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Firstlogic Maintains Leadership Position in META Group, Inc.'s METAspectrum(SM) Market Summary on Data Quality Tools Firstlogic is Once Again Recognized by META as a Market Leader in Company Vision and Strategy, Product Architecture and Integration, and Strong Industry Partnerships LA CROSSE, Wis., Dec. 16 /PRNewswire/ -- Firstlogic, Inc., a global provider of enterprise information quality solutions, announced today it improved its leadership position in the just released META Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:METG) METAspectrum(SM) Market Report on data quality tools. The survey details individual company performance and presence in the data quality marketplace using 15 unique categories and a multitude of META Group sources to generate vendor rating scores. According to META Group research, the data quality market will continue to grow up to 30 percent annually over the next few years, fueled by compliance issues and data integration needs. "This METAspectrum report represents months of comprehensive research on the data quality market and is extremely valuable to organizations seeking detailed product and corporate information on the key players," said Andreas Bitterer, the primary author of the report and Vice President, Enterprise Analytics, at META Group. "Information should be considered part of the IT portfolio, and data quality solutions should be seen as a means to increase the value of that portfolio, in addition to reducing business risk and identifying business opportunity." "We are delighted to maintain, and in fact build on our leadership position in META Group's METAspectrum Market Summary, further validating Firstlogic as a true leader and innovator in the data quality marketplace," said Art Petty, Firstlogic's vice president of sales and marketing. "As a company with 20 years experience delivering advanced data quality solutions, this recognition by META Group is a true testament to our dedication in helping our customers achieve the maximum return-on-investment from their customer relationship management (CRM), data warehousing, business intelligence and other enterprise applications. "2004 has been a banner year for Firstlogic," Petty added, "highlighted by the introduction of many new technology innovations including IQ8 Integration Studio, the first in a series of solutions built on our next generation data quality platform. Our performance in the METAspectrum Market Summary for Data Quality Tools validates our commitment to the industry and sets the stage for even greater accomplishments in 2005." About METAspectrum METAspectrum is a vendor and market assessment methodology that is used throughout META Group to deliver comprehensive evaluations of both technology markets and vendor offerings. This methodology is the foundation of META Group's METAspectrum "In Depth" reports, which provide comprehensive side-by- side evaluations of the leading vendors in key information technology markets. METAspectrum reports deliver market definitions, market forecasts, key findings, and key differentiating factors among leaders, challengers, and followers, as well as vendor ratings based on the presence and performance attributes of each vendor in the market. About META Group META Group is a leading provider of information technology research, advisory services, and strategic consulting. Delivering objective and actionable guidance, META Group's experienced analysts and consultants are trusted advisors to IT and business executives around the world. Our unique collaborative models and dedicated customer service help clients be more efficient, effective, and timely in their use of IT to achieve their business goals. Visit http://www.metagroup.com/ for more details on our high-value approach. About Firstlogic Firstlogic is the recognized market leader for enterprise-wide information quality and print and mail solutions. In addition to developing commercial solutions, Firstlogic partners with many systems integrators, consultants, and original equipment manufacturers to provide its unique technology to their end-user customers. Founded in 1984, Firstlogic today serves thousands of customers worldwide, including Global 2000 companies across a broad spectrum of industries. For more information, visit the company's Web site at http://www.firstlogic.com/ . DATASOURCE: Firstlogic, Inc. CONTACT: Scott Humphrey of Humphrey Strategic Communications, +1-503-644-9709, , or Chris Colbert of Firstlogic, Inc., +1-608-788-8154 ext. 2260, Web site: http://www.metagroup.com/ http://www.firstlogic.com/

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