March 19, 2002

AppsTech Gains Oracle e-Business Certified 
Advantage Partner Status

AppsTech, a global leader in information technology (IT) consulting and a provider of ASP offerings, today announced that it has been named by Oracle Corp. (Nasdaq: ORCL) as a Certified Advantage Partner in the Oracle Partner Program (OPP) e-Business Track. This certification is the highest level of partnership available with Oracle and not only consolidates AppsTech's position as a leading supplier of innovative Oracle-based e-business solutions - both onsite and on the ASP model, but also demonstrates AppsTech's continued commitment to Oracle.

"When you consider that less than one percent of consulting firms out of the thousands of companies worldwide earn the Oracle Certified Advantage Partner status,  and even fewer reach e-Business Track CAP level, it is clear just how much of an accomplishment this distinction is for us," said AppsTech CEO Rebecca Enonchong. "This award is a clear indication of Oracle's level of confidence in AppsTech and its recognition of AppsTech's consistent success in providing its users with the superior e-business solutions for which Oracle is world-reknowned."
 
The Oracle Certified Advantage Partner status will further enable AppsTech to solidify its already successful worldwide business expansion through additional global development licenses, new marketing leads, access to market development funds and field sales support. To earn this distinction, companies must meet tough certification requirements and have a proven ability and knowledge of Oracle solutions. AppsTech has had particular success with the customization of complex modules of Oracle's E-Business Suite Release 11i, which AppsTech is currently implementing for clients worldwide. 

The Oracle Partner Program (OPP) is a worldwide partnering program designed to provide a consistent partnering model on a global level. There are two lower levels of membership - Program Member and Certified Solution Partner- both of which offer significant benefits and services to partners.

AppsTech, Inc., based in Bethesda, Maryland, selects, builds, implements and supports comprehensive e-business solutions - both onsite and on the ASP model - for multinational corporations and governments worldwide. With offices in North America, Europe and Africa, AppsTech provides consultation, implementation, integration and support of information technology solutions for global industries including telecommunications, utilities and banking utilizing industry-leading brands such as Oracle, SAP and PeopleSoft. AppsTech is staffed with multilingual, multicultural professionals who have expertise in finance, business analysis and information technology.