United Support Systems (US2) Appoints John Berik as CEO

Executive To Launch Leading Edge Convergent Billing Technology

McLean, Virginia, May 8, 2002 - US2, a leading provider of outsourced and managed customer care & billing solutions and services for carriers, operators, and service providers, announced today that John Berik has been appointed chief executive officer.

"Mr. Beriks industry acumen running services-based companies brings not only a clear focus and vision, but more importantly, top tier legitimacy and a new level of energy and vitality to US2," said David A. Bailey, chairman of US2. With his external partnering capabilities and internal team-building skills, we are rapidly revamping our image and increasing the value proposition to our customers. Mr. Beriks presence and leadership is quickly building the value of our business as we expand our customer care & billing products and services into the global marketplace."

Mr. Berik will immediately oversee all aspects of the companys strategic positioning, sales, and operations. Mr. Berik will lead the launch of US2's next generation convergent billing solutions and guide US2 into a sustained growth phase by increasing market share via increased product and service offerings to current clients and new strategic alliances in the US and abroad.

I am thrilled to lead an organization with such a committed team and diversified customer base. Our immediate focus is the launch of a unified and fully convergent customer care & billing solution," said Mr. Berik. In our XSP service bureau model, US2 enables smaller providers to attain market share and revenues from larger competitors via the power of multiple services and cross-product bundling in an equitable cost model."

Previously, Mr. Berik served in executive management and ownership positions in several profitable private and public businesses. His extensive experience in merging, acquiring, and divesting companies is substantial in the marketplace. Most recently he was the managing director of Acies, Inc., a global provider of professional services and business solutions to the communications and utilities sectors. Mr. Berik retains board seats and ownership positions in several privately held companies.

About US2
US2 is the leading provider of outsourced and managed customer care & billing solutions and services to carriers, operators, and service providers. US2's best of suite solution delivers flexibility, scalability, and enhanced functionality via a complete Oracle- and Java-based platform that enables service providers to efficiently manage their subscriber base and market offerings in a service bureau environment. The US2 solutions suite is composed of advanced CRM, service-neutral rating engine, billing, provisioning, and mediation. US2's mission is to provide a complete vertical suite of products and services that are available in either a bundled or independent standalone" offering to small and medium-sized businesses. Headquartered in McLean, Virginia, US2 (www.UStwo.com) has worldwide representation with offices in North America and Europe.

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