[2] VFR Technologies Inc., a Chicago-Based Test Consulting Firm, Expands to Australia.

CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 3, 1999--

VFR Technologies, Inc., announced Wednesday the expansion of its e-commerce and distributed application testing services to the Australian continent. VFR , known for providing Segue, Radview and Autotester consulting to Midwest tech firms, has announced the expansion of its Professional Services organization to Australia.

Given the overwhelming response from the Australian tech community in need of efficient, cost-effective and credible testing services, VFR Technologies Inc., opened a Melbourne office to satisfy its Australian clientele. "The expansion will allow Australian tech firms to leverage the advantages of VFR's testing leadership when delivering e-commerce or distributed applications such as Peoplesoft and SAP", said Michael J. Waldmann the President and CEO. "This is just another step in our positioning as a worldwide leader in testing services and methodologies." Stated Mr. Waldmann.

VFR Technologies, Inc is headquartered in Chicago, IL., and specializes in test process analysis, performance testing, functionality testing and automated test script development for e-commerce, Business-to-Business and client server applications. VFR technologies Inc., partners include Segue, Radview, Autotester and Candle. VFR operates divisions in Washington DC, Raleigh /Durham NC, Melbourne Australia and Madras India.