DERISK IT PARTNERS WITH USER INSIGHT

Partnership Provides Complete Testing Solution

ATLANTA, January 31, 2003 -- DeRisk IT, the next generation quality assurance company focused on strategic quality assurance and risk modeling, announces a partnership with User Insight, a premier provider of usability testing, design services and disability access compliance.

The combined offerings of these two companies present a total testing solution that few organizations can emulate.

Market research shows that only 16% of applications are delivered successfully, on time, and within budget. This partnership will provide our clients with the resources they need to mitigate their risk and take control of their IT projects," said Lann Stewart, Director of Sales and Marketing of DeRisk IT.

John M. Morgan, Ph.D., founder and President of User Insight explained, Our partnership with DeRisk IT gives us the total testing solution our clients need. Now they have clear ways to listen to and observe their users as they design applications. In these tougher than usual times, this partnership of complete testing solutions challenges companies to view their products more strategically."

About DeRiskIT

DeRisk IT is the next generation Quality Assurance company focused on strategic Quality Assurance - DeRisking. DeRisking combines Risk Modeling, Configuration Management, Testing, and In-Production Monitoring services, to empower clients to take total control of their IT environments. DeRisk IT is the official test partner of Sun Microsystems in the UK and has developed the worlds first Risk Modeler - the DeRisk Modeler (DRM). DeRisk IT utilizes a flexible services model to specifically meet their individual clients needs.

About User Insight

Through state of the art testing protocols, user-centered design, usability best practices and proven methodologies, User Insight (www.userinsight.com) gets to the core of what makes or breaks a product in the marketplace - The User. Companies avoid costly mistakes by testing with intended users early and often. Additionally, User Insight assists companies in assuring compliance within Section 508 guidelines for disability access.