WTS ACHIEVES IBM PROVIDER CERTIFICATION INCLUDING xSP PRIME PREMIER STATUS

SEATTLE—WTS, Inc., the first application service provider (ASP) partner for J.D. Edwards collaborative enterprise software, announced today it has achieved premier status in IBM's xSP Prime for Service Providers program. With this program status, WTS and IBM will work together to market hosting services from WTS along with hardware, software, and services from IBM for customers interested in a J.D. Edwards collaborative enterprise software solution. To achieve premier status, WTS obtained multiple technical certifications for select IBM hardware and software platforms and demonstrated the value of their hosting services to customers.

"WTS is recognized as one of the leading ASPs for J.D. Edwards software and we are excited to add them to our portfolio of xSP Prime Service Providers," said Ronda Siegel, director of emerging markets and business partnerships. "WTS can provide the reliable operational model customers are demanding as they move to new technology delivery models, like hosted solutions."

In addition, WTS also announced it achieved certification in IBM's xSP Prime Hosting program. This certification promotes hosting service providers who offer reliable, secure, and effective hosting services. To be identified as an xSP Prime Hosting business partner, WTS passed a comprehensive approval process demonstrating it maintains state-of-the-art hosting environments, meets specific requirements for security, systems management and backup, and matches high-level requirements for capacity and reliability.

"Our partnership with IBM allows WTS to deliver cost-effective, predictable solutions to our customers while maximizing the value they receive from outsourcing," stated Tom Hughes, president and CEO of WTS. "We have standardized our hosted offering on IBM infrastructure because of the reliability and flexibility it provides us in delivering high-value J.D. Edwards software solutions. Our customers experience unprecedented levels of support because of our focus on J.D. Edwards and a world-class operational model. Our premier status with IBM supports this WTS goal and will facilitate future expansion needs in support of our customers' on-demand growth."

WTS is a J.D. Edwards MAS (Managed Application Solutions) partner and provides hosted solutions for J.D. Edwards 5, OneWorld®, WorldSoftware, and co-existence environments.

About WTS
WTS, the first application service provider (ASP) to host J.D. Edwards, focuses solely on hosting J.D. Edwards collaborative enterprise solutions and complementary products. WTS provides personalized systems for J.D. Edwards 5, OneWorld, WorldSoftware, and co-existence applications. Customers benefit from an industry-proven solution that increases efficiency, enables business and technology change, and reduces IT risk. Founded in 1997, WTS is a privately-held corporation, with headquarters in Seattle, Wash. Additional information about WTS is available at www.wts.com.

About J.D. Edwards & Company
J.D. Edwards makes customers stronger, enabling them to solve their most important business challenges. The company designs, develops and markets collaborative enterprise software and consulting, education and support services. J.D. Edwards' offerings are differentiated by a deeply ingrained attitude of listening to customers, innovating on their behalf, and delivering solutions as part of a results-oriented relationship. Founded in 1977 and headquartered in Denver, Colo., J.D. Edwards focuses on long-term business partnerships and helping its 6,700 customers in more than 110 countries manage their business processes, supply chains, enterprise assets, and supplier and customer relationships. For more information: www.jdedwards.com or 1-800-727-5333.

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