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SAN DIEGO, CA., October 18, 2000 -(BUSINESS WIRE)- Soliance, the San Diego-based total information solutions provider, today announced the completion of a record-breaking implementation of SAP's R/3 client/server architecture enterprise resource planning (ERP) and customer care system (CCS) software integrated with Siebel Systems' eBusiness application customer relationship management (CRM) software for the new Nova Scotia natural gas distribution infrastructure.

Sempra Atlantic Gas has the exclusive rights to build and operate the largest new North American natural gas distribution system constructed in the past 30 years. It delivers natural gas for energy service providers (ESPs) who then market it to Customers throughout the province of Nova Scotia. Soliance has worked with Sempra Atlantic Gas totailor information services for the various customer accounts established by the ESPs, as well as the IT infrastructure needed tooperate the new utility.

"This project provided a unique opportunity to implement a world-class integrated back/front-office system utilizing industry best-in-class processes and leading-edge software components from SAP and Siebel Systems, without the usual problem of data conversion and cultural change management," said Dale Kelly-Cochrane, president of Soliance.

"We understand the complexities of creating accurate customer information systems that can capture all the particular features of each ESP," said Hal Snyder, president of Sempra Atlantic Gas. "Soliance has proven it can deliver,on-time CIS/Billing and ERP systems that work," he added.

This is one of the first utility implementations of SAP's CCS and it was done in record time with integration of Siebel's CRM system.

"Adopting the system at Sempra Atlantic Gas created an opportunity for the transfer of technology to the company in Halifax," said Snyder. "The technology transfer created a training opportunity for the Sempra Atlantic Gas staff. In fact, a half-dozen staffers received extensive training in the U.S. on the new system and are now the company's super-users. Their knowledge is being shared with other Sempra Atlantic Gas staff as internal training takes place."

Under contract toSempra Energy Information Solutions, Soliance designed and implemented a flexible system architecture using industry standard technologies, such as Java components over SAP's proprietary tools. This provides Soliance with the ability to provide a "utility in a box" for other utility clients.

This year Soliance set up a "virtual utility" for commodity marketer Energy America's New Jersey and Georgia operations. Consequently, Energy America maintains the only accurate billing system in the newly deregulated state. Soliance was also recently selected by the City Public Service of San Antonio, Texas, to implement the first phase of an SAP-based ERP information system for the municipally owned gas and electric utility that serves the city.

"ESPs, utilities and municipalities now are facing a new set of CIS and billing demands as deregulation spreads throughout the nation," said Kelly-Cochrane. "We provide each customer with a team of professionals who are experienced in the energy industry and get a tailored solution right the first time."

About Soliance:
Soliance is a San Diego-based total information service provider for the energy industry. Soliance provides information technology services such as enterprise integration, application hosting, configuration, energy strategy services and business operations such as billing and customer call center management. Soliance is a joint venture of Sempra Energy Information Solutions, (NYSE: SRE), Cayenta, a Titan company, (NYSE: TTN), and Idea Integration, the e-business integration unit of Modis, Inc., the IT subsidiary of Modis Professional Services (NYSE: MPS). For more information, visit the Soliance Web site at www.soliancenetworks.com.

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