635-7932; or Donald C. Weinberger of Wolfe Axelrod Weinberger Assoc. LLC, +1-212-370-4500, fax, +1-212-370-4505, for US Dataworks, Inc. Web site: http://www.usdataworks.com/ http://www.mibanc.com/

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