Authoria Named To Deloitte & Touche's New England Technology "Fast 50".

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WALTHAM, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 7, 2000

eWorkforce Leader Awarded Distinction for Second Time

Authoria Inc., the leading provider of eWorkforce communication applications, today announced that it was named to the "New England Technology Fast 50" for the second time.

The elite "New England Technology Fast 50" for 2000, a ranking of the 50 fastest-growing technology companies in the area, is co-sponsored by the professional services firm of Deloitte & Touche and the law firm of Hale and Dorr LLP, in association with Mass High Tech, the Journal of New England Technology.

William Lee, Managing Partner of Hale and Dorr and co-chairman of the program said, "Each year, it becomes more difficult to achieve recognition in the technology field. On behalf of Hale and Dorr, I congratulate Authoria for its innovation and its success, and for again joining the prestigious ranks of the 2000 Technology Fast 50."

"Relative to the rest of the country, the New England Technology Fast 50 is an extremely competitive program. Our region has more than its share of great minds leading great companies, which makes this recognition exceptionally significant," said Stephen DiPietro, Co-chairman of the 2000 New England Technology Fast 50 Program, Deloitte & Touche.

"Authoria is truly honored to once again join the ranks of the New England Technology Fast 50," shared Tod Loofbourrow, president and CEO of Authoria Inc. "There are over six thousand software and Internet companies in New England, and to be recognized as one of the leaders makes us very proud of the impact our people are having on our community. We're committed to providing the best Web-based solutions to employers and employees, and to extending our growth as one of New England's fastest and most dynamic companies. We are proud to be recognized as one of New England's leading employers."

About the Fast 50

To qualify for the Fast 50, a company must have been in business a minimum of five years, with 1995 operating revenue of at least $50,000 and 1999 operating revenue of at least $1 million. It must be a technology company, strictly defined as one that develops proprietary technology that contributes to a significant portion of the company's operating revenues; manufactures a technology-related product; devotes a high percentage of effort to research and development of technology or uses proprietary technology to significantly improve the delivery of technology services. To qualify for the New England Technology Fast 50 program, the company must also be headquartered in the state of Massachusetts, Rhode Island, New Hampshire, Vermont or Maine. About Authoria, Inc.

Authoria, Inc. delivers the kind of personalized, high-touch support that employees need - when they need it and where they need it. Over 7 million people are served by Authoria's products through leading outsourcers such as Buck Consultants, Inc. and Exult and at Global 2000 industry leaders such as Anheuser-Busch, Honeywell, McDonald's Corporation, T. Rowe Price, Union Pacific and Wells Fargo.

Headquartered in Waltham, Mass., Authoria has been ranked by Inc. Magazine and Deloitte and Touche as one of America's fastest-growing private companies. For more information, visit the Company's Web site at www.authoria.com or call [phone].

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