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SPL Worldgroup
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SAN FRANCISCO, CA., December 4, 2000 - SPL WorldGroup today announced a new organization structure designed to Support development and delivery of the company's customer management product to energy companies in evolving markets around the globe.

"The new organization structure positions SPL WorldGroup as a product company with a singular focus on the energy industry," said CD Hobbs, president and CEO. "Previously decentralized functions are now part of a single global structure that helps ensure our product and our clients stay ahead of changes in the market.

"SPL WorldGroup's management team, and its staff of almost 600, have unmatched experience in the energy industry and now can work as one company with a global approach to the market" said Hobbs. "We will be substantially better able to work in collaboration with our clients and evolve our product as the market evolves."

SPL WorldGroup's customer management product has been selected by the most progressive energy companies in evolving markets on six continents. Its technology ensures highly accurate customer care and billing, and provides the flexibility for energy companies to rapidly adapt to changes in the marketplace and regulation.

The new structure established by Hobbs organizes the company's global operations along the continuum from product conceptualization and development through sales, installation and support. Each group is led by a person with an extensive background in the energy industry.

Marketing and strategy is the responsibility of J. Guerry Waters, senior vice president, who is recognized in the energy industry as one of the top ten global experts in customer relationship management. He recently joined SPL WorldGroup from META Group. Waters is responsible for defining product and market strategies including strategic alliances, business development, and market development. He also is charged with developing and managing SPL WorldGroup's intellectual capital, integrating it into the formation of corporate, product and market strategy

Product development within SPL WorldGroup is the responsibility of Madeline Selig, vice president of product development. Selig also directs client service. The group developed the architecture for SPL WorldGroup's highly flexible customer management technology and is responsible for all new releases of the product. Selig has more than 20 years experience in the technology industry with a record of developing quality product on time. She joined SPL from Spear Technologies.

Brenton McPherson, senior vice president, is now responsible for global sales, and will manage the sale of all SPL WorldGroup products and services in all markets. The global approach to sales will help SPL WorldGroup better support energy companies that have global strategies. Previously, McPherson was responsible for SPL sales in the Asia Pacific and European markets.

Successful implementation of SPL WorldGroup's product is the responsibility of David Mulit, senior vice president, global delivery. He also is responsible for global practices, methodology and training. Mulit has been a leader in information delivery services within the energy industry for more than 20 years, developing a reputation for successfully implementing both large and small scale customer information system projects.

In a key initiative, Hobbs established a Global Accounts group naming senior vice presidents Julian Brandes, Jim Reardon, and Ken Rybka to Lead SPL WorldGroup's global account relationships. Placing the responsibility at the executive level will enhance the company's collaborative approach to working with its global clients on product evolution and provide a high level of support to clients operating in global markets.

"SPL WorldGroup is known for having the most adaptable customer management product on the market and for its unmatched record of successful product implementation," said Hobbs. "With this structure SPL WorldGroup will continue to integrate into its product the insights we gain from working with companies around the world while ensuring our client installations remain on time and within budget.

About SPL WorldGroup
SPL WorldGroup's customer management product keeps energy companies ahead of changes in the rapidly evolving industry. Its technology is in use or being adopted by progressive energy companies including Pacific Gas & Electric and TXU in the U.S., n-Power and Electricite de France in Europe and AGL and UtiliMode in Australia. SPL WorldGroup has offices in the U.S., United Kingdom, France, Australia, and Hong Kong. Additional information is available at www.splwg.com.

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