GlassHouse Technologies Selected as a Top Ten Private Company

Byte and Switch, a leading storage publication, recognizes GlassHouse as a leader

Framingham, MA – Byte and Switch, a top storage networking website, has named GlassHouse Technologies, the leading vendor-independent provider of storage services and consulting, to its Top Ten Private Companies list for the third time. This closely watched list of private companies in the storage industry, compiled by the editors of Byte and Switch, recognizes companies most in tune with the forward progress of the industry.

GlassHouse, founded in August 2001, is a privately held provider of independent, unbiased consulting and services for the service industry. Along with making the Top Ten Private Company list from Byte and Switch for the third time, GlassHouse has also received a "Cool Vendor in IT" by Gartner in March, 2004 and a Red Herring Top 100 award in May 2004.

"GlassHouse Technologies Inc. continues to be in the right place at the right time," wrote the editors of Byte and Switch. "Despite formidable competition, this provider of consulting and hands-on help for storage networking seems to be more than holding its own."

"We are extremely pleased by Byte and Switch's recognition of GlassHouse as one of their Top Ten Private companies," said Mark Shirman, GlassHouse CEO and president. "Our growth reflects our business model and the value we offer to our clients. Today, we find our revenue in the US and the UK coming equally from strategy consulting, implementation and operations."

About GlassHouse Technologies

GlassHouse Technologies is the leading vendor-independent provider of data protection and storage management services, from consulting to operational services. These services are designed to reduce cost, mitigate risk and improve control and reporting of service levels. GlassHouse focuses on driving business controls and measurement to the management of infrastructure by developing processes, procedures and methodologies that allow clients to better utilize their infrastructure investments. GlassHouse clients include Biogen Idec, Inc., B&Q, Dixons, Virgin Mobile, Visa, Autodesk and Research in Motion (RIM). More information about GlassHouse is available at www.glasshouse.com.