Two Decades of Industry Experience Will be Instrumental in Helping Utilities Achieve Breakthrough Business Results

MALVERN, PA., July 24, 2000 - SCT (NASDAQ: SCTC) announced today the appointment of Charles Goodman as the managing director of SCT's Energy Extended Enterprise Consulting Practice.

SCT's energy consulting practice was recently launched in response to client demand and an industry-wide recognition of the need for high-quality, cost-effective consulting expertise focused on e-business transformations for utility and energy providers. Its team of industry experts helps clients maximize business relationships through dovetailing the right processes, people and technologies for success in e-business transformations.

Goodman's 19 years of progressive experience in executive leadership, corporate governance, strategic and business planning, utility operations, and customer service equip him with a unique perspective and broad insights into the evolving needs, challenges and opportunities faced by energy and utility companies as they address today's more complex energy markets.

Goodman joins SCT after working as the executive vice president of utility operations at Atmos Energy Corporation, a Dallas-based progressive investor owned utility (IOU). Here, he was responsible for five natural gas utility business divisions operating in twelve states, serving over one million customers. During his tenure, he was responsible for the formulation and execution of key business strategies that ensured ongoing success in a consolidating and rapidly changing business environment. He also evaluated, recommended and implemented the use of new technologies to Enhance the overall performance of the company, leading the industry in most financial and tactical benchmarks. Goodman performed valuation assessments and integration of strategic business acquisitions, building a comprehensive integration strategy that provided for full benefit realization and preservation of local brand equity.

"The marketplace is influenced today by three megatrends: e-business, consolidation and convergence, and deregulation and restructuring," said Goodman. "Energy providers need high-quality, cost-effective consulting expertise if they are to successfully map their paths in transforming themselves into virtual utilities of the 21st century, capable of competing in this new, more dynamic environment. We will help our clients master the Internet to manage intermediary relationships and deliver tangible e-business results."

"The need for industry experts is imperative to Deliver the level of insight and results the market demands today," said Bill Mahoney, president of SCT's global energy, utility and communications solutions business. "SCT is selecting its experts carefully, ensuring the
industry experience and proven record of success that Charles brings to the SCT team.

"The energy extended enterprise practice team was specifically created to assist our clients and prospects in developing e-business programs that will result in business breakthroughs for this changing market," added Mahoney. "Our accumulated expertise in workflow management and our immersion in the energy industry allow us to accurately identify
and take advantage of opportunities in the market."

About SCT
SCT is a recognized leader in providing advanced technology solutions designed to meet the global needs of utilities, energy service 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 enables clients to achieve breakthrough results by leveraging e-business solutions. SCT's unique and powerful e-business solutions combine application software and services to Deliver benefits rapidly. SCT operates globally, providing industry specific solutions for education; energy, utility and communications; process manufacturing and distribution; and courts and state & local government. SCT has over 3,300 employees and serves approximately 2,500 clients worldwide. The company is headquartered in Malvern, Pa.