KMWorld Names Cipher One of the ''100 Companies That Matter in Knowledge Management''; Strategic Information Partner Cipher Recognized for Leadership in the Field

Business Wire, Feb 23, 2006

CROFTON, Md. -- Cipher Systems LLC, a leading provider of strategic research, competitive intelligence and information management solutions, today announced that it has been named to KMWorld magazine's list of the "100 Companies That Matter in Knowledge Management (KM)" for 2006. This list recognizes the organizations who are leading the way in the knowledge economy - enterprise content, document and knowledge management companies and technologies. Cipher was chosen by experts in the field including KM practitioners, theorists and analysts.

"Each year we get a chance to recognize the companies we believe best exemplify the ideals of true knowledge management - the ones whose products and services continue to fundamentally transform the way organizations operate," said KMWorld editor in chief Hugh McKellar. "Cipher's personalized approach to its clients' information needs and its innovative mix of service and technology offerings position it as one of the leaders in the field."

"We're pleased to be recognized as a member of this exclusive group of companies who are redefining the field of knowledge management," said Scott Tholan, Cipher's Senior Director. "Inclusion on this list further solidifies Cipher's position as a key player in the field and as a trusted source for information support to our clients."

A complete listing of the 100 Companies that Matter in Knowledge Management appears in the March issue of KMWorld, view it online at: http://www.kmworld.com.

About KMWorld

The leading information provider serving the Knowledge, Document and Content Management systems market, KMWorld informs more than 50,000 subscribers about the components and processes - and subsequent success stories - that together offer solutions for improving business performance. KMWorld is a publishing unit of Information Today, Inc. For more information visit: www.kmworld.com.

About Cipher

With corporate offices in Maryland and Connecticut, Cipher is a full service competitive intelligence consulting firm serving clients around the world. Cipher consultants are experienced in delivering strategic research and analysis services across industries. Services include primary / secondary data collection, analysis, reporting, company profiling and document digitization and exploitation. Cipher's global network of experts includes industry specialists located across geographies. Cipher consultants also deliver customizable decision support technology solutions including Cipher's award-winning competitive intelligence software, Knowledge.Works(TM). For more information visit: www.cipher-sys.com.