Exhibit 99.1
Tridex Corporation

CONTACT:                            -OR-      TRDX's INVESTOR RELATIONS COUNSEL:
Tridex Corporation                            The Equity Group
Seth M. Lukash                                Devin Sullivan    (212) 836-9608
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer          Robert Goldstein  (212) 371-8660
(203) 226-1144                                www.theequitygroup.com
Wendy Colby, Vice President of Marketing & Business Development
(925) 847-2050

                              FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

     TRIDEX SELLS ULTIMATE TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION SUBSIDIARY FOR $13 MILLION

           Company Restructures Debt and Announces Management Changes

Westport, CT - February 22, 2000 -- Tridex Corporation (Nasdaq: TRDX), a leading
provider of customized POS ("point-of-sale") and back office application
software for the foodservice industry, today announced that it has sold all of
the issued and outstanding shares of its Ultimate Technology Corporation
("Ultimate") subsidiary to CFG Capital Management II, L.P. ("CFG") for
approximately $13 million in cash. CFG, which is part of Capital Formation Group
of Rochester New York, led this management buyout. Net proceeds from this sale
will be utilized by Tridex to reduce outstanding term debt and the Company's
working capital facility. The investment banking firm of FleetBoston Robertson
Stephens acted as an advisor to Tridex in this sale. Tridex will continue to
utilize the services of FleetBoston Robertson Stephens to assist it in
implementing various aspects of the Company's strategic initiatives.

Tridex also announced that its lenders and noteholders have agreed to extend the
expiration of the Company's banking facilities, while shortening the term of
Tridex's Senior Subordinated Notes. The term loan and working capital facility,
as well as the Senior Subordinated Notes, will become due on December 31, 2000.

Seth Lukash, President and CEO of Tridex, said, "This action reflects Tridex's
strategy to focus on the operations of its Progressive Software ("Progressive")
subsidiary, a leading provider of high-quality, customized POS and back office
application software for the foodservice industry. Progressive has established
strong market recognition and an impressive customer base, including, among
others, Starbucks, McDonald's, Foodmaker (Jack-in-the-Box) and Krispy Kreme
Doughnut Corp. We believe that Progressive's products have the potential to
revolutionize the rapidly evolving foodservice industry and offer substantial
growth opportunities. At the same time, our ability to begin to de-leverage
Tridex's balance sheet through the sale of Ultimate provides us with increased
financial flexibility and an improved financial position."


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Mr. Lukash continued, "The divestiture of Ultimate, combined with our own
efforts to reduce corporate overhead expenses, are expected to result in
significant future annual savings. These initiatives reflect our commitment to
create a stronger, more efficient enterprise. We are also pleased to continue
our relationship with FleetBoston Robertson Stephens, which has earned an
outstanding reputation as one of the nation's premier, full-service investment
banking firms. As advisors to Tridex in the sale of Ultimate, FleetBoston
Robertson Stephens gained valuable insight into our business and industry. This
understanding creates a solid and seamless platform upon which to continue our
relationship."

The Company also announced the resignations of Daniel Bergeron, Vice President
and Chief Financial Officer, and John MacWillie, Vice President of Technology
and Strategic Business Development. Both men are pursuing other business
opportunities. All aspects of the Company's financial matters will be overseen
by Seth Lukash, President and Chief Executive Officer, and George Crandall, the
Company's Vice President, Treasurer and Controller. Mr. MacWillie's
responsibilities will be assumed by Progressive, which is headquartered in
Charlotte, North Carolina.

Mr. Lukash commented, "We all appreciate what Dan and John have done for Tridex
and wish them well in their future endeavors."

Tridex, through its Progressive Software subsidiary, is a leading provider of
customized POS ("point-of-sale") and back office application software for the
foodservice industry. The Company offers a full range of products and services
for major chains as well as franchisees and multi-unit independents. Tridex is
the solution of choice for Starbucks, Steak 'n Shake, Golden Corral, McDonald's,
Shoney's and many others.

The statements contained in this release which are not historical facts may be
deemed to contain forward-looking statements with respect to events, the
occurrence of which involve risks and uncertainties, including, without
limitation, the uncertainties detailed in Tridex's Securities and Exchange
Commission filings.

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