ALGOR WINS INFOWORLD 100 AWARD FOR INNOVATIVE TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS

PITTSBURGH, PA – December 17, 2003 – ALGOR, Inc., a leading provider of design, analysis and simulation software, announced that it has been chosen as one of InfoWorld's top 100 companies because of business system innovations that have enabled the company to offer better products and customer service. ALGOR’s unique business model utilizes high-technology communications and Internet tools in order to sell its products mostly direct at a lower cost and allow for a larger investment in R&D.

The InfoWorld 100 awards recognize enterprise IT projects that have made the best use of cutting-edge technology to meet business goals. The judges, made up of InfoWorld editors and InfoWorld CTO Chad Dickerson, selected the winners from entries nominated by InfoWorld readers, technology partners and end-user companies in early Fall 2003.

"This award attests to our commitment to using innovative technology solutions to provide our customers with better products and services,” said ALGOR Vice President of Operations Teresa Anania. “Our advanced IT systems and proprietary Internet-based applications enable us to connect with and respond to our customers real time, resulting in quality and timely service.”

Examples of ALGOR’s high-technology communications and Internet tools include:

• the use of proprietary Webcasting technology for Internet-based distance learning sessions that supports sales, service and finite element analysis (FEA) software education while eliminating travel costs and time outside the office
• online tools, using the My Account section of www.ALGOR.com, that enable customers to manage their accounts and software license data and easily communicate with their service team about ALGOR products and services
• specialized proprietary internal business systems that assure optimized response times and customer service quality
• automatic software updates available for electronic download from within the ALGOR FEMPRO user interface
• instantaneous communication with customers about orders, products and services by e-mail
• timely news bulletins and tech tips by e-mail

Contact ALGOR or visit www.ALGOR.com for more information.