For Immediate Release:

Newsflash: Origin Digital to be acquired by Accenture, May 2008

Accenture has entered into an agreement to acquire Origin Digital, Inc.(Origin Digital). The news release issued about the acquisition may be found at http://newsroom.accenture.com/article_display.cfm?article_id=4677.

Origin Digital's specialized expertise in reaching customers via mobile, broadband, IPTV and video-on-demand services will expand Accenture's ability to help its clients stay ahead of the increasing demand for digital content and services. Upon completion of the acquisition, Origin Digital will operate as a stand-alone business within Accenture Digital Media Services (ADMS). Through the provision of managed services, ADMS helps digital content producers and distributors get high-quality content to market faster, through more channels and with greater efficiency than ever before. For more information about our services contact darcy.lorincz@accenture.com or richard.cottrell@accenture.com

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