Technology Industry Veteran To Target Resources for Corporate Expansion

Seattle - Feb. 5, 2007 - Verdiem, the leading developer of power management software for PC networks, today announced the addition of Denise Masters as Chief Financial Officer. Masters brings to Verdiem more than 13 years of finance experience with a focus on the high tech industry. At Verdiem, she will be responsible for finance, legal and human resources as the company aggressively expands its national and international presence. Prior to joining Verdiem, Masters was the director of finance for Bocada. Before Bocada, she was a senior manager within the audit practice at Deloitte & Touche.

"Adding Denise to our executive management team could not have come at a better time," said Kevin Klustner, chief executive officer, Verdiem. "The confluence of rising energy costs and an increasing global attention on reducing carbon emissions has accelerated the demand for our products around the world. Denise brings the experience and insight to help Verdiem more effectively navigate this period of rapid growth."

On average, Verdiem SURVEYOR helps customers cut energy consumption by 200 kWh per PC per year. With more than 300,000 PCs currently using SURVEYOR, Verdiem and its customers are helping to reduce global warming, CO2 emissions by eliminating IT energy waste. In 2007 alone, Verdiem's installed base of over 100 customers will use SURVEYOR to reduce greenhouse gas emissions at a rate equal to taking more than 8,000 passenger cars off the road for an entire year, or conserving 4,317,988 gallons of gasoline.

"As the leader in PC power management software, Verdiem is poised to capitalize on significant market opportunity," said Denise Masters, chief financial officer, Verdiem. "This is an exciting time for the company, and I am energized by the chance to help Verdiem succeed during this pivotal time."

Verdiem is the leading developer of power management software for PC networks. Verdiem's SURVEYOR provides measurable energy and cost savings, simplified and automated management of PC power options, and painless implementation that comes with minimal maintenance and a rapid payback. The development of SURVEYOR was funded in part by the Northwest Energy Efficiency Alliance, and the software is approved as a conservation measure by utilities and power producers throughout North America. Verdiem is a recognized partner in the EPA's EnergyStar program and was recently awarded Premier Partner status in the U.S. Department of Energy's Rebuild America program. For more information on Verdiem, please visit www.verdiem.com.

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Zeno Group on behalf of Verdiem
415.369.8106
greg.lunsford@zenogroup.com

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