Internet Operations Center Inc. Selected by Takata As Premier Global Supplier of IT Services

Provides Worldwide Development, Testing, Hosting and Operations IT Tools

SOUTHFIELD, Mich., Sept. 8 -- Internet Operations Center Inc., ("IOC") a managed Internet service provider (MSP) announced today that it has been selected by Takata as a premier provider for its worldwide hosting and related IT services.

"From technical resources and application development, to hosting and operations, IOC's performance and level of customer service has been excellent. They definitely have what it takes to be a strategic partner to our global IT operations," said Ryan Spencer, Takata's chief information officer.

In addition to other projects, IOC developed and operates a Supplier Portal for Takata, which is presently being used for all communications between Takata and its suppliers. Currently, Phase II of the Supplier Portal, developed in Microsoft(R) .NET, is due to launch in the second quarter of 2003. The Portal is designed to streamline and improve communications between Takata and its suppliers.

"We are very proud to be part of the Takata supplier team," said IOC President and Chief Technology Officer, Jay P. Harrison. "It is an honor to partner with an organization that is nationally recognized for its commitment to work with quality minority-owned companies such as IOC," he added.

Takata is a global manufacturer of custom automotive safety systems with operations in the Americas, Europe, and Asia. Products include seat belts, air bag systems and steering wheels. Manufacturing, engineering and testing facilities are located in Asia and Europe, with U.S. engineering and product testing facilities located in Michigan.

About Internet Operations Center Inc.

IOC, founded in 1996, is a privately held, minority-certified corporation and provider of managed Internet operations and application development services. The company designs, builds, and operates web-enabled business solutions to lower costs and improve profitability for businesses worldwide. Headquartered in Southfield, MI, with a southeastern location in Charlotte, NC, IOC employs over 60 Internet professionals. For additional information please visit the Web site at www.iocenter.net

About Takata

Takata is a global manufacturer of custom automotive safety systems with operations in Mexico, Brazil, Europe and Asia. Founded in 1960, they maintain U.S. locations in Michigan, North Carolina, Georgia, Washington and South Carolina. Takata is a worldwide supplier of seat belts, air bag systems and steering wheels. Takata is vertically integrated and manufactures airbag fabrics, propellant, cushions, inflators, modules, covers, sensors, and related electronics. For additional information please visit the Web site at www.takata.com