Predictive Systems Qualifies to Join Cisco Systems' Professional Services Partner -PSP- Program

Business Wire, May 31, 2000

Business & Technology Editors

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 31, 2000

Predictive Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ:PRDS), a leading international network consulting firm, announced today that it has qualified to join Cisco Systems Inc.'s Professional Services Partner (PSP) Program. As a leading integrator of Cisco technology, Predictive Systems' qualification in the PSP Program provides recognition of the two companies' commitment to provide leading internetworking service and support to joint Cisco and Predictive Systems clients. Cisco's Professional Services Partner Program is designed to help enterprise, service provider, and small/medium customers keep step with the rapid pace of change required by today's business environment.

"The Cisco PSP Program qualifies top professional services companies to deliver services for planning, design, implementation, operation, and optimization of complex end-to-end networking solutions," said Patrick Finn, Senior Director of Partner Enablement for Cisco. "Customers who choose to work with a Cisco PSP member can be confident in the level of technical knowledge and support received. Predictive Systems' recognition as a Cisco PSP member illustrates its commitment to providing that industry-leading support."

Predictive Systems' qualification for Cisco's PSP Program is the latest milestone in the two companies' ongoing relationship. Before Predictive Systems' initial public offering in 1999, Cisco invested $14.5 million in Predictive Systems. With this latest announcement, the two organizations have further solidified their historical working relationship via the Cisco Professional Services Partner program.

"Our relationship with Cisco continues to be good for our company and our clients," said Ron Pettengill, CEO of Predictive Systems. "Our involvement in Cisco's PSP Program is yet another validation of our commitment to providing our clients with highly specialized consulting services for the design, management, security, and performance of their Cisco-based network infrastructures."

Delivering Market-Leading Service and Support

Members of the Cisco Professional Services Partner Program have completed rigorous capability assessments, demonstrating expertise in specific Cisco technologies and solutions. Qualified PSP companies demonstrate customer satisfaction through ongoing measurements and statistics, and make significant investments in the continued development and enhancement of professional services skills and business, enabling them to deliver market-leading service and support.

About Predictive Systems, Inc.

Predictive Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ:PRDS) is a leading network infrastructure architect focused on building fast, reliable, secure networks for service providers and global enterprises. The firm's BusinessFirst(TM) approach maps technology solutions to business goals. Predictive Systems' clients include Bear Stearns, Cisco Systems, DLJdirect, First Union National Bank, MCI WorldCom, Pfizer, and Qwest Communications. Headquartered in New York City, Predictive Systems has regional offices throughout the United States. In Europe, it has offices in London and Amsterdam.

For additional information, please contact Predictive Systems at 1-800-770-4958 or visit its home page: www.predictive.com.

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