Places in Top 20 National Solution Providers for the Second Year in a Row

BELLEVUE, Wash. — July 12, 2007 — Ascentium Corporation, a leading marketing, creative, and technology consulting firm announced today that the company has been honored by the CMP Channel’s CRN as a 2007 Fast Growth 100 Solution Provider.  Ascentium placed 17th for the second year in a row with a growth rate of more than 235 percent on revenues exceeding $30 million.

“Our five year partnership with Microsoft has been an integral factor in the company’s sustained growth,” said Jim Beebe, Ascentium president. “Our expertise and experience as a solution provider for Microsoft platforms such as Dynamics and SharePoint is key to building a repeatable business with truly satisfied customers.”

CRN’s Fast Growth 100 award winners are recognized Solution Providers selected for their ability to drive industry-leading sales volumes and use innovative methods to grow their business through services-oriented technology offerings. Developed by CRN’s editorial staff, the Fast Growth 100 list provides detailed insights into which solution provider models and technologies are proving to be the most lucrative.

"This year's CRN Fast Growth 100 list is a testament to the hard work and dedication of some of the channel's leading Solution Providers. We commend each of the 2007 CRN Fast Growth 100 for their remarkable performance, and for the example they set for everyone in the industry," said Robert C. Demarzo, vice president and editorial director, CMP Channel.

About Ascentium
Ascentium Corporation (www.ascentium.com) is an award-winning, integrated marketing and technology consultancy that consistently delivers information-driven business solutions to achieve its clients’ strategic objectives. Ascentium made the Inc. 500 list of the fastest-growing private companies in the U.S. for the past two years and continues to see substantial growth in customer relationship management, digital marketing, web initiatives, enterprise content management, systems integration, custom development, and strategic business engagements. The company’s clients include Avista Utilities, Boeing, Dell, Expedia, InfoSpace, Microsoft, Providence Health Systems, Starbucks, and Washington Mutual. Ascentium is headquartered in Bellevue, with offices in Spokane, Los Angeles, Baltimore, and Portland, Oregon.

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