Tripod Technologies, LLC Signs Partnership With JBoss, Inc.

IT consulting and software services vendor makes it easier for companies to reduce total cost of ownership by adopting open source solutions

Cherry Hill, NJ, February 8, 2005 – Tripod Technologies, LLC, an IT consulting and software services company, announced today that it has entered into a partnership with JBoss®, Inc, the Professional Open Source company. As a JBoss Authorized Service Partner, Tripod Technologies will help companies in the Mid-Atlantic and New England regions reduce the total cost of ownership of custom application software by adopting open source technologies for their enterprise application needs.

Tripod will help its customers migrate to JBoss solutions by offering a full range of complementary services, including technology assessments, migration packages, training, professional support, and consulting services.

“Tripod’s technology and its experience in helping customers adopt J2EE technologies will help organizations that are looking to benefit from the flexibility and power of the JBoss Enterprise Middleware System,” said Marc Fleury, president and CEO of JBoss. “We believe that Tripod’s understanding of local needs and industry verticals like insurance will be valuable in driving the adoption of professional open source in these markets.”

“The JBoss product line is exceptionally competitive when compared to other J2EE middleware products. By combining great technology with ‘no cost license for use’ and lower support costs, companies are able to reduce total cost of ownership for their applications,” said Badri Nittoor, CEO of Tripod Technologies, LLC. “For several years, companies have successfully embraced cost reduction strategies such as Linux and off-shoring of IT services. Open source development based on products like the JBoss Application Server and associated middleware is the next logical step for these companies to further increase returns on the IT investment.”

About JBoss, Inc.
Through its Professional Open Source model, JBoss, Inc. is making open source a safe choice for the enterprise. JBoss provides resources, technology direction and core development for popular open source projects and stands behind them with enterprise-grade support and services. The JBoss Enterprise Middleware System (JEMS), built on the Professional Open Source model, includes leading technologies like Tomcat, Hibernate, JBoss jBPM, JBoss IDE and the JBoss Application Server, the industry’s most popular J2EE application server in use, with over five million downloads. Companies like Corporate Express, La Quinta Hotels and Nielsen Media Research rely on JEMS for mission-critical enterprise applications. Partners who embed or bundle JEMS and resell JBoss services include Computer Associates, HP, Novell and Unisys. JBoss has headquarters in Atlanta, Ga. and Neuchâtel, Switzerland. For additional information,
please visit www.jboss.com.

About Tripod Technologies, LLC
Tripod Technologies is an IT consulting and software services company that is focused on solving our clients’ business problems through the innovative use of people, process and technology. Tripod Technologies helps its customers achieve business results through a disciplined application of information technology. From improving top line performance to achieving cost savings and increasing customer satisfaction, Tripod’s solutions blend a strong understanding of business processes with leading edge technologies. Tripod is headquartered in Cherry Hill, NJ and has development capabilities in Cherry Hill, NJ and Hyderabad, India. For additional information please visit www.tripodtech.net.

Contact Info:

Badri Nittoor
Tripod Technologies, LLC
1101 North Kings Highway
Suite 101
CHerry Hill, NJ 08053