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Mobile Business Applications Assist in Improving Worker Productivity by Over 13%

DENVER, CO - February 21, 2007 – USA.NET (www.usa.net), a leading provider of Hosted Microsoft Exchange and mobility solutions for over six years, has further enhanced its reputation for consistently meeting the needs of today’s growing mobile workforce by earning the Microsoft Mobility Solutions Competency.

USA.NET earned this recognition with an ongoing commitment to enhancing two-way synchronized wireless access to Microsoft Exchange-based applications available through Windows Mobile® as well as BlackBerry® and Good™ Mobile Messaging Services.

By delivering a wide range of reliable and secure solutions that allow mobile workers to access email, attachments, calendar, contacts and tasks wherever they are with a wireless device, USA.NET helps restore productivity and responsiveness previously lost during travel and time spent away from the office. Changes made on wireless devices are reflected in the worker’s live mailbox in real-time, and can also be seen from a full desktop mail client such as Microsoft Outlook® 2003 or Microsoft Office Outlook Web Access®.

“Once again USA.NET has exhibited its expertise and impact in the Software-as-a-Service (S-a-a-S) industry by achieving the Microsoft Mobility competency,” said Ken Young, Chief Information Officer at HOK, a global architectural design firm. “USA.NET continually seeks and provides new, leading-edge ways to help us improve productivity and business processes.”

Mobile Workforce Continues to Grow, as Experts Find Mobility Yields 13.3 Percent Productivity Increase

According to Omni Consulting Group and Cisco’s study, “Affirming the Mobility Quotient,” mobile worker productivity is generating a 13.3 percent increase in TFP (total factor productivity) on a weekly basis. These findings clearly support the conclusion that employers gain five additional productive hours per week by simply adding mobility to their mix of communication tools and providing workers with Microsoft Outlook in their pocket.

According to international research and consulting firm Strategy Analytics, “Workers will average nearly 40 percent of their time away from the desk.” (“Mobile Business Application Outlook,” January 2006).

Industry analysts IDC project in their forecast “Worldwide Mobile Worker Population 2005-2009,” that there will be “more than 878 million mobile workers worldwide by 2009.” USA.NET confirmed the forecasted significant growth of mobile workers in 2006 by seeing a 286% increase for ActivSync® activations alone.

About USA.NET

Cited as the Top Player in the Hosted Email Market for 2006 by The Radicati Group, Inc., USA.NET, The Global eMessaging Service Provider®, is the only hosting provider that is SAS 70 Type II Audited, Microsoft Gold Certified, a member of the Microsoft Technology Adoption Program for Exchange 2007, and winner of the 2006 Microsoft Excellence Award for Exchange Hosting Solutions. USA.NET eMessaging solutions are modular and infinitely scalable to ensure customers can grow their business without having to invest additional resources, time or capital into their mission-critical messaging infrastructure. More information can be found at www.usa.net or by calling 1.800.653.0179.

About HOK

HOK is a global architectural firm that specializes in planning, design and delivery solutions for buildings and communities. Through its collaborative network of 24 offices worldwide, the firm serves diverse clients within the corporate, commercial, public and institutional markets. HOK is committed to developing resources and expertise to help lead the world toward sustainable communities and building environments. Founded in 1955, the firm’s expertise includes architecture, engineering, interiors, planning, lighting, graphics, facilities planning and assessment, and construction services. More information can be found at www.hok.com.

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CONTACT:
Stephen J. Kasser
Cell 908-797-6880 / 609-397-4880 Ext. 225
steve.kasser@usa.net