SEATTLE, February 1, 2008--Minecode®, a provider of innovative software development solutions for enterprise business, and Enterworks®, a leading provider of multichannel product and brand publishing solutions, announced the sale of Saltmine®, a wholly owned subsidiary of Enterworks, to Minecode.

The sale is part of a strategic partnership between Enterworks and Minecode that better positions each company to focus on their area of expertise—Minecode, a custom software development and professional services company, and Enterworks, a software company that develops, markets, and supports a proprietary suite of enterprise solutions for multichannel publishing.

"Strengthening our creative offerings through Saltmine [a provider of interactive design, web development and rich media solutions] is a natural progression for Minecode," said PK Samal, Minecode CEO. "This merger provides a balanced blend of technical and creative talent that can truly cater to the needs of companies seeking compelling, cost effective and reliable marketing and software solutions." As a tech-savvy company, Saltmine is the perfect complement to Minecode's deep technical expertise.

With a list of satisfied Fortune 1000 clients, Saltmine has an established reputation for delivering goal-driven, user-focused Web sites and applications. "We are excited about the creative synergies that Saltmine brings to the table," said Gerald Ferry, Minecode CVP and UX professional. "As with many well built technical solutions, the success relies on an effective user experience to drive demand and adoption."

"We look forward to working closely with Minecode and Saltmine on strategic growth opportunities in the western United States," said Robert Lewis, president and CEO of Enterworks. "Collectively, our companies offer exciting solutions for growth-minded companies."

About Minecode®

Minecode is a privately held company that provides end-to-end software and product development solutions for medium to large enterprises. Solutions cater to business and marketing process management, and include such things as database design, data mining, content management, web applications, business intelligence, security, smart devices, configuration management, process optimization, and system development. More information about Minecode is available at www.minecode.com.

About Saltmine®

Saltmine creates solutions for leading corporations such as Corbis, Expedia, Intel and Microsoft. Saltmine develops Web applications that provide creative solutions to complex problems. Saltmine services include brand development, user experience and visual design, application development and systems integration. More information about Saltmine is available at www.saltmine.com.

About Enterworks®

Enterworks provides enterprise software and services that enable companies to communicate their product and brand information through multiple channels for new and better selling opportunities. By integrating product information management, enterprise workflow and multichannel publishing, Enterworks Enable helps global manufacturers, suppliers, distributors and retailers acquire, manage and leverage their product and brand information as a strategic corporate asset. More information is available about Enterworks at www.enterworks.com.