PKS Systems Integration Expands RDBMS Systems Integration Expertise and Resources with Acquisition of Database Technologies, Inc.

PHOENIX--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 14, 1998--

Customers Benefit from Database Integrator Merging with One of

the Fastest Growing IT Service Companies

PKS Systems Integration LLC announced today the acquisition of Database Technologies, Inc. of Wellesley, Mass. The acquisition comes in response to the growing service demand for resources and expertise in integrating Relational Database Management System (RDBMS) application solutions.

The merger pairs Database Technologies, one of the first and most experienced relational database integrators, with PKS, an international, full-service systems integration company. The depth of knowledge and extensive experience brought by Database Technologies combined with the international resources and systems integration ability provided by PKS, creates an enhanced organization that is uniquely qualified to serve corporations' rapidly expanding database and information systems needs.

"Database Technologies has been a strong player within the New England region in relational database design and development services. Joining forces with PKS enables us to rapidly accelerate our goals to become a dominant provider of RDBMS services and solutions," said Michael Corey, Chief Operating Officer of Database Technologies, Inc.

"The tremendous quality and service standards that are the hallmark of PKS' success fit very well with our own reputation and culture," added David Teplow, founder and Chief Executive Officer of Database Technologies. "We look forward to leveraging PKS' significant experience managing systems integration solutions on a national and international basis."

President of PKS Systems Integration Ralph Grant said, "The Database Technologies team is a welcome addition to PKS. This addition strengthens our relational database and data warehousing services capabilities and bolsters PKS' presence in the New England region. What is particularly remarkable about this acquisition is that both organizations share the same service culture and can readily integrate each other's service offerings into their respective markets. The combination of the two entities will also create continued career opportunities for technical professionals in the field of RDBMS design and development in New England as well as nationally and internationally."

A full-service systems integrator of relational database management systems and large-scale data warehousing applications, Database Technologies, Inc. is one of the first and most experienced consulting and systems integration firms specializing in Oracle-based systems and solutions. Since its founding in 1986, Database Technologies, Inc. has garnered proven expertise with SQL Server, Sybase and Informix RDBMS', as well as a long list of application development, data access, system monitoring tools, utilities and Oracle applications. Recently Database Technologies has been named one of the fastest growing technology companies in the country by Delloite & Touche LLC and Hale and Dorr LLC. According to the 1997 study, Database Technologies was ranked as the 11th fasting growing technology company in New England and 51st within the country.

Database Technologies, Inc.

Database Technologies was founded in 1986 as the first consultancy on the east coast to specialize in relational-based applications. At that time, relational database management systems (RDBMS) were rapidly gaining acceptance in corporate data centers. Database Technologies, Inc. was founded on the principle that there will always be a need for highly-skilled experts with in-depth experience to guarantee that companies get the highest return possible from their technology investment.

PKS Systems Integration LLC

PKS Systems Integration LLC is a subsidiary of PKS Information Services, Inc. The Company is an acknowledged service leader and has a successful record of providing high-quality, custom-tailored solutions.

PKS helps customers define, develop and implement cost effective information services. A network integration group designs and implements all LAN/WAN topologies and network management platforms. The Company's Suite 2000SM service converts customers' date-related information. LexiBridgeSM is a PKS solution that helps customers convert legacy COBOL applications to client/server and Internet platforms.

PKS' computing operation offers customers dedicated, low-cost, high-performance computing environments, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

PKS Information Services is a subsidiary of Level 3 Communications, Inc. (NASDAQ:LVLT).

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