DataWorld CEO Comments On Recent Dow Jones Mis-Information.

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FARMINGDALE, NY--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 20, 2000

DataWorld Solutions, Inc. (OTC: DWLD.OB) (Frankfurt - VRX) CEO and Chairman, Daniel McPhee commented today regarding Tuesday's Dow Jones announcement.

"Unfortunately, the Dow Jones article misinterpreted information that had been contained in the Company's recently filed SEC Form 10-KSB," McPhee said. "The article indicated: 'As reported, the Company is reorganizing under a Chapter 11 plan of reorganization...'"

McPhee indicated that this is inaccurate and could not be further from the truth and, Dow Jones has since corrected the misstatement. "In fact, the Company emerged from Chapter 11 reorganization almost three years ago, when the Company was known as Vertex Computer Cable & Products, Inc. In December of 1998, the present management of the Company gained control over the Company and has been guiding the Company's operations since that time".

"At the time we came aboard, Vertex was loosing approximately $250K per month", McPhee said. "Since our management team took over, we have made significant operational changes and process improvements. Our recent Form 10-KSB, which was filed on October 13, 2000, is indicative of the Company's improved performance. We have proven the efficiency and effectiveness of our Marketing and Administrative team. The recent addition of former ITT Network Systems & Services Director of North American Operations, Larry Paniccia, as DataWorld's executive vice president, as well as the increased repeat orders to DataWorld from Fortune 500 Companies, should be an indicator as to the effectiveness of the Company's strategies in a competitive industry."

On another matter, McPhee noted that he intends to increase communications with shareholders. "It has been our previous policy to `Build a Company' rather than diverting our attention by blowing our horn. One of the ways we will accomplish this increased communication is by incorporating newsletters and other information that will be of interest to shareholders on our new and expanded website, which is currently under construction."

About DataWorld:

DataWorld Solutions, Inc., is a multi-regional, value-added specialty distributor and manufacturer of electronic cable assemblies used in providing connectivity solutions, which includes systems integration, for customers operating a wide range of data systems. This includes linking or connecting standard or proprietary electronic devices and peripheral components from different vendors to provide solutions for various customer requirements. The Company adds value by providing connectivity solutions, which may include distributed sales for passive components such as electronic connectors, electronic wire and cable, cabinets and racks and patch panels, and active components, including hubs, bridges, routers, gateways and modems. DataWorld currently has 2 assembly plants on Long Island, New York as well as San Jose, California, with over 100 employees. Existing clients of DataWorld include; 3M Corp. (NYSE - MMM ), Bank of America (NYSE - BAC), Bear Stearns (NYSE - BST), BMC Software (Nasdaq - BMCS ), Chase Manhattan Bank (NYSE - CMB ), Cisco Systems (Nasdaq - CSCO ), Eastman Kodak (NYSE - EK) Picturetel (Nasdaq - PCTL ), RCN Corp. (Nasdaq - RCNC), U.S. Web (Nasdaq - USWB ), Northrop Grumman (NYSE - NOC), and the New York Stock Exchange. DataWorld Solutions competitors include Anixter (NYSE - AXE ), Anicom (Nasdaq - ANIC), and Graybar.

This release contains forward-looking statements with the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Although the Company believes that the expectations reflected in the forward-looking statements and assumptions, upon which forward-looking statements are based, are reasonable, it can give no assurance that such expectations and assumptions will prove to have been correct.