SunGard to Acquire Inflow

Move Solidifies Infrastructure and Service Delivery Capabilities

WAYNE, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 16, 2004-- SunGard Availability Services, an operating group of SunGard (NYSE:SDS - News), announced today that it has reached a definitive agreement to acquire Denver-based Inflow, Inc. This follows SunGard's October 4th announcement of the plan to spin-off the availability services business from the software and processing business. The Inflow acquisition is expected to close in the first quarter of 2005, subject to expiration of the waiting period under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act of 1976, as amended, and there being no material adverse change in Inflow's business. The transaction is not expected to have a material impact on SunGard Availability Services' financial results. Terms of the acquisition were not disclosed.

Inflow, an ISO 9001 certified provider, is a leading provider of managed services, business continuity and IT consulting services with 14 datacenters throughout the U.S. The locations of these centers are geographically complementary to SunGard Availability Services' current facilities, particularly on the West Coast of the United States. Once finalized, the acquisition will give Inflow customers access to a much broader range of business continuity and dedicated high availability services to support their IT requirements.

Jim Simmons, group chief executive officer of SunGard Availability Services, commented, "Inflow is a growing company and we eagerly look forward to working with its employees and customers. SunGard Availability Services' mission is to provide our customers access to their important business functions: whether always on, within minutes, hours or even days depending on the criticality of their process. By adding Inflow's managed service expertise to our substantial infrastructure, we will be able to provide even more comprehensive solutions to customers in a greater geographic footprint."

Art Zeile, CEO of Inflow, commented, "We are extremely pleased to be able to combine Inflow's commitment to superior customer satisfaction in managed service delivery with SunGard's presence ininformation availability. Companies can help ensure that their applications are highly available while still maintaining control by hosting them in SunGard's resilient environment. Combined, we will be able to provide a level of Information Availability that few other companies can deliver but that businesses should expect from their provider."

Once the acquisition is finalized, SunGard Availability Services will serve more than 10,000 customers in over 3.5 million square feet of data center space predominantly in North America and Europe.

Mr. Simmons added, "We will leverage the strengths and economies of scale of both businesses to provide greater flexibility and cost effectiveness for customers than most companies can achieve on their own. Further, the acquisition enhances our managed service capabilities helping us to provide a comprehensive portfolio of services. Customers can have the utmost confidence in SunGard Availability Services' ability to keep their people and information connected."

About Inflow:
Inflow, Inc. was founded in 1997 and is headquartered in Denver, Colorado. Inflow is an ISO 9001:2000 certified provider currently serving more than 950 customers from its network of 14 data centers across the United States. Leveraging its expertise in application, network, and datacenter management, the company is able to deliver reliable, secure, scalable, and cost-effective outsourcing solutions. Core services are offered within Inflow's three primary lines of business: Application and Infrastructure Management, Business Continuance/Disaster Recovery, and IT Consulting. Inflow's solutions help customers increase revenues, decrease costs, and enhance productivity. For more information on Inflow, please visit www.inflow.com.

About SunGard Availability Services:
SunGard Availability Services is the pioneer and leading provider of information availability services, helping to ensure that more than 10,000 clients in North America and Europe have access to their business-critical information systems. With over three million square feet of hardened facilities, SunGard offers a complete range of information availability services for more than 30 technology platforms, from 48-hour disaster recovery hotsites to always-on, high-availability infrastructure, co-location and electronic vaulting services. SunGard also provides technology and systems management services for application and data center outsourcing, as well as business continuity consulting services and planning software. For more information about SunGard Availability Services, visit www.availability.sungard.com or call 1-800-523-4970.

About SunGard:
SunGard is a global leader in integrated software and processing solutions, primarily for financial services. SunGard also helps information-dependent enterprises of all types to ensure the continuity of their business. SunGard serves more than 20,000 customers in more than 50 countries, including the world's 50 largest financial services companies. SunGard (NYSE:SDS - News) is a member of the S&P 500 and has annual revenue of $3 billion. Visit SunGard at www.sungard.com.

Trademark Information:
SunGard and the SunGard logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of SunGard Data Systems Inc. or its subsidiaries in the U.S. and other countries. All other trade names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders.

Contact:
SunGard Availability Services
Mike Walsh, 484-582-2443
mike.walsh@sungard.com

THE PLANET BRINGS 2,500^TH TOTAL CONTROL SERVER ONLINE

Dallas, TX... - The Planet recently announced that it had brought its 2,500th Total Control server online just nine months after the program’s launch.

Unveiled in March 2004, the Total Control program allows small - and medium - sized business clients to purchase precisely the bundled services and components they require without long - term commitments, up-front costs or nonessential add - ons. The program offers à la carte hardware, software, rackspace, bandwidth, backup and professional services from which customers can simply pick and choose according to their unique needs.

"We're thrilled to have had such tremendous success with the Total Control program," said Steven Canale, The Planet's Total Control Sales Director. "Bringing our 2,500th server online just nine months after launch demonstrates our continued success in meeting the significant market demand for affordable, flexible server solutions."

According to Mr. Canale, Total Control is ideal for businesses that need Internet solutions beyond a standard dedicated server, yet have found traditional managed solutions beyond their reach. "By bundling service items and eliminating mandatory up - front fees, we’re trying to make managed hosting solutions affordable for everyone," Canale said.

More than 40 different hosting services and components are offered through the Total Control program, including RedHat and Windows operating systems, Intel Xeon processors, centralized backup and a 100% SLA uptime guarantee. Package prices range from $249 to $1,999 per month based on hardware, software and services selected.

ABOUT THE PLANET
Launched in 1994 and based in Dallas, The Planet provides a world of Internet and hosting services and solutions. As one of the fastest growing managed hosting providers in the United States, the company serves small businesses and enterprise clients with value-added services such as advanced server monitoring, database administration, managed data storage, virtual private networks and more. For additional information, visit www.theplanet.com.

Contact: Julia Estes
214-782-7822
jestes@theplanet.com