Sagient Research Trading Symbol to Change to SRYS


SAN DIEGO, May 21, 2004 (PRIMEZONE) -- Sagient Research Systems (OTCBB:PCSR), a leading publisher of independent research for the financial services and institutional investment communities, today announced that the trading symbol for its common stock will change to SRYS on the Nasdaq Over the Counter Bulletin Board on Monday May 24, 2004.

The symbol change corresponds to the formal name change of the company from PCS Research Technology, Inc. to Sagient Research Systems, Inc., which was approved at the company's annual shareholder meeting on May 20, 2004.

About Sagient Research Systems

Sagient Research Systems is a publisher of independent research. We develop, produce, and sell proprietary research products to mutual funds, hedge funds, and investment banks. Our business strategy is to continue to leverage our development, technology, and marketing expertise to solidify our position as a leading provider of independent research to the financial services and institutional investment communities. For more information, please visit the Sagient Research Systems website at www.sagientresearch.com.

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