NEW SURVEY SHOWS XML CONVERSION PROJECTS MOVING FORWARD IN TOUGH ECONOMY

Despite tough economic times, many firms are increasing their XML conversion efforts and only a tiny percentage are cutting back, according to a survey conducted by New York based tech firm Data Conversion Laboratory (DCL).

FRESH MEADOWS, NY-December 6, 2002-Despite tough economic times, many firms are increasing their XML
conversion efforts and only a tiny percentage are cutting back, according
to a survey conducted by New York based tech firm Data Conversion
Laboratory (DCL).

The main reason cited by respondents for converting data was for preparation
for the web - which is to be expected as the current trend across
most industries is for content to be web based. Other reasons cited
were: internal documentation, distributing data to customers and vendors,
and workflow/process improvement.

Commenting on the results of the survey, DCL president Mark Gross
said: "(The survey) shows that the concept of 'intellectual capital,'
which is very much driven by XML, is more and more a key part of the
new economy."

Further information: http://www.dclab.com/2002_surveyresults.asp
Tel: Shavy Schwimmer on 718 357 8700 x267

The company is located at 184-13 Horace Harding Expressway in Fresh Meadows, N.Y. and is privately owned. For more information about Data Conversion Laboratory, Inc. and its services, please visit the company website at www.dclab.com, or call 1-718-357-8700.