Data Return to Host RadioShack.com.

Business/Technology Editors

DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 30, 2000

Data Return Corporation (Nasdaq:DRTN), a leading provider of managed hosting services for the Microsoft Windows 2000 platform, today announced that RadioShack Corporation has chosen the company to host its e-commerce Web site, RadioShack.com.

"Data Return's premier knowledge of Microsoft and its Windows 2000 platform far surpassed any other hosting service companies we evaluated," said Henry Chiarelli, president of RadioShack.com. "They are by far the most responsive and focused provider, both of which are a necessity in this industry."

RadioShack.com plans to use Microsoft Windows DNA 2000, the platform for quickly building and deploying next-generation scalable Web solutions. Windows DNA 2000 will allow RadioShack.com to integrate with existing applications, with partners and customers and with future data and devices.

The e-commerce site complements RadioShack's retail presence of 7,100 stores and dealers by expanding upon the assortment found in a typical RadioShack brick-and-mortar store. RadioShack.com expands the retail store customer base to the business-to-business sector that includes government and education.

"E-commerce sites such as RadioShack.com require the level of expertise on Windows 2000-based applications demonstrated by service providers like Data Return," said Jim Ewel, Marketing Vice President for Windows 2000 Server at Microsoft Corp. "By partnering with Data Return and utilizing the highly scalable Windows 2000 platform, RadioShack.com will be able to execute to its business plan, no matter how complex its applications become."

"We are extremely pleased to have been selected by RadioShack, one of the most recognized and admired retailers in the United States," said Sunny C. Vanderbeck, Data Return chairman and CEO. "Now, RadioShack's extensive selection of electronic parts, consumer electronics, telecommunications and computer equipment will be even more accessible."

About Data Return

Managing over 1,600 applications for more than 1,000 companies worldwide, Data Return (Nasdaq: DRTN) is a leading provider of advanced managed hosting services based on Microsoft technologies. Data Return customers include Microsoft ,Compaq Computer Corporation, Fossil, Alibre, Executive Software, PlanetOutdoors.com, Berlitz Languages, Sensormatic Electronics, Boeing Company and First USA Bank. Data Return also is a full-service Application Infrastructure Provider (AIP) that is enabling Independent Software Vendors to rapidly become Application Service Providers (ASPs). Strategic partners and equity shareholders in Data Return include Microsoft Corp., Compaq Computer Corp. and Level 3 Communications. For more information, visit www.datareturn.com.

This press release contains forward-looking information. 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 "Risk Factors" in Data Return's Prospectus dated October 27, 1999 and are updated from time to time through the filing of reports and registration statements with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Data Return does not assume any obligation to update the forward-looking information contained in this press release.

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