Bloomfield Computing Solutions Named a Preferred Supplier of HP Solutions For Baan Implementations; Recognizes BCS' Industry-Leading Implementation and IT Expertise for Baan Customers.

BLOOMFIELD HILLS, Mich.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 22, 1998--Bloomfield Computing Solutions, Inc. (BCS), a premier supplier of information technology products, announced today that it has been named by Hewlett-Packard Company a preferred supplier of HP solutions for Baan implementations.

BCS provides a fully integrated suite of technology services aligned with the Baan Target Enterprise methodology. BCS delivers Baan-related project services from infrastructure and architecture planning and design through deployment and management of the Baan environment. BCS takes a leadership role, on behalf of the customer, and coordinates the collaborative efforts of all parties needed to support a successful Baan implementation, including HP hardware, database suppliers, rapid implementation services, networking, and general IT infrastructure services.

"As a Baan Solutions Partner for more than two years, BCS has provided technology implementation services for more than 30 joint HP and Baan customers - making BCS one of the top companies in this fast growing space," said Joanne Parker, Baan global business manager at HP. "The company's focus on technology integration, rapid deployment, and its core competencies in leading hardware, software, networking and storage technologies and professional support services helps BCS to provide the best solution available for our customers."

Core services from BCS include infrastructure planning, installation and set-up, application customizations, application administration, database administration, database conversion, software upgrades and quality assurance consulting. BCS also has recently expanded its offerings to include full application outsourcing or "cosourcing." "Cosourcing" is an attractive option to clients who would like to own the hardware and software, but do not have the facilities or dedicated resources to operate them. (See related release, "Bloomfield Computing Solutions Offers Outsourcing Services To Baan Mid-Market ERP Clients.")

"The extension of BCS' relationship with HP is a win-win for our HP solutions customers running Baan world-class ERP implementations," said Paul Hodges, BCS CEO. "Our mission is to provide and integrate best-in-class enterprise technology solutions. And our role as a single source for these solutions is proving to be extremely beneficial for our customers. By taking charge of the project, from `soup-to-nuts,' customers can focus on running their business. As an HP preferred supplier, we intend to broaden our reach to many more HP and Baan customers." About Bloomfield Computing Solutions

Bloomfield Computing Solutions, Inc. is a leading enterprise-wide systems integrator, specializing in HP hardware, software, services, and solution implementations. Designated as a "Best-In-Class" Channel Partner by HP and a Baan Solution Partner, BCS combines a focus on technology with core competencies in leading hardware, software, networking and storage technologies and professional support services. BCS is headquartered in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan and expanding nationally, with over 16 offices established across the U.S. More information about Bloomfield Computing Solutions, Inc. is available via the Internet at http://www.bcomp.com.