Newtec to Integrate Sand's Nucleus Exploration Suite

Newtec Inc, a leading provider of business intelligence services based in Boston, and Sand Technology Inc, an award-winning developer of high-performance software systems based in Montreal, have formed an alliance to integrate Sand's Nucleus Exploration Suite with Newtec's MultiMart Enterprise Datawarehouse. This union revolutionizes the ability to access valuable data quickly and effortlessly without sacrificing quality. Organizations will be empowered with an advantage to gain the competitive edge.

Newtec's MultiMart Enterprise Datawarehouse is an object-oriented design with built-in Ad hoc Query & Reporting and a multidimensional OLAP warehouse, which contains features and functionality not found in other systems. Sand's Nucleus Exploration Suite will leverage the power of MultiMart by delivering extraordinary reporting capabilities in a most expedient and efficient manner, thereby producing an advanced business intelligence system like no other.

"Sand Technology's distinctive approach to data retrieval will optimize the already powerful capabilities of MultiMart," states Tammy Lentini, Business Development Manager of Newtec. "Our customers will certainly benefit from such an exceptional product. We are anticipating a broad exposure for Nucleus as part of MultiMart, both at our existing customers and through expanded visibility at trade shows and other events."

"Newtec's expertise and excellent reputation in delivering reporting solutions to customers meshes perfectly with Sand's objective of becoming the business intelligence technology of choice in the marketplace," added Jerry Shattner, president of Sand Technology's North American operations. "We expect this relationship to continue to enhance the already rapid growth of both our companies. Joint activities are already underway to identify early business opportunities."

About Newtec

Newtec is a full-service ERP and Business Intelligence solution provider servicing the continental United States and Canada, with expansion efforts underway to include international customers in Europe and Puerto Rico. Newtec's unique MultiMart design provides the flexibility to grow and change with organizational needs over time. Also included is the MultiMart Web Financials, the first 100% Web-based reporting tool solution. For more information regarding Newtec, please visit www.ReportingTools.com.

About Sand Technology

Sand Technology, with headquarters in Montreal, Canada and offices in the United Kingdom and the United States, provides performance, scalable software solutions for data mining, data marts, data warehouses and online analytical processing (OLAP). Sand's Nucleus product suite brings patented technology to the business user, empowering more timely and accurate decision making. Nucleus is being used in the Retail, Finance, Healthcare, Transportation, Telecommunication, Manufacturing, Government and Insurance sectors to support strategic corporate initiatives including: e-Business; CRM (Customer Relationship Management); SAP reporting; SCM (Supply Chain Management); risk analysis and management; new business; product trend and profitability analysis; fraud detection; emerging markets; competitive analysis, and quality control. Sand Technology has commercial relationships with IBM, Oracle, Compaq Computer Corporation, Microsoft, Brio Technology, and Information Builders. For more information, visit www.sandtechnology.com.

Contact de Jong & Associates, 760-943-9065, sndt@dejong.org.