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AlphaNet Solutions Receives Award From Mercedes-Benz USA

6 June 2000

Receives $4 Million Desktop Services Award From Mercedes-Benz
    CEDAR KNOLLS, N.J. - AlphaNet Solutions, Inc., a leading IT services firm 
providing network design, operation, management, and security, today announced 
that it continues to strengthen its ongoing relationship with Mercedes-Benz USA,
through a $4 million award to provide desktop services and support for the
company's Northeast headquarters, located in Montvale, New Jersey.

    AlphaNet will provide MBUSA with the installation, management, and support
of personal computer and local area network servers and components.  The
thirty-six-month engagement includes full-time and on-site service support for
approximately 1,000 users in the MBUSA Northeast headquarters complex, as well
as full-time service for approximately 500 users in remote locations.

    "AlphaNet is pleased to continue its longstanding partnership with MBUSA,"
said Donald Deieso, president & CEO of AlphaNet Solutions.  "We look forward
to continue helping MBUSA reach its business objectives through the provision
of leading-edge service and support."

    "AlphaNet continues to provide MBUSA with customized service offerings to
meet our project needs," said James Schultz, department manager of production
services for MBUSA.  "AlphaNet has assisted MBUSA in achieving our goals, and
along with past successes, allows this to be a true business partnership."

    During the course of their 10-year business relationship, AlphaNet has
assisted MBUSA in migrating to a Novell network, installing PCs on all
desktops, creating a virtual mobile environment, and providing ongoing support
for maintenance and upgrades to MBUSA's clients and network.  AlphaNet is
currently assisting MBUSA in the deployment and education of its retailers on
its new retail center initiative, NetStar.

    About AlphaNet Solutions

    AlphaNet Solutions, Inc. is a leading IT professional services firm
specializing in network design, operation, management, and security.  The
company provides services in information security, network implementation,
professional development, project management, and Internet-related matters.
Through its Enterprise Network Management Division, the company offers remote
network management, call center support, and managed security services.  

    About Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA)

    MBUSA, headquartered in Montvale, New Jersey is a wholly-owned subsidiary
of DaimlerChrysler North American Holding Company based in Auburn Hills,
Michigan.  DaimlerChrysler became the third largest automobile manufacturer in
the world since the merger of Daimler-Benz AG and Chrysler Corp. in 1998.

    MBUSA is responsible for the sales and marketing of Mercedes-Benz
automobiles and accessories in the United States.  The headquarters today
occupies a 37-acre site, which includes the centralized Client Assistance
Center, which utilizes the latest technology to coordinate client
communications and response.

    Safe Harbor Statement

    Certain of the statements contained in this news release may be
forward-looking statements within the meaning of The Private Securities
Litigation Reform Act of 1995.  Such forward-looking statements include risks
and uncertainties, such as those related to the contracts of AlphaNet
Solutions, Inc. (the "Company") and other business risks, as detailed from
time to time in the Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange
Commission.