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Leading Chinese Wireless Carrier Deploys Datastream 7i to Automate Management of Network Infrastructure Datastream 7i Enables Efficient Management of Geographically-Dispersed Assets to Ensure Reliable Service to 14 Million Subscribers GREENVILLE, S.C., May 31 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Datastream Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ:DSTME) today announced that China's Jiangsu Mobile Communication Co., Ltd. (JSMCC) is deploying the Datastream 7i(TM) Asset Performance Management solution to reduce operations costs and improve efficiency of its wireless network infrastructure. With more than 14 million subscribers, JSMCC is the dominant mobile service provider in China's Jiangsu province. JSMCC selected the Web-architected Datastream 7i after an extensive evaluation of asset management solutions. Datastream won the evaluation because of its ability to offer local support in China as well as the product's rich features. JSMCC heavily utilizes the Datastream 7i Barcoding, Mobile, Inventory Management, Maintenance Management, and Project Management modules to better manage their geographically-dispersed and frequently-moving assets and to replace antiquated manual processes. "We are using Datastream 7i to manage our operations and to extract precise data on our most remote assets," said Wang Jian, the general manager of JSMCC. "We are able to manage our entire infrastructure under a single asset management deployment and replace our previous paper-based processes with automated ones. This deployment is critical to strengthening the operational capabilities of JSMCC." JSMCC is integrating Datastream 7i with its existing financial application using Databridge, an advanced module that simplifies application integration. This integration will enable JSMCC to gain more timely insight into operating costs so it can maximize efficiency. "Datastream is committed to growing the China market, and the JSMCC deployment is one example of that dedication," said Datastream CEO Larry Blackwell. "Customers in China, like JSMCC, are selecting Datastream because of our vertical expertise and their growing demand to better manage their assets and infrastructures." About Datastream Datastream Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ:DSTME) provides Asset Performance Management software and services to enterprises worldwide, including more than 65 percent of the Fortune 500. Datastream's solutions combine world-class asset management functionality with advanced analytics to deliver a powerful platform for optimizing enterprise asset performance. By using Datastream's solutions, customers can maintain and manage capital assets -- such as manufacturing equipment, vehicle fleets and buildings -- and create analyses and forecasts so they can take action to improve future performance. Datastream's flagship product, Datastream 7i, delivers a complete Asset Performance Management infrastructure by combining an Internet, web services architecture with broad enterprise asset management functionality, integrated procurement, advanced analytics and multi-site capability. Datastream was founded in 1986 and has customers in more than 140 countries. For more information, visit http://www.datastream.net/. Datastream and Datastream 7i are marks of Datastream Systems, Inc. ("Datastream" or the "Company"). All other products or Company names mentioned are used for identification purposes only and may be trademarks of their respective owners. Statements in this release contain forward looking statements that involve uncertainties and risks. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially include, but are not limited to the risk factors described in detail in our Annual Report on Form 10-K/A for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2003 and our quarterly report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ending September 30, 2004. All statements made in this press release are made only as of the date set forth at the beginning of this release. Datastream does not have, and expressly disclaims, any obligation to release publicly any updates or any changes in the Company's expectations or any changes in events, conditions or circumstances on which any forward-looking statement is based. Investor Relations and Media Inquiries Lisa Anderson Datastream Systems, Inc. 1-864-422-5464 Andy Murphy SparkSource, Inc. 1-781-274-6061 DATASOURCE: Datastream Systems, Inc. CONTACT: Lisa Anderson, Investor Relations of Datastream Systems, Inc., +1-864-422-5464, ; or Andy Murphy, Media Contact of SparkSource, Inc., +1-781-274-6061, Web site: http://www.datastream.net/

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