Design Data Systems--Press Release.

"Enterprise Quality Network Operations Center available to the Association Marketplace"

Design Data Systems' Network Operations Center Deploys Computer Associates' Networkit 2.0 for Automated Systems Management

Islandia, N.Y. and Gaithersburg, MD., December 1, 2000--Computer Associates International, Inc. (CA) the world's leading eBusiness solutions provider, today announced that Design Data Systems (DDS), a charter member of CA's Managed Services Provider (MSP) Program, will provide remotely managed network services to associations and independently operated schools via a Network Operations Center (NOC) powered by NetworkIT, CA's premier tool for cost effective automated network management.

With NetworkIT 2.0, the DDS NOC will offer resource-strapped clients complete affordable network management services including end-to-end network performance monitoring, critical threshold detection, system alert processing and engineer notification, application deployment, remote workstation level helpdesk services, and the real-time management of IT asset inventories.

An operations center built on the sophistication of NetworkIT will allow DDS to expand on its continuing directive to provide the most proactive systems support possible, while decreasing its clients' total cost of maintaining technology.

"While the association's reliance on technology to service its members heightens at every turn, the implementation of new solutions often strains in-house network administration, or increases the cost of outsourced services," said Matthew Ruck, DDS vice president. "Managed network services defray the cost of maintaining technology over multiple clients. In conjunction with on-site network administration services, the toolsets created by CA will allow our clients to maximize the return of each dollar spent on network administration."

DDS is exhibiting at the annual American Society of Association Executives (ASAE) Management and Technology Conference and Exposition, December 10-12, 2000 in Washington. D.C. "This is an excellent opportunity for DDS to further demonstrate to association executives and technology professionals how our new offering can positively impact the day-today operations of their organizations," said Dennis Ruck, DDS president and CEO.

"With NetworkIT 2.0 at the core of DDS'S NOC, associations and schools will benefit from the cost efficiency and 24x7 network management provided by the industry's most powerful network management tool," said Allan Peters, CA senior vice president, Networking division. "The ASAE conference is an ideal setting for organizations to learn about how the predictive network management capabilities within NetworkIT 2.0 can handle the most demanding eBusiness environments."

CA's Certified MSP Program delivers strategic business, sales, marketing and technical tools to channel partners entering or expanding their presence in the remote network and systems management market. Partners receive education and certification for their technical and sales staff, as well as business development and management assistance from specifically trained business technologists.

Computer Associates International, Inc. (NYSE: CA), the worlds leading business software company, delivers the end-to-end infrastructure to enable eBusiness through innovative technology, services, and education. CA has 20,000 employees worldwide and had revenue in excess of $6 billion for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2000. For more information, visit www.ca.com.

Design Data Systems has provided network administration and systems management consulting services to the association marketplace since 1979. DDS pioneered cost effective network administration and facilities management services with Support Plus, cross-platform support services for Microsoft, Novell, and Unix operating environments. In addition to its relationship with Computer Associates, DDS is proud to be recognized in the industry as Microsoft Certified Solution Provider, Novell Gold Partner, IBM Business Partner, Cisco Systems Authorized Reseller, Hewlett Packard VAR, and Compaq Solutions Provider. For more information, visit www.designdata.com.

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