Stafford, 26th September 2005. Ardentia, a leading provider of Business Intelligence software solutions, has been listed as one of the UK’s one hundred fastest growing technology companies in a Sunday Times survey. The independently commissioned survey by Microsoft ranks Britain’s fastest growing unquoted companies by sales growth each year was published on 25th September 2005.

Ardentia was ranked as the UK’s 33rd fastest growing technology company. Additionally, Ardentia was ranked as the 3rd fastest growing technology company in the Midlands. The fifth annual Tech Track 100 ranks Britain’s fastest–growing private tech companies based on 2002–2004 sales growth. Judging companies on sales growth ranging from 40% to 460% per annum, the survey has ranked Ardentia according to its increase in sales of 99% a year from £1,123,000 in 2002 to £4,433,000 in 2004.

Staffordshire based Ardentia has over 14 years experience providing Web–based technology for enterprise Business Intelligence solutions to the public and commercial sectors and has developed its technologies in a thin–client browser environment, which offers secure and hassle free access to specific sets of information and reporting.

Tom Mulhern, Ardentia, Chief Executive Officer stated:

“We are delighted to have been included in The Sunday Times Microsoft Tech Track 100. To be recognised in this prestigious listing is a source of great pride for all at Ardentia. We are passionate about innovation, and about ensuring that technology helps to develop and enrich businesses.”

“In 2004 Ardentia made determined moves to strengthen its position as a leader in BI solutions through innovation, sound management, investment and strategic customer engagements.”

Ardentia has developed and executed some of the largest and most complex business intelligence solutions in Europe. Today the company has some 20,000 corporate users.

Gary Luke, Ardentia, Managing Director commented:

“Moving forward we will continue to maintain our reputation for providing the highest–quality solutions, and continue to enjoy the growth that we have seen over the last two years. The Tech Track 100 is an extremely competitive programme and we salute all this years winners. Once again the standard of the entrants was extremely high.”

Ardentia are one of eleven Midlands companies that have appeared in the Tech Track 100. All companies have made a substantial contribution to the local economy. Together they employ 1,288 staff and have racked up total sales of £571m.