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COLUMBUS, Ohio--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 20, 1999

reSOURCE PARTNER(R) (rSP), an Application Service Provider (ASP) of leading business applications, today announced that Steve Love has joined the company as Manager of Electronic Commerce Services. At reSOURCE PARTNER, Love will use his extensive experience in EDI (electronic data interchange) and EC (electronic commerce) to extend the rSP outsourcing capabilities through the design and implementation of a new electronic commerce offering planned for Year 2000 delivery.

Most recently Director of Integration Services for Pittsburgh-based Innovate EC, and formerly Manager of Application Integration Services and Outsourcing Project Manager at Sterling Commerce, Love has a strong background in the integration of electronic commerce services in the outsourcing area. His more than twenty years in the data processing field in a variety of industries (including banking, retail, and insurance) bring a wealth of knowledge to rSP.

"We're pleased to have Steve join our team," said Randy Kautto, Chief Executive Officer of reSOURCE PARTNER. "Steve's vast experience fits our plans to fully integrate our e-commerce capabilities with our ASP offering and provide our clients with the advantages of 21st century solutions."

"reSOURCE PARTNER offers clients an impressive IT infrastructure, which provides the perfect, solid platform for further expansion into the latest e-commerce technologies," said Love. "Our plans to incorporate new electronic commerce services will provide significant additional value to our customers."

More about reSOURCE PARTNER

reSOURCE PARTNER, Inc., an Application Service Provider (ASP), delivers seamless, end-to-end outsourcing solutions for mid-sized and large organizations with application rental and lease/purchase options. reSOURCE PARTNER offers application and business process management, hosting, and consulting services that focus on leading HRMS/Financial applications. rSP, a PeopleSoft Certified Outsourcing Partner, has successfully implemented and outsourced PeopleSoft applications since 1996. In addition, rSP provides hosting services for business applications such as SAP, Oracle, J.D. Edwards and others.

Based in Columbus, Ohio, reSOURCE PARTNER has more than 20 years' IT and HR/Financial business process expertise, gained during the time it serviced its parent, a Fortune 500 company. rSP is owned by its management and affiliates of the leading global investment firm of Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co. (KKR). rSP's clients are represented in such industries as manufacturing, information technology, hospitality, healthcare and services.

For more information contact reSOURCE PARTNER, 180 East Broad Street, Columbus, Ohio, 43215-3716. Telephone: 888/737-7271; Fax: 614/220-6693, or on the Web at http:www.resourcepartner.com.

reSOURCE PARTNER is a registered trademark of reSOURCE PARTNER, Inc. All other company, product, or service names mentioned in this document are the trademarks, service marks, or registered marks of the respective owners.