The Hunter Group Unveils Outsourced Enterprise Systems Support; Hunter Signs Strategic Alliance With Origin to Provide Infrastructure Services.

BALTIMORE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 30, 1998--The Hunter Group, an international leader in planning and implementing enterprise management (EM) applications and a subsidiary of Renaissance Worldwide (NASDAQ:REGI), today announced that it is extending its services into long-term post implementation support activities by launching a dedicated business practice to support EM production environments.

The Hunter Group announced the formation of the Outsourced Enterprise Systems Support (OESS) practice to focus resources on meeting the growing need for long-term infrastructure and systems support for its clients. Led by OESS Vice President Keith Rudy, these offerings extend Hunter's Concept-to-Completion(TM) services, an integrated framework that supports planning, developing, deploying, and now maintaining clients' enterprise systems.

To accelerate its service delivery capability, The Hunter Group has formed an alliance with global ERP outsourcing powerhouse Origin Technology in Business(TM). "This alliance provides our clients with a single source of services that blends Hunter's implementation expertise and Origin's exceptional outsourcing services," stated Brad Everett, Executive Vice President of Hunter's North American Operations. "Origin is one of the world's top-ranked information technology service providers and our relationship enables us to meet the growing need for full life cycle enterprise management."

"Hunter's services are designed to ensure that our clients sustain the knowledge and expertise gained during an implementation project as well as maintain an operational infrastructure that keeps up with the rapid pace of technological change," stated Keith Rudy. "We remain committed to our clients' success by providing a continuum of services ranging from specific consulting expertise to full outsourcing of the enterprise IT environment."

Through its OESS service offerings, The Hunter Group will provide Applications Help Desk support that begins during system testing and extends through development and long-term production support. The services also provide comprehensive upgrade support and assist with the design and development of ongoing custom enhancements to EM applications.

Origin Technology in Business is the North American division of Origin BV, headquartered in Eindhoven, The Netherlands. The organization provides a full spectrum of information technology services for global corporations and other complex "extended enterprises" through operations in 30 countries with a staff of nearly 15,000. Origin is an international full-service provider, creating integrated IT networks delivering systems and services on a multi-site or global scale to facilitate business solutions for their clients.

"Origin is a pioneer in ERP outsourcing and provides full life cycle service solutions. Origin maintains close relationships with leading edge enterprise software companies," said Steve Truitt, president of Origin's North American Operations. "Origin's impressive track record of supporting more than 600 post-implementation ERP systems has made it the ERP outsourcing partner of choice for companies worldwide."

About The Hunter Group, A Renaissance Worldwide Company

The Hunter Group, a subsidiary of Renaissance Worldwide Inc., is a leading provider of information management consulting services that support enterprise application solutions from leading software providers. Its Concept-to-Completion(TM) services include visioning and strategy development, needs assessment, vendor selection, business process (re)engineering, workflow automation, systems implementation and end-user training. Partnerships with industry leaders such as PeopleSoft, Lawson, QAD, Edify, Restrac, Resumix, Healtheon, Seeker Software, Lotus and NetDynamics keep Hunter on the leading edge of innovative technologies and industry best practices. Founded in 1981, The Hunter Group has over 850 employees.

About Renaissance Worldwide

Renaissance Worldwide, Inc. (NASDAQ:REGI) is a leading global provider of information technology (IT) and management consulting. Recognized by Consultants News as one of the world's 30 largest consulting firms, Renaissance delivers a seamless approach to business, technology and professional services by combining excellence in execution with continuous innovation. From more than 100 US and international locations, Renaissance Worldwide comprises the talents of more than 6,700 professionals with world-class business experience and technical expertise, including business strategists, knowledge management consultants, application development experts and best-in-class technologists. For additional information, see the company's web site at www.rens.com.

This press release contains forward-looking statements that involve a number of risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those indicated by such forward-looking statements, including availability of qualified consultants, integration of acquisitions, ability to sustain and manage growth, as well as the factors set forth in the Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. These documents are available from the Company upon request and without charge. Renaissance, Renaissance Worldwide, and Concept- to-Completion are trademarks of Renaissance Worldwide, Inc.