ADVISORY/Freshwater Gives ``Lift'' to Employees, VIPs; Boulder-Based Freshwater Software to Celebrate Technology Award and Announce Local Expansion.

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ADVISORY...for Thursday (Oct. 5)

--(BUSINESS WIRE)

      What:    Freshwater Software will give a "lift" to employees and
             VIPs to celebrate a prestigious Colorado technology award
             while announcing the expansion of its local business. The
             "Freshwater" hot air balloon has its inaugural liftoff
             planned promptly at 7:30 a.m., Oct. 5.

               President and CEO Donna Auguste will be onsite to answer
             questions and discuss what this award means to the
             company and what impact locally the new Freshwater
             expansion will have.

               Freshwater provides comprehensive, global e-business
             environment monitoring and management solutions to
             enable e-business growth. Freshwater's solutions
             ensure that e-businesses are available 24x7 and that
             they deliver a superior online experience for end
             users. Visit www.freshwater.com.

      Who:     Freshwater Software's President and CEO Donna Auguste
             will be on site to answer questions regarding
             Freshwater and their announcements.

      Where:   Freshwater's Headquarters 5603 Arapahoe St., Suite 7
             Boulder, Colo., 80303.

      When:    7:30 - 9:00 a.m., Mountain Time Thursday, October 5

      Note:    Broadcast and photo opportunities will be available with
             Freshwater's hot air balloon and unique fish tank
             cubicles.