Xycom signs Licensing Agreement with
Software Toolbox for Windows CE OPC Server technology

Charlotte, NC - March 30, 2000 -- Software Toolbox today signed a licensing agreement with Xycom Automation (www.Xycom.com) to provide OPC Servers for Windows CE operating systems. Xycom is a leading provider of industrial computer systems. Software Toolbox is a leading provider of OPC server technology and was a charter member of the OPC Foundation.

About Software Toolbox

Founded in 1996 to address the growing need for a single source for industrial automation users to find, evaluate, purchase, and get support for component software, Software Toolbox has over 500 products available for purchase via secure online transactions at www.softwaretoolbox.com or by phone at 1-888-665-3678 or 704-849-2773. Adding value to this single convenient source for eCommerce transactions for automation software is a deeper eBusiness strategy that provides knowledge dissemination through the breadth and depth of technical knowledge and information available to users 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.  This includes technical articles, white papers, online training materials, technical datasheets, product trials, documentation, application notes, technical support notes, and more. Software Toolbox has partnerships with over 60 developers worldwide in which they provide marketing, promotion, eBusiness, and support services to aid the developer in reaching the global market.