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United Kingdom's Atomic Weapons Establishment Plc Selects Datastream 7i to Improve Efficiency and Facilitate Regulatory Compliance GREENVILLE, S.C., June 14 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Datastream Systems, Inc., (NASDAQ:DSTME) announced that the United Kingdom's Atomic Weapons Establishment Plc (AWE Plc) has selected the Datastream 7i(TM) Asset Performance Management solution as part of an enterprise-wide initiative to improve efficiency, meet key regulatory requirements and drive down costs. AWE Plc has been central to the defense of the United Kingdom for more than 50 years, providing and maintaining the warheads comprising the country's nuclear deterrent. Datastream 7i is being deployed across two sites located at Aldermaston and Burghfield in Berkshire, which collectively cover nearly 1000 acres. The deployment will serve approximately 300 end-users and enable AWE Plc to develop new technologies to support their asset management processes. Datastream 7i provides the broad, mature functionality that the organization requires, including the management of calibration, inspections and electronic records which are key to meeting AWE Plc's security, reliability and regulatory compliance requirements. AWE Plc is one of many organizations worldwide using Datastream 7i to manage operations in a highly- secure and highly-regulated environment. "After an extensive evaluation process we found that Datastream 7i was the clear leader in terms of meeting our demanding requirements for Asset Performance Management in the highly regulated nuclear environment," said Tony Wright, maintenance manager of professional service for AWE Plc. Wright added that Datastream's demonstrated track record of successful deployments in regulated industries helped the company rise to the top in the evaluation process. "We are working closely with Datastream's implementation experts, who have identified many business process improvements that will increase our efficiency." Datastream 7i is a robust Web-architected solution that allows organizations to address Asset Performance Management challenges so they can minimize waste and maximize productivity and safety. "The challenges of reliably meeting asset performance and safety targets are never more critical than at the Atomic Weapons Establishment," said Grahame Done, UK Country Manager for Datastream. "AWE Plc operates under the highest level of regulations, and Datastream 7i helps them address the key issues of their unique environment." About Atomic Weapons Establishment The Atomic Weapons Establishment Plc (AWE Plc) has been central to the defense of the United Kingdom for more than 50 years, providing and maintaining the warheads for the country's nuclear deterrent. Uniquely among the nuclear powers, AWE Plc covers the whole life cycle of nuclear warheads in a single establishment. This includes initial concept and design, through component manufacture and assembly, to in-service support and, finally, decommissioning and disposal. About Datastream Systems, Inc. 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 of Datastream Systems, Inc., +1-864-422-5464, ; or Andy Murphy of SparkSource, Inc., +1-781-274-6061, Web site: http://www.datastream.net/

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