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VIPdesk Ranked 210th Fastest Growing Technology Company in North America on the 2003 Deloitte Technology Fast 500

Alexandria, VA, October 15, 2004 – VIPdesk today announced that it ranked Number 210 on the 2003 Deloitte Technology Fast 500, a ranking of the 500 fastest growing technology companies in North America. Rankings are based on average percentage revenue growth over five years, from 1998-2002. VIPdesk grew 1029 percent during this period.

VIPdesk's President, Kelly Christiano credits VIPdesk's high performing team and innovative, high-touch services with the company's 1,029 percent revenue growth over the past five years. She said, "Clients are desperate for high quality services that impact customer acquisition, retention and loyalty. Our team consistently delivers customized solutions that meet these objectives."

"Being one of the 500 fastest growing technology companies in North America is an impressive accomplishment. We commend VIPdesk for making the Deloitte Technology Fast 500 with a phenomenal 1029 percent growth rate over five years," said Mark A. Evans, national managing partner of Deloitte's Technology, Media & Telecommunications Group.

Fast 500 Selection and Qualifications

The Fast 500 list is compiled from Deloitte's 20 regional North American Fast 50 programs, nominations submitted directly to the Fast 500, and public company database research. To qualify for the Fast 500, entrants must have had 1998 operating revenues of at least $50,000 USD and $75,000 CD for the United States and Canada, respectively; and 2002 operating revenues must be at least $1 million USD or CD. Deloitte researchers examined financial statements to validate operating revenues.

Entrants must also be public or private companies headquartered in North America and must be a "technology company," defined as a company that owns proprietary technology that contributes to a significant portion of the company's operating revenues; or devotes a significant proportion of revenues to the research and development of technology. Using other companies' technology in a unique way does not qualify.

About VIPdesk (www.vipdesk.com)

VIPdesk is the innovative provider of experiential and transaction-based loyalty solutions for companies committed to the retention and growth of their high-value customers. VIPdesk specializes in delivering VIP Concierge Programs, Rewards Platform, and Redemption Services for national brand leaders in the travel, auto, financial services, and retail industries. Serving over 10 million customers of blue-chip companies such as Citibank, MasterCard, Interval International, and Land Rover, VIPdesk is a nationally renowned as a loyalty solution innovator – developing high-tech, high-touch private labeled solutions that produce real results.

For more information, visit our website at www.vipdesk.com.

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