WORLD TECHNOLOGY SERVICES, INC. BECOMES WTS, INC.

Growing high-tech company builds its brand to capitalize on market recognition

Seattle, Washington, April 12, 2002 - WTS, Inc., the first application service provider (ASP) partner for J.D. Edwards collaborative commerce software, announced it has changed its name from World Technology Services, Inc. to WTS, Inc.

For growing companies in evolving markets, updating brand strategy is key to market recognition. WTS partnered with Methodologie, a strategic design and brand development firm, to build its new identity. This process began with changing the company's brand and positioning, resulting in a new company name as well as a new identity and Web site. "We realized our customers and partners already referred to us as WTS, so an official name change just made sense. This existing foundation made the transition extremely smooth and the reaction very positive," said WTS President and CEO Tom Hughes.

WTS will continue to implement its brand through activities that will clearly differentiate the company from its competition. "It is important that our brand deliver a clear and consistent message about WTS and our success in hosting J.D. Edwards software," Hughes stated. "Our Web site was the first initiative in the implementation of our brand because it's typically the first real interaction our prospects have with WTS."

The branding process will include updated corporate sales and marketing collateral, strategic changes in supporting marketing materials, and focused target marketing to companies that could receive value from the hosting services offered by WTS.

To view the new WTS identity and Web site, please visit www.wts.com.

About WTS
WTS, the first application service provider (ASP) to host J.D. Edwards, focuses solely on hosting J.D. Edwards enterprise solutions and complementary products. WTS provides personalized systems for J.D. Edwards OneWorld, WorldSoftware, and co-existence applications. Our customers benefit from an industry-proven solution that increases efficiency, enables business and technology change, and reduces IT risk. Founded in 1997, WTS is a privately held corporation, with headquarters in Seattle, Washington. For more information, contact the company by calling 877.987.7253 or visiting www.wts.com.

CONTACT: Ward Quarles, WTS, Inc., 303.601.8463.

About J.D. Edwards & Company
J.D. Edwards is a leading provider of agile, collaborative solutions for the connected economy. The company's open solutions give organizations the freedom to choose how they assemble their internal applications and how they collaborate with partners and customers across the supply chain to increase competitive advantage. Founded in 1977, J.D. Edwards is headquartered in Denver. Additional information can be obtained by contacting the company at 800.727.5333 or www.jdedwardsnews.com.

CONTACT: Tim Stack, J.D. Edwards & Company, 303.334.7452.

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