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Corda Technologies Signs Edgewater Technology as its First Systems Integrator

Industry Leaders Partner to Deliver Data Presentation Solutions into BI Applications

Lindon, Utah-October 25, 2004-CORDA Technologies Inc. announced today that it has launched a new systems integrator program and has selected Wakefield, MA-based, Edgewater Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ:EDGW), an award-winning consulting and systems integration firm, as its first systems integrator. Corda's data presentation solutions, PopChart®, OptiMap™ and Highwire™, allows Edgewater Technology to enable its middle-market and global 2000 clientele to more intuitively display and present business data.

As Corda continues to grow and expand, this is the first of many alliances with trusted systems integrators that will provide enhanced access to Corda's solutions for enterprises in the marketplace.

"As we kick off our systems integrator program, we are pleased that Edgewater Technology has signed on as Corda's first systems integrator and will now be able to offer our solutions to meet their clients' near and long-term information presentation requirements," said Neal Williams, Chief Executive Officer for Corda Technologies. "Through the combination of Edgewater's consulting experience and Corda's cross-platform, Java-based interactive charting, mapping and HTML to PDF conversion solutions, customizable and graphically appealing business intelligence applications can now be created. Edgewater has a tremendous list of close and lasting client relationships. They have earned industry respect with their superb strategic consulting abilities and excellent technical skills required to quickly deploy valuable solutions."

"Companies have a great need for real-time or near real-time information to measure business performance and understand how that information ties back to their corporate strategy," stated Shirley Singleton, President and Chief Executive Officer of Edgewater Technology, Inc. "The tracking and reporting of Key Performance Indicators ("KPIs") empowers decision makers to take a proactive stance in managing their business."

Singleton continued, "We are honored to be chosen as Corda's first systems integrator. The capability that Corda provides fits well with Edgewater Technology's corporate business intelligence strategy. It is appealing to decision-makers in corporations who are looking for current information about their key performance indicators to better run their organizations."

To date, Edgewater Technology has used Corda's offerings to develop solutions for three vertical markets including financial services, insurance and life sciences.

About Edgewater Technology, Inc.

Founded in 1992, Edgewater Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ: EDGW) is an award-winning consulting firm that specializes in combining strategic consulting, technical knowledge, and industry domain expertise to develop technology solutions that assist primarily middle-market companies and divisions of Global 2000 companies to align their processes with their purposes. This approach not only promotes increased efficiency, but also supports increased effectiveness. Targeting strategic, mission-critical applications, the Company collaborates with customers to translate business goals into technical strategies. Headquartered in Wakefield, Massachusetts, the Company services its client base throughout its network of strategically positioned solutions centers. For further information, visit www.edgewater.com or call 781-246-3343.

About CORDA Technologies

Corda Technologies is the global leader in innovative data presentation solutions. Corda's family of solutions and services are the leading choice for fast, flexible, and scalable interactive graphs and maps as well server-based HTML to PDF conversion solutions. Corda offers various multi-channel distribution capabilities including system integrator partnerships and OEM opportunities. Corda's solutions display data as visual images allowing customers to explore relationships, perform analysis, and more easily understand their data. For more information, please visit www.corda.com.

Company Contact(s):
CORDA Technologies
David Vandagriff
801 805-9415
801 805-9405 fax
dvan@corda.com

Edgewater Technology, Inc.
Barbara Warren-Sica
781-213-9818
bwarren@edgewater.com

PR Contact:
Tim Rush
Snapp Norris Group
801 226-3223
801 226-3883 fax
tim.rush@sng.com