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Systems Xcellence Signs Fourth Contract in 90 Days Combined Contract Value Exceeds $18.7 Million

MILTON, Ontario (March 23, 1999) – Systems Xcellence (TSE: SXC), a leading provider of electronic transaction processing software for the healthcare industry, announced today the sale of their Pharmacy Benefit System (HX-PBS) software product to a U.S. based Pharmacy Benefits Management company. For competitive reasons, the name and value of the sale cannot be disclosed. This sale further demonstrates the increasing market acceptance of the SX solution. This company joins many blue chip customers who have chosen Systems Xcellence as their solution provider.

"This is the fourth transaction of its kind in the last ninety days" states Gordon Glenn, President and C.E.O. of Systems Xcellence. "The combined revenue from these sales is expected to exceed $18.7 million, allowing SX to enter the new fiscal year with a record breaking order backlog. This fact, combined with our new strategic partnership with ProVantage, will only strengthen our presence in the market, reinforcing Systems Xcellence as a leader in the industry. Our recent ISO Certification reinforces our commitment to providing quality products and solutions to the demanding healthcare industry. Systems Xcellence anticipates continued success as we realize our potential to be the leading provider of software solutions to the global healthcare market."

Systems Xcellence, headquartered in Milton, Ontario, is a leading supplier of patient-centric electronic transaction processing software for the healthcare information technology industry. Systems Xcellence combines robust software products, business expertise, and services to deliver superior solutions to the demanding managed care sector. The Company's shares are traded on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol SXC.