Founded by web analytics industry leaders, the mission of the
association is to unite and foster the interests of practitioners,
vendors, consultants and educators who use , sell, install, implement,
consult, teach or train in the field of web analytics.

* Board Liaison -- The Chair of each organization will be invited as a
guest to one council member board meeting each year.org)
The Greater Baltimore Technology Council is devoted to one goal: growing
the region's technology community.org.

-Israel Science
and Technology Foundation (USISTF) and the Chicago Microtechnology +
Nanotechnology Community (CMNC), today announced a competition to find
the Most Innovative Israeli Nanotechnology (MI2NT) companies currently
commercializing their product or technology.
Israeli companies that have a product enabled through
nanotechnology and are ready for sale to the U. market, or are
"strategic-partnering" ready will be considered for the MI2NT.

About O'lala Foods (www.

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Brent Hieggelke, vice president of Marketing of WebTrends ,
will co-chair the Marketing Committee. For more
information, or to become a member, please visit
http://www. (Nasdaq:NTIQ) is a leading provider of Systems +
Security Management and Web Analytics solutions. "We
are very confident this ongoing partnership between TCM and GBTC will help to
strengthen the state's rapidly growing technology industry.
The partnership between TCM and GBTC will allow members of both
organizations to take advantage of the following combined and co-produced
education and networking program without increasing their dues:

* Early Adopter Program -- TCM and GBTC will co-host a statewide early
adopter-networking program.

* Reciprocal Member Pricing Privileges -- TCM and GBTC will offer
reciprocal member pricing at appropriate industry events.

About the GBTC (http://www.

First Annual MI2NT Award To Recognize The Most Innovative Israeli Nanotechnology Companies

About the Chicago Microtechnology + Nanotechnology Community
(www.

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SAN JOSE, Calif."

About The Web Analytics Association

The Web Analytics Association is a not-for-profit professional
organization dedicated to promoting the understanding of web analytics
through education, advocacy, standards, research and technology.
"A partnership between TCM and GBTC allows members to take advantage of
the core areas of expertise offered by each association," said John Nyland,
Chairman of TCM and General Manager, Public Sector, IBM Global Services. Commission members felt strongly that increasing utilization and
effectiveness of the Councils could have a significant impact on efforts to
harness Maryland 's research and development assets.-Israel Science and Technology Foundation
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; and Galway, Ireland. All other
trademarks mentioned are the property of their respective owners. The GBTC creates forums
where organizations can meet, learn, and do business.
"Our aim is to help Israeli nanotechnology companies find
customers and strategic partners in the American market.com/mi2nt.asp
The first MI2NT Award program is being funded through the Chicago
Microtechnology + Nanotechnology Community , in conjunction with The
Trendlines Group, with major support provided by a grant from the
USISTF and the sponsorship by O'lala Foods.

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"As the worldwide web analytics market leader and industry
pioneer , WebTrends is in a unique position as we have observed and
experienced the evolution of the market from its inception."
As a Board Member, Drew will help determine the vision, mission,
and values of the WAA and will collaborate with other Board Members to
set its strategic direction and gain an understanding of the needs of
WAA members. In addition, Drew will act as Chairman of the
International Committee, where he'll focus on facilitating each WAA
committee's expansion into regional markets and promoting
international involvement in all facets of web analytics to help
ensure the industry has a global voice.org

About WebTrends

As the worldwide leader and trusted standard for web analytics,
WebTrends delivers award-winning solutions that help marketing
executives improve their return on investment., with development and operational personnel in Houston, Texas;
Portland , Ore; Raleigh, N.

* National Speaker Luncheon Program -- TCM and GBTC will jointly bring a
nationally known speaker from the business, government or technology
sector to Maryland to educate each organization's membership on a
breaking issue of national importance .
The Tech Council of Maryland is supported in part by a grant from
Maryland's Department of Business and Economic Development (DBED). The competition will
culminate in an award ceremony in Chicago, Illinois, and will include
business development services to assist the Israeli companies in the
U.
Additional information and applications are available at
www.com

O'lala Foods is a Chicago-based company leveraging nanotechnology
to improve taste and performance of functional foods and beverages.

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The WAA is a not-for-profit organization with the mission to unite
and foster the interests of professionals involved in measuring the
success of their online business initiatives .
For more information, please visit the company's web site at
www. "Our
members get instant access to more resources, education, and networking
opportunities without increasing membership costs ," he said.

Recognition at a special awards ceremony in Chicago with
leading investors , nanotechnology company CEOs, and regional
development directors.

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Members have the
opportunity to address key industry issues through committees, such as
Advocacy, Education, International, Research , Standards and
Technology, in order to help develop and shape industry standards and
best practices . "I'm looking forward to collaborating with my fellow
members to help elevate the industry -- and its professionals -- to
the next level. From campaign
performance and search engine marketing to web site conversion and
customer retention, WebTrends provides marketers a complete solution
to accelerate their web results.com

About NetIQ

NetIQ Corp.

Tech Council of Maryland and Greater Baltimore Tech Council Announce Partnership to Strengthen Business Opportunities for Members

Nyland and Wesker agreed that the new partnership will help their
memberships better leverage the resources of Maryland's Department of Business
and Economic Development (DBED) which provides funding to both organizations.

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WebTrends is a
business unit of NetIQ Corporation. NetIQ products are sold
worldwide, directly and through a network of authorized NetIQ
distributors and resellers .

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founding of this association is timed perfectly because due to the
realized power of measurement, we are now seeing an increased
awareness of web analytics and its benefits at the boardroom level,"
said Greg Drew.com

NetIQ and WebTrends are trademarks or registered trademarks of
NetIQ Corporation in the United States and other countries.

CONTACT: Rick Harris, Vice President of Marketing of Tech Council of
Maryland, +1-240-453-6214, or rharris@mdhitech .-Israel Science and Technology Foundation (USISTF) is the
funding and administrative arm of the U .

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C.'s Commission
on Development of Advanced Technology Business (the so-called Pappas
Commission ).-Israel Science and
Technology Commission, a bilateral commission established by the
United States Department of Commerce and the Israel Ministry of
Industry and Trade in 1994 to foster scientific , technological, and
economic cooperation between the peoples of the United States and
Israel.

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Thousands of organizations worldwide,
including more than half of the Fortune and Global 500 companies, rely
on WebTrends everyday to measure and optimize their results. Ehrlich Jr.org
The Tech Council of Maryland's mission is to serve as the preeminent
technology think-tank where executives discuss ideas, innovate, and solve
technology issues that lead to bigger business.

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For more about more about the TCM and GBTC partnership please call Rick
Harris at (240) 453-6214 , rharris@mdhitech.org or Ray Weiss (GBTC) at 410-727-
6855, rweiss@stantoncomm.

Among the benefits included with the Award:

VIP invitation to the NanoBusiness Conference in New York, the
premier nanotechnology business conference, including
complimentary participation in all meetings and workshop.trendlines.

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Public relations in Israel and the U.

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Greg
Drew, general manager of WebTrends, will help guide the WAA as a
member of the Board of Directors and as Chairman of the International
Committee.com. The
Tech council has more than 600 member companies representing more than 200,000
forward thinkers throughout the state.
"The MI2NT Award shows that Israel can be considered among the
world's leaders in companies with products based on the application of
nanotechnology," says Sean Murdock, executive director of the
NanoBusiness Alliance.

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TCM Media Contact: Rick Harris, rharris@mdhitech.

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, The Tech Council of Maryland
(TCM) and the Greater Baltimore Tech Council (GBTC) announced today they will
partner on a full slate of education , networking and advocacy initiatives
throughout 2005-2006."
A stronger working relationship between TCM and the GBTC was one of the
initiatives identified by Maryland Governor Robert L.

* Legislative Coalition -- TCM and GBTC will work together to inform each
organization about current government activities and lobbying efforts
that could impact the advanced technologies and bio industries. market and provide for VIP participation at the NanoBusiness
Conference in New York in May.
Finalists for the award will be chosen by a group of nanotechnology
experts.

Business development services from The Trendlines Group and
CMNC including identifying and contracting potential partners
in the United States and preparing executive summaries and
presentations for meetings in New York and Chicago. throughout the program

Applications to the program are due by Thursday, March 17, 2005.olalafoods.

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Greg Drew to Provide Guidance as Founding Board Member and Chairman of
International Committee

WebTrends, the web analytics market share leader and a business
unit of NetIQ (Nasdaq:NTIQ), today announced it is a Founding
Corporate Member of the first Web Analytics Association (WAA).webanalyticsassociation.webtrends. In addition to
managing Windows-based applications, NetIQ delivers cross-platform
solutions that enhance business performance resulting in higher
returns on infrastructure and Web investments. The GBTC asks tech companies what they need
to grow and provides it through innovative programs. Finally , the GBTC
celebrates the community's successes, spreading the word that technology
businesses thrive here.S.com

The Trendlines Group is Israel's leading business development
firm, providing a full range of marketing and advisory services to
clients ranging in size from individual entrepreneurs through Israel's
largest corporations and the Israeli government.

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The Chicago Microtechnology + Nanotechnology Community (CMNC) is a
Chicago-based non-profit whose mission is to be the premier
convergence point in Chicago of knowledge and resources for Midwest
practitioners of micro- and nanotechnology.

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WebTrends Helps Spearhead First Web Analytics Industry Association as Founding Corporate Member

The initiatives -- which range from a statewide early adopter-networking
program to coordination of legislative activities -- will provide members of
both Councils with increased business and networking opportunities, while
significantly strengthening the state's efforts to position Maryland as a
center for the technology industry.
"A progressive information and business networking exchange between our
associations is critical in making Maryland a worldwide leader in technology,"
said Mark Wesker, Chair of GBTC and President + CEO of Artifact Software.S.S.S.

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For more information, visit
www.netiq. ROCKVILLE, Md.

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"WebTrends support thus far has been significant,
and we look forward to working with Greg Drew and others to help drive
industry standards, shape best practices and reach global markets. The company is headquartered in San Jose,
Calif.gbtechcouncil. The expertise
and network of the CMNC and The Trendlines Group will provide the
Israeli companies with the needed exposure to the appropriate American
partners that will ultimately buy their products," said Arnie Brenner ,
executive director of USISTF.S.

About The Trendlines Group (www.

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Offering
both an On Demand service and software solutions, WebTrends uniquely
provides customers with complete choice and control to ensure the
solution can adapt with their dynamic business needs. Tech Council of Maryland
members are from industry, government, academia and the service provider
industry and provide environment where technology companies meet, learn and
collaborate and to be Maryland's best technology networking organization.

Private meetings with leading nanotechnology VCs, such as Lux
Capital 's Josh Wolfe, industry leaders such as Sean Murdock,
Executive Director of the NBA, and CEOs and researchers with
potential strategic partners and or customers.

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"We are pleased to welcome WebTrends to the Web Analytics
Association," said Jim Sterne, president of the WAA and president of
Target Marketing.

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Nick Sharp, vice president of
EMEA Sales and Marketing, will co-chair the International Committee.

* Senior Level Team Meetings -- TCM and GBTC will invite the Executive
Director/President and a team member to meet quarterly to discuss
issues that affect both organizations and the technology community .

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