Atlantic Data Services Names Lucy A. Flynn EVP, Marketing.

Business Editors

QUINCY, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 24, 2000

Atlantic Data Services, Inc. (Nasdaq:ADSC), an IT strategy consulting and systems integration firm, announced the appointment of Lucy A. Flynn as executive vice president of Marketing.

Prior to joining ADS, Flynn was senior vice president of Corporate and Marketing Communications for Wang Global, a worldwide IT services and solutions company, where she was responsible for the development and execution of Wang's worldwide marketing communications and branding initiatives. Before joining Wang in 1996, Flynn held the position of senior vice president of Corporate Affairs for Shawmut National Corporation.

William H. Gallagher, president of ADS, said, "Lucy is a superb addition to our senior management team. Her extensive background in both banking and IT services and solutions gives ADS the increased knowledge and insight to further develop and market our e-Business and CRM practice areas. ADS is looking to Lucy to help build the company's brand beyond our current client base as we demonstrate our strategic advantages over other consultancies that serve the financial services industry."

A cum laude graduate of Emmanuel College, Flynn holds a Juris Doctor from the New England School of Law. She serves as a trustee of St. Anselm College, and as a Director of both the Massachusetts Port Authority and Enterprise Bank headquartered in Lowell, Mass.

About Atlantic Data Services, Inc.

Founded in 1980 and based in Quincy, Mass., ADS provides information technology strategy consulting and systems integration services to customers exclusively in the financial services industry. ADS offers rapid, cost effective IT solutions to the business challenges faced by financial services companies through its in-depth financial services experience, technological expertise and project management skills. The company's service offerings are organized around four areas: IT Strategy Consulting, Consolidations and Conversions, e-Business and Customer Relationship Management (CRM).

For additional information on ADS contact Mary Newell at [phone] ext. 4110, email [e-mail], or write One Batterymarch Park, Quincy, Mass. 02169. Visit its Internet site at www.atlanticdataservices.com.

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