Applied Digital Solutions' Chairman Unveils E-business Acquisition Strategy.

Business Editors/High Tech Writers

PALM BEACH, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 30, 2000

Applied Digital Solutions, Inc. (NASDAQ: ADSX), a leading-edge provider of e-business solutions, today unveiled its near-term strategy for targeted e-business related acquisitions.

Having recently announced a series of initiatives to implement its goal of "enabling e-business through Computer-Telephony-Internet Integration," the Company's Chairman and CEO, Richard Sullivan, today provided additional insights into Applied Digital's e-business acquisition strategy.

"The pattern of our acquisitions," Mr. Sullivan said, "both in the recent past and prospectively, is designed to differentiate Applied Digital in the e-business marketplace. Simply stated, our strategic goal is to `enable e-business through Computer-Telephony-Internet Integration (CTII)'. The dynamic world of e-business demands more than just e-systems integration. It requires a high level of synergy between systems integration and software development geared specifically to e-business-to-business solutions. Through CTII, Applied Digital is uniquely positioning itself to provide this required synergy. Building on our recently announced Vertical Trade Community and our web-based financial services, our vision is to supply our customers with every piece in the e-business puzzle."

Mr. Sullivan continued, "Along with our unparalleled capabilities as an e-business systems integrator, our software acquisition initiatives will result in the programming components our customers need to succeed and our Vertical Trade Communities initiative will result in increased e-business-to-business transactions. In addition, our full-spectrum, web-enabled financial services program will give our customers the added convenience of a 24/7, always available financial institution. The synergy created among all of these components captures the essence of e-business. It's all about the creation, movement and intelligent use of timely information. As a result of our targeted e-business acquisition strategy, we are now emerging as a leading, single-source provider of e-business solutions."

About the CTII Initiative

In 1999 Applied Digital Solutions successfully refocused its strategic direction and organized the Company into four core business groups: Internet, Telephony, Network and Applications. As part of this successful transformation, the Company has positioned itself as a leading-edge provider of Computer-Telephony-Internet Integration (CTII) services. This CTII focus differentiates Applied Digital Solutions in the e-business solutions marketplace. With CTII, Applied Digital can now provide the full range of services and skills companies need to conduct business online. Through its four integrated business groups, Applied Digital designs and deploys complete, front-to-back, web-enabled e-business systems, all with a single point of contact.

About Applied Digital Solutions, Inc.

Applied Digital Solutions, Inc. is an e-business to business solutions provider offering Internet, telecom, LAN and software services to a wide variety of businesses throughout North America. Applied Digital Solutions differentiates itself in the marketplace by enabling e-business through Computer-Telephony-Internet Integration (CTII). With five-year revenue growth (from 1994 to 1998) of 64,012%, Applied Digital Solutions was ranked as the fifth fastest-growing technology company by Deloitte & Touche in its 1999 Technology Fast 500 listing. For more information, visit the Company's web site at http://www.adsx.com.

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