Computer Technology Associates Partners with MicroStrategy to Provide Intelligent E-Business Offering.

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BETHESDA, Md.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 15, 2000

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Computer Technology Associates, Inc. (CTA) today announced a partnership with MicroStrategy Incorporated (NASDAQ:MSTR), a leading worldwide provider of Intelligent E-Business(TM) software.

The two companies have joined forces through the use of business intelligence (BI) and customer relationship management (CRM) solutions.

The partnership will allow businesses to benefit from a very powerful combination of competencies. The mixture of MicroStrategy's software with CTA's deep understanding of technology and business needs makes this partnership a powerful tool for businesses trying to boost customer acquisition and retention.

CTA provides for the rapid development and deployment of advanced information technology to complex enterprise applications. The addition of MicroStrategy's BI and CRM capabilities increases the breadth of CTA's offerings which currently include network development and integration, embedded IT systems engineering, object oriented applications development, ERP installation and integration, data warehousing and database migrations, electronic commerce and other web-based applications development and legacy system modernization.

MicroStrategy's Intelligent E-Business Platform(TM) adds market leading analytical capabilities and the ability to understand and touch customers with highly personalized messages when and by the means most appropriate. Contacting customers via web, wireless and voice with information they want when they want it adds value for the customer and increases selling possibilities for businesses.

"IT systems have become increasingly complex, making it a challenge for a business to fully understand which solutions they need to implement," said CTA Vice President of Sales, David Ramsay. "As businesses seek to meet their objectives of creating and fostering customer relationships, they will run into an incredibly complex set of technologies. These businesses should turn to CTA, a company dedicated to filtering through and implementing technology necessary for meeting enterprise needs. We implement powerful software, such as the BI and CRM solutions provided by MicroStrategy, in order to make sure our clients have the best possible IT System."

"Partnerships with strong systems integrators serve as an incredibly powerful sales tool for us," said Sanju K. Bansal, chief operating officer of MicroStrategy Incorporated. "The more knowledgeable the integrator, the more likely they will turn to the scalable, incredibly powerful solution we provide. CTA has proven that they understand IT Systems and the needs of businesses, and that's precisely why we expect this will end up being a strong relationship."

About Computer Technology Associates, Inc.

Computer Technology Associates, Inc. (CTA) is a nationwide provider of eBusiness and eGovernment systems and services. The company has 20 years of experience in delivering secure, scalable and reliable systems. Employing over 500 people in 15 nationwide offices CTA has the scale to deliver technical excellence in database technology, hosted applications, legacy system integration and embedded systems engineering. Their professional services include consulting, security planning, program management, and electronic business. CTA has been providing electronic business solutions for over four years to commercial companies and selected agencies of the federal and state governments. CTA has offices at 500 Newport Center Drive, Suite 900, Newport Beach, California. For more information, call 949/719-6100 or on the Web go to www.cta.com.

Computer Technology Associates is a trademark of Computer Technology Associates, Inc. MicroStrategy, Intelligent E-Business Platform, and / or other MicroStrategy products referenced herein are either trademarks or registered trademarks of MicroStrategy Incorporated in the United States and certain other countries. Other product and company names mentioned herein may be the trademarks of their respective owners.

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