Data Return Schedules Fiscal First Quarter 2002 Earnings Release and Conference Call.

Business Editors

DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 27, 2001

Data Return Corporation (NASDAQ:DRTN), a leading global provider of managed hosting services, will announce results for the fiscal first quarter ended June 30, 2001 at close of the market on Tuesday, August 7, 2001.

Following the release, management of Data Return Corp. will conduct a conference call at 5:00 p.m. (EST) to discuss operating performance for the quarter and management's outlook for future periods.

To participate in the conference call, please dial: 212-346-0258.

The conference call will also be available live via the Internet by accessing the Data Return web site www.datareturn.com. To access the call, please go to the web site at least fifteen minutes prior to the 5:00 p.m. EST start time to register, and download and install any necessary audio software.

For those who cannot access the live broadcast, a replay will be available at www.datareturn.com or by calling 858-812-6440 and entering "19446723" from two hours after the end of the call until 7:00 p.m. (EST) on August 9, 2001.

About Data Return

Recognized as the Microsoft Windows 2000 Global Hosting Partner of the Year 2000, 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, H&R Block and The 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.