MALVERN, PA., July 27, 2000 —SCT (Nasdaq: SCTC), the leading provider of industry-immersed e-solutions for the energy, utilities and communications industries, announced today the appointment of Jeff Davis as managing director, communications solutions for SCT. Davis brings to his new position over 20 years of executive experience in the electric and gas industries, including creating and managing companies' non-regulated communications subsidiaries.

SCT's consulting practice was created to address the critical shortage of high-quality, cost-effective consulting expertise available to help energy and utility companies as they confront the challenges of mega-trends, such as industry consolidation and convergence, e-business, deregulation and industry restructuring. In his new post, Davis will provide strategic consulting to telephony, telecommunications, cable and Internet companies, as well as energy companies ? all converging industries in the rapidly evolving landscape of the new communications markets.

In his previous position as general manager for communications at Vectren Advanced Communications ? formed by the merger of Southern Indiana Gas and Electric and Indiana Energy, as well as several additional acquisitions ? Davis served on the merger team. Later, he led the development and expansion of its telecommunications subsidiaries, which provide cable television, local and long distance communications, data and Internet access services.

"As part of the communication consulting practice for SCT, my primary challenges will be to help these enterprises rapidly build necessary infrastructures, as well as build their customer base quickly," said Davis. "I'll help companies identify their needs, create a road map toward meeting those needs, and offer guidance on the specific tools they require to follow the map effectively and achieve their goals."

"Jeff's background in both utilities and communications is especially well suited to his present position, because many of our utility clients have non-regulated communications subsidiaries," noted Bill Mahoney, president of SCT's energy, utilities and communications solutions business. "These clients, in particular, have approached us for direction on developing the complex customer aggregation, fulfillment and billing expertise necessary for success today. Jeff Davis and our team of experienced professionals will leverage their industry-specific experience and our current market position as a provider of e-savvy, relationship leverage solutions, which directly support strategic market and business goals."

With major clients such as MediaOne and the Weather Channel, SCT brings a proven track record of success providing leading-edge, technology and services solutions to the telephony, telecommunications, cable and Internet marketplaces.

Mahoney added, "Davis's results-driven management style will help clients successfully devise and implement cost effective aggregation and fulfillment solutions, thereby achieving breakthrough business results in key communications segments."

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, utilities 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.