Open Business Systems, a Subsidiary of Osage Systems Group, to hold Java Practice Grand Opening on October 21st

WOOD DALE, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 5, 1998--Open Business Systems, a subsidiary of Osage Systems Group (OSGE) announced today the OBS Java Practice's Chicago Center Grand Opening on Wednesday, October 21, 1998. This event will give businesses the opportunity to learn more about the specific solutions provided by the OBS Java Practice, a Sun Microsystems Authorized Java Center. Java Kiosks will be displaying OBS custom Java applications. Examples of Java business solutions, such as Net Transact, an on-line bill presentment and payment systems built for Northern Trust, as well as an application built for Global Atmospherics that collects and displays lightning data on a web site will be shown. Attendees will also have the chance to attend seminars conducted by Sun Microsystems on topics that include ``Java's Hand in Electronic Commerce'' and ``Java's Place in Today's Business.'' In addition, speakers from Netscape Communications will be giving details on their visions for the new `Net Economy'.

E. Mike Durbin, founder and President of OBS notes, ``The opportunity to actually show businesses exactly how Java computing can work for them is very exciting. Business executives will be able to explore, in a open and entertaining atmosphere, all that OBS has to offer in the Java arena.''

According to Jack Leadbeater, Chairman and CEO of Osage Systems Group, ``This is a great opportunity for everyone in the business community to see how OBS and Java can help their business grow. As the nation's first reseller to be named an Authorized Java Center, OBS is a leader in the Java computing field. The Grand Opening will allow people to talk one-on-one with OBS representatives while also seeing actual demonstrations of Java based applications.''

OBS is dedicated to assisting businesses grow and adapt to the rapid advances in technology. OBS, a Sun Microsystems Elite Reseller, specializes in cutting edge web based solutions and training using ``write once-run anywhere'' Java(TM) applications for everything from web site engineering to e-commerce. OBS also provides the information technology backbone, supplying advanced IT security, high speed networking, as well as large-scale systems deployment.

Osage Systems Group is a nation-wide provider of comprehensive IT products, services, and solutions. Osage specializes in total systems management including Enterprise Resource Planning, JAVA Applications Development, E-Solutions, and Data Warehousing. Established partnerships with Sun Microsystems, Netscape Communications, Oracle, Lawson Software, Cisco Systems, Check Point Software Technologies, and other top suppliers give Osage the ability to address critical IT issues that affect day-to-day business performance.

For additional details on this event please visit, www.obs.net

Contact:

     Open Business Systems
     E. Mike Durbin, 630/227-0023

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