Press release Issued: 18 August 2003 MERCATOR PARTNERS OPENS THIRD U.S OFFICE As part of its expansion program, Mercator Partners, international strategy consulting boutique, announced today it has opened a new office in Reston, VA. Reston, just outside Washington DC, is a fast-growing ICT hub on the East Coast, and is headquarters to some of the sector’s foremost players, including major telecoms, IT and systems integration firms. The office is to be headed up by Mercator senior Partner, Chuck Ennis, who believes that Reston is an essential location for any serious ICT consultancy. “Without a doubt, having a permanent presence here is going to be great for us. It will help us further develop our relationships with current clients as well as establish new relationships with other resident companies.” - Ends - Notes for Editors: Mercator Partners is a leading strategy consulting boutique focused on the information, communication and technology sectors. It has offices in Boston, London, San Francisco, and Washington DC.