Jury Returns Verdict in Favor of Datatec Systems

FAIRFIELD, N.J., Sep 5, 2003 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Datatec Systems, Inc. (Nasdaq: DATC, quote, news, chart), a leading provider of technology deployment services and post-implementation customer care solutions, today announced that after a three week trial, a jury has found in its favor with respect to a lawsuit filed against it by Petsmart, Inc. in the Superior Court of Maricopa County, Arizona.

The jury verdict rejected Petsmart's claims against Datatec and accepted Datatec's counterclaim for unpaid invoices of approximately $172,000. Datatec intends to seek legal costs against Petsmart in connection with the litigation.

Commenting on the verdict, Datatec Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Isaac Gaon said, "Datatec firmly believed all along that the claim by Petsmart was without merit. We were committed to a vigorous defense and are very gratified that the jury has agreed with us. The Plaintiff has the right to appeal, and should they do so, we will continue our ardent defense."

About Datatec Systems, Inc.

Fairfield, NJ-based Datatec Systems specializes in the rapid, large-scale market absorption of networking technologies. Datatec's deployment services utilize a software-enabled implementation model to configure, integrate, roll out and support new technology solutions using a "best practices" structured process. Its customers include Fortune 1000 companies and world-class technology providers. Datatec stock is listed on the Nasdaq Stock Market (DATC). For more information, visit http://www.datatec.com/

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