Indus International Xcel-erates Enterprise Asset Management Capabilities Across Eight States

Business Wire, July 16, 2001

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MINNEAPOLIS & ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 16, 2001

PassPort(tm) to Connect Business and Operation Practices for

Leading Energy Provider

Indus International Inc. (Nasdaq:IINT), the leading provider of Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) software solutions, recently completed the initial phase of PassPort 8.0 implementation for Xcel Energy Inc. (NYSE:XEL), a leading provider of electricity and natural gas energy in the Midwestern and Western United States. Indus is implementing the PassPort EAM software solution in phases to best help Xcel Energy with their efforts to streamline business and operation practices across multiple locations and business units in eight states.

"The process of helping to implement a long-term enterprise asset management solution for a leading energy company like Xcel Energy is challenging, particularly when you consider the number of locations and business units involved," said Kevin Carter, vice president of professional services, Indus International. "However, managing these types of large-scale implementations is what differentiates us from competitors. Our vision makes us confident that we can provide Xcel Energy with clear results, such as improved reliability, greater productivity, and higher profitability."

Xcel Energy's Transmission and Delivery business unit in the Texas service area is currently live with Indus' PassPort 8.0 Work Management, Design Engineering, and Labor Entry and Reporting functionality. Indus will continue the PassPort implementation with the Xcel Energy business units in New Mexico, Wyoming, Colorado, Wisconsin, Minnesota, North Dakota and South Dakota. Xcel Energy's PassPort implementation is scheduled for completion in the spring of 2002.

About Indus International

Indus International is the leading provider of Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) software solutions for capital-intensive industries around the world. The company delivers software and services that help companies to reduce costs and improve overall productivity. By integrating Indus' three decades of experience, technology and best business practices, clients can become more competitive and profitable while they simultaneously ensure the safety of their employees and surrounding communities. Indus has strategic partnerships with leading big five and ERP vendors to deliver the most comprehensive enterprise software solutions to meet the dynamic needs of complex industries. The company has a strong client base comprised of more than 300,000 users in more than 40 countries. For more information visit our Web site at http://www.indusinternational.com.

About Xcel Energy Incorporated

Xcel Energy Inc. is a prominent U.S. electricity and natural gas energy company with annual revenues of $11.6 billion. Based in Minneapolis, Xcel Energy operates in 12 Western and Midwestern states. Formed by the merger of Denver-based New Century Energies and Minneapolis-based Northern States Power Co., Xcel Energy provides a comprehensive portfolio of energy-related products and services to 3.2 million electricity customers and 1.6 million natural gas customers through its regulated operating companies.

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