Alpha Microsystems Selected By Ingram Micro As Nationwide Support and Service Supplier.

SANTA ANA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 23, 1998--

Projected at More Than $3 Million, Contract Would Be Largest IT

Services Agreement in Alpha Microsystems' History

Alpha Microsystems' (Nasdaq NM: ALMI) AM Services Operation (AMSO), its information technology (IT) services group, has achieved another milestone in its growth strategy by signing an agreement with Ingram Micro Inc., to provide warranty services and support for the world's leading wholesale distributor of technology products and services.

This agreement is projected to provide initial annualized revenues of more than $3 million, which would represent the single largest order ever received by AMSO.

Under the agreement, AMSO will provide onsite warranty and post-warranty services and help-desk support for Ingram Micro's made-to-order unbranded systems.

"The relationship with Ingram Micro is currently the most significant servicing agreement AMSO has ever made," Doug Tullio, chairman and chief executive officer of Alpha Microsystems, said. "In addition to producing substantial revenue, the partnership strengthens our position as one of North America's premier service and support companies for Fortune 500 companies, major distributors, OEMs and VARs."

Randy Parks, vice president of services for Alpha Microsystems, added, "Ingram Micro demands the highest level of service for its customers. Joining their team as its servicing partner speaks well to AMSO's capabilities and is yet another landmark contract in the long-term growth strategy of the division."

With over 60 locations throughout North America, Alpha Microsystems is dedicated to providing superior computer services, including consulting, maintenance and networking for public and private institutions of all sizes. Alpha Microsystems, a 22-year-old Santa Ana company, also serves the Internet/intranet market through its AlphaCONNECT division, which includes business-to-business software and technologies. For more information, visit the company's Web site at www.alphamicro.com.

Certain statements in this news release, including the statement that the Ingram Micro agreement is expected to provide initial annualized revenues of over $3 million, constitute "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties, including (i) Ingram Micro's actual future volume of warranty services required under the agreement (ii) the economic and competitive environment of the computer maintenance and IT support services industry in general, and in the company's specific market areas, and other factors expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date hereof.