ViPS Information Technology Chooses IBM DB2

Healthcare information technology provider ViPS said that it will use IBM's DB2 Universal Database as a new operating platform for MCSource, ViPS' market-leading medical management decision support solution.

Because managed care organizations rely heavily on information technology for gathering and reporting complex performance data from various sources, ViPS needed to rely on a flexible databases that could handle large volumes of work. With IBM's DB2 database, ViPS' MCSource can deliver high performance from both a query-response time and a database loading perspective - issues critical to successfully addressing the information challenges of the healthcare marketplace.

"This relationship between IBM and ViPS will provide the healthcare industry with a powerful, easy-to-implement analytical database tool," said Jenny Morgan, president and chief executive officer. "Our customers need their e-business solutions to be flexible, scaleable and provide 24/7 availability. With IBM's DB2 Universal Database, ViPS can offer our customers increased capability."

About ViPS

ViPS, The iTechnology of Healthcare is a leading provider of innovative, integrated and intelligent technology solutions for the healthcare industry. A privately held firm headquartered in the Baltimore - Washington, DC metro area, ViPS addresses key financial and clinical requirements of the healthcare business with its advanced antifraud software, auto-adjudication and medical management decision support software. The company also delivers exceptional value with application service provider (ASP) services, Web-enabled collaborative software and consulting expertise. In operation for more than 20 years, ViPS is a strong and stable IT provider offering a unique blend of technology and healthcare expertise and serves a diverse mix of commercial and government customers nationwide, from large health plans and major managed care organizations to leading federal agencies and contractors. For more information on ViPS, visit www.vips.com, email webinfo@vips.com or call 888-289-8477.

About IBM's DB2 Universal Database

As the foundation for e-business, DB2 Universal Database is the industry's first multimedia, Web-ready relational database management system, strong enough to meet the demands of large corporations and flexible enough to serve medium-sized and small e-businesses. DB2 Universal Database combines integrated power for business intelligence, content management, enterprise information portals and e-business with industry-leading performance and reliability to drive the most demanding industry solutions. DB2 Universal Database together with Internet technology makes information easily accessible, available and secure. There are more than 40 million DB2 users from over 300,000 companies worldwide relying on IBM data management solutions. For more information please visit www.software.ibm.com/data.

Contact Kim Kent, Brodeur Worldwide for IBM Software, 617-587-2848, kkent@brodeur.com.