Resolute Continues National Expansion of Microsoft .NET Business Solutions and Consulting Services; Leading Consulting Firm Strengthens Industry Position, Grows U.S. Presence with Addition of Mid-Atlantic District Office

Business Wire, July 6, 2005

BELLEVUE, Wash. -- Resolute, a leading business and technology consulting firm delivering .NET business solutions for mid-sized enterprises and divisions of the Fortune 1000, today announced the opening of its Philadelphia office, the company's second East Coast district center. This opening represents the latest step in Resolute's national expansion, which has included Phoenix, New York and Portland, Ore. This expansion will enhance the firm's delivery of Microsoft Business Solutions and custom .NET solutions to clients in the Mid-Atlantic region. Lauren Schwartz has been appointed general manager for the Mid-Atlantic region.

"The opening of our Philadelphia office better positions us to meet the needs of regional businesses looking to achieve enhanced organizational collaboration and business effectiveness," said Rich Stern, President and COO at Resolute. "We see the Mid-Atlantic region as a critical foothold for Resolute, with enormous potential for the Microsoft-centric consulting model we've adopted. Resolute has a successful track record delivering unique client solutions from packaged applications to custom-built and hosted -- whichever best serves our clients. Lauren is the perfect fit to lead our charge in this region."

Resolute's business operations and growth strategies are based on the incubation of regional districts with general managers and local delivery of business and technological innovation. Schwartz, a veteran of Microsoft, has served as a product design manager for BackOffice, Windows Server and Windows Update, and user experience architect for Microsoft Consulting Services at Microsoft UK.

"The greater Pennsylvania and Mid-Atlantic region is seeing tremendous growth in the healthcare, professional services and financial markets," stated Lauren Schwartz, General Manager, Mid-Atlantic, at Resolute. "Microsoft's strong presence in this region and our deep experience in .NET business solutions make a high-growth combination. We have already seen synergy and success at a recent engagement with a leading hotel chain and health insurance institute."

Schwartz's 18-year career in technology development, management and services has also included Digital Equipment Corporation and a variety of ERP and user experience consulting companies. Schwartz earned her Bachelor of Science degree in design from the Institute of Design at the Illinois Institute of Technology.

Other leadership includes: Loretta Santisi, Business Development Director, joins Resolute from Diversified Software, where she was a Major Account Manager. She has more than 18 years of experience in technology and solutions sales as well as management consulting. She has also worked for Computer Sciences Corporation, Apple, KPMG, ICON and Boeing. Frank Bonini, CISSP, Principal Solutions Architect, joins Resolute from Microsoft Corporation, where he was a Principal Technology Specialist. He has 25 years of hands-on experience in technology and solutions consulting covering enterprise infrastructure and security, application architecture and integration, and project management. Prior to Microsoft, Frank worked for Digital Equipment Corporation, AT&T Information Systems and RCA Corporation.

About Resolute

Resolute is a leading business and technology consulting firm delivering .NET business solutions. Our nationwide company offers strategic planning, business solutions, technology services, and distance learning to produce measurable, high-value business results from investments in technology. Industry leaders such as Arizona Diamondbacks, Countrywide, Crane Electronics, drugstore.com, Phoenix Suns, Stevens Hospital and Update Legal have taken advantage of the simply smarter approach from Resolute. For additional information, contact our offices in New York, Philadelphia, Phoenix, Portland and Seattle or visit us at www.resolutecorp.com.

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