Datacom Announces Release of Next-Generation dataSTOR 2.0; Offers Small to Mid-size Manufacturers Powerful, Web-based ERP.

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MINNEAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 29, 2001

Enterprise business system provider Datacom International, Inc., today announced the immediate availability of dataSTOR(TM) 2.0, the Web-based, next generation of its dataSTOR(TM) suite of products. The product suite offers small- to mid-size manufacturers access to a full-range of enterprise resource planning (ERP) applications over the Internet.

dataSTOR's mini-suites include Manufacturing Engineering, Manufacturing, Sales, Materials, Accounting, Personnel, and System Administration. Because the smaller manufacturer generally builds "to order," rather than mass-producing products, each manufacturer has their own unique information requirements. The dataSTOR mini-suites offer a menu of options that can be mixed and customized to match these individualized needs.

Through ASP or Intranet: Cost-effective, flexible, competitive

Because dataSTOR is offered through an application services provider (ASP) model, users of dataSTOR incur no large, up-front capital expenses, nor do they need an IT staff to handle complex installations. Instead, Datacom becomes the manufacturer's IT partner, offering dataSTOR's real-time data management and unprecedented speed-to-information for an economical and predictable monthly rental fee.

"Through its second-generation Web functionality, this release of dataSTOR 2.0 will bring the smaller manufacturer powerful enterprise management solutions, giving them access to the information power and functionality previously only enjoyed by their larger competitors," said Donald Roepke, Datacom International's Chief Executive Officer. "It is the opinion of industry analysts that this will be the fastest growing segment of the ERP market over the next five years."

"While dataSTOR 2.0 is built around Web-based technologies for browser access over the Internet, the applications can also be self-hosted and accessed over the user's Intranet if so desired," said Gary Puffett, Chief Operating Officer, Datacom International.

About Datacom International, Inc.

Founded in 1998, Datacom develops, deploys and supports Web-based applications and services that are specifically designed to enable small to mid-size manufacturers to leverage the Internet to most efficiently conduct all aspects of their business. By integrating proven back office ERP applications with leading edge Web-centric collaboration capabilities, Datacom provides small to mid-size manufacturers with the complete solution they need to compete and grow.

More information about Datacom, its products and services is available at www.datacomintl.com.