February 22, 2001

Eatontown, NJ, February 22, 2001: Gary A. Aldridge, Titusville, NJ, was named Vice President-Technology by Scott C. Swain, President of Trident Computer Resources, Inc. Previously, as the Director of Engineering at Trident, Mr. Aldridge was responsible for the development of software and software applications for the Autodynamics^TM Simulator System. He is responsible for continuing efforts to maintain the world-recognized technological leadership of Autodynamics Software.

Trident Computer Resources is a training simulator and computer software and services company, and a world leader in the development of Training Simulator Systems. Trident produces the Autodynamics Operator Training Simulator System, which since 1966 has been used to train operators to safely and efficiently operate oil refineries, gas plants, petrochemical plants and other units in the process industry. There are over four hundred (400) Autodynamics Training Simulator Systems installed in more than fifty (50) countries.

Mr. Aldridge is a 1976 graduate of the College of Engineering at Rutgers University, where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemical Engineering. He also earned a Master of Science in Engineering from Drexel University. Mr. Aldridge has been with Autodynamics for over sixteen (16) years, holding various engineering and management positions. His responsibilities at the company have included management of simulation projects and most recently he has been responsible for the development of the architecture of the Autodynamics suite of simulation software.

When making this announcement, Mr. Swain stated that Mr. Aldridge's vision and implementation of technologies have been instrumental in establishing Trident's reputation and worldwide recognition for having 'Best-of-Class' simulator software. 'The simulation industry continues to be a growth industry as process units continue to automate their operation,' Mr. Swain said. 'However it is imperative that Trident's technological leadership be maintained and the next software generation be implemented. We are confident Mr. Aldridge's appointment as Vice President will ensure that these goals are achieved.'