EXHIBIT 99

Network Systems International, Inc.
200 North Elm Street
Greensboro, NC  27401


                       FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
             NETWORK SYSTEMS SIGNS LETTER OF INTENT TO
                     PURCHASE VERCOM SOFTWARE


Greensboro, North Carolina:  Wednesday, May 5, 1999: NETWORK
SYSTEMS International, Inc. (NESI: NASDAQ) announced today
that it has signed a letter of intent with the shareholders
of Vercom Software, Inc. located in Dallas, Texas to acquire
all of the capital stock of Vercom.  Vercom is a vertical
market company offering a specialized software solution for
the complex and variable requirements of the printing
industry.  Revenues for Vercom for the fiscal year 1998 were
approximately $5.5 million.  The transaction is expected to
close sometime in NETWORK SYSTEMS' third fiscal quarter.

The transaction is subject to due diligence and various
approvals.  Robbie M. Efird, Chairman and CEO, stated, "This
action reflects NETWORK SYSTEMS' plans to increase
shareholder value through strategic acquisitions, in
addition to internal efforts."

NETWORK SYSTEMS International, Inc. was originally
incorporated in 1985 and has since been engaged in the
development of the net collection(tm), the premier suite of
enterprise-wide software products for complex manufacturers,
emphasizing sales order processing, ERP, manufacturing
execution and distribution management.   NETWORK SYSTEMS'
software enables a company to track a product from order
entry to final shipment while providing both plant personnel
and management complete visibility of all manufacturing
activities.  NETWORK SYSTEMS International, Inc. is
headquartered in Greensboro, NC.

Safe Harbor Act Disclaimer:  This release may contain
forward looking statements that involve risk and
uncertainties, including without limitations, the risk that
the acquisition described in the letter of intent will not
be consummated, and other risks.  The Company's actual
consolidated financial results during 1999, and beyond,
could differ materially from those expressed in any forward
looking statements made by, or on behalf of, the Company.