Digital River Receives 2004 Tekne Award for Technology Services

Digital River, Inc. (www.digitalriver.com), a provider in e-commerce outsourcing, announced it was named as an award recipient in the Technology Services category at the 2004 Tekne Awards (www.tekneawards.org) held at the Minneapolis Convention Center on November 9, 2004. The Tekne Awards recognize Minnesota's outstanding technology achievements and leaders.

"We are honored to be not only selected as a recipient of a 2004 Tekne Award, but also recognized among technology innovators in Minnesota," said Joel Ronning, CEO of Digital River.

Sponsored jointly by The Minnesota High Tech Association (MHTA) and Minnesota Technology, Inc. (www.minnesotatechnology.org) - and in partnership with Medical Alley, MNBIO and Minnesota Project Innovation - the Tekne Awards recognize technology innovators and leaders who have made lasting contributions to enhancing the quality of life and competitiveness of Minnesota.

Tekne Awards are separated into emerging and established company categories, recognizing the best and brightest in innovation, development, education, commercialization and management of technology in Minnesota.

Digital River, Inc., a global leader in e-commerce outsourcing, builds and manages online businesses for more than 40,000 software publishers, manufacturers, distributors and online retailers.

The Minnesota High Tech Association (MHTA) accelerates the growth, success and sustainability of Minnesota's technology-based economy through public policy advocacy, member collaboration and education, and community outreach.