Brocker Subsidiary Datec Wins Major Outsourcing Contract in Partnership with IBM Global Services.Business Editors/Hi-Tech Writers AUCKLAND, New Zealand--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 20, 2000 Brocker Technology Group Ltd. (Nasdaq:BTGL BTGL Bisexual Transgender Gay Lesbian , TSE See Tokyo Stock Exchange. TSE 1. See Tokyo Stock Exchange (TSE). 2. See Toronto Stock Exchange (TSE). :BKI) announced today that its recently acquired subsidiary, Datec, has been selected by IBM Global Services IBM Global Services is the world's largest business and technology services provider. It is the fastest growing part of IBM, with over 190,000 professionals serving customers in more than 160 countries. Australia (IBM GSA (1) (Global mobile Suppliers Association, Sawbridgeworth, U.K., www.gsacom.com) A membership organization of suppliers of GSM products and services. Its goal is to promote GSM as the worldwide mobile communications standard. See GSM Association and GSM. ) to be its strategic partner in a consortium which has just been selected by Westpac Banking Corporation to upgrade its information technology infrastructure and operations. Westpac is one of Australia's largest banks with 31,000 employees, and operates in Australia, New Zealand and across the South Pacific, with offices in Fiji, Papua New Guinea Papua New Guinea (păp`  ə, –y , Solomon Islands, Vanuatu, Tonga, Samoa, Nuie, Kiribati and Cook Islands. Under the agreement, IBM assumes responsibility for division mainframe and midrange outsourcing, as well as distributed computing infrastructure and cross-functional services. Datec will play a key role in the implementation of the systems and provide on-going operational support for Westpac's systems across the South Pacific. Michael Ridgway explained his excitement over Datec's success. "This was an important win for Datec", he said. "Not only was this was one of the largest IT contracts ever let in the Southern Hemisphere, Datec overcame significant international competition to be chosen by IBM GSA as its sub-contractor in this multi-million dollar bid. We look forward to developing a solid on-going business relationship with IBM GSA as we work with them to implement this contract." Datec expects that the details of the Company's role and revenues will be finalized in late November. About Westpac Banking Corporation Founded in 1817, Westpac Banking Corporation (NYSE NYSE See: New York Stock Exchange :WBK) was the first bank established in Australia. Westpac (short for Western Pacific) is one of Australia's largest banks, with A$140.2 billion in assets, in 1999, and an operating profit after tax of A$1,456 million. Westpac is in the top 10 by stocks by market cap on the Australian Stock Exchange Australian Stock Exchange (ASX) Australia's major securities market, formed when the six state stock exchanges (Adelaide, Brisbane, Hobart, Melbourne, Perth, and Sydney stock exchanges) were merged in 1987. . About IBM Global Services IBM Global Services is the world's largest IT services and consulting group. It offers a range of end-to-end business and technology solutions for companies and organisations which seek a competitive edge in an increasingly global market space. IBM Global Services Australia is a joint venture between Lend Lease, Telstra and IBM Australia. It has more than $A5 billion in contracts under management and a portfolio of clients which includes leading organisations and enterprises in all major industries. About Brocker Technology Group Ltd. Brocker Technology Group Ltd. http://www.brockergroup.com is a global innovator in business-to-business communications focusing on application development, technical consulting services, application hosting, and vendor services (Brocker's original technology distribution and service business). Brocker's e-communications products, collectively called EC Suite (Enterprise Communication Suite), include Supercession http://www.supercession.com (e-business transaction processing software), Bloodhound bloodhound, breed of large hound whose ancestors were known in the Mediterranean region before the Christian era. It stands about 25 in. (63.5 cm) high at the shoulder and weighs between 80 and 110 lb (36.3–49.9 kg). http://www.bloodhound.co.nz (unified messaging software) and Powerphone (caller ID software that also displays all of the client's transaction history). Brocker has established partnering agreements with KPMG and PeopleSoft. Brocker's Supercession is designed to integrate with PeopleSoft's non-internet based ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) An integrated information system that serves all departments within an enterprise. Evolving out of the manufacturing industry, ERP implies the use of packaged software rather than proprietary software written by or for one customer. software. "SAFE HARBOR" STATEMENT UNDER THE PRIVATE SECURITIES LITIGATION REFORM ACT The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 (PSLRA) implemented several significant substantive changes affecting certain cases brought under the federal securities laws, including changes related to pleading, discovery, liability, class representation and awards fees and OF 1995: The statements contained in this release which are not historical facts are forward-looking statements that are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those set forth in or implied by forward-looking statements. 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