Agreement Signed to Acquire ReNet

Harrier Group PLC
15 March 2000

                   Harrier Signs Agreement to Acquire ReNet                   

Reading,  Berks  - 10 March 2000, Harrier Group plc, a leading  integrator  of
both  Internet and network security, and enterprise data management, announced
today that it has signed an agreement to purchase ReNet Ltd, an IT consultancy
and support services company, for £130,000 payable in cash.

ReNet  is  an  IT consultancy and support services company that has  developed
relationships with a number of manufacturers including Citrix Systems Inc. who
provide application server software and services to the enterprise.

     'ReNet  is  a  bolt-on acquisition, which is consistent with our  overall
     strategy to acquire partners in the internet and network security markets
     where  we  believe there is strong growth,' said Terry Radford,  Managing
     Director of Harrier Group.  'Additionally, the combination of Harrier and
     ReNet's  Citrix expertise will enable us to further develop  our  managed
     services.'  Radford  continued. 'It will also  complement  the  range  of
     products  and  services  already offered by Harrier  and  strengthen  our
     position as a leader in Internet security and data management.'


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