Base Ten Releases Latest Version Of FlowStream Software.

TRENTON, N.J.--(BW HealthWire)--Aug. 26, 1998--Base Ten Systems Inc. (Nasdaq: BASEA) announced that it has begun to ship BASE10(TM) FS 3.5 -- the latest version of the Manufacturing Execution System formerly known as FlowStream(TM).

BASE10(TM) software is an important element to production management for the chemical and FDA regulated industries, helping customers gain tighter control over the quality and reliability of their manufacturing processes while simultaneously shortening production cycle times.

BASE10(TM) FS supports batch and semi-continuous production operations giving process industries the tools to be competitive in today's marketplace and meet the manufacturing challenges of the coming decades.

Thomas E. Gardner, chairman and CEO of Base Ten, stated, "This particular release of BASE10(TM) FS will offer considerable benefit to the customer through improvement in electronic signatures and other enhancements in product flexibility and ease of use.

"Further, it represents a significant milestone in the integration of FlowStream(TM) into Base Ten and demonstrates the continuing commitment of Base Ten to the FlowStream(TM) customer base. I would like to congratulate the many people who have contributed to this timely release and to thank our customers for their ongoing alliances with Base Ten.

"Our BASE10(TM) family of products are at the heart of a manufacturing supply chain and can be readily integrated with machine controls, QC laboratory and enterprise planning systems to improve control of clinical and manufacturing quality in our target markets.

"Customers are effectively controlling and managing their manufacturing operations and achieving the resulting business benefits. This latest release of BASE10(TM) FS will continue to build on this group of products," Gardner said.(a)

Base Ten Systems is a leading supplier of manufacturing solutions to FDA regulated industries. The company is focusing its efforts on execution systems and services for the pharmaceutical, chemical and medical products industries.

Through installation of BASE10(TM) software, the company's customers around the world can enjoy more effective regulatory compliance, improved manufacturing flexibility and reduced production cycle time.

BASE10(TM) execution systems are intended for integration with supply chain planning systems from BASE10(TM) complementary software strategic partners as manufacturers consolidate their manufacturing operations into global supply chain processes. You can learn more about Base Ten Systems by visiting its web site at www.base10.com.(a)

(a)Forward Looking Statements

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Such forward looking statements involve certain significant risks and uncertainties. Important factors that the company believes may cause actual results to differ materially from such forward looking statements are discussed in the "Risk Factors," "Business" and "MD&A" sections of the company's current S-3 registration statements and annual and quarterly reports on file with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Additional risk factors include the effectiveness of the new software and ability of the new software to operate without "bugs" in the technology, acceptance of the release by customers, and actual rollout as a result of the release. In assessing such forward looking statements you are urged to read carefully those reports and other filings.

The company does not undertake to publicly update or revise its forward looking statements even if experience or future changes indicate that any such results or event (expressed or implied) will not be realized.

CONTACT: Base Ten Systems Inc.

William F. Hackett, 609/586-7010