Data Return Announces Contract with 7-Eleven.

Business/Technology Editors

DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 5, 2001

Data Return Corporation (Nasdaq:DRTN) today announced that 7-Eleven, Inc. (NYSE:SE) has contracted with the Company to receive managed hosting services for its Web site. Data Return will deploy and manage the Internet infrastructure to support 7-Eleven's site (www.7-eleven.com).

"A proven leader in advanced Microsoft Web-based technologies, Data Return provides the back-end service and support to help us better interact with our customers online in an effort to convert that traffic into brick-and-mortar sales," said Mark Frost, manager, 7-Eleven.com.

By leveraging Data Return's large network, 7-Eleven can take advantage of economies of scale in delivering its comprehensive Internet content to customers. There are nearly 5,800 7-Eleven and other convenience stores operated and franchised by 7-Eleven, Inc. in the United States and Canada that serve approximately six million customers every day.

"It is clear that 7-Eleven, the world's largest convenience store enterprise, makes a tremendous impact in the everyday lives of millions of customers by providing 24-hour access to thousands of brick-and-mortar stores," said Sunny C. Vanderbeck, Data Return chairman and CEO. "7-Eleven's dedication to ensuring its customers have 24/7 access to information via the Internet is a testament to its ongoing commitment to providing continuous access to 7-Eleven's wide array of convenience."

About Data Return

Recognized by Microsoft as the Windows 2000 Global Hosting Partner of the Year, Data Return specializes in providing high-availability managed hosting services for companies whose applications are based on Microsoft technologies. These services are utilized by many leading enterprises including Microsoft, Compaq Computer Corporation, RadioShack.com, Texas Instruments, Pier 1 Imports and World Bank. Data Return also provides managed infrastructure services for the rapidly growing market of Application Service Providers (ASPs). Data Return strategic investors and Global Alliance Partners include Microsoft, Compaq Computer Corporation and Level 3 Communications. For more information, visit www.datareturn.com.

This press release contains forward-looking information. Statements made in this press release that state Data Return's or management's intentions, plans, beliefs, expectations or predictions of "future events" are forward-looking statements. Actual results may differ materially due to a number of risks, including changes in external competitive market factors, changes in or an inability to execute Data Return's business strategy, unanticipated changes in the hosting industry, the economy in general and changes in the use of the Internet. Data Return cannot guarantee future results, levels of activity, performance or achievements. The matters discussed in this press release also involve risks and uncertainties summarized under the heading "Factors Affecting Operating Results" in Data Return's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the Quarter Ended September 30, 2000 and are updated from time to time through the filing of reports and registration statements with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The forward-looking statements contained herein represent the judgment of Data Return as of the date of this release, and Data Return disclaims any intent or obligation to update or revise such forward-looking statements to reflect any change in Data Return's expectations with regard thereto or any change in events, conditions or circumstances on which such statements are based.

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