DataWorld Solutions, Inc. Appoints Philip J. Rauch as its Chief Operating Officer

DataWorld Solutions, Inc. Appoints Philip J. Rauch as its Chief Operating
Officer
Company Expands Management Team to Support Growth 


HAUPPAUGE, N.Y., Feb. 9  /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- DataWorld Solutions, Inc.,
(PinkSheets: DWLD), announced today thatit has appointed Philip J. Rauch to the
position of Chief Operating Officer, effective immediately. In this role, Mr.
Rauch is expected to help the Company expand its cable and defense products
operations. Prior to joining DataWorld, he was Vice President and Controller,
and Vice President of Business Operations of AboveNet, Inc. (formerly Metromedia
Fiber Network, Inc.), an international network infrastructure services provider
with facilities in over a dozen US cities, Europe and Asia.

"Our strategy to position the Company for growth by hiring experienced
executives with industry experience is well served by Phil's appointment as our
COO," said Daniel McPhee, CEO of DataWorld Solutions, Inc. "His corporate,
financial and operating experience in the telecommunications, construction and
Internet industries will be invaluable in helping us to grow each of our
business units."

"I look forward to working with the DataWorld senior management team and the DWS
Advisory Board to enable the Company to assume its place as an industry leader
in both the cable assembly and defense products business," said Mr. Rauch.  "We
are well positioned for rapid growth and my diverse experience in business
operations, strategic and financial planning, has prepared me to enhance the
operations of the Company."

While at AboveNet, Mr. Rauch was responsible for business operations, sales
support, product pricing, and contract administration, where he negotiated
contracts representing over $2.5 billion in revenue.  He received the 2000
"Achievers Club" and the 1999 "Outstanding Performance" awards from the Company
in recognition of his contributions to the organization.  Mr. Rauch began his
career at AboveNet as the Director of Business Planning where he worked on the
Company's Initial Public Offering and subsequent high-yield debt offering.

Mr. Rauch has also held positions as Vice President, Controller of Columbus
Construction, a heavy construction company with several plant facilities, as
well as Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of F. Garofalo Electric Co.,
a Local 3 IBEW engineering and construction company.

Mr. Rauch earned a Bachelor of Science in Economics degree from the University
of Pennsylvania Wharton School of Business, with a concentration in finance and
accounting.  He also earned a certificate in Construction Management from the
Institute of Design and Construction in New York.  A long-standing resident of
Long Island, Mr. Rauch is a member of the American Management Association and
the Construction Financial Management Association.

About DataWorld Solutions, Inc.

DataWorld Solutions, Inc. is a multi-regional manufacturer of electronic cable
assemblies used in providing connectivity solutions for customers operating a
wide range of data systems to include linking or connecting standard or
proprietary electronic devices and peripheral components from different vendors
to provide solutions for various customer equipment configurations and
requirements. DataWorld adds value by providing connectivity solutions, which
may include distributed sales for passive components such as electronic
connectors, electronic wire and cable, cabinets and racks and patch panels, and
active components including hubs, bridges, routers, gateways and modems.
DataWorld encourages customers to discuss their unique cabling requirements with
its experienced sales/marketing support team so that cost-effective solutions
can be provided for customer specific needs.

About DWS Defense Systems, Inc.

DWS Defense Systems, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of DataWorld Solutions,
Inc., was created in response to the growing security concerns expressed by the
clients of DataWorld. In reaction to acts of domestic and international
terrorism, businesses are searching for better ways to protect their buildings,
and more importantly, to better protect the people who work in or visit these
locations. DWS will offer one such solution -- high quality, state of the art
safety/security glass product applications and associated security systems. The
highly skilled DWS Defense Systems in-house team working in collaboration with
its strategic teaming partners will design, develop, manufacture, install and
market specialty products, equipment, and systems for the safety and security
needs of all sectors of the domestic and international marketplace.

Except for historical matter, the matters in this press release are
forward-looking statements and are made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions
of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. The forward-looking
statements reflect assumptions, and involve risks and uncertainties, which might
affect DataWorld's business and prospects and cause actual results to differ
materially from these forward-looking statements, which are detailed in
DataWorld's public filings with the SEC.

For more information on DataWorld Solutions, Inc. visit:
http://www.dwsdefense.com/ and http://www.dataworlddirect.com/ 

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CONTACT: Sue Fitzpatrick for DataWorld Solutions, Inc., [phone],

 



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