EPH Associates LLC Announces Formal Opening of Operations Company to Provide Consultancy in the Computer Software and Services Market to both Users and Vendors Ed Harrington Named Principal Consultant and CEO WILLIAMSBURG, VIRGINIA - 1 June 2003 - In today's very tight economic environment, organizations must focus on their core competencies - and focus their resources on Increasing Revenues, Containing Costs and Meeting Regulatory Requirements. EPH Associates LLC was recently organized to help these organizations survive and grow. Specializing in Strategic Marketing and Market Research in the Global Software and Services Industry, EPH Associates areas of expertise include Identity Management and Provisioning, Directories, Messaging and Web Services. The company has been formed to provide advice to both vendors and users in these strategic growth markets. Ed Harrington, a long time participant in these markets, was named Principal Consultant and CEO of the Company. Ed spent the last four years as VP Business Development and Strategy for UK headquartered Messaging specialist Nexor Ltd. Prior to that he spent five years leading ICL plc's (now part of Fujitsu) Directory business in North America. Ed spent the bulk of his career, 17 years, in various Marketing, Financial and Management positions with GE. "Users are looking to ensure the highest return on their investments in key infrastructure technologies" said CEO Harrington. "Vendors in these markets - Directories, Messaging, Identity Management, Web Services, etc. - need to develop their strategies around the user return requirements. We have formed EPH Associates to advise both the Vendor and User communities in these markets. Our focus is on ensuring the Vendor Strategies are aligned with the User Requirements. We also help Users evaluate the many vendor offerings available." About EPH Associates LLC EPH Associates LLC is a Strategic Consulting and Market Research organization that focuses on Software and Services Markets. Its areas of expertise include the Strategic Marketing and Product areas of Identity Management, Directory Services, Messaging and Web Services. The company provides Global Vendors and Users Market Research and Consulting Advice required to Grow Revenues, Contain Costs or Meet Regulatory Requirements throughout the World. EPH Associates LLC is headquartered in Williamsburg, VA. For more information, call EPH Associates at +1.757.259.7438 or visit http://www.ephassociates.com Press Contact: Dianne Madden EPH Associates LLC Phone: +1.757.259.7438 E-mail: edh@ephassociates.com