MONARCH BEACH, California and HACKENSACK, New Jersey, September 24 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- InformationWeek and Ness Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ and TASE: NSTC), a global provider of information technology services and solutions, today announced that Ness has been ranked 54th on the 2009 InformationWeek 500. The award, which was announced at a gala awards ceremony in Dana Point, California, is part of an annual ranking of the 500 most innovative users of business technology. "InformationWeek is a voice for transformation through technology. Ness is honored to be recognized as one of the most forward-thinking companies in the world," said Andres Kukawka, Chief Information Officer, Ness Technologies. "The InformationWeek 500 is a coveted ranking for Ness Technologies because its emphasis is on the business value of technology. For Ness, the mission of every employee is three-fold - solving client business problems, reducing client costs and creating revenue opportunities for clients through information technology. The ranking by InformationWeek 500 directly recognizes those goals." Ness Aligns with Customer Business Goals During 2008, Ness Technologies grew its global footprint, serving local client needs while strengthening off-shore resources, and expanded its percentage of revenue from customers in North America and Europe. Ness also reorganized its operating segments along business lines in order to align better with its customers' business goals. As the global economic landscape changed toward the end of 2008, Ness' customers faced unprecedented business challenges. Ness proactively utilized its proven methodologies and innovative technologies to help customers in every part of the world realize important business goals while managing costs efficiently. "Ness is the right size to be nimble and responsive - like a local firm - and yet large enough to be accountable for the promises we make to our clients around the world," said Ofer Segev, Chief Financial Officer, Ness Technologies. "We provide a range of on-site, near-shore and offshore services depending on our clients' needs, and we were able to adjust rapidly alongside our clients as their needs changed this year - in part due to our own innovative use of technology. I am proud of our team and equally rewarded by the success of our clients, many of whom grew significantly with us last year." The InformationWeek 500 "For over 20 years, the InformationWeek 500 has honored the most innovative users of business technology," said InformationWeek Editor-in-Chief Rob Preston. "Year after year, InformationWeek 500 companies harness technology to improve efficiency, boost productivity, drive revenue, and establish a competitive advantage. We applaud this year's winners, and the CIOs and other executives whose ingenuity and risk taking are at the center of business technology innovation." InformationWeek identifies and honors the nation's most innovative users of information technology with its annual 500 listing, now in its 21st year, and also tracks the technology, strategies, investments and administrative practices of America's best-known companies. Top winners have included: Conway, National Semiconductor, Kimberly-Clark, Hilton Hotels and Unum. The InformationWeek 500 rankings are unique among corporate rankings as they spotlight the power of innovation in information technology, rather than simply identifying the biggest IT spenders. Additional details on the InformationWeek 500 can be found online at http://www.informationweek.com/iw500/. About Ness Technologies Ness Technologies (NASDAQ:NSTC) is a global provider of IT and business services and solutions with specialized expertise in software product engineering; system integration, application development and consulting; and software distribution. Ness delivers its portfolio of solutions and services using a global delivery model combining offshore, near-shore and local teams. With about 7,800 employees, Ness maintains operations in 18 countries, and partners with numerous software and hardware vendors worldwide. For more information about Ness Technologies, visit http://www.ness.com/. About InformationWeek Business Technology Network (http://www.informationweek.com/) The InformationWeek Business Technology Network provides IT executives with unique analysis and tools that parallel their work flow - from the defining and framing of objectives through to the evaluation and recommendation of solutions. Anchored by InformationWeek, the multimedia powerhouse that looks across the enterprise, the network scales across the most critical technology categories with online properties like DarkReading.com (security), IntelligentEnterprise.com (application architecture), Network Computing (networking and communications) and PlugintotheCloud.com (cloud computing). The network also provides focused content for key IT targets such as CIOs, developers and SMBs with Dr. Dobb's InformationWeek Global CIO and bMighty.com, as well as vital vertical industries with InformationWeek Financial Services, Government and Healthcare. With content at the nucleus of our information distribution strategy, IT professionals turn to our network of expert voices, research and communities to stay informed, get advice, and research technologies to make strategic business decisions. Press Contact for InformationWeek: Ellen Asuncion Sr. Marketing Manager +1-949-223-3622 Ness Technologies investor contact: Drew Wright Senior Vice President USA: +1-201-488-3262 Press Contact for Ness Technologies: John Fitzsimmons Vice President +1-339-234-5259 Int'l. Press Contact for Ness Technologies: David Kanaan Kanaan Public Relations +972-54-425-5307 DATASOURCE: Ness Technologies Inc CONTACT: Press Contact for InformationWeek: Ellen Asuncion, Sr. Marketing Manager, +1-949-223-3622, ; Ness Technologies investor contact: Drew Wright, Senior Vice President, USA: +1-201-488-3262, ; Press Contact for Ness Technologies: John Fitzsimmons, Vice President, +1-339-234-5259, ; Int'l. Press Contact for Ness Technologies: David Kanaan, Kanaan Public Relations, +972-54-425-5307,

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