"Through the tenants of NavigateOne methodologies, AAC clients leverage the value of embracing the solutions vendor as a strategic technology partner."

Rick Cutter, Managing Partner

April 7, 2005

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

AAC Announces Specialized Business Consulting Practice for Utility Companies

Technology Consulting Business Practice for Utility Companies

Columbia, South Carolina, May 10, 2005 AAC Inc. (AAC) is pleased to announce the launch of a consulting practice focused on information technology services for utility companies. The practice will target their services to both municipal and investor owned utilities that provide water, electric, natural gas and other services to residential, commercial and industrial consumers.

The initial service offerings are focused on Strategy, Evaluation, Selection, Negotiation and the Deployment of Customer Information Systems (CIS) for Utility companies. AAC consultants have extensive experience in the CIS market and information technology sector.

We have found that utility companies appreciate our unique approach to evaluating the CIS market said Managing Partner, Rick Cutter. After presenting our approach to utility companies the advantages of our methodology and straight forward approach becomes clear.