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For Immediate Release
August 1, 2001

Gemini's VAR partner RAND Worldwide Launches First eLearning Technical Courses

Calgary, Alberta, Canada and Sarasota, Florida, United States - Gemini Learning Systems Inc. (Gemini), a subsidiary of Salient Cybertech, Inc., (OTC BB: SLEL) and Rand A Technology Corporation [TSE: RND], operating as RAND Worldwide™, announces the release of 11 new self-paced, Web-based training courses focused on PTC's Pro/ENGINEER® mechanical design software.

ASCENT - Center for Technical Knowledge™ is the curriculum development division of RAND Worldwide. ASCENT's eLearning products are offered around the world through ENGINEERING.com and RAND Worldwide. Gemini provides the WebShop ASP hosting infrastructure and the Gemini SWIFT 5 technology used to create WebShop courses.

"This inaugural release represents an important first step for ASCENT, which is at the heart of our overall learning strategy," said Brian Semkiw, CEO of RAND Worldwide. "We are combining our significant global technological experience, along with our advanced training and curriculum track record to assist technology users and their organizations to see the greatest benefits from their engineering software - whatever that may be. Our core objective is to enhance a student's learning experience so that he or she not only "learns" about any particular software, but walks away with practical new skills that they can immediately apply."

"A key benefit of a WebShop is the SWIFT technology. It allows the user to focus only on what they need to learn, and move at a pace that is suitable for them" said Joe Oswald, P. Eng., Executive Vice President of the ASCENT Division. "WebShops represents the Third Generation of eLearning - the first two being the simple transcription of textbook training to the computer and then putting it on the Internet. We have developed WebShops with the ability to be both engaging and adaptive in real time and to reflect the tremendous potential of the Internet for learning. We are designing our WebShop eLearning solutions based on the absolute conviction that, even as it continues to evolve, Internet-based learning is rapidly becoming a central tool for technical training."

About RAND Worldwide

RAND Worldwide is the world's leader in providing knowledge-based solutions to organizations with engineering design and information technology requirements. The Company provides design automation software solutions to companies around the globe. These solutions help our clients to become more competitive and profitable through reducing new product development costs and accelerating the time to bring new products to market. In addition to CAD software tools, RAND Worldwide also offers technical education and support, hardware, network integration, and a comprehensive list of engineering related solutions. RAND Worldwide offers companies in every industry the advantage of purchasing a total solution. RAND Worldwide employs 1,200 individuals in more than 100 sales and client service centres around the globe. The RAND Worldwide corporate head office is located in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada.

About Gemini Learning Systems Inc.

Established in 1990, Gemini Learning Systems Inc. is the creator of Gemini SWIFT 5, an eLearning System that allows organizations to easily create, deliver, sell, manage, track, analyze, and dynamically update adaptive learning over the Internet, Intranet, or on CD-ROM. Gemini SWIFT 5 is comprised of the SWIFT Author (an XML-based WYSIWYG authoring environment), GeMS (Gemini eLearning Management System), and the SWIFT technology. Based upon an award winning design, SWIFT is an Adaptive Learning Environment, Adaptive Testing Engine, and Intelligent Tutoring system. Gemini also offers a full ASP Hosting Service and Community Library. Gemini is a wholly owned subsidiary of Florida-based Salient Cybertech, Inc. (OTC BB: SLEL).

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