Digital River Receives 2004 Award for Technology Services

Digital River, Inc. (www.digitalriver.com), a global leader in e-commerce outsourcing, today announced it was named as an award recipient in the Technology Services category at the 2004 Tekne Awards held at the Minneapolis Convention Center on November 9, 2004.

"Earning a Tekne Award is a strong indicator of achievement and leadership in Minnesota's competitive technology sectors," said Dr. Wayne Pletcher, president and CEO, Minnesota Technology, Inc.

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.

Minnesota Technology Inc. is a non-profit, 501(c)3 organization with the mission of helping its business customers gain competitive advantages, supporting their growth, and contributing to Minnesota's economic vitality.

MTI fulfills this work through a statewide staff of expert professionals who have tested expertise across a wide variety of business, technology, manufacturing, engineering, publishing and research disciplines.