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Crystal Systems Solutions Ltd. EURO-Currency Conversion Methodology Chosen by the Ford Motor Company

16 September 1997

Crystal Systems Solutions Ltd. EURO-Currency Conversion Methodology Chosen by the Ford Motor Company

    HERZLIYA, Israel, Sept. 16 -- Crystal Systems Solutions Ltd.
, a developer of conversion projects for mainframe computer
systems, various programming language upgrades and data field conversions,
today is pleased to announce that Ford Motor Company of Dearborn,
Michigan, has chosen Crystal Systems Solutions' C-MILL EURO-currency
conversion tool and methodology as its standard at all Ford mainframe sites in
Europe.
    The announcement followed the successful completion of a number of
evaluation projects conducted in two major departments of Ford in Germany.
    In making the announcement, Amiram Mel, Chief Executive Officer of Crystal
Systems Solutions, said, "This announcement represents a major milestone for
Crystal Systems Solutions.  Having performed many Year 2000 assessment and
conversion projects to date, Crystal Systems Solutions is positioning itself
as a major player in the upcoming EURO-currency conversion area.  We look
forward to completing all phases of the EURO-currency conversion process in a
timely and efficient manner."
    Crystal Systems Solutions has developed and is focusing on marketing an
advanced, highly automated millennium and EURO-currency conversion solution
for information systems in the IBM MVS mainframe environment.  The Company
provides software tools and services which are used to solve the widespread
problems caused by the inability of certain information systems to properly
interpret dates for the year 2000 and beyond as well as the implementation of
the upcoming EURO-currency.

SOURCE  Crystal Systems Solutions Ltd.