NET FUSION SERVICES HELPS HARD DOLLAR CORP REALIZE .NET VISION

Dynamic consulting company supports leading infrastructure construction software developer to trade in JAVA for .NET

TEMPE, AZ - October 10, 2002 net Fusion Services Inc, a dynamic business and technology consulting organization, announced today it has completed a critical phase of application development, for Hard Dollar Corporation, the leading provider of integrated cost estimating, bidding, and project management software for the infrastructure construction industry.

"Over the last few years, the evolution of our clients' requirements and their existing technologies have strained our ability to respond given the current platform and architecture of our technology," said Thomas D. Blondi, President, CEO of Hard Dollar, Corp. "By leveraging technologies such as .NET and web services, Hard Dollar applications will set a new standard in providing flexibility, interoperability and business agility for its clients, increasing the value we provide the industry for years to come."

Hard Dollar made the decision to move to .NET in 2001. Since that time, Hard Dollar's development team was busy migrating their suite of applications to .NET. In order to meet Hard Dollar's aggressive go-to-market time frame, net Fusion Services was contracted to accelerate development of a critical portion of the application; net Fusions Services team was ready and willing to help.

"By leveraging our experience in developing applications and solutions in .NET and Web Services, Hard Dollar was able to increase its focus on their core competencies and customers. Technical benefits of technologies such as .NET and Web Services can grow to impact major business areas of organizations when such projects are outsourced. By forming successful consulting and services relationships we can dramatically impact time to market, market-share, perception and profitability," said Jim Duckett, net Fusion Services President and CEO.

About net Fusion Services, Inc.

NFS is a consulting and professional services firm focused on helping companies align technology to corporate strategies. The company is privately held and funded. Additional information is available online at www.netfusionservices.com.

About Hard Dollar Corporation
Hard Dollar Corporation, the leading provider of integrated cost estimating, bidding, and construction management software for the infrastructure construction industry, has systems being utilized by thousands of users to manage billions of dollars worth of transportation, water, sewer, environmental remediation, power, and industrial construction projects every month. More information is available online at www.harddollar.com

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Media Contact:
Mark Dallmeier
VP Marketing & Alliances
Net Fusion Services, Inc.
480.603.0718 x 304
mdallmeier@netfusionservices.com

Media Contact:
Cynthia Nawrocki
Marketing Programs Director
Hard Dollar Corporation
480-897-7750 x 288
cmnawrocki@harddollar.com