Press Release

• For Immediate Release
• 10/22/99

Scientific Software Tools, Inc. Honored with "Philadelphia 100" Award

"One of the regions fastest-growing privately held companies."

MEDIA, PA October 22, 1999 - Scientific Software Tools (SST), a leader in software development service to the scientific and engineering industries, was honored today with the prestigious Philadelphia Business Journal's, 1999 Philadelphia 100 award. SST placed number 27 on a list of 100 companies identified in a project jointly sponsored by the Wharton Small Business Development Center (SBDC), the Philadelphia Business Journal and the Entrepreneur's Forum of Greater Philadelphia. The companies include technology-based businesses, professional service firms, manufacturers, construction companies, and retailers.

Founded in 1988, SST specializes in providing software development services to scientific and engineering companies worldwide. From needs analysis and specifications through implementation, testing, documentation, and project management, SST has a history of success in developing award-winning commercial software and an established track record of client satisfaction and loyalty.

For more information contact: Elise Furman, Scientific Software Tools, 1023 East Baltimore Pike, Suite 100, Media, PA 19063.