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BST Software announces new partner, first client in SA

Johannesburg, 26 Jun 2002

BST Software is proud to announce its new channel alliance with Columbus IT Partner, South Africa. This new relationship has already been consummated by the signing of a contract between Columbus IT and Africon to provide the BST Enterprise solution.

As Africon has continued to expand its sphere of operations internationally by establishing a number of specialist divisions and associated companies, it has encountered the challenge common to many professional services organisations - the integration of project accounting and financial management systems.

Columbus IT Partner presented the BST Enterprise solution and Africon found that it addressed its concerns of how it could effectively deal with multiple companies that use different currencies on a single platform.

"We found Columbus IT Partner to be an excellent company to work with. They offer us a local point of contact for service, support and training, which was key to our decision," said Dawie Kotz'e, Director of Africon Corporate Affairs. "The BST Enterprise solution they presented to Africon will allow us to gain a competitive advantage in our market."

Because BST Enterprise presents an integrated solution, Africon can manage every project throughout its entire lifecycle from one database. What that means to them is no redundant data entry and total visibility for project managers, team members and the back office. And, because the solution has a 100% Web-based architecture, projects can be updated at any time, from any PC with Internet access.

"The BST Enterprise is a great addition to our portfolio of offerings," said Thys Buitendag, Managing Director of Columbus IT South Africa. "It dovetails perfectly into our customer base and presents unique solutions to our customers` challenges."

"We are proud to have developed this relationship with Columbus IT Partner. They have already proved to be a very valuable partner, who has confidence in BST and our products," said Del Warnock, Director of International Operations for BST Software.

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AFRICON

AFRICON is a South African-based, international consultancy providing multi-disciplinary, professional services in engineering, infrastructure-related development, and management. With a staff complement of more than 1200, Africon has an in-depth knowledge of a wide range of markets and industries gained over half a century and provide broad-based expertise and resources in both developed and developing countries. Africon continues to extend their vast field of expertise to include a diversified spectrum of services, while maintaining a leading-edge approach focused on innovation and operational excellence.

AFRICON has an established office network with representation throughout Africa, the Middle East, Southeast Asia and Europe, and has also been involved in projects in more than 40 countries across four continents.

Columbus IT

With 1,000 employees in 27 countries, Columbus IT Partner is a global supplier, developer and implementer of software for Enterprise Resource Planning, e-Business, Customer Relationship Management, Business Intelligence, and ASP solutions: customizing core solutions to meet the specific needs of a customer or industry Columbus IT Partner is dedicated to improving customer competitiveness and profitability with ongoing development in leading-edge technology - qualities that attract clients, employees and investors alike. Expertise comes from implementations of more than 6,000 customers in diverse industries, services and the public sector.

Working together with our broad coverage, deep expertise and controlled processes, Columbus IT Partner can take IT projects to completion, making our customer`s visions reality. "Our Journey is together" Further information can be obtained by visiting our web site at www.columbusit.com.

BST Software

BST Software is the leading Professional Services Automation (PSA) provider of e-Business enterprise software solutions to Professional Service Organizations (PSOs). The Company`s integrated applications facilitate the management of projects, financial processes and resources across the global enterprise.

Founded in 1978, BST Software is headquartered in Tampa, Florida, USA. Additional information can be obtained by contacting the Company at (1) 813-886-3300 or 1-800-726-3300, or via the Internet at www.bstsoftware.com.

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