Press Release

WELLESLEY, Mass., April 16, 2002 - DYS Analytics announced today that Penton Technology Media, a division of Penton Media, Inc., (NYSE: PME) has selected DYS CONTROL! as one of 18 Editors' Choice finalists for the first annual e-Pro Magazine Apex Awards for Lotus. Winners will be announced at The View ADMIN 2002 in Boston on May 1.

"The Apex Awards recognize industry leaders who have made valuable contributions to their customers and the market," said Wayne Madden, publisher of e-Pro Magazine. "After a rigorous judging process, an independent panel of judges, featuring editors and industry professionals, has narrowed the field down to these 18 finalists."

DYS Analytics' DYS CONTROL! was named as a finalist in the Messaging, Collaboration, and c-Commerce category. Other categories for the Apex Awards include: Application Development, Content and Knowledge Management, General Application Software, and Systems Management.

In addition to announcing the winners of the above categories at ADMIN2002, e-Pro Magazine will also present the 2002 Industry Driver award at that time. The winner of the Industry Driver award will be determined by magazine staff and will be based on creativity, use of technology, and innovation of product. e-Pro Magazine will also present the winners of the Readers' Choice awards in each of the above categories. The winners of the Readers' Choice awards were determined by votes compiled on e-ProMag.com.

About e-Pro Magazine and Penton Media, Inc.
e-Pro Magazine provides up-to-date technology news, analysis of industry trends, technical tips and how-to tutorials, case studies, and product reviews for Lotus and WebSphere professionals. In print and online, e-Pro Magazine provide the most comprehensive resource for Lotus and WebSphere professionals worldwide.

Penton Media is a leading, global business-to-business media company that produces market-focused magazines, trade shows and conferences, and online media products. Penton's integrated media portfolio serves the following industries: electronics; Internet/broadband; information technology; manufacturing; design/engineering; natural products; food/retail; mechanical systems/construction; government/compliance; supply chain; aviation; and leisure/hospitality.