Syntegra to Provide Wi-Fi Connection at E-Gov Homeland Security Conference

Washington D.C. – December 2, 2003 – Syntegra’s Federal business unit today announced that it will enable high-speed wireless access at the e-gov Homeland Security Conference on December 2-3, 2003 at Washington D.C.’s Ronald Reagan Building. Syntegra Federal is a platinum sponsor for this important Homeland Security Conference themed Homeland Security 2003: Two Years of Progress – What's Better & What Needs Work.

Syntegra’s Wi-Fi access solutions deliver high-speed wireless access to support voice, data, Internet, and intranet applications from booths or anywhere in the convention center. Syntegra experts will be on hand at the conference to participate in panel discussions and educational sessions. Syntegra Federal will also host an exhibition booth to display the latest technology developed to meet the government's security requirements. Information on Wi-Fi switch systems, secure messaging, and identity and access management solutions will be provided.

“This Wi-Fi access solution is an excellent example of the kind of mobility services we are offering US government agencies to help reduce costs and enhance collaboration,” said Ron Marks, business development director, Syntegra Federal. “We also firmly believe that the need for mobility in Homeland Security for state and local first responders is crucial to our national security.”

Syntegra Federal is one of only a handful of systems integration companies devoted to serving the federal government and partnering with prime government integrators to maintain electronic security and integrity of networks. Syntegra Federal designs, delivers and manages computer systems that run the business of government. For more information please visit .

About Syntegra
Syntegra is part of BT Group. It plays a key role in BT's Information and Communications Technology (ICT) strategy as its expert in business transformation and change management.

Syntegra employs more than 5,000 business and technical professionals worldwide and in the financial year ending March 2003 reported revenues of around $1 billion.

Syntegra helps organizations transform the way that they operate by applying business knowledge and technology to make possible new and better ways of working.

Its primary activity is the provision of consultancy and systems integration services including business consultancy, complex program management and custom systems design, development and operation.

To complement its own specialization Syntegra, where needed, is able to call upon skill and expertise from other parts of BT.

For information about Syntegra visit: www.syntegra.com/us

About Syntegra Federal

Syntegra Federal is one of only a handful of systems integration companies devoted exclusively to serving the federal government and partnering with prime government integrators to maintain electronic security and integrity of networks. Syntegra Federal designs, delivers and manages computer systems that run the business of government. For more information please visit www.syntegrafederal.com.

Contact:

Greg McCullough
Syntegra (USA) Inc.
651-415-4859