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<LEGEND>
THIS SCHEDULE CONTAINS SUMMARY FINANCIAL INFORMATION OBTAINED FROM THE
TRIVERGENT CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AS OF
AND FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1999.
</LEGEND>
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