David Brandstetter
SDG Software
905.477.8700 ext 230
dbranstetter@stirlingdouglas.com

Ronald Margulis
RAM Communications
908.232.3230
ramcommunications@home.com

Toronto, Ontario February 20, 2000- Innovative Mexican retailer Gigante announced today that it has chosen Stirling Douglas Group (SDG), world leader in consumer demand forecasting systems, and NCR Corp. to provide the company with a complete and integrated retail solution. The SDG and NCR systems being installed cover forecasting, replenishment, customer relationship management (CRM) and business intelligence.

The primary driver in the solution is the robust SDG Predict Forecasting engine™, which will run on an NCR Teradata® Warehouse. This system will enable the 197-store Gigante chain to gain a competitive advantage by converting their raw data into intelligent information to be used for optimum business analysis.

"Any modern food retailer must accurately forecast consumer demand in order to stay competitive. The SDG Predict Forecast Engine will allow Gigante to dramatically increase store level forecast accuracy, reducing out of stocks, while optimizing inventory investment and ultimately better serve it’s customers," said Doug Cook, CEO of SDG.

Gigante, Mexico City, is Mexico's third-largest retailer, with 197 locations throughout country under the Gigante, Bodega Gigante, and Super G banners. Through a joint venture with Tandy Corporation, the company operates 45 Radio Shack outlets in Mexico, and through a joint venture with Office Depot runs 35 office supply stores. More information on Gigante can be found at www.gigante.com.mx

Founded in 1985 and with headquarters in Markham, Canada and offices in the U.S., SDG (Stirling Douglas Group) comprehensive B2B solutions provide web-enabled supply chain management solutions. Based on the SDG PREDICT Forecasting Engine™ SDG provides the Worlds most accurate and flexible demand forecasting to daily store, SKU and consumer levels. The PREDICT™ engine is hardware & database platform independent available as part of the SDG PROFIT Series™ or the system of your choice. Additional information on SDG can be found at our web site — www.stirlingdouglas.com.

NCR Corporation (NYSE: NCR) is a recognized world leader in providing Relationship TechnologyÔ solutions for the retail, financial, communications, travel and transportation, and insurance markets. NCR’s Relationship Technology solutions include TeradataÒ Warehouses, ATMs and store automation. The company’s business solutions are built on the foundation of its long-established industry knowledge and consulting expertise, value-adding software, global customer support services, a complete line of consumable and media products, and world-leading hardware technology. More information about NCR and its solutions may be found at www.ncr.com.