Atlantic Data Services Expands Business Development;Ted Engler Appointed Vice President,...

QUINCY, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 2, 1999--

Atlantic Data Services, Inc. (NASDAQ:ADSC), an IT strategy consulting and systems integration firm, announced Ted Engler has been appointed as vice president, Business Development. Engler is responsible for initiating, developing and closing

Engler brings senior level business and marketing development expertise, as well as proven solution selling capabilities in the IT management consulting services industry. In his most recent role as marketing development executive for a global management and IT consulting company, Engler significantly increased sales by offering value-added services, developing new territories and establishing relationships with client senior management.

P.J. Lynch, executive vice president, Business Development, stated, "Ted's IT consulting expertise and strong solutions selling ability will enable him to immediately contribute by providing innovative business solutions to help financial institutions meet the ongoing IT industry challenges and assist in ADS' quest to become the leading solutions provider to the financial services industry."

About Atlantic Data Services, Inc.

Founded in 1980, ADS, based in Quincy, Mass., provides information technology strategy consulting and systems integration services to customers exclusively in the financial services industry. ADS offers rapid, cost effective IT solutions to the business challenges faced by financial services companies through its in-depth financial services experience, technological expertise and project management skills. The company's service offerings are organized around four areas: IT Strategy Consulting, Consolidations and Conversions, Year 2000 Resolution and Electronic Commerce and Internet Banking.

For additional information on ADS contact Mary Newell at (617) 770-3333 ext. 4110, email mary.newell@adsi-net.com, or write One Batterymarch Park, Quincy, Mass. 02169. Visit its Internet site at www.atlanticdataservices.com.

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