UCT Launches Version 6.5 of Data Conversion Architecture System; Latest version of Universal Conversion Technologies' DCA includes extensive integrated reporting and automatic update.

ADDISON, Texas -- Universal Conversion Technologies (UCT), the recognized expert in insurance data conversions, today announced the immediate availability of version 6.5 of their proven Data Conversion Architecture (DCA) product. Already in production use with select UCT clients, this latest version of DCA focuses on increasing the capability of the product and simplifying the usability and maintainability of DCA environments.

DCA version 6.5 is available to all new UCT clients as well as all current TESA (Tools, Enhancements, & Services Agreement) clients.

Dan O'Hara, Principle and CEO of UCT, commented, "DCA 6.5 is further evidence of our unwavering commitment to continue to provide the insurance industry the best conversion tools available. Our focus is to help our clients simplify and better understand the inherently complex conversion process, but without compromising the integrity of the conversion or the quality of the resulting data."

Enhanced and new capabilities offered with DCA 6.5 include:

   --  Data Conversion Architecture Reporting - providing a built-in
       standardized method to easily monitor conversion results.
       DCA's Reporting gathers, organizes and consolidates all the
       information generated during data conversion projects,
       including:

       --  Real-time data analysis and audit integrity

       --  Conversion results from cycle-up through final totals

       --  Balancing and reconciliation information

       --  Exceptions reports and other messages

       --  High-level Management reports for what if modeling
           scenarios

       --  Information display for map logic and conversion flow

       --  Analysis of conversion problem hierarchy

       --  Error display by assigned resource and organization

       --  History of previous runs for comparisons and progress
           reports

       --  Enhanced efficiency in all phases from unit tests to final
           conversion runs

       --  Option to export data to Excel spreadsheets

   --  Update Manager - providing easy view and review of available
       DCA updates.

       --  Informs client administrator of update availability

       --  Automated process allows clients to view available updates
           and apply when convenient

       --  Updates downloaded through FTP connections to a secure UCT
           server and customized for each client's unique
           configuration

   --  Conversion System Synchronization - allows automatic movement
       of changes from conversion system to conversion platform

   --  Additional Enhancements include:

       --  Suite of commands to convert and manipulate string and
           date data

       --  Expanded use of ASP.Net and XML

About Universal Conversion Technologies

Established in 1992, UCT is the recognized leader in providing data conversion software, services and methodology for the insurance industry. With hundreds of successful conversion projects completed, UCT boasts an extensive and impressive client list, including: MONY, Nationwide, Aegon, Allianz, Conseco, ING, Allstate, Swiss RE, GE Capital, Thrivent and more.

For additional information, contact UCT at 214-348-2000 or visit the Website at www.uctcorp.com.