EdgeWorks, Inc.

News Release – 19-Sep-2001

EdgeWorks, Inc. Partners with IT Systems, Inc. of Romania to Cut Costs of Wireless Applications Development for Government Agencies and Corporations by Up to 40%—

McLean, Va. – September 19, 2001 – EdgeWorks, Inc., an innovative provider of integrated wireless applications development and staffing solutions for U.S. and European government agencies and companies, today announced an alliance with IT Systems, Inc., to offer high quality offshore development services at savings of up to 40% off of current U.S.-based costs.

The companies plan to offer complete wireless forms development, staffing, software development, and integrated software tools development solutions for government agencies and corporations that realize the necessity to employ wireless solutions to maximize competitive advantages, increase ROI, and improve customer satisfaction levels. This will be accomplished by EdgeWorks, Inc.'s ability to adapt current online forms to interface with wireless (hand-held) devices and middleware solutions; and IT Systems' cost-effective Romanian-based staffing capabilities and software solutions. Together, this combination of services, applications, and market expansion produces a complete, cost-effective solution that allows government and corporate clients in the U.S., Romania, and Western Europe to leverage their current back-end office systems to interface directly with a wireless workforce or customers, in real-time.

"We are excited about the opportunities this partnership presents in moving forward with our plan to provide cost-effective wireless applications development services on a worldwide scale," said Mike Farley, chief executive officer, EdgeWorks, Inc. "We are very impressed with IT Systems' highly trained engineers, cost-effective and diverse development capabilities, and proven track record of working with U.S.-based and European governments and companies."

"We are looking forward to our continued expansion into the U.S. marketplace and expect EdgeWorks, Inc. to play a key role in that effort," said Justin Tanase, President of IT Systems. "EdgeWorks' knowledge of wireless applications development combined with IT Systems' relatively inexpensive high quality development capabilities should enable both companies to expand their markets and increase economies of scale."

About EdgeWorks, Inc.

EdgeWorks, Inc. is a leader in wireless applications and forms software development that increases efficiency, productivity, and end-user satisfaction in today's mobile enterprise workforce and government agencies. The company also provides outsourced staffing solutions focused on hi-tech and wireless services. EdgeWorks, Inc. identifies and customizes applicable forms to maximize wireless (handheld device) compatibility. As a wireless ASP (WASP), professional services automation (PSA), mobile middleware, and managed hosting of wireless applications services are offered. Sales forces, mobile office users, and government agencies benefit from the wireless and staffing solutions. EdgeWorks, Inc. leverages current infrastructure and enterprise software to increase return on investment, sustain competitive advantages, and maximize efficiencies by providing wireless access to critical data that resides on front and back-end systems. For more information about EdgeWorks, Inc., please visit the company website at http://www.edgeworks-inc.com.

About IT Systems, Inc.

IT Systems, Inc. is a professional software development company established in 1992, that is seeking dynamic partnerships and outsource opportunities with U.S. companies. Our value proposition is client service at one-third the cost of U.S. software development with the same level of quality. IT Systems' mission is to build tomorrow's software applications using the cutting edge of today's knowledge. For more information about IT Systems, please visit the company website at http://www.it-systems.ro.

CONTACT: EdgeWorks, Inc. Mike Farley, 703-597-9675; mfarley@edgeworks-inc.com

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