MIRANTIS SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT TO PRESENT AT SECOND INTERNATIONAL OUTSOURCING SUMMIT, SAINT-PETERSBURG, RUSSIA

Foster City, CA, April 30, 2002 - (Business Wire) Mirantis, Inc., a premier provider of managed Technology Development Centers (TDCs) for major software, hardware, biotech, and other sophisticated technology companies, announced that Gary Fowler senior vice president will be the featured speaker at "Russian Opportunities in export of Outsourcing Services" conference being held June 6-7, 2002 at 10:30am in the Hotel "Pulkovskaya," in Saint-Petersburg, Russia. "Mirantis is once again pleased to be recognized by the global business community and proud to be selected for the "Views of executives of World leading Corporations" conference track. The symposium represents the best and most current insight into the offshore market, and this speaking engagement continues to solidify Mirantis’ position as a premier resource for the industry," said Frank Patchel, President of Mirantis.

"This international symposium represents a rare opportunity to quickly bring business leaders up to date regarding the dynamic evolution of the offshore development center especially as it relates to unique situations currently in Russia and China." said Gary Fowler, SVP of Global Marketing and Business Development for Mirantis. "It is exciting for Mirantis to be recognized with other prestigious leaders of the community from Russia, Germany, Scotland, Finland, and the USA."

The panel discussion will focus on the most important selection of criteria to properly match your company with an offshore technology development center as well as how to maximize your offshore development efforts. The discussion will center on best practices and a return on investment analysis will be highlighted.

ABOUT MIRANTIS, INC. Mirantis extends its clients’ core R&D capabilities by providing top-level scientists, engineers and programmers to create "instant-on," state-of-the-art Technology Development Centers located offshore that seamlessly integrate with the client’s existing development teams. As an award-winning employer of choice, Mirantis selects and hires highly skilled research, design, and engineering teams for each client providing the exact skills and experience required. The Mirantis distinction is a model that goes far beyond simple staffing or project outsourcing. Mirantis extends the client’s core development organizations by supporting each team with dozens of specialized services, enabling the client to focus to the goal of the projects. Mirantis serves the software, hardware, biotech, and other industries where employee knowledge is vital and employee retention is strategically important. Mirantis operates TDCs in locations where "hard to find" skills are prevalent; cost advantages are compelling, and access to Western Europe, Asia and the US is easy.

Contact: Mirantis, Inc., Gary Fowler, 650-286-9250; garyf@mirantis.com or http://www.mirantis.com

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Gary Fowler Mirantis, Inc 650.286.9250 garyf@mirantis.com