Ventera Named #26 Among Washington Region's "Fast 50" Government Contractors

McLean, VA - December 7, 2005 - Ventera, an information technology professional services company, today announced that it has been named number 26 among Washington Technology magazine's 2005 "Fast 50" government contractors. The Fast 50 list ranks companies according to the growth of their government business over five years. This award is based on Ventera's 91% compounded annual growth in government revenue during 2000-2004.

According to Washington Technology, the companies on the Fast 50 list reflect the broad range of general IT-related services that the government buys. Other companies on the list include systems integrators, professional services and engineering companies, and software developers. To be considered, companies must have had a minimum of $100,000 in government revenue in 2000. Robert Acosta, CEO of Ventera, said, "Being on the list for the second year in a row is very gratifying. It confirms that the relationships we build with our customers are strong, and lasting. That happens because we provide valuable services that help our customers improve the way they conduct their business."

During the period reflected in the Fast 50 (2000-2004), Ventera experienced a significant change in its business. In 2000, Ventera had a lot of small jobs with many customers. Revenue with the average customer was less than $200,000. Since then, Ventera has consolidated its business by emphasizing strong and deep relationships with a core set of strategic customers. As a result, Ventera today is a stronger company, focusing on several large assignments with a few key customers in the government services, communications, and financial services industries. Revenue for 2005 is projected at nearly $18 million.

About Ventera

Ventera is an information technology professional services firm providing IT services that span the technology lifecycle and include IT strategy and technology consulting, web-based application development, systems integration, independent verification and validation, and program and project management. Ventera helps clients realize the full business potential of technology by improving and simplifying business operations before automating them. For more information contact Joe McMahon Jr. at Ventera: (703) 760-4600 or visit www.ventera.com.