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For Immediate Release

Parkinson's Action Network Selects Phase2 to Implement Website Content and Database Management System

Alexandria, VA - August 15, 2005 - Phase2 Technology announced today that the Company was selected by the Parkinson's Action Network ("PAN") to design and implement a scalable platform for PAN's website and data management needs.

The new website will provide an improved graphic design and robust content management system for easy site management by PAN staff. Some of the new features will include integrated email newsletter management, online donation capabilities, improved web statistics analysis, and enhanced site search and search engine optimization.

In addition to designing, hosting and supporting the new website, Phase2 will implement a web-accessible system that allows staff to manage volunteer and organizational data. Advanced reporting and data interrelation capabilities will provide PAN with a comprehensive view of their advocates' information.

"The new website will help PAN deliver and maintain a more polished, outward appearance, while the backend database infrastructure will provide PAN staff with a more customer-focused view of their advocates," said Jeff Walpole, Phase2 Director of Operations. "PAN staff will have more flexibility in terms of communicating and refining their mission and supporting content via the website. At the same time, the advocacy database system will provide a browser-accessible, hosted system that manages all aspects of an advocate's involvement with PAN. This includes demographic information, organization relationship, donation management, and event registrant tracking. By applying a customer relationship management ("CRM") approach to advocacy data, PAN stands to gain a comprehensive view of all their advocates."

Benjamin Kirby, PAN Communications Director, stated "The Parkinson's Action Network is the leading advocacy voice of the Parkinson's community and we rely heavily on our website to communicate with grassroots activists across the country. We're very excited to be working with Phase2 Technology on improving our site, and look forward to implementing the new tools we will have to work with our grassroots leaders across the country to continue the fight for a cure."

About the Parkinson's Action Network
Parkinson's Action Network ("PAN") is a non-profit organization designed to increase awareness of Parkinson's disease and seeks funding to be used towards the research of finding a cure. Guided by their mission, PAN educates and interacts with the Parkinson's community, scientists, lawmakers, opinion leaders and the general public.

Currently, more than 1 million Americans live with Parkinson's disease, with 60,000 new cases diagnosed each year. As an organization, PAN seeks to ease the burden of those affected by the disease and is committed to finding a cure.

For more information on Parkinson's Action Network, visit www.parkinsonsaction.org.

About Phase2 Technology
Phase2 Technology ("Phase2") is a leading provider of adaptable web software solutions, application development, consulting, and management services.

Phase2 specializes in solving unique business challenges in practice areas that include: Content Management, Membership Management, CRM, e-Commerce, and Identity Management. Phase2 has expertise in a wide range of web technologies and best practices that help our clients to develop robust, scalable, secure, and easy to manage systems including expertise in open source software integration and custom application development.

Headquartered in Alexandria, Virginia, Phase2 works with a growing base of niche clientele, with a special focus on non-profits and associations that includes: ASIS International, Business Industry Political Action Committee, the Urban Institute, NFL Players Association, and the Pew Research Center.

For more information, visit www.phase2technology.com or call 703.343.1688.

Contact:
Andre P. Hood
Director, Business Development
Phase2 Technology, LLC
ahood@phase2technology.com
703.519.1112

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