[0] OAO Technology Solutions Adds CRM Solution to its Lineup of Services.

Business Editors/Hi-Tech Writers

GREENBELT, Md.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 8, 2000

OAO Technology Solutions (NASDAQ: OAOT) is opening up new avenues of business and expanding its offerings by establishing a new business sector focused on customer relationship management (CRM) solutions.

John Silling, vice president of OAOT's new Enterprise Consulting Services, will unveil the details of the new unit at a live audio webcast press conference June 13, 2000 at 12 p.m. EDT. The event is accessible through OAOT's website at www.oaot.com/newsroom/events.htm and from Vcall at http://www.vcall.com/NASApp/VCall/EventPage?ID=22771

"We're very excited about building OAOT's share in the CRM market and utilizing our new business areas, such as eBusiness and our application service provider framework, to offer a cost-effective, end-to-end CRM solution," said Greg Pratt, president and CEO of OAO Technology Solutions. "OAOT prides itself on offering a complete line of information technology (IT) and eBusiness solutions. We think the addition of a CRM practice further fills the needs of our customers and adds to our value as a full-service IT consulting firm," he concluded.

OAOT delivers its CRM offerings under its Circle of Customer Care umbrella, a methodology that OAOT uses to analyze a company's call centers and then provide a road map to implement the best possible solution to meet a customer's needs and exceed their expectations.

The Circle of Customer Care deals with all elements of a call center practice: best call handling practices, best available information, and best operating practices.

"The Circle of Customer Care is independent of specific tools. The focus is on finding a total solution that meets the customer's needs, from determining the best technology to planning an efficient and cost-effective implementation," said Mitch Pierce, CTO for OAOT. "We want to build long-term relationships with our customers, not just sell them software," he added.

To listen to the press conference on the webcast, please log on to either www.oaot.com/newsroom/events.htm or http://www.vcall.com/NASApp/VCall/EventPage?ID=22771 15 minutes early to register, download, and install any necessary software.

Listeners will be able to submit questions before, during and after the webcast via e-mail to [e-mail] and view a PowerPoint presentation during the webcast. For those unable to listen to the webcast, a replay will be available approximately one hour after the event and for 90 days at either of the two web sites mentioned above.

About OAOT

OAO Technology Solutions Inc., is a global provider of IT and eBusiness solutions. Headquartered in Greenbelt, Maryland, OAOT's 2,200 employees work in 200 locations worldwide. OAOT is a Safeguard Scientifics, Inc. (NYSE: SFE) partner company. Please direct media inquiries to Colleen Wolfe, 301/486-2374 or [e-mail].

For further investor relations information, please contact J. Jeffrey Fox, vice president of finance and CFO, at 301/486-0400 or [e-mail].

SAFE HARBOR STATEMENT: This news release contains statements that are forward-looking statements concerning future results, performance or expectations within the meaning of applicable federal securities laws.

These statements are based upon the Company's current expectations and assumptions that are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties that would cause actual results to differ materially from those anticipated.

These risks include the risks and uncertainties relating to the difficulties of investments in infrastructure, expansion of business offerings, opportunities in the marketplace, future financial results and other factors discussed in the Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

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