The Arizona Technology Council Significantly Grows Membership with the Addition of 46 New Members.

TEMPE, Ariz. -- The Arizona Technology Council announced today that it is continuing to grow its membership base with the addition of 46 new member companies that include, Caremark Rx Inc., Ephibian Inc. Guided Therapy Systems, LLC, icrossing Inc., IdealHire Inc., Intrasight Inc., Iron Stone Bank, Lockheed Martin, Nationwide Insurance and Vodavi Direct Inc. These companies join more than 400 member organizations that make up the Council.

"We are thrilled to continuously welcome new members into the Council," said Todd Bankofier, president and CEO of the Arizona Technology Council. "The Council strives to have a strong technology presence in Arizona and I believe that with the addition of new members like these we are moving toward reaching that goal."

Additional information on these companies is highlighted below:

--Caremark Rx Inc.: is a leading pharmaceutical services company, providing through its operating subsidiaries comprehensive drug benefit services to more than 2,000 health plan sponsors and their plan participants throughout the United States. Caremark's clients include corporate health plans, managed care organizations, insurance companies, unions, government agencies, other funded benefit plans and individuals. For additional information about Caremark, visit www.caremark.com.

--Ephibian Inc.: outfits companies with the technology essential to survive in today's marketplace. They specialize in client-focused software development, data integration, Web site design and enterprise management. Ephibian develops high-performance, scalable systems that launch businesses into the future. For more on Ephibian, visit www.ephibian.com.

--Guided Therapy Systems, LLC: also known as Ardent Sound, they are a research and development company specializing in diagnostic imaging ultrasound technology. Founded in 1994, they established themselves as one of the leaders in medical ultrasound technology in the United States and abroad. Visit www.ardentsound.com for more information.

--icrossing Inc.: since 1998, has been connecting businesses with qualified customers through the medium of search. Today, icrossing applies its experience, technology, and unparalleled client service to many of the best known brands around the world. With its dedicated focus on search, icrossing continuously pioneers new and better ways to help clients meet and surpass their search marketing goals. Additional information can be found at www.icrossing.com.

--IdealHire Inc.: is dedicated to developing innovative technology solutions for a new generation of recruitment efficiency needs. Their patent-protected Web-based matching, ranking and rich media technologies enable employers to experience a dramatic reduction in the time it takes to find top talent. The result is better quality hires and more time for human resource professionals and hiring managers to focus on mission-critical objectives for their companies. That translates to the bottom line in easily measurable ways. Visit www.idealhire.com for more information.

--Intrasight: provides clients with marketing and technology services that integrate business information for intelligent decision making and action. Their Marketing Services Division provides relationship marketing services that help companies manage their customer relationships for profitable loyalty. Their Technology Services Division provides software development, consulting and systems integration to streamline business processes and decision making. For more information on Intrasight, visit www.intrasight.net.

--IronStone Bank: delivers exemplary service and comprehensive banking products to growing, vibrant communities in Georgia, Florida, Texas, Arizona and California. Their teams of locally experienced bankers are focused on building long-lasting relationships with small business, medical, professional and retail customers. IronStone Bank is a subsidiary of First Citizens BancShares Inc. (Nasdaq: FCNCA), one of the 100 largest financial holding companies in the United States. Visit the IronStone Bank Web site at www.ironstonebank.com to learn more.

--Lockheed Martin: an advanced technology company formed in March 1995 with the merger of two of the world's premier technology companies, Lockheed Corp. and Martin Marietta Corp. Headquartered in Bethesda, Md., Lockheed Martin employs about 130,000 people worldwide and is principally engaged in the research, design, development, manufacture and integration of advanced technology systems, products and services. Lockheed Martin is led by Robert J. Stevens, president and chief executive officer. For more on Lockheed Martin, visit www.lockheedmartin.com.

--Nationwide Insurance: is one of the largest insurance and financial services companies in the world, with more than $148 billion in statutory assets. Nationwide consists of three core businesses: domestic property and casualty insurance, life insurance and retirement savings, and asset management. They are also engaged in strategic investments. Nationwide provides a full range of products and financial services that include auto, fire, life, health and commercial insurance; administrative services, annuities, mutual funds and retirement plans. To learn more about Nationwide Insurance, go to www.nationwide.com.

--Vodavi Direct Inc.: was founded in 1983 with the vision that the convergence of voice, data and video would become integral to effective business communications. Throughout the years, Vodavi has focused on making that vision a reality by bringing the best of these technologies, practically and affordably, to small to medium-sized, growth-oriented enterprises. By specializing in this market segment, Vodavi is able to deliver targeted solutions to customer applications, which meet their quality, reliability, flexibility, and budgetary requirements. Visit www.vodavi.com to learn more.

--Other companies joining the Council: Avrio Group Western Region, AXIS Market Solutions LLC, Cameron and Associates, Character of Excellence LLC, CXT Software, dj Orthopedics, D-velop Inc., eSATS, Essential Technology Solutions, Exact Target, Factors Southwest LLC, Gig Enterprises, GVR Technologies, ieLinks, Information Strategy Design, Inter Tech, IQV Business Solutions Inc., Ironwood Lithographers, Junior Achievement of Arizona, Live Square Corp., Mayor Technologies, Michaels & Associates LLC, MTI Solutions LLC, Network Infrastructure Corp., Next Level Solutions Inc., Point B Solutions Group LLP, Raindance Communications, Resolute, RPR Wyatt Inc., ScienceCare, SolutionEngineers Enterprises Inc., TekLead Global Business Solutions, Terralever, The DANEL Group, Venet Communications and WildFire Broadband Wireless Communications Inc.

About the Arizona Technology Council

Since its inception in 2002, the Arizona Technology Council has stood as the largest association of technology companies in Arizona, whose shared vision is for the state to be recognized as a top-tier center for technology-based businesses. The Council works to carry out this vision by driving partnerships, policies and programs that advance the business climate for Arizona's technology community and by representing, supporting and advocating for member companies through initiatives, advocacy, networking and effective communications. The Arizona Technology Council represents 30,000-plus employees at more than 400 of the leading technology companies across Arizona. Represented industries include advanced manufacturing, aerospace, biotechnology, e-learning, environmental technology, software, Internet applications, semiconductors, and telecommunications.

For more information, visit http://www.aztechcouncil.org.