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MALVERN, PA., October 11, 1999 - SCT's (Nasdaq: SCTC) Energy,Utilities and Communications market unit today announced the immediate availability of Banner Customer Information System version 2.2.2, a key component of the Banner Customer Management Suite.

Banner CIS 2.2.2 enables utility and energy service providers to better manage customer and partner information for improved customer service through the reliable exchange of information across organizational business units and business partners.

Utility industry deregulation and new electric and gas utility demands dictate the need for unbundled services. Banner CIS 2.2.2 enables utilities and energy service providers with a sound IT solution in a deregulating marketplace. Enhancements to Banner CIS 2.2.2 include:

• Service components that allow business partners to implement billing options in a restructured market. This provides a structure for a single billing system for multiple services from multiple providers through Electronic Data Interchange (EDI).
• An Application Processing Interface (API) architecture that integrates applications to function as a single system and allows smooth integration with third-party systems, such as credit card authorization and address verification.
• Real Time Pricing and Time of Use options that enable service providers to provide new types of competitive terms to Key customers.
• Integration with Banner Work Management System offers clients an automated link for generating work orders directly from CIS,providing a powerful communications and information tool for enhancing customer relationships.

"With real time pricing, EDI and API components, Banner CIS 2.2.2 proves that SCT solutions are built for deregulation," said Bill Mahoney, president of SCT Energy, Utilities, and Communications. "Our comprehensive solution is designed to aggregate customers,synchronize relationship-critical workflows and order fulfillment and is suitable for any segment of the marketplace.SCT solutions provide both retail energy service providers and regulated transmission& distribution companies with valuable solutions for enterprise-wide, mission-critical workflows that automate the relationship process flows in all industry segments."

Banner Customer Management solutions provide comprehensive automation to Support top-notch customer aggregation and fulfillment workflows. Customer accounts are linked to virtually every function that is performed in an organization to ensure customer capture and satisfaction. Solutions within the Banner Customer Management Suite include the Banner Customer Information for call center and billing support, Customer Contact and Electronic Work Queue Systems for inbound and outbound campaign support and response management, Banner Customer Target+ for marketing and Banner Customer Web Access for customer self-inquiry and administration.

About SCT
SCT leads in providing advanced technology solutions designed to meet the global needs of utilities, energy service providers, and communications companies. Its leading-edge software and services enable comprehensive customer aggregation and fulfillment strategies for clients moving aggressively into the age of deregulation.

SCT solutions enable rapid business impact for clients. The company pioneers relationship leverage solutions, which help clients realign processes and information systems, define value propositions, and generate profit. SCT solutions help clients grow their businesses by leveraging key relationships with the entire supply chain, most typically customers, but also with channels, constituents, suppliers and key partners. SCT is a leading global provider of industry-focused solutions for utilities, process manufacturing & distribution, higher education, local & state governments, and courts. SCT has over 3,700 employees and serves approximately 2,500 clients worldwide. The company is headquartered in Malvern, Pa.

The matters discussed in this press release that are forward-looking statements are based on current management expectations that involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those anticipated. Potential risks and uncertainties include without limitation, the continued slowdown in the ERP market; the extent to which demand for the Company's products and services diminish over time as organizations resolve the year 2000problem; continued market acceptance of the Company's products and services; competitive and pricing pressures in the markets which the Company serves; the Company's ability to develop and market innovative products and enhancements cost-effectively and on a timely basis; the Company's ability to attract and retain highly skilled technical, managerial, sales and marketing personnel; general economic conditions; and other risks and uncertainties more specifically set forth in the Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

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