Data Science Automation Inc. Announces Acceptance in
Siemens Automation Solution Provider Program

Pittsburgh, PA, January 1, 2002 --- Data Science Automation, Inc., an automation consulting and systems integration firm, today announced its acceptance by Siemens Energy & Automation as a Certified Solution Provider. The Siemens Automation Solution Provider Program is designed to provide certified partners with the products, tools and training needed to be a valuable resource to clients in the multibillion-dollar global industrial solutions and services market.

The Solution Provider Program is designed to foster strategic relationships between Siemens and automation service organizations. The goal of this relationship is to provide the automation marketplace with the best source of engineering services for the suite of industrial automation products from Siemens. Over the past two years, Siemens has been turning these products into application solutions through a special group of systems integrators known as Siemens Solution Providers.

"Siemens is a world leader in industrial components and control software with a global presence. As a result, there is a growing need for qualified systems integration companies that can deliver results to our shared clients. DSA was sought by Siemens due to its unique position in the market, a strong reputation for quality service, and its proven ability to grow," said Ernie Allison.

"Our vendor affiliations are strategically chosen to offer our research, industrial and business clients comprehensive automation services that span the enterprise. We offer laboratory, manufacturing and industrial process automation, including quality control inspection and automated test systems, as well as business application solutions. The Siemens products fit our business strategy to offer our clients the best of breed solutions that can be fully integrated with their business," said Richard Brueggman, President and CEO of Data Science Automation.