Database Technologies Honored as One of the Country's 500 Fastest Growing Technology Companies.

WELLESLEY, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 17, 1998--

Systems Integration and IT Management Firm Grows Revenue

1,083 Percent in Five Years, Earning National Recognition

from Deloitte & Touche

Database Technologies, a wholly owned subsidiary of PKS Systems Integration LLC, today announced its recognition as one of the 500 fastest growing technology companies in the United States for 1998, according to a recent report from Deloitte & Touche LLP. This marks the second consecutive year that Database Technologies has been distinguished nationally for its exceptional growth. This honor, awarded to Database Technologies by Deloitte & Touche LLP, was presented in conjunction with the 1998 Technology Fast 500, an awards program that ranks the nation's fastest growing technology companies based on percentage growth in revenues from 1993 to 1997. From 1993 to 1997, Database Technologies' revenue grew by 1,083 percent, distinguishing it as the 294th fastest growing technology company and one of the fastest growing systems integration and IT management service providers in the nation.

"Today, there are more than 22,000 high technology companies in the United States, many of whom are competing for the same markets both here and abroad. All of the Deloitte & Touche Technology Fast 500 winners have proven that they can compete successfully by consistently delivering quality IT solutions. We commend Database Technologies for having the vision and determination to become world-class contenders," said Mark Evans, managing director, Deloitte & Touche High Technology Industry Group.

The 1998 Technology Fast 500 award is one of numerous awards that Database Technologies has received this year for extraordinary growth and outstanding professional services. Earlier this year, Database Technologies was recognized as New England's 35th fastest growing technology company by Deloitte & Touche and Hale & Dorr. Additionally, its engineers and consultants have been distinguished for expertise and dedicated service in various IT specialties including, relational database management systems, Web development and data warehousing.

"The extraordinary growth that Database Technologies has experienced since our founding in 1986, particularly in the last six years, is a direct reflection of our excellent systems integration and IT management service record," said David Teplow, co-founder and CEO, Database Technologies. "The caliber of expertise and attention to quality service that our award-winning professional services staff brings to each project we undertake has distinguished Database Technologies as a leading IT consulting firm and has led to an ever-growing demand for our services," added Michael Corey, co-founder and COO, Database Technologies.

For more information on the Deloitte & Touche Technology Fast 500 awards program, visit www.us.deloitte.com/fast 500.

About Deloitte & Touche

Deloitte & Touche, one of the nation's leading professional services firms, provides accounting and auditing, tax, and management consulting services through 23,000 people in offices in over 100 U.S. cities. Deloitte & Touche is part of Deloitte & Touche Tohmatsu, a global leader in professional services with more than 72,000 people in over 125 countries.

About Database Technologies and PKS Systems Integration LLC

Database Technologies, a subsidiary of PKS Systems Integration LLC, is one of the East Coast's first full-service systems integrators specializing in the implementation of relational database management systems, enterprise data warehouses and managed data marts, and Internet solutions. Since its founding in 1986, Database Technologies has garnered expertise with Oracle, SQL Server, Sybase and Informix RDBMS, as well as a long list of application development, data access, system monitoring tools, and Oracle applications.

PKS Systems Integration LLC, is a service leader that provides high-quality, custom-tailored solutions. PKS Systems Integration works with customers through its centers of excellence worldwide to bridge the gap between business strategy and information technology with full-service consulting solutions. Services are provided in the areas of: Legacy Renewal, Application Maintenance Outsourcing, Conversions, Package Implementation and Data Warehousing.

PKS Systems Integration is a subsidiary of Level 3 Communications, Inc.