Netuitive CEO Nicola Sanna Named Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year(R) 2008 Award Finalist in Greater Washington

Market Wire, May, 2008

Netuitive, Inc. , the leading provider of self-learning performance management software, today announced that CEO Nicola Sanna is a finalist for the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2008 Award in the Greater Washington Region. According to Ernst & Young LLP, the awards program recognizes entrepreneurs who demonstrate extraordinary success in the areas of innovation, financial performance and personal commitment to their businesses and communities. Sanna was selected as a finalist from nearly 100 nominations by a panel of independent judges. Award winners will be announced at a special gala event on Thursday, June 19, 2008 at the Ritz Carlton, Tysons Corner.

"In the past 12 months Netuitive has earned prestigious awards by Red Herring, SmartCEO, VMWorld and Tech Journal. This level of recognition by our peers proves that Netuitive is solving a real problem in the industry and validates our ability to provide a truly unique experience for the user," said Sanna.

Under Sanna's leadership, Netuitive has gained remarkable momentum , and was recently acclaimed as a "Red Herring Top 100" company, a "Future 50" winner by SmartCEO, as well as a " Best of VMworld " winner. Netuitive was recognized by leading analyst firm Gartner as an innovator in IT Operations Management and also named to Tech Journal South's prestigious " Tech 50 " list.

The Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year awards program celebrates its 22nd anniversary this year. The program has expanded to recognize business leaders in over 135 cities in 50 countries throughout the world.

Regional award winners are eligible for consideration for the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year national program. Award winners in several national categories, as well as the overall national Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year award winner, will be announced at the annual awards gala in Palm Springs, California on November 15, 2008. The awards are the culminating event of the Ernst & Young Strategic Growth Forum, the nation's most prestigious gathering of high-growth, market-leading companies.

Sponsors

Founded and produced by Ernst & Young LLP, the Entrepreneur Of The Year awards are pleased to have the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation and SAP America as national sponsors.

In Greater Washington sponsors include HSBC Bank, Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman, Reznick Group, Lockton Companies and the Washington Business Journal.

About Netuitive, Inc.

Netuitive is the leading provider of self-learning performance management software. Based on nine patented technologies resulting from 20 years of academic and commercial research and development, Netuitive products replace human guesswork with automated mathematics and analysis to improve performance of systems, business services and virtual infrastructures. Hundreds of customers such as Kroger, BlueCross BlueShield, MetLife, Wachovia and the U.S. Air Force have discovered that Netuitive software leverages existing monitoring systems and delivers return on investment in as little as two months. Netuitive has received many industry accolades, including as a "Best of VMworld" winner, Pink Elephant "Innovation of the Year," and Red Herring 100 Winner. For more information, please visit www.netuitive.com .

About Ernst & Young's Entrepreneur Of The Year

Ernst & Young's Entrepreneur Of The Year is the world's most prestigious business award for entrepreneurs. The award makes a difference through the unique way it encourages entrepreneurial activity among those with potential and recognizes the contribution of people who inspire others with their vision, leadership and achievement. As the first and only truly global award of its kind, Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year celebrates those who are building and leading successful, growing and dynamic businesses, recognizing them through regional, national and global awards programs in more than 135 cities in 50 countries.

About Ernst & Young

Ernst & Young is a global leader in assurance, tax, transaction and advisory services. Worldwide, our 130,000 people are united by our shared values and an unwavering commitment to quality. We make a difference by helping our people, our clients and our wider communities achieve potential.

For more information, please visit www.ey.com .

Ernst & Young refers to the global organization of member firms of Ernst & Young Global Limited, each of which is a separate legal entity. Ernst & Young Global Limited, a UK company limited by guarantee, does not provide services to clients.

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