(ETC)
RELEASED on June 16, 2003

Fusion Labs strengthens their retail-oriented solutions and services by acquiring Effective Technology Consultants (ETC)

DALLAS, Texas - June 17, 2003 - Fusion Laboratories, Inc. (Fusion Labs) announced today the acquisition of certain assets of Effective Technology Consultants (ETC) from Cayenta, Inc. Fusion Labs plans to structure and operate ETC as a stand-alone subsidiary and assumed all current ETC customer contracts and staff, effective May 2, 2003.

ETC is a leading retail consulting firm, combining in-depth industry knowledge with technology expertise to generate "optimum results to the retailer's top and bottom line". The core business for ETC includes: Strategic Planning Services, Application Rollout Services, Enterprise Systems, Store Systems, Distribution Systems, Data Warehousing, and ERP.

Steve Galvanoni, ETC President, had the following to say about the acquisition, "We believe Fusion Labs will help us achieve our goal of becoming the most trusted advocate of the retailer. Our unparalleled consulting services guide the retailer through the rapid changes in business and technology, focusing on maximum realization of benefits and minimized total cost of ownership. By utilizing Fusion Labs retail-related infrastructure expertise and by overlaying their IT Application Outsourcing services we can now also focus on the delivery of these services to create a truly customer-centric approach."

Fusion Labs Principle, Brian Blackmarr, considers the acquisition as an opportunity to reinforce ongoing retail-oriented efforts: "Each ETC consultant has on average 20+ years of valuable experience working in major retail segments such as department store, supermarket, hospitality, specialty, chain drug, etc.. This hands-on experience will go a long way in providing our customers with a broad range of very specific retail knowledge and practical skills to backup the powerful solutions we have developed for the retail sector. We look forward to working very closely with the ETC staff."

About Fusion Labs
Fusion Laboratories, Inc. (FUSION LABS) was formed in 2000 to provide enterprise-class Technology Infrastructure, Application Management, and Consulting Services to the mid-market tier organization. The Fusion Labs management team previously founded and built BRBA, a Dallas based-regional technology firm. Fusion Labs has provided business solutions, application support and business process outsourcing for a range of vertical market leaders. Current Fusion Labs clients and partners include: Neiman Marcus, Living Naturally, LLC., Richmont Holdings, Carriker, Bank of America, NCR, and Kintetsu Global I.T., INC.

About ETC
Effective Technology Consultants (ETC) serves the cross-functional demand chain solution needs of tier one retail and consumer products organizations. ETC was established in 1998 and specializes in Strategic Planning Services, Application Rollout Services, Enterprise Systems, Store Systems, Distribution Systems, Data Warehousing, and ERP. ETC is composed primarily of seasoned retail professionals, executives and directors with a knowledgebase that extends over 30 years. ETC has severed virtually all segments of retailing and utilizes this extensive client experience and a worldwide network of talented resources to provide leading methodologies focused on ensuring effective solutions and smooth application/solution rollouts. ETC clients include: KOHL's, Belk, Neiman Marcus, Brooks Brothers, Kroger Company, KINKO's Inc., Garden Ridge, McDonald's Corporation, and KMART.

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