Aviva for Java Helps Pacific Technology Services Bridge the Gap Between Legacy and E-Business Applications for Stonehouse Technologies.

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MONTREAL--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 23, 2001

Aviva's Thin-Client, JAVA Servlet Technology Enables ASP to

Provide Fast and Seamless Web-Based Access to Mainframe-Hosted

TeleMONIES(TM) Telemanagement Application

Aviva Solutions Inc., a business unit of i-data international (KFX: i-data), announces that Pacific Technology Services, Inc. has selected Aviva for Java as the mainframe host connectivity middleware for Stonehouse Technologies Inc.'s TeleMONIES(TM) application.

Stonehouse Technologies, Inc. (STI) is a leading provider of telecom financial management solutions. TeleMONIES(TM) is STI's comprehensive Web-based, communication portal that enables companies to analyze and manage enterprise-wide telecommunications expenditures via a cost-effective and easy-to-use application service provider (ASP) framework.

Pacific Technology Services selected Aviva Solutions' Aviva for Java-a secure, "thin-client", browser-based 3270, 5250 and VT220 emulator-because of the product's superior Java servlet functionality. Aviva for Java's advanced servlet capabilities enables STI to deliver its legacy-driven TeleMONIES(TM) solution as a servlet-based application over the Web, and provide its customers with faster access than any other portal in its class.

"Aviva has enabled us to launch our web-based solutions while maintaining the integrity, reliability and maturity of our mainframe applications," said John Todd, CEO and President of Stonehouse Technologies, Inc. "We evaluated fourteen other middleware solutions before choosing Aviva," said Ralph Stillinger, System Architect for Pacific Technology Services. "Aviva for Java was unmatched in terms of pure servlet functionality, solid source code foundation, clean applets and sensible pricing options. In fact, Aviva for Java was the only solution that enabled us to develop Java servlets so we didn't have to rely on applets for information download, as is commonly done with other middleware products. Applets take several minutes to download, costing precious production time. Servlet-based applications, on the other hand, are much faster because all computing remains on the web server. This was of vital importance to us in our selection criteria."

Stillinger further commented on how Aviva for Java dramatically reduced Pacific Technology Services software development and deployment times. "Aviva for Java's centrally defined and managed configuration enabled seamless integration into our web application server repository. This in turn reduced our user and software management costs, providing one more way for us to pass cost savings on to our clients."

STI's TeleMONIES(TM) communications portal enables customers to streamline the analysis and processing functions of real-time inventory control, order management, billing, and bill presentment Aviva for Java's servlet functionality enables users to quickly and seamlessly alter or update the various fields within the numerous operation screens of their TeleMONIES(TM) portal. Aviva for Java's development tools provide complete access to the host data stream, allowing the servlet to exchange data with the host. Host data is then reformatted by the servlet for presentation to the customer in a user-familiar and uninterrupted HTML or WML format. The servlet also translates incoming, customer responsive data into the appropriate format for the host. Aviva for Java enables "screen scraping" of existing data without ever touching the actual host application, which eliminates the need to re-write crucial legacy applications.

"TeleMONIES is a prime example of how Aviva for Java can help ASPs leverage otherwise complex legacy applications in today's e-business world," said Larry Curran, President of Aviva Solutions Inc. "Most companies continue to hold their mainframes and other host systems as valuable assets in terms of financial investments and build-up of critical business data. As a middleware solution, Aviva for Java enables companies like STI to preserve their stable and dependable legacy systems while extending these systems' capabilities to new e-business applications."

About Aviva for Java

Aviva for Java is a secure, Web-to-host solution offering full-function java-based emulation for mainframe, midrange hosts and DEC and Unix servers. Aviva for Java's offers a rich development toolkit to create server-based web-to-host applications as well as client-based applets and applications. Regardless of the way it is deployed, Aviva for Java enables host-based data to be safely extended across the corporate intranet, extranet or the Internet, directly to a user's Web browser or mobile device screen for new e-business opportunities. The product is localised for the US, France, Germany, Italy and Spain and is available by either user or concurrent user license. Pricing starts at US$115. The "Aviva for Java Solutions Guide" provides information on building flexible, secure e-business solutions with Aviva for Java. Please visit http://www.avivasolutions.com/products/java/.

About Pacific Technology Services, Inc.

Pacific Technology Services, Inc. (www.ptsworks.com) develops, invests in and uses software and information technology to help businesses build leading capabilities in telecommunications, lending, document imaging, and portal-based application and information management. Pacific Technology Services, Inc. is part of the Pacific Technology Group (PTG), a subsidiary of Pacific USA Holdings Corporation.

About Stonehouse Technologies, Inc.

Stonehouse Technologies, Inc. (www.stonehouse.net) is a subsidiary of Pacific USA Holdings Corporation and a global leader in providing state-of-the-art telecom financial management solutions to the private and public sectors. STI's popular MONIES(R) system has been one of the world's leading telemanagement solutions since 1983. STI's latest product, TeleMONIES(TM) (www.telemonies.com), uses Web-enabled technology to provide businesses with around-the-clock access to telemanagement functions via the Internet.

About Aviva Solutions Inc.

Aviva Solutions Inc. (www.avivasolutions.com) specializes in developing and marketing leading edge, innovative solutions that extend host information outward for B2B, B2C and wireless opportunities. Featuring the most comprehensive range of products for delivering host-based applications to the desktop, web browser or mobile devise via SNA, IP or wireless networks, Aviva Solutions offers flexibility of choice for secure access to enterprise servers. Aviva Solutions Inc. is a business unit of i-data international.

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