Netezza and Mi9 Business Intelligence Systems Inc. Establish Partnership; Netezza Performance Server System and SQL-Retail BIS Software Integration Provides Retailers with High-Performance Business Intelligence Offering

Business Wire, Jan 17, 2006

NEW YORK -- Netezza Corporation, the data warehouse appliance market leader, today announced that it has established a partnership with MI9 Business Intelligence Systems, Inc. Together, the Netezza Performance Server(R) (NPS(R)) system and the MI9 SQL-Retail BIS software application create a "load and go," high-performance data warehousing and Business Intelligence solution for the retail industry.

MI9's SQL-Retail BIS software allows retailers to directly interface with key retail business systems including POS, inventory management, merchandise and assortment planning, accounting and human resource systems. The integration of SQL-Retail BIS with Netezza's NPS data warehouse appliance provides retailers with a cost-effective, easy-to-use offering for analyzing the data from these systems, as well as any additional business-critical information. As a result, the combined solution ensures that everyone within the retail organization has the most accurate and up-to-date information required to make business decisions.

"We are pleased to add MI9 Business Intelligence Systems to our expanding list of partners who serve the retail market," said Bill Doyle, vice president of channel sales, Netezza Corp. "Together, our products will empower retailers to understand every detail of their business and allow them to confidently make better, more informed decisions."

"Netezza's NPS system is well-suited for the retail industry. Its high-performance, easy-to-use and low total cost of ownership attributes align perfectly with retail's data-driven environment," said Mike Burge, president of Business Intelligence Systems, Inc. "Through our partnership with Netezza, we look forward to providing joint customers with a tool for increasing volume, improving profits and strengthening customer loyalty."

About MI9

MI9 is an innovative software engineering company, specializing in the development of packaged software for retailers. The MI9 team has been building sophisticated software solutions for retailers since 1980 and in the past twenty years their software has been implemented by many world-renowned retailers. MI9 has two main product offerings - the SQL-Retail Business Intelligence System, and the SQL-Retail Merchandise Management System.

Recent surveys show growing interest in Business Intelligence Systems amongst major retailers. Most tier 1 and tier 2 retailers have stated intentions to implement an Enterprise Data Warehouse (EDW) and Business Intelligence System (BIS) within the next two years. For these retailers, competitive solutions frequently involve a two to three year implementation timeframe and a price tag of $5 million to $20 million. The combination of Netezza and SQL-Retail BIS represents a unique value proposition for many of these retailers. Using this pre-configured BI platform, which comes with 500 standard retail reports and over 4,000 predefined business metrics, a world class Business Intelligence System can be implemented within a timeframe of 90-120 days, at a budget of under $1 million, inclusive of hardware, software and implementation services.

If you would like further information about MI9 and our products, visit our web site at www.mi9.ca

About Netezza Corporation

Netezza is the market-leading provider of enterprise-class data warehouse appliances that deliver breakthrough performance and ease-of-use at a fraction of the cost of traditional data warehouses. The Netezza Performance Server system enables Fortune 1000 customers with terabytes of dynamic, detailed data to dramatically simplify even the most complex Business Intelligence (BI) initiatives. By architecturally integrating database, server and storage within a single appliance, the NPS system delivers 10 to 50 times the performance at half the cost of existing systems. Based in Framingham, Mass., Netezza has offices in Washington, DC, the United Kingdom and Asia Pacific. The Company is backed by leading venture capital firms including Matrix Partners, Charles River Ventures, Battery Ventures, Orange Ventures, Sequoia Capital and Meritech Capital Partners. For more information about Netezza, please visit www.netezza.com.

Note to Editors: In the company name MI9, the 9 should be superscripted.