Berkeley, California, Inks Public Safety Contract With HTE.

LAKE MARY, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 10, 1999--

City Will Become Model Site for Next Generation of

Public Safety Software

Public-sector software solutions provider HTE, Inc. (Nasdaq:HTEI) announced today it will provide the city of Berkeley, California, with a state-of-the-art public safety system, which, according to Berkeley Police officials, will substantially cut costs, save time, and improve officer safety.

Under the nearly-$700,000 contract, HTE will provide its next generation of client-server computer-aided dispatching (CAD) and browser-based mobile data software, which are being deployed at four of HTE's more than 500 Public Safety & Justice customer sites in the U.S. The contract calls for virtually all of HTE's public safety applications including police, ambulance, and fire.

Berkeley Police Chief D.E. Butler said: "We believe that this system will make us one of the most technologically advanced police departments on the West Coast. This is practically `Star Wars' type technology and will be a quantum leap from what we are currently using. The biggest advantage will be in time savings both in terms of officers' ability to respond to calls as well as in what they will be enabled to do from laptops in their cars. In addition, we will save a substantial amount of money -- the equivalent of six staff positions."

HTE's computer-aided dispatching software basically provides equipment and personnel response recommendations to police dispatchers handling emergency or 911 calls. It also integrates with other HTE applications such as CRIMES Management making it easier for officers to complete paperwork.

Browser-based mobile data will enable officers to respond to calls from dispatch faster and with more accurate information. It also provides officers in their cars, access to the same data retrievable from the headquarters computers.

The client-server-based Windows CAD and the browser-based mobile data are both new versions of HTE products.

HTE has agreed to provide the Berkeley Police Department a Y2K-ready system where CAD guarantees an average two-second response time. Other applications include integrated mapping and vehicle locator capabilities and extensive in-field reporting.

In addition, HTE agreed to a more-aggressive-than-usual implementation schedule to dovetail with the department's move into a $16 million state-of-the-art police facility in May of 2000. The first phase of application installation is slated for completion by December of 1999.

The city of Berkeley has been a financial and administrative software customer of HTE's since 1991 -- a factor that contributed to their decision to select HTE on the public safety side. In addition, the city contracted previously with HTE to assist with grant writing services, which ultimately helped the police department win a $500,000 federal grant.

Gary Kaiser, HTE Office of the CEO, said: "The city of Berkeley has a history of being progressive in the information technology services they provide. This project is the last major piece to complete their desire for a totally integrated enterprise-wide solution. We are as excited as they are to develop this premiere customer site."

With more than 1,600 customers worldwide, HTE, Inc. is an industry-leading software solutions provider. The company's customers include public and private utilities, cities, counties, public safety, corrections and justice agencies, school districts, transit authorities and other public-sector agencies.

Except for the historical information contained herein, the matters discussed in this news release are forward looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties detailed in HTE's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including the "Risk Factors" section of HTE's Registration Statement on Form S-1 (Registration Number 333-22637), as declared effective by the Securities and Exchange Commission on June 10, 1997 and as also summarized in HTE's Annual Report on Form 10-K for its fiscal year ended December 31, 1997 (file No. 0-22657).