RMCis Announces Alliance to Provide implementation Services for Customers of the HotStatus Hosted Supply Chain Suite of Products

Chicago, Illinios - December 13, 2001 -- RMCis Corporation today announced an alliance with HotStatus Enterprises, Inc. (HSE) to provide implementation and value-added consulting services for the customers of HSE. RMCis specializes in system integration, system connectivity, mobile computing, data collection solutions, and related training services, primarily for software products that increase productivity and improve efficiencies in distribution or manufacturing facilities.

HSE provides core foundational products for any Hosted Supply Chain, including internet-based warehouse management systems (HotStock, HotWMS), internet-based order and inventory reporting (HotVisibility), and rapid deployment implementation and system connectivity (HotTools) tools. Through this suite, logistics companies solve major issues of compliance to offer real-time multi-facility/multi-company visibility to order and inventory information.

RMCis 15 years of relevant experience and recent completion of our HotInstall coursework is a powerful combination to accelerate the deployment of our products," said Luc Ringuette, CEO of HotStatus Enterprises. Were excited for RMCis to be part of the HotStatus family of partners and for their strong presence in the mideast region of the U.S.", added Ringuette.

Hot Status has a unique combination of technology and application functionality that supports and accelerates the dual trends toward tighter Supply Chain Integration using the Internet, and outsourcing non-core functions, such as warehousing and distribution," said David Dickson, President of RMCis. We are always on the lookout for emerging products that address common challenges of our clients, and Hot Status definitely meets those criteria."

About RMCis Corporation

RMCis is a provider of information technology solutions and services to companies in manufacturing and distribution. RMCis services include integration, support, programming, and functional consulting. Areas of expertise include ERP, Data Collection, Mobile Computing, and Enterprise Application Integration. Key product partners include Baan, Wonderware, Streamserve, and Hot Status, and RMCiss own data collection software for Baan users, the rmC3 product suite.

RMCis has been in business since 1984, and focuses on long-term business partnerships that contribute to the success of all partners. For more information about RMCis, visit www.rmcis.com, or call 1-630-955-1310.

About HotStatus Enterprises, Inc.

HotStatus Enterprises Inc. (HSE") is a leading solution provider of supply chain execution and collaborative event management software products that is reshaping the market with its innovative business model. HSE is executing a multi-channel distribution strategy that enables it to target the fastest growing segments of the supply chain execution and collaborative event management software market by offering hosted supply chain solutions. HSE has built its offerings on proven technology, has established a customer base and revenue, and secured several distribution partners. For more information about HotStatus Enterprise, Inc., visit www.HotStatus.com or call 1-949-859-1963.

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