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SparkPeople, Inc. chooses Profitability.Net

CINCINNATI, Ohio - September 14, 2004 - Profitability.Net has announced it has signed an agreement with Cincinnati-based SparkPeople to provide managed server colocation services for SparkPeople.com. A leader in healthy lifestyle teaching and philosophy, SparkPeople.com teaches over 100,000 online members how to stop dieting for good and live a healthy lifestyle.

Aaron Larkins, President of Profitability.net, said his company is providing SparkPeople with Class A data center space, firewall protection and managed services at its 312 Plum Street colocation center. The terms of the agreement were not disclosed.

“Emerging companies such as SparkPeople are choosing Profitability.net because we listen to their needs, define a budget and use our expertise to implement a scalable solution that protects their company,” said Larkins.

SparkPeople was searching for a Class A facility with 24X7X365 access and strict security to protect their server infrastructure”, he said. “What they found is a partner who has the expertise and infrastructure to provide a high level of service and uptime.”

About SparkPeople, Inc.

SparkPeople.com is a leading weight loss website with over 100,000 members that teaches frustrated dieters how to stop dieting for good and live a healthy lifestyle. The SparkPeople.com philosophy, combined with smart motivational strategies and a collection of personalized online tools, has helped thousands of members lose weight and keep it off. Boasting an international community of supportive members, SparkPeople.com has created a comfortable, positive environment for people to find the information and support they need to manage their weight without gimmicks or pressure.

About Profitability.net

Profitability.net provides expert colocation, web application and email infrastructure services for emerging growth companies and established local and national clients. In 2004, Profitability.net added an email archiving service to help broker-dealers comply with SEC 17a-4 and NASD 3010 rules. As the marketplace matures, Profitability.net continues to invest in leading edge enterprise technology while delivering secure and reliable infrastructure services. Visit www.profitability.net for more information.