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Gunning Technology Solutions Joins BEZ Systems Partner Program

DB2 UDB Customers to Benefit from Combined Experience in Predictive Performance and Managing Change

BOSTON, April 1, 2005 - BEZ Systems, the leading provider of Predictive Performance Management (PPM) solutions today announced that Gunning Technology Solutions, a premier consulting company for IBM's DB2 UDB, has joined the BEZ Partner Program as an Integration Partner.

"We are very pleased to have Gunning Technologies as a premier integration partner. This alliance creates a strong combination of technology and services which will enhance us to drive PPM solutions into the UDB market," said Lori Rapoza, Director of Channel Sales for BEZ Systems.

"Working with BEZ provides added value to our current service offerings by filling an ongoing customer need for managing change and reducing risk in their UDB environment," said Phil Gunning, President of Gunning Technology Solutions.

Gunning and BEZ have over 200 person-years of combined experience in predictive performance and DB2 UDB technology and represents a tremendous opportunity for customers to confidently manage both tactical and strategic changes in all areas of their DB2 UDB environments.

About Gunning Technology Solutions

Gunning Technology Solutions is the premier consulting company for DB2 UDB for Linux, UNIX, and Windows. Gunning conducts ongoing research on the latest RDBMs technology, Operating Systems, Data Modeling, Network and Storage architectures, PeopleSoft, SAP, Lawson, Walker, I2, Informatica, Hyperion, and Siebel. They also specialize in Performance Reviews, Tuning Engagements, REMOTE DBA support, DB2 outsourcing, Database Administration, Quick Start to DB2 UDB and customized knowledge transfer. For more information contact Gunning at 888-241-1070 or via email at pgunning@gunningts.com.

About BEZ Systems

BEZ Systems is the leading provider of predictive performance management solutions. Companies with large database applications, such as data warehouses, rely on BEZ software and BEZ ProService Paks to help them consistently deliver expected service levels to business users. BEZ software delivers the ability for IT to look ahead and proactively plan, predict and manage major resource changes so they can focus on satisfying the most critical business requirements. BEZ software complements the many existing APM monitoring and tuning technologies used by IT to react to everyday problems and adds significant value by clearly defining future requirements.

BEZ maintains an active Partner Program with some of the industry's most advanced and knowledgeable leaders. The program is divided into Channel Partners, Technology Partners and Integration Partners to take full advantage of these unique areas. If you are interested in becoming a BEZ Partner, please contact us at 617-532-8800 or via email at .

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