ViaVerio Channel Program Recognizes ATS as a Top Producing Business Partner

MCLEAN, Va. -- July 21, 2004 -- ATS, Inc., a provider of innovative information technology solutions for government clients, has been recognized by Verio, a subsidiary of NTT Communications Corporation, in the first annual viaVerio(R) Circle of Excellence Award recognition program. ATS won the Top Innovator Partner for Enterprise Solutions award and received special recognition at an awards ceremony held July 15, 2004.

Companies honored through this program are Verio's top performing business partners across all NTT/VERIO solutions. The viaVerio Circle of Excellence Award recognition program honors resellers, direct agents and larger channel partners that have shown significant growth, volume and innovation in the past year.

"We're pleased to honor ATS as part of this new recognition program," said Greg Conley, Verio president and CEO. "We hold the highest respect for our partners and wanted to award the top sellers for their ongoing contributions to Verio's success. We look forward to ATS's continued growth throughout the year."

Verio presented awards to top producing viaVerio partners in several categories, including partners with the highest overall volume, highest reseller growth and top innovative reseller with Verio's Shared Hosting Products, and top enterprise direct agent or reseller partner with consistent new managed rates of return.

"ATS is honored to receive this award from Verio, as it reflects on our company's commitment to helping government customers find new, innovative ways to achieve technology efficiencies and reduce IT costs," said Pete Spewak, ATS Senior Vice President of Business Development. "We look forward to continuing our relationship with Verio and providing our clients with exceptional managed hosting and IT services."

The viaVerio Partner Program provides SME resellers and larger channel partners with access to a variety of high-value hosting services, including hosting on a dedicated, shared, virtual private server or managed private server platform, in addition to a range of Internet services such as managed services and network access. In addition, viaVerio resellers receive volume discounts, private label opportunities, and technical, sales and marketing support based on program participation.

About ATS, Inc.

Founded in 1978, Advanced Technology Systems (ATS), Inc. specializes in the development of information technology systems and solutions for government and commercial clients. ATS core technology competencies include Enterprise Solutions, Enabling Technology, and Infrastructure Support, with specific domain expertise in areas such as homeland security, financial and asset management, law enforcement, and e-business systems. With annual revenues exceeding $100 million, ATS ranks in the top 10 percent of IT companies in the Washington Metropolitan area. For more information about ATS, visit www.atsva.com.

About Verio

Verio Inc. is a wholly owned subsidiary of NTT Communications (NTT Com), which provides long distance and international telecommunications reaching over 200 countries worldwide. Verio is the world's largest operator of Web sites for businesses and a leading provider of global IP solutions. NTT Com and Verio market their global IP solutions under the NTT/VERIO brand. The company offers businesses a broad range of Internet services, including Web hosting, dedicated access, virtual private networks, and managed service offerings, among other enhanced services. Verio supports its operations with highly reliable and scalable global infrastructure and systems including the NTT/VERIO Global IP Network, and provides Web hosting services to customers in more than 146 countries. The combination of Verio and NTT Com offers services to meet the growing and diverse needs of all businesses, including small to medium businesses, large global enterprises and multi-national corporations. More information can be found at www.verio.com and www.ntt.com.